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Automotive Industry Latest News & Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]
Key highlights include September global xEV sales reaching a record 43.6% market share as European and emerging market demand offsets slowdowns in the U.S. and China, booth coverage from The Battery Show North America 2026 highlighting battery materials and components, and a detailed supply chain overview of Toyota's Thailand-produced Hilux Revo pickup.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.
September global xEV sales
BEV Market Share Up, Demand in Europe and Emerging Markets Offsets Slowdown in the U.S. and China
In September, electrified vehicle (xEV) sales in 12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries (15 countries in total) increased by 3.3% year-over-year (y/y) and 22.9% month-over-month (m/m) to 2.414 million units. Electrified vehicles accounted for 43.6% of total automobile sales, a record high. Sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) powered vehicles have fallen sharply in many countries, and overall new vehicle sales are on a downward trend.
xEV Sales Monthly Reports
Vehicle sales by model in various countries
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The Battery Show North America 2026
- MANN+HUMMEL: Ion Exchange Filter, Venting unit providing protection for high-voltage battery systems
- Rheinmetall: Air Conditioning Compressor, Carbon Fiber Lightweight Battery Stiffener
- Saint-Gobain: Norseal TRP series silicone foam, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape
- Suncall: Magnetic Current Sensor, Shunt Sensor
- Sumitomo Electric Industries: Automotive Sensor-FPC, Heat-shrink tubing
Supply chain: Toyota's IMV Series "Hilux Revo" (Thailand)
Toyota's "Hilux Revo" is produced at Toyota's Samrong and Ban Pho plants in Thailand. Cumulative production from January through June 2026 totaled approximately 107,000 units. The HVAC system is supplied by Denso (Thailand), the smart key by Tokai Rika (Thailand), the wiring harness by Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Thailand), and certain electronic components, such as the engine ECU and air conditioner amplifier, are supplied by Denso (Malaysia).
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Major automakers’ Q3 financial results
- [USA, EU] Stellantis Q3 adjusted operating income up 184.0% to EUR 256 million, with adjusted operating income ratio of 0.7%
- [USA] Ford's Q3 adjusted EBIT up 3.8% to USD 2.7 billion
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz reports adjusted EBIT down 15% to EUR 1.78 billion in Q3 2026
- [Germany] Porsche Q1-Q3 operating profit rebounds to EUR 1.74 billion, deliveries fall 16.0%
News
- [USA, Germany] Audi clarifies position after criticism of U.S. plant announcement at rally
- [USA] PACCAR sees growth of North, South American Class 8 truck market in 2027
- [USA] Dakkota to close Detroit plant after losing Stellantis programs
- [Germany] VW Group uses supplier collaboration to speed up innovation and control costs
- [Germany] Infineon launches LinearFET technology for automotive power distribution systems
- [Spain] Audi expands Q3 range with 204 hp plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid engines
- [UK] Aston Martin unveils Valhalla Spider with plug-in hybrid powertrain
- [Bulgaria] GWM plans to start ORA 5 EV production in Bulgaria
- [China] Audi to deepen “two-brand, two-partner” strategy in China
- [China] Volkswagen Group China obtains L3 automated driving road test permit, targets L3 technology readiness in 2027
- [China] Chery launches Fulwin A9 mid-to-large range-extended coupe-style sedan
- [China] XPeng obtains approval for L4 Robotaxi demonstration operations in Guangzhou
- [China] Zelos signs strategic cooperation agreements with FAW-Volkswagen and Fawsn Logistics
- [China] ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules opens new plant in Tiexi, Shenyang, China
- [China] Knorr-Bremse expands supplier partnerships and local sourcing in China
- [India] Government of India proposes BS-VII emission norms for buses, trucks and heavy commercial vehicles from 2031
- [India] Subros Limited, India wins HVAC supply order from Maruti Suzuki
- [India] Exide Industries, India invests INR 1.5 billion in battery subsidiary
- [Japan] Sumitomo Rubber begins supplying OE tires for Lexus LX
- [Japan] Nidec faces delays in resolving audit disclaimer; timing of restated securities report remains undecided
- [Japan] Yokohama Rubber supplies OE tires for Nissan’s updated Fairlady Z
- [Japan, China, Taiwan] Japan to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Taiwanese nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel
- [Korea] DYC selected for nine powertrain parts projects worth over KRW 100 billion in planned supply
- [Korea] Global Technologies’ smart LED for automotive ambient lighting selected for Hyundai and Kia vehicles
- [Korea] Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Volkswagen ID. Polo and ID. Cross
- [Korea] Korean DYP selected to supply end plates for Hyundai Motor’s hydrogen fuel cell systems
- [Korea] South Korea’s S&K Global to expand production facilities for EV electrical components
- [Korea, USA] Amkobay New Energy makes first US export of high-nickel NCM cathode materials for EVs
- [Thailand] Thai Ministry proposes battery safety requirements for EVs and e-motorcycles
- [Vietnam, Korea] KOLON Industries breaks ground on airbag fabric plant in Vietnam
- [Philippines] VinFast Philippines expects over 8,000 vehicle sales in 2026, introduces Online-to-Offline sales platform
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