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Automotive Industry Latest News & Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]
Highlights include electrified vehicle technology showcases at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek and CEATEC 2026, GlobalData's Q3 2026 production and sales forecasts pointing to near-term global market contractions, and a comprehensive supply chain breakdown of the newly redesigned Maruti Suzuki Dzire sedan in India.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.
Market & Tech Reports
Japan Mobility Show Bizweek / CEATEC 2026: Electrified Vehicle Technologies
BEVs, HEVs, FCVs, hydrogen engines, charging/power supply, electric components, motors, and more
- BEVs and HEVs: Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Isuzu, Yamaha, Suzuki
- FCV and Hydrogen-Related: Hino, Toyota, Nissin Manufacturing
- Hydrogen engines: Mitsubishi Fuso, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Daihatsu
- Charging/Power supply-related: Honda, JEITA, JAMA joint exhibit, Mitsubishi Motors
- Electric components: BASC, Energywith, Aster, Denso, Saitama University, Nagoya University
GlobalData Forecasts
Global Top 10 OEMs Production Forecast (Q3 2026)
Global production is expected to decrease by 1.7% YoY to 91.60M units in 2026, 91.65M units in 2027.
Global Top 10 Countries Sales Forecast (Q3 2026)
Global sales are expected to decrease by 4.6% YoY to 88.12M units in 2026, 89.67M units in 2027.
Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki Dzire (India)
The "Dzire" is a B-segment sedan built on the "New B Platform (5th-generation HEARTECT)" at the Manesar plant in Haryana. Parts are supplied by Subros (A/C compressors, HVAC), Nippon Audiotronix (cameras), Krishna Maruti and Bharat Seats (seats), Autoliv (airbags), Aumovio (ABS actuators), Seiren (fabrics), and Munjal Kiriu (disc brakes).
TACHI-S President Yamamoto Interview
Targeting JPY 400 Billion in Sales by FY2030; TOYO Group Integration and Accelerated Development and Production Reforms
TACHI-S aims to achieve sales of JPY 400 billion in FY2030 under its TVE (Transformative Value Evolution) plan. Its TVE Wave2 2027, launched in FY2025, focuses on expanding its business and product portfolio through integration with the TOYO Group, accelerating development and production, and strengthening global operations, particularly in India. Amid growing demands for speed and cost competitiveness, how will shorter development lead times, its proprietary “Circus Line” production system, and standardized components and products drive growth? MarkLines spoke with Yuichiro Yamamoto, President, CEO & COO of TACHI-S.
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Statistics
Thailand September production volume fell 6.1%. Production declined amid sluggish demand for pickup trucks. Reduced output of major pickup truck models—such as Toyota’s Hilux Revo, Ford’s Ranger, and Isuzu’s D-Max—drove down overall production. Meanwhile, Honda and Chinese manufacturers increased production, resulting in divergent production trends among automakers.
- 1 Toyota Group 52,615 → 47,381（-9.9%）
- Hilux Revo 26,212 → 11,638（-55.6%）
- 2 Ford Group 18,827 → 15,520（-17.6%）
- Ford Ranger 10,544 → 8,892（-15.7%）
- 3 Isuzu 16,435 → 13,946（-15.1%）
- D-Max 12,014 → 10,544（-12.2%）
- 4 Mitsubishi 15,894 → 13,604（-14.4%）
- 5 Honda 4,438 → 9,774（+120.2%）
- 6 BYD Auto 5,200 → 5,284（+1.6%）
- 7 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group)) 2,505 → 3,844（+53.5%）
- 8 Mazda 5,228 → 2,412（-53.9%）
- 9 Changan/Chana (Changan Automobile (Group)) 1,143 → 2,201（+92.6%）
- 10 GAC Group 120 → 1,711（+1325.8%）
U.S. Import volume
Excel sheet can be downloaded from this link: U.S. Import Volume Data
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News
- [USA] Ford reaches 5,000 unicastings produced during Fathom testing and prototype assembly
- [USA] Mitsubishi Motors to debut 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition at SEMA
- [USA] Rhode Island announces USD 9 million investment for sustainability projects
- [USA] Stoneridge, Kodiak AI collaborate to implement MirrorEye on autonomous commercial vehicles
- [USA] Wolfspeed reaches multiyear silicon carbide supply agreement with BorgWarner
- [USA] Cooper Tires launches U.S.-made Discoverer HT tire for trucks, SUVs
