Automotive Industry Latest News & Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]
Highlights include report coverage of The Battery Show North America 2026 exploring battery tech diversification beyond automotive applications, on-site exhibits from IAA Transportation 2026 featuring heavy-duty electric axles and cooling modules, and emerging battery component showcases from The Battery Show India 2026.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
Market volatility drives range of battery technologies and diversification to other applications
- Electric solutions for performance and safety (Eaton, Mitsubishi Electric, Kautex Textron, Honeywell, Aptiv)
- Diversification beyond automotive applications (A123 Systems, BorgWarner, Honda, Our Next Energy)
- Suppliers continue North America expansion, emphasizing regional operations and supply chains
EV battery reports
The Battery Show North America 2026 Exhibition Reports
IAA Transportation 2026

The Battery Show India 2026

- EVE Energy: Prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for commercial vehicles
- OPmobility: High-voltage battery packs for HEVs with excellent thermal management performance
- ARaymond India: Clamps and quick connectors for high-voltage wiring
- CIE Automotive India: Lightweight lithium-ion battery top and bottom covers
- Nagase: EV mica sheets with heat resistance and electrical insulation
Other exhibits are available here
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News
- [USA] Trump looks to adjust imports of robotics and industrial machinery into U.S.
- [USA] Ford Fathom EV production launching in Q4 2027 at Louisville Assembly
- [USA] U.S. reportedly promised tariff relief in talks with Audi on Georgia plant
- [USA] Rivian narrows losses with record production, deliveries and software revenue in Q3
- [USA] Nissan now delivering new 2027 Rogue Hybrid with e-POWER to U.S. dealerships
- [USA] Toyota brings family of Woodland concepts to SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas
- [USA] Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announces USD 450 million investment for upgrades
- [USA] DY Deokyang starts mass production of interior and exterior components at new Georgia plant
- [USA, South America, EU] BorgWarner wins three turbo contracts with global powertrain leader for South America, Europe
- [USA, Japan] TS TECH investigates inventory accounting at U.S. subsidiary, postpones first-half results announcement
- [Mexico] Mexican government and CANACAR agree on removing road blockades
- [Mexico] SAIC-VW Lamando L sedan is spotted in Mexico ahead of expected market launch
- [Germany] Schaeffler's GHG emissions reduction targets for 2035 validated by SBTi
- [UK] UK vehicle production increases 36.3% to 74,031 units in September 2026
- [UK] Bentley’s EV Torcal completes global testing program
- [France] Renault Group’s Q3 revenue up 1.5% to EUR 11.6 billion due to strong electrified vehicle sales
- [France, Germany] FORVIA partners with Raiqon to advance use of AI in automotive engineering
- [Italy] Stellantis Italy suspends Fiat 500 production at Mirafiori plant until November 6, 2026
- [EU] Green NCAP provides sustainability ratings for Tesla Model Y, BYD Dolphin Surf, Suzuki e VITARA, VW Golf and VW Tayron models
- [Russia] AVTOVAZ updates LADA Vesta CNG with new connectivity features
- [Russia] JELAND reveals interior design of new C4 crossover
- [China] Yuchai and Shaanxi Automobile Commercial Vehicle sign powertrain cooperation agreement for 6,000 light-duty trucks
- [China] Aumovio globally debuts seventh-generation RAD72C millimeter-wave radar
- [India] Maruti Suzuki, Q2 net sales up 26.1%, net profit down 26.9%
- [India] CIE Automotive India expands capacity as new orders and US foundry project ramp up
- [India] Precision Wires begins copper cathode production in Gujarat, India
- [India] OPmobility opens fuel-tank plant in Kharkhoda with Maruti Suzuki India
- [Brazil] BYD starts advanced testing of welding and paint facilities at Camacari complex in Brazil
- [South Africa] Tata Motors launches all-new Punch SUV in South Africa
- [UAE] Nissan launches all-new Navara Pro Pickup across Middle East region
- [Korea] Hyundai reports operating profit up 5.5% in Q3, 2026: driven by strong hybrid vehicle sales
- [Korea] Orient Precision Industries develops gap pad thermal interface material for EV batteries
- [Indonesia] Indonesia’s CATL-Antam EV battery plant expected to start production soon
- [Taiwan] Foxconn widens EV reference model lineup with MODEL A+ and MODEL K+ e-SUVs and MODEL K e-truck
- [Vietnam] Toyota Vietnam posts sales of 6,357 vehicles in October 2026 (including Lexus)
- [Philippines] Nissan confirms Philippine arrival of Navara Pro PHEV and Primera EV, launch scheduled for November 6
- [Thailand] Leapmotor launches B03X electric SUV in Thailand
- [Bangladesh] Musashi and partners plan electric two-wheeler delivery pilot in Bangladesh
- [Japan] Toyota and Waymo to launch initial autonomous taxi operations in Japan in 2027
- [Japan] H-ONE sells property in Nasu Karasuyama, consolidates prototyping and development engineering departments in Maebashi
- [Japan] Alps Alpine records JPY 8.9 billion extraordinary loss over automotive torque sensor quality issue
- [Japan] Murata signs strategic partnership with Accenture to drive manufacturing transformation using AI and data
- [Japan] JTEKT to absorb engineering subsidiary to strengthen machine tool after-sales services
- [Japan, Thailand, Philippines] Murata to invest JPY 1 trillion over five years to expand MLCC capacity, targeting at least doubling sales by FY2030
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