Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
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Market & Tech Reports

Strengthening automotive supply chain resilience and expanding global footprint
- Inaugural session: Design in India, make in India, and export from India
- Beyond Resilience: Building capabilities for the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced technologies
- FTAs: Exploring newer avenues for the Indian auto component industry
- Israeli Pavilion: Automotive and mobility solutions
Paris Motor Show news

- Leapmotor to debut B03, D19, other latest EVs and technologies
- DENZA to showcase Z9GT, D9, BAO 5 and Z at 2026 Paris Motor Show
- Lancia Gamma to make international motor show debut
- DS Automobiles to debut new DS N°7 with future concept car and other models
- Alpine to display third generation A110 design with new sculpture
Gunma Tech EXPO 2026

- Japan Actuator Industrial: Solenoid components for 4R suspensions, automatic hydraulic control valves
- Asahi: Overhead consoles, switch units, BT audio systems
- Yajima Industry: CFRP press-formed products, axial-gap motors (under development)
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News
- [USA, Korea] Kia’s all-new 2027 EV3 arrives at U.S. dealerships
- [USA, Canada] International ends production in Springfield, Ohio as Roshel takes over
- [USA] Ford’s new Fathom EV pickup could be delayed, CEO Farley suggests
- [USA] Tesla production up 3.8%, deliveries down 2.1% in Q3 2026
- [USA] Lucid Q3 production down 24.1%, deliveries down 6.7% as company resets
- [USA] Volvo VNL Autonomous, Waabi begin operations with Warp in Texas
- [USA] AMD presents Spartan UltraScale+ XASU35P FPGA for ADAS sensor applications
- [USA] SoundHound AI provides voice assistant with generative AI for Kia Sorento in India
- [USA, Iran] US Department of Treasury announces sanctions on Iran automotive companies
- [Canada] Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant to be idled for additional 3 weeks as contract talks stalled
- [Mexico] Mexican vehicle sales up 8.0% in September 2026, January-September sales highest since 2016
- [EU, Czech Republic] Hyundai unveils all-new TUCSON with electrified powertrains
- [Germany] CARIAD restructures software operations around AI, plans 1,600 job cuts
- [Italy] Stellantis’ Melfi plant to run reduced shifts through October 2026
- [Italy] Stellantis Mirafiori plant to suspend production for two weeks in October 2026
- [Spain] Lieder Automotive opens new facility for components for Leapmotor
- [Czech Republic] Skoda introduces first full hybrid model in new Octavia
- [Poland] VW Września plant celebrates topping-out ceremony for next-generation electric Crafter van
- [Sweden] Volvo Cars lowers 2026 outlook amid challenging market conditions
- [Germany, USA] PHINIA completes strategic acquisition of stoba Group
- [Slovakia] Hyundai WIA begins mass production at new Slovakia plant, strengthens push into European EV parts market
- [India] MathWorks and MapmyIndia collaborate for ADAS validation for Indian roads
- [India, Japan] NITTAN to demonstrate mass-production technology for engine valves compatible with multiple fuels in India
- [South Africa] Chery announces new South African bakkie Grootman, Launch planned for Q1 2027
- [UAE, Africa, EU, Australia, New Zealand] FREELANDER presents international market expansion roadmap
- [Tunisia, Germany] Kromberg & Schubert inaugurates new plant in Tunisia
- [Egypt, South Africa] El Araby and Malben announce JV for component production
- [Saudi Arabia, Japan] TIER IV to conduct autonomous bus trials in Saudi Arabia with Japanese government support
- [Japan] Toyota launches new fuel cell route bus Sora in Japan
- [Japan] Honda to showcase EV charging technologies at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026
- [Japan] Honda develops underlying technology for in-motion wireless charging of EVs including large commercial vehicles
- [Japan] Proterial and FEV jointly validate xEV traction motor design using heavy rare earth-free magnets and amorphous alloy
- [Japan] Press Kogyo establishes integrated production line for side members at Utsunomiya Plant
- [Thailand] Toyota Thailand reports Jan-Aug 2026 sales, exports; expects September market improvement
- [Thailand] Wuling Eksion electric SUV launched in Thailand with 2 variants
- [Malaysia] Tan Chong Motor, SGMW join forces on EV battery localization in Malaysia
- [Philippines] Geely Motor Philippines exceeds 1,000-unit monthly sales milestone in September 2026



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