- [USA] Kodiak AI and DTL Transport to deploy 75 driverless trucks
- [USA] Brose Sitech establishes first U.S. manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina
- [USA] Hydro breaks ground on new indirect extrusion press in Cressona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- [Germany] VW Group’s 9-month operating profit plunges 98.7% on EUR 8.7 billion special charges
- [Germany] VW Group completes automated vehicle movement project in Germany
- [Germany] VW opens first industrial vehicle dismantling line at Zwickau plant, Germany
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz reports adjusted EBIT down 15% to EUR 1.78 billion in Q3 2026
- [Germany] BMW Group reports results from HVO renewable fuel test fleet
- [Germany] Antolin presents vehicle interior technologies at IZB 2026, Germany
- [France] Geely Farizon unveils updated 2027 SV electric van in France
- [Spain] Stellantis Vigo, Spain launches collaborative R&D project focused on advance automotive manufacturing
- [Sweden, USA] Einride furthers collaboration with NVIDIA, tests Alpamayo model for autonomous trucks
- [Hungary, Korea] LG Magna e-Powertrain targets mass production at Hungary plant in February 2027
- [EU] Toyota Europe develops next-generation hybrid powertrain with new 1.5-litre engines
- [EU, Italy] FIAT expands Grande Panda electric range to 400 km with 54 kWh battery
- [Bulgaria] Great Wall Motor to begin contract manufacturing in Bulgaria from 2027
- [China, USA, UK] Global xEV sales up 3.3% to 2.414 million units in September
- [China] Great Wall Motor’s WEY brand launches Gaoshan 8 HEV luxury MPV
- [China] BYD Commercial Vehicles partners with Milkyway, delivers first batch of battery-electric tractor trucks
- [China] Volkswagen Anhui launches all-new ID. UNYX 09 mid-to-large battery-electric coupe-style sedan
- [China, Singapore, UAE] WeRide launches global insurance partnership program covering China, Southeast Asia and Middle East
- [China] Two Beijing key laboratories inaugurated for automated driving safety and intelligent commercial vehicle energy technologies
- [China] CaoCao Mobility launches physical AI full-scenario intelligent mobility demonstration project in Suzhou
- [China] China’s DSAT and Lan-you Technology deepen cooperation in digitalization, intelligent technologies and automotive engineering
- [India] JSW Greentech, India receives first order AMPSTAR electric trucks
- [India] Sintercom, India enters e-mobility supply chain with EVR motor component nomination
- [India, Vietnam, UK] KPIT Technologies, India to set up Vietnam subsidiary
- [Mexico] Kasai Kogyo to consolidate production at Mexican subsidiary from three plants into two
- [Qatar] GAC International launches GS7 plug-in hybrid SUV in Qatar
- [Korea] South Korea to overhaul regulatory framework for commercialization of driverless vehicles
- [Korea] Incheon, South Korea, plans hub for AI connected mobility industry
- [Korea] Ajin Electronic Components receives development request for IONIQ 5 thermal management controller
- [Korea] Energy Materials suspends battery recycling operations amid feedstock shortages and declining profitability
- [Korea] Kyungjin Machine to expand EV and HEV battery pack parts production in South Korea
- [Korea] KMMI to invest KRW 300 billion to expand magnet production in Pohang, South Korea
- [Korea, Austria] Global Technologies to collaborate with TriLite Technologies on automotive projection
- [Thailand] AAS Group to launch Dongfeng's VOYAH Dream 9 in Thailand on November 20, 2026
- [Malaysia, Korea] SK nexilis completes shift to Malaysia-centered copper foil production
- [Australia, New Zealand] TIER IV supplies autonomous bus to NTRO for deployment in Australia and New Zealand
- [Japan] Mitsubishi Motors to begin sales of all-new Pajero off-road SUV in Japan on December 17
- [Japan] Toyota Boshoku, Delta Kogyo and Toyo Seat to explore joint venture for automotive seat development and sales
- [Japan] Panasonic Industry postpones transfer of automotive motor businesses to March 2027
- [Japan] Sanden plans HVAC production site in Shiga, targeting spring 2027 start
- [Japan, EU] JTEKT to recognize JPY 15.6 billion loss on European automotive business transfer, JPY 10.6 billion above initial estimate
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