Automotive Industry Latest News & Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]

Oct 16, 2026

Key highlights include an exclusive interview with InfiMotion Technology on expanding passenger-car e-drive expertise into the European commercial-vehicle sector, the CPCA monthly report on China's NEV penetration reaching 67% alongside a 164% surge in exports, and a detailed supply chain overview of the Thailand-produced Honda Accord.

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Table of contents

▶ Interview: InfiMotion Technology

▶ China's NEV penetration reaches 67%; NEV exports up 164%

▶ Supply chain: Honda Accord (Thailand)

▶ Engine (Main Engine Parts) Supply Chain

▶ Aachen Colloquium 2026

▶ Statistics

▶ Thai Midsize Sedans: Honda Accord Sales Lag as BEV Competition Grows

▶ Analysis Report: Lighting (Japanese Markets)

▶ Distribution of Automotive Lamp Suppliers in Japan

▶ News

Interview: InfiMotion Technology

Expanding passenger-car e-drive expertise into the European commercial-vehicle market

InfiMotion Technology is expanding into the European commercial-vehicle market by applying its passenger-car e-drive expertise and manufacturing capabilities. At IAA Transportation 2026, MarkLines interviewed Dr. Hakan Sandquist, Director Strategy and CEO Office at InfiMotion Technology Europe, about the company’s commercial-vehicle strategy, its growing business with European OEMs, potential localization of production and sourcing, and its entry into the EV charging market.

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China's NEV penetration reaches 67%; NEV exports up 164%

CPCA Monthly Report: September passenger car retail sales down 28% to 1.62 million units

NEV wholesale sales up 11% to 1.67 million units; exports up 164% to 560,000 units (passenger car retail, wholesale and production)
NEV penetration reaches 67%; hopes pinned on replacement demand (September market analysis and October outlook)
Leapmotor alone among Top 10 posts growth; FAW-VW and Changan sales down 40% (Top 10 passenger car brands by retail sales)

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Supply chain: Honda Accord (Thailand)

11th-generation Accord (Thailand) Supply Chain Details

The 11th-generation Accord, produced in Thailand, is a D-segment sedan launched in October 2023 that comes standard with a hybrid system. It is manufactured at the Prachinburi plant. Major parts are sourced primarily from Japanese suppliers, though parts from European suppliers have also been confirmed. Seats and door trim are supplied by TS Tech (Thailand); air filters by ROKI (Thailand); motor rotors by Motherson Yutaka Giken; head lamps by Stanley Electric (Thailand); ADAS maps by TomTom International BV; and the front monocular camera by Bosch.

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Engine (Main Engine Parts) Supply Chain

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Aachen Colloquium 2026

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Statistics

In Indonesia, vehicle sales for September rise by 28.1%. Toyota maintains its top position, driven by solid performance from the Avanza and Veloz models. Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers see significant growth: BYD expands its sales with the Dolphin Mini (Seagull) and ATTO 1, Chery grows its volume through the Jaecoo 5, and Geely’s sales surge nearly 14-fold, bolstered by the success of the EX2. The rising market share of these Chinese brands helps drive the overall expansion of the market.

1 Toyota Group 32,862 → 33,502（1.9%Up）
- Avanza / Veloz 3,501 → 6,424（83.5%Up）
2 ARCHION 0 → 7,987（-%）
3 BYD Auto 1,315 → 6,039（359.2%Up）
- Dolphin Mini/Dolphin Surf/ATTO 1 (Seagull) 0 → 4,840（-%）
4 Suzuki 5,152 → 5,316（3.2%Up）
5 Chery Automobile 2,375 → 4,752（100.1%Up）
- Jaecoo 5/J5 0 → 3,276（-%）
6 Mitsubishi 6,023 → 4,661（22.6%Down）
7 Honda 4,332 → 3,466（20.0%Down）
8 Isuzu 2,125 → 3,223（51.7%Up）
9 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group)) 1,552 → 2,802（80.5%Up）
10 Geely Holding Group 167 → 2,333（1297.0%Up）
- EX2/E2/Star Wish (Geely Xingyuan) 0 → 1,890（-%）

Sales in Turkiye fall by 23.8% in September. Market leader Stellantis sees a significant year-on-year decline, driven by poor performance of key models such as the Egea. Additionally, the overall market falls short of the previous year’s figures, weighed down by lower sales of the Volkswagen T-Cross, Ford Tourneo Courier, and Nissan Dualis (Qashqai).

