Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

Sep 24, 2026

This edition highlights August production and sales statistics for India and South Korea, exhibition coverage of NHK Spring's advanced semiconductor clamping spring at AUTOMOTIVE WORLD / Smart Energy Week, and the latest component data across domain controllers and vehicle security.

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▶ Statistics

▶ AUTOMOTIVE WORLD / Smart Energy Week September 2026

▶ Supply Chain: Domain Controller & Security

Statistics

Sales in India rise 25.8% in August

The market-wide growth is driven by arebound effect following the previous year's pre-GST-tax-cut slump, alongside robust rural demand, favorable financing conditions, and growing interest in alternative-fuel vehicles. By OEM, Maruti Suzuki sees significant growth, fueled by strong performance from models like the Wagon R and Swift. Hyundai-Kia also expands its sales, bolstered by the success of the Seltos.

1 Suzuki 134,050 → 179,930（+34.2%）
- Wagon R 14,552 → 20,180（+38.7%）
- Swift 12,385 → 19,832（+60.1%）
2 Tata Group 71,318 → 101,873（+42.8%）
3 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 64,766 → 84,999（+31.2%）
- SELTOS 4,687 → 11,716（+150.0%）
4 Mahindra & Mahindra 61,770 → 57,650（-6.7%）
5 Toyota Group 29,306 → 28,202（-3.8%）
6 Ashok Leyland Group (2022-) 14,189 → 19,438（+37.0%）
7 VW Group 7,710 → 7,948（+3.1%）
8 Eicher Group 6,086 → 7,584（+24.6%）
9 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) 5,904 → 6,565（+11.2%）
10 Honda 3,850 → 5,385（+39.9%）

South Korean August sales fall 20.9%
Domestic vehicle sales slump due to fewer operating days caused by concentrated summer holidays, strikes at some OEMs, and the expiration of individual consumption tax cuts. Hyundai- Kia is hit by declining sales of key models such as the Sorento and Carnival. In contrast, sales of imported EVs—including those from Tesla and BYD—increase.

1 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 102,005 → 64,012（-37.2%）
- Sorento (KX7) 6,531 → 6,397（-2.1%）
- Carnival (Sedona) 6,031 → 4,186（-30.6%）
2 Tesla 7,974 → 10,400（+30.4%）
3 BMW Group 7,139 → 6,898（-3.4%）
4 Mercedes-Benz Group 4,332 → 4,037（-6.8%）
5 BYD Auto 369 → 3,002（+713.6%）
6 KG Group 4,055 → 2,300（-43.3%）
7 Renault 3,868 → 2,024（-47.7%）
8 VW Group 2,485 → 1,966（-20.9%）
9 Toyota Group 2,132 → 1,855（-13.0%）
10 Geely Holding Group 1,570 → 1,060（-32.5%）

India's August production rises by 12%
Total output increases significantly, driven by robust domestic demand growth and strong exports of finished vehicles to global markets. By OEM, market leader Suzuki sees substantial growth, while Hyundai-Kia and Mahindra & Mahindra also expand; with major OEMs across the board increasing production, the overall growth rate sees a significant boost.

1 Suzuki 155,238 → 217,881（+40.4%）
2 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 87,056 → 105,316（+21.0%）
3 Mahindra & Mahindra 49,320 → 66,430（+34.7%）
4 Toyota Group 37,136 → 27,181（-26.8%）
5 VW Group 11,073 → 10,117（-8.6%）
6 Nissan 6,193 → 9,454（+52.7%）
7 Honda 7,828 → 6,570（-16.1%）
8 Renault 6,000 → 5,537（-7.7%）
9 VinFast 0 → 3,040（-%）
10 Stellantis 881 → 1,156（+31.2%）
11 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group)) 408 → 1,001（+145.3%）

South Korea's August production falls by 35.8%
This sharp decline is driven by a reduction in operating days—resulting from a shift in automakers' summer holidays from late July to early August—compounded by production stoppages caused by strikes at some automakers. Hyundai Motor, in particular, sees a significant drop in output, with production volumes for its key models—the Avante, Kona, and Palisade—falling sharply.

1 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 283,731 → 161,461（-43.1%）
- Palisade 18,549 → 7,564（-59.2%）
- Avante 20,831 → 9,862（-52.7%）
- Kona 22,710 → 9,991（-56.0%）
2 GM Group 20,010 → 22,620（+13.0%）
3 KG Group 8,023 → 5,670（-29.3%）
4 Renault 8,531 → 1,988（-76.7%）

AUTOMOTIVE WORLD / Smart Energy Week September 2026

NHK Spring: Semiconductor clamping spring (HyCS-TIM)

NHK Spring showcases a semiconductor clamping spring (HyCS-TIM) that achieves both high strength and excellent heat dissipation through the combined use of spring material and copper.

Other exhibits from AUTOMOTIVE WORLD Autumn 2026
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