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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This edition features the development of an ultra-lightweight Si/SiC hybrid "Feather Inverter" showcased at Automotive World Autumn 2026, a supply chain breakdown of the India-built Nissan Gravite compact MPV, and extensive component data across automotive lighting systems.
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.
Table of contents
Automotive World Autumn 2026: Feather Inverter
Ultra-lightweight Si/SiC hybrid inverter development project
- Overview of the Feather Inverter project
- Power semiconductors: Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, and Aoi Electronics
- Cooling system, insulating material: Taiho Kogyo, Toray Industries
- Capacitors, noise filter: Nichicon, Panasonic Industry, Kitagawa Industries
Inverter reports | Automotive World / Smart Energy Week September 2026 exhibition
...Read moreSupply chain: Nissan Gravite (India)
The Nissan Gravite is a compact MPV with an overall length of less than 4 meters, developed for the Indian market and based on the Renault Triber. Manufactured at RNAIPL near Chennai, it utilizes key suppliers such as Tata Ficosa, Asahi India Glass, Valeo India, Bosch, SS Manufacturing, and CEAT.
- Production plant: RNAIPL, Oragadam (Chennai) Plant
- Nissan's production figures in India (by 2026 model year)
- Plant News
Gunma Tech EXPO 2026
- Mitsuba: EV drive motor and Thin-profile drive system
- Fukoku: Raindrop removal device
- Yamada Manufacturing: Aluminum flange, Oil pump body, Oil pump assembly
- Tsuois die casting: Zinc die-cast parts
- Akiba Die casting: Rear spoiler bracket, Backdoor handle, Heat sink
- MATSUMURA: In-house integrated production from cutting and brazing to inspection
Thai BOI Approval of Projects Related to Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Period: July 13 to August 31, 2026 (23 automotive parts-related projects approved)
- Simyi Auto Parts Industry (Chonburi) (Automotive body components)
- Synoelec Technology (Thailand) (EV ceramic fuse link assembly)
- Dae-A Electronics (Thailand) (Automotive wiring harnesses)
- PJW AutoEV (Pickup truck side steps)
- KUS Auto (Thailand) (Liquid storage tanks for vehicles)
- GAC Inpow Technology (Thailand) (Battery packs for electric vehicles)
- Siam Fukoku (Rubber hoses for vehicles)
- Hangdong Technology (Automotive engine components)
- SANGO Thai Engineering & Manufacturing (Exhaust systems for vehicles)
- Piolax (Thailand) Ltd. (Mounting bases for control units)
- P80 Jet (Electric battery motorcycles)
- Cimc Vehicle (Thailand) (Semi-trailer)
- Rongchuang Manufacturing (Thailand) (Electric water pumps for vehicles)
- Treelet (Rolling bearing for vehicle)
- Toplink Autoparts Technic (Thailand) (Brake system's parts for vehicles)
- Sail Group (Thailand) (Metal components for engine systems)
- Unestablished (Truck body extension parts)
- Yosenn Electronic Science And Technology (Thailand) (Automation machinery and parts with integrated control system design and autonomous operation using artificial intelligence, including the repair of self-manufactured automation machinery, machinery, automation equipment, jigs and fixtures, electric vehicle charging equipment, and electronic equipment )
- Firebright (Thailand) (Electrical vehicle battery swapping station)
- Unestablished (Electrical vehicle charging station)(Thai-owned company)
- Unestablished (Electrical vehicle charging station)(Chinese-owned company)
- Unestablished (Electrical vehicle charging station)(Chinese-owned company)
- Unestablished (Electrical vehicle charging station)(Hong Kong/Chinese-owned company)
*Entries without a URL are currently being researched for further details.
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News
- [USA] Tesla begins Semi deliveries at inauguration of dedicated plant at Gigafactory Nevada
- [USA] Tesla Semi lead model in 2,500 BEV Class 8 truck order in U.S.
- [USA, Canada] GM updates 2027 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra HD trucks with new Duramax 8.3-liter diesel
- [USA] GM Defense contract for 10,000 vehicles for Department of War increases by USD 697.7 million
- [USA] Subaru of America, Motorq partner to bring AI-powered vehicle telematics to fleets
- [USA] Kodiak AI targets Dallas-Houston route for long-haul driverless launch
- [USA] VW’s ID.Buzz return to U.S. market delayed to 2028 model year
- [Canada] VW’s PowerCo subsidiary delays opening of St. Thomas, Ontario, battery plant to 2029
- [Mexico] Nissan Mexicana reduced CO2 emissions by 1,463 tonnes
- [Germany] Aumovio’s semi-dry brake system equipped on VW’s Mission Efficiency concept car
- [Spain] Renault Group announces EUR 600 million investment in Spanish plants
- [Spain] Renault Palencia plant, Spain, faces temporary production halt from October 1 to 19, 2026
- [Italy] Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy to halt Fiat 500 production on September 28, 2026
- [EU] EU passenger car sales up 5.3% in August 2026, Chinese automakers maintain high growth
- [EU] Kia Europe reveals details of new variant of PV5 Chassis lineup
- [Germany] HOLON launches KIRA+ autonomous public transport project in Rhine-Main region, Germany
- [Slovakia] Volvo Cars launches first shift at Kosice plant, Slovakia
- [Slovakia] Inalfa Roof Systems opens new Shared Service and Technical Center in Trnava, Slovakia
- [Russia] Sollers begins production of S9 full-size SUVs in Ulyanovsk, Russia
- [China, Germany] FORVIA HELLA develops headlamps for Geely Galaxy Xingyao 7 MAX
- [India] Audi India begins local assembly of new Q3 SUV
- [India] Tata.Cars, India launches Aeris Compact Sedan from INR 529 thousand
- [India] CIE Automotive India to absorb wholly owned aluminium casting subsidiary
- [India] Ravindra Energy, India and Energy in Motion plan clean mobility merger
- [India] Kinetic Engineering, India Invests INR 570 million in EV two-wheeler and driveline expansion
- [India, Germany] BlueBinaries, India to acquire MicroNova’s automotive testing business
- [Costa Rica] Costa Rica’s government proposes eliminating key tax incentives for electric vehicles
- [Taiwan, Germany] ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz expand battery testing partnership with Gen4 cells
- [Malaysia] Malaysian new car sales decrease by 2.2%, and production decreases by 6.9% in August, market remains at high level
- [Korea] South Korea’s JARBIS partners with Seon ENS to automate automotive software development
- [Korea, China] South Korea’s DMG Group to relocate Chinese production base to South Gyeongsang Province
- [Cambodia] Chery holds talks with Cambodia’s CDC on business opportunities
- [Vietnam] Vietnam Register, VinFast, and JASIC conduct UN regulation training in Hai Phong
- [Thailand] iCAUR to officially launch Thailand brand and announce V27 REEV price on Sept. 29
- [Thailand] Thonburi Group to launch smart brand in Thailand on October 20, ahead of Motor Expo showcase
- [Philippines] XPeng officially enters Philippine market with X9 EV and L03 EV / REEV
- [Japan] Suzuki announces technology strategy 2026 for 10 years ahead
- [Japan] Nippon Sheet Glass to be delisted from TSE Prime Market on September 28
- [Japan] Furukawa Electric sells entire UACJ stake for JPY 28.3 billion, ending capital relationship
- [Japan] Panasonic Automotive Systems to end production of aftermarket car navigation systems by March 2027
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