AGC disclosed in its third-quarter financial results presentation released on November 5 that it recorded a gain on sale of shares of affiliates of JPY 10.5 billion in the July–September 2026 period following the sale of its automotive replacement glass installation business in Europe. The sale forms part of its effo

On November 9, Mazda announced its first half (H1) financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2027 (FY2026).
Consolidated sales revenues in H1 increased by 20.1% year-on-year to a record JPY 2,688.1 billion. Operating income came to JPY 59.1 billion, while net income attributable to owners of the parent to

Gangneung City, South Korea, launched a nighttime demand-responsive autonomous transport service on November 6. Part of a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport support program for autonomous vehicle pilot zones, the service provides transport when conventional public transit is unavailable.
Two Kia PV5 elect

The Korea Enterprises Federation released a report on labor relations in major manufacturing industries, including automotive and shipbuilding, on November 8. Labor disputes in January–September 2026 fell to 88 from 99 a year earlier, while workdays lost increased 45.2%, from 336,800 to 489,190.
The rise reflected re

South Korea’s Younghwa Tech disclosed an order from Hyundai Motor for converters. The contract is worth KRW 81.58 billion, equivalent to 75.1% of its 2025 consolidated sales of KRW 108.6 billion
The contract runs from November 6, 2026, through December 31, 2036. Younghwa Tech manufactures electrification components a

On November 5, Toyota Argentina announced it launched the eighth-generation Lexus ES on October 19, introducing hybrid and fully electric powertrains to the luxury sedan lineup.
The new generation, offered as a 2027 model, is based on the redesigned GA-K platform. The hybrid version ES 350h Luxury combines a 2.5-lite

South Korea’s Taeyoung Tech has completed a new plant in the Myeonggye 3 General Industrial Complex in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. The investment totals KRW 15.1 billion. According to Gyeongju City, an opening ceremony was held on October 29.
The plant will produce side door beams, center floor components, c

South Korea’s RAONTECH disclosed the termination of two microdisplay development contracts with Envisics, a UK company developing automotive augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) technology.
The first contract, worth USD 2.9 million, ran from September 2023 to November 2026. Its unfulfilled portion subject to te

A joint research team from South Korea’s POSCO Holdings and Korea University has proposed a manufacturing method to reduce performance degradation in lithium manganese-rich (LMR) layered oxide cathode materials. Lowering the precursor heat-treatment temperature suppressed phase separation of metal elements inside the

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources announced that its project to establish a national advanced display research platform has passed the final preliminary feasibility review. The project, which includes support for automotive display development, has a total budget of KRW 368.87 billion for 2027 t

Announced on November 6, 2026, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) reported a 15% YoY increase in Q3 retail sales. The company attributed the performance partly to its range of powertrains, spanning ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
During January–September 2026, the STARGAZER Cartenz recorded 30.8% growth in sales

Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) announced that it showcased products from six overseas brands—Ferretti, Baudouin, Linde Material Handling, Dematic, LHY, and Aradex—at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Among them, the German brands LHY and Aradex exhibited a hydraulic powertrain assembly for mini

Aptiv PLC (Aptiv) announced that it showcased an end-to-end automotive fiber-optic system solution at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The solution comprises an automotive-grade fiber-optic connectivity system and an optical communication domain controller with integrated optical modules.
By connecting

Kurabo Industries Ltd. (Kurabo) announced on November 5 that it will liquidate Guangzhou KCF Plastics Co., Ltd., its subsidiary engaged in the manufacture, processing and sale of flexible polyurethane products for automotive interiors in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. The subsidiary was dissolved on October 31

Edscha Holding GmbH (Edscha), together with its parent company Gestamp, presented its new reusable pedestrian protection system (PPS) at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg from October 27 – 29, 2026.
The PPS uses vehicle sensors to detect potential pedestrian collisions and activate the hood before i

DP Patterning, Artifex Systems, and ams OSRAM have developed a demonstrator that integrates a blind-spot warning light into the moulded trim of a car's A-pillar.
The flexible copper-clad aluminum circuit is manufactured at DP Patterning’s new plant in Norrköping, Sweden, and all production steps except for the LEDs t

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its EcoContact 7 summer tires have secured original equipment (OE) approval from Volkswagen for the new ID. Cross, an all-electric compact SUV, in 17-, 18-, and 19-inch sizes.
The EcoContact 7 is designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. Its Smart Energy Casing

On November 5, Iveco Bus Brazil announced the start of sales of the Daily Minibus Hi-Matic lineup in Brazil, introducing an eight-speed automatic transmission to the model range. The first units have already been delivered to customers.
Available in 45-180 and 50-180 versions, the Hi-Matic is offered in Fretamento, T

On November 5, it was reported that sales of Chinese passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Brazil increased 148% year-over-year to 460,902 units during the first ten months of 2026, compared with 185,672 units a year earlier.
By comparison, Brazil’s overall passenger car and light commercial vehicle market

Mazda's FY2026 second quarter financial results were announced.
Sales increased 20.1% YoY to JPY 2,688.1 billion. This was a JPY 449.7 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 2,238.5 billion.
Operating income was JPY 59.1 billion. While the previous year saw an operating loss of JPY 53.9 billion, the current