1 Stellantis 30,207 → 17,082（-43.5%）
- Egea 6,450 → 637（-90.1%）
2 Renault 14,943 → 12,908（-13.6%）
3 VW Group 16,557 → 11,798（-28.7%）
- T-Cross 1,158 → 320（-72.4%）
4 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 7,906 → 8,542（+8.0%）
5 Toyota Group 6,904 → 5,471（-20.8%）
6 Ford Group 7,990 → 4,394（-45.0%）
- Tourneo Courier 2,521 → 961（-61.9%）
7 Mercedes-Benz Group 3,836 → 3,950（+3.0%）
8 Chery Automobile 3,230 → 2,132（-34.0%）
9 Nissan 4,656 → 1,959（-57.9%）
- Dualis (Qashqai) 3,621 → 1,552（-57.1%）
10 Tesla 1,664 → 1,725（+3.7%）

Thai Midsize Sedans: Honda Accord Sales Lag as BEV Competition Grows

The 11th-generation Honda Accord e:HEV was launched in Thailand in October 2023, followed by an updated version with enhanced safety features in August 2025. However, sales remained sluggish, declining 1.4% year-on-year to 1,217 units in January–August 2026. In Thailand’s midsize sedan market, BEVs are gaining ground, with Chinese automakers leading the way. BYD launched the Seal in September 2023, followed by Great Wall Motor’s ORA 07 in November of the same year. In March 2026, MG, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, launched the IM5. The BYD Seal sold 875 units in January–August 2026, approaching the Accord’s sales volume. Meanwhile, the Toyota Camry, a competitor to the Accord, maintained its leading position in the midsize sedan market, despite sales falling 41.6% year-on-year to 3,336 units over the same period. As BEVs expand the competitive landscape beyond traditional HEV sedans, the Accord will need to further strengthen its product appeal.

Sales Volume in Thailand Full-Year 2025 / January–August 2026
Toyota Camry: 7,486 units / 3,336 units
Honda Accord: 1,758 units / 1,217 units
BYD Seal: 1,643 units / 875 units
SAIC MG IM5: - units / 640 units
Great Wall ORA 07: 829 units / 32 units

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Analysis Report: Lighting (Japanese Markets)

Development aimed at improving ADB performance and application of communication lamps

Lighting Suppliers: Koito, Stanley, Ichikoh, Imasen, Tokaidenso, Murakami

List of major lighting suppliers and their OEM customers
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Comparison of major suppliers
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Analysis Report: Lighting (U.S. and European Markets)
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Distribution of Automotive Lamp Suppliers in Japan

Japan’s automotive lamp market is centered on three major suppliers: Koito Manufacturing, Stanley Electric, and Ichikoh Industries. Production facilities are distributed across major automotive industry hubs, primarily in the Tokai region, as well as Kanto, Chugoku, and Kyushu. Koito Manufacturing operates mainly in Shizuoka Prefecture, with additional facilities in Kyushu and elsewhere. Stanley Electric has production sites in Aichi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Hiroshima, while Ichikoh Industries operates facilities in Kanagawa, Gunma, Oita, and other areas. Specialized component manufacturers also play an important role in the supply chain, including Okamoto Glass, which produces automotive lenses, and Daiichi Kasei and Fukuyama Gosei, which supply molded plastic components. This regionally rooted production network, together with the technical expertise of specialized component manufacturers, supports Japan’s automotive lamp supply chain.

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