Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

Oct 01, 2026

This edition highlights an in-depth analysis report on EV/HEV drive motor diversification in the European market, updated financial and corporate data for over 2,700 auto parts suppliers in Thailand, and a perceived quality survey covering the interior design of the Toyota bZ4X.

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

▶ Analysis Report: EV/HEV Drive Motor (European Market)

▶ Updated Financial Data for 2,700 Thailand Auto Parts Suppliers

▶ Toyota bZ4X Perceived Quality Survey: Instrument Panel and Door Trim

▶ Gunma Tech EXPO 2026

▶ Supply Chain: Body Components

▶ News

Analysis Report: EV/HEV Drive Motor (European Market)

Diversification of motor systems in the European market

Related suppliers: Bosch, Valeo, Schaeffler, ZF, Magna International, BorgWarner, and others

Overall and technology trends of drive motors (Motor types, Winding method, Cooling method, Materials used)
List of European OEMs manufacturing drive motors in-house
Trends of major suppliers and drive motor suppliers by vehicle model

List of Drive Motor Suppliers in Europe:
In the European drive motor market, OEMs use a combination of sourcing from major suppliers and in-house or group production. Among major suppliers, German companies such as Bosch, ZF, and Schaeffler have a particularly strong presence,
while French company Valeo is also a major supplier of electric drive systems. Among OEMs, BMW and VW have established their own production capabilities for electric motors and electric drive systems. Japanese companies such as Denso, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and Astemo have also entered the European market and are developing their businesses through local production and partnerships. Meanwhile, European suppliers, particularly those from Germany, account for a large proportion of the European market, while the presence of Japanese suppliers remains relatively limited.
Supplier List | Distribution Map

Other Analysis reports

Updated Financial Data for 2,700 Thailand Auto Parts Suppliers

Chinese auto parts suppliers operating in Thailand

Capital, annual sales, pre-tax profit, country of investment, and board members of 2,705 auto parts suppliers in Thailand have been updated. In 2025, Thailand’s auto parts suppliers entered a period of transition. While facing a challenging environment marked by production adjustments among Japanese OEMs in the domestic market and a slowdown in the pickup truck market, they were also required to respond to the shift toward EVs driven by the expansion of Chinese automakers, as well as growing demand for HEVs, particularly from Japanese automakers. In particular, the ability to reduce reliance on conventional ICE components while adapting to electrification-related products, expanding overseas sales channels, and integrating into new global supply chains is expected to be an important factor shaping their competitiveness going forward.

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