Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates] 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. VDI Autonