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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

This edition highlights mandatory standards for L2/L3/L4 autonomous driving in China, Xiaomi Auto's launch of the SkyNomad N70 and N90 range-extender SUVs, and August vehicle sales statistics for Thailand and Indonesia.

Updated daily with the latest information for the automotive industry. Coverage (Japanese/English/Chinese) of information directly related to business, including complete vehicles, EVs, automated driving, sales figures, and industry reports.

 

Market & Tech Reports

Standards in China: Mandatory Standards for L2/L3/L4 Autonomous Driving

Intelligent Connected Vehicle Safety Technology Forum: Tongji University and SAIC/IM Motors

  • L2/L3/L4 Mandatory Standards Regulate the Healthy Development of the Intelligent Driving Industry (Tongji University College of Automotive and Energy Engineering)
  • Practical Implementation of High-Level Autonomous Driving: Safety and Responsibility (IM Motors)

China related reports

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Xiaomi Auto Launches Two Range-Extender SUVs

Xiaomi Auto launched “SkyNomad,” a new brand for range-extender SUVs, and introduced the full-size N90 and midsize-to-large N70 in September 2026. The N90 and N70 feature spacious interiors, long EV driving ranges, advanced smart features, and competitive pricing compared to models from AITO, Li Auto, and XPeng.

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Statistics

The Thai market expanded, driven by rising EV demand amid rising fuel prices. Toyota maintained its top position with strong Hilux sales. Chinese manufacturers led the growth, including Chery (Jaecoo 5), Geely (EX2/Star Wish), SAIC (MG4), and Changan (S05).

  1. Toyota Group: 18,507 → 21,230 (14.7% Up)
    • Hilux: 5,086 → 6,179 (21.5% Up)
  2. Isuzu: 5,733 → 5,933 (3.5% Up)
  3. Honda: 5,209 → 5,499 (5.6% Up)
  4. Chery Automobile: 600 → 4,945 (724.2% Up)
    • Jaecoo 5: 0 → 2,656 (-%)
  5. SAIC: 2,726 → 4,234 (55.3% Up)
  6. Geely Holding Group: 556 → 3,077 (453.4% Up)
  7. Great Wall Motor (GWM): 1,366 → 2,935 (114.9% Up)
  8. BYD Auto: 2,673 → 2,667 (0.2% Down)
  9. Changan: 1,301 → 2,475 (90.2% Up)

Indonesia August sales rise 32.4%
Toyota led with strong Avanza/Veloz sales. BYD rose to second place driven by the Dolphin Mini (Seagull), while Chery and Geely posted substantial gains.

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Exhibitions

AUTOMOTIVE WORLD / Smart Energy Week September 2026

  • VOSS Automotive GmbH:A piping and valve system that supports hydrogen supply to the fuel cell stack. An integrated module that enables Octovalve functionality across various vehicle models. (Details)
  • Renesas Electronics Corporation:A multi-domain Central Compute Platform for realizing the R-Car Gen5 FUSION POC SDV (Details)

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