IAA Transportation 2026: VWCV to showcase new commercial vehicle and B2B digital solutions On September 11, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it will highlight its B2B mobility focus at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, from September 15–20, 2026. The company will focus on professional customers and their daily business needs. VWCV is combining its commercial vehicle range with digital services, customized body sol...

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VW Commercial Vehicles begins updated Multivan and California production at Hanover plant, Germany On September 10, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it has begun production of the updated Multivan and California at its Hanover plant, Germany. The models introduce refreshed exterior styling, a redesigned cockpit, new lighting technology, expanded driver assistance systems, and a new Generation special edition. The California is also n...

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Nissan reshapes Japan business, targets annual production of 1 million vehicles in Japan On September 10, 2026, Nissan announced a comprehensive initiative to reshape its Japan business and strengthen its role in the company's future growth and global competitiveness. Together, a broader product offering and industrial transformation will enable Nissan to grow in Japan, expand exports and strengthen Japan's contribution to the company's long-term...

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CHANGAN to launch DEEPAL S09 in Russia On September 9, CHANGAN announced plans to launch the DEEPAL S09 in the Russian market. The vehicle is available in five- and six-seat configurations. The S09 measures 5,205 mm in length and has a 3,105 mm wheelbase. It uses a series-hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. It offers a total driving range of more than 1,000 km and an electric range of up to 210 km (NEDC). It comes wi...

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IAA Transportation 2026: Dongfeng Motor to present hydrogen energy solution, and new platforms On September 9, Dongfeng Motor announced that it will showcase three hydrogen-powered vehicle products at IAA Transportation 2026. Dongfeng's three vehicles on display comprehensively cover long-haul heavy-duty transportation, efficient resource transportation, and urban cold chain delivery scenarios. A 400 kW fuel cell and other related products will a...

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FORVIA HELLA and Distance Technologies partner on mirrorless 3D AR HUD Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has partnered with the Finnish start-up Distance Technologies to jointly develop a mirrorless 3D AR Head-Up Display (HUD) for automotive applications. Supported by an investment through HELLA Ventures, the collaboration combines FORVIA HELLA’s expertise in vehicle electronics, lighting, and optical technologies with Distance Technologies...

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Brazilian vehicle sales up 22.1% to 275,122 units in August 2026 driven by robust consumer demand, expanded auto loans (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 22.1% YOY to 275,122 units in August 2026, thanks to robust consumer demand, the expansion of auto loan offerings and intensified price competition resulting from the incr...

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European mega-suppliers to provide integrated parts and software for commercial vehicles, emphasizing total cost In the run-up to the IAA Transportation 2026 commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany (September 14-20), European mega-suppliers have made a series of announcements of their strategies on commercial vehicles. They are promoting a comprehensive suite of services and products by combining multiple technologies, considering not only v...

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Mexican vehicle production down 1.4% for fourth consecutive monthly decline, exports up 1.3% in August 2026 Mexican vehicle production totaled 344,940 units in August 2026, representing a decrease of 1.4% from August 2025. Of the vehicles produced in August, 74,034 were passenger cars and 270,906 were light trucks. For the period from January to August, the cumulative total reached 2,645,140 units, down 0.7% from the same period in 2025. The figu...

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ON announced that it will launch its new European strategy at the IAA Transportation 2026. FOTON will also plan the overseas premiere of the CAVAN BEACON, an intelligent heavy truck compatible with both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. The show will also feature seven new energy vehicle models and six in-house developed core components, cover mainstream European transport use cases, and demonstrate FOTON's full chain, self-rel...

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Durr, Germany to equip Volvo Cars’ Kosice plant with automated assembly systems On September 3, Durr announced that it is equipping Volvo Cars’ first all-electric vehicle plant Kosice, Slovakia, with highly automated final assembly solutions. Durr is providing Volvo Cars with complete planning and implementation of final assembly systems, including conveyor, filling, and testing technologies. Its NEXT.assembly concept combines these systems ...

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ditionally lucrative Chinese market, resulting in plummeting profits, proposed job cuts of up to 100,000, and potential factory closures. The company is struggling to transition from being a market-dominating combustion engine seller to a competitor in the rapidly evolving, software-driven Electric Vehicle (EV) market which is now dominated by domestic Chinese brands. Plunging profit margins force restructuring measures Volkswagen Group’s sales...

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Ford to compete for UK military’s Light Mobility Vehicle program On September 2, Ford announced that it has joined forces with General Dynamics Land Systems UK and Ricardo to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program based on Ford’s Ranger and Ranger Super Duty pickups. Using its highly capable commercial vehicles, Ford offers advantages of a quickened acquisition speed and strategic depth of a global par...

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ome of the practices had continued since at least around 2012 but were all discontinued by February 19, 2026. According to Nidec, no field failures attributable to these practices had been confirmed as of the disclosure of the report. At an overseas NMOJ plant, 15% recycled resin was blended into a vehicle interior component without customer approval, even though the relevant customer agreement and drawing prohibited the use of recycled materials...

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Brazilian vehicle sales up 22.1% in August 2026 due to promotion and government incentives (Fenabrave) On September 2, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 275,094 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in August 2026, 22.1% up compared to August 2025 and a decrease of 1.6% from July 2026. Vehicle sales in August 2026 consisted...

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bility by optimizing its production and sales mix and exercising strict cost control. Cash flow remained ample, while its operational resilience continued to strengthen. In H1 2026, the company sold a total of 2,045,375 units, down 0.4% y/y, making it the only Chinese automaker to surpass 2 million vehicle sales during the period. Of the total, SAIC Motor’s self-owned brands sold 1.469 million units, up 12.6% y/y, accounting for 71.8% of the co...

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IAA Transportation 2026: FORVIA HELLA presents adaptive RGB interior lighting technology for commercial vehicles On September 3, FORVIA HELLA announced that it will present an adaptive interior lighting concept that combines comfort, visual communication, and safety-related functions in a seamlessly integrated surface at IAA Transportation 2026. Intelligent RGB LED arrays enable dynamic lighting scenarios and communication functions within the dr...

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Mexican vehicle sales up 2.2% in August 2026, year-to-date sales surpass 1 million units Mexican light vehicle sales increased 2.2% year over year to 129,362 units in August 2026. Cumulative sales for January-August were up 4.7% year over year to 1,014,715 units, according to data released by Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) on September 2. Nissan led the market as the best-selling brand with 22,388 units delivere...

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nits increased 3.4% (14.6% share) while Toyota Group sales of 6,654 units decreased 0.9% (7.1% share). Tesla sales of 5,038 units increased 278.5% (5.3% share). BMW Group sales of 4,696 units decreased 8.2% (5.0% share) while Hyundai Group sales of 4,383 units decreased 25.9% (4.6% share). Sales of light commercial vehicles (LCV) decreased by 14.6% in August to 15,772 units. New light vehicle sales in August, including passenger cars and LCVs, in...

News  Updated at: 2026/09/02

U.S. auto sales down 6.6% in August; Strong hybrid demand offsets weakness, but U.S.-Canada frictions emerge as concern Note: Some figures were updated on September 7. According to preliminary data compiled by MarkLines as of September 2, 2026, including estimates for GM and Stellantis, U.S. new-vehicle sales in August 2026 totaled 1,378,719 units, down 6.6% year-over-year. The decline was influenced by the fact that there were 26 selling days in...

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