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

Highlights include on-site coverage of Geely's next-generation AI smart charging technology and ultra-short blade batteries, September German vehicle production statistics showing divergent OEM performance, and supplier showcases from The Battery Show North America 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.

Geely: Next-Generation AI Smart Charging Technology Launch Event

[On-site coverage] Ultra-short blade batteries, 2.2MW ultra-fast charging & AI smart charging
  • AI Smart Charging Technology: AI-based Restructuring of Energy Supply Systems for NEVs
  • Ultra-fast Charging: Ultra-Short-Blade Batteries and Megawatt-Class Charging
  • Smart Charging: From Fast Charging to SOH Management
  • Automated Charging: Switching from Manual to Automated Energy Supply
  • Exhibit: Testing of Key Components and Charging an Actual Vehicle
  • The First Model to Feature AI Smart Charging Technology: The New Galaxy E5

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German production falls by 1.1% in September

German production falls by 1.1% in September compared to the same month last year, driven by production cuts for models such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, BMW 1 Series, and Ford Focus. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla maintain increased production levels, highlighting a divergence in performance among major automakers.

  • 1 VW Group 165,781 → 162,312（-2.1%）
    • Tiguan 24,338 → 23,144（-4.9%）
  • 2 Mercedes-Benz Group 78,503 → 92,287（+17.6%）
  • 3 BMW Group 90,758 → 83,506（-8.0%）
    • BMW 1 Series 14,632 → 9,452（-35.4%）
  • 4 Tesla 35,151 → 36,769（+4.6%）
    • Model Y 35,151 → 36,769（+4.6%）
  • 5 Stellantis 13,758 → 11,654（-15.3%）
    • Grandland 7,034 → 5,856（-16.7%）
  • 6 Ford Group 13,363 → 6,257（-53.2%）
    • Focus 6,294 → 0（-100.0%）

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The Battery Show North America 2026

The Battery Show North America 2026 Booth Coverage

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Supply chain: Toyota Tundra

The “Tundra” is a flagship pickup truck primarily marketed in the North American market. The current third-generation model went on sale in the U.S. in December 2021. It uses the same GA-F platform (GA-F PF) as the “Tacoma.” It is equipped with a 3.5L engine and is available in both gasoline and hybrid (HV) versions. Production takes place at the San Antonio, Texas, plant in the U.S. Cumulative sales in North America from January through September 2026 exceeded 120,000 units. The parts supply chain consists primarily of Japanese companies, supplemented by major European and American suppliers. AISIN supplies the 10-speed automatic transmission; Denso supplies the engine ECU, inverter, and combination instrument cluster; Aumovio supplies the front radar sensors; and Toyoda Gosei and Autoliv supply the airbags.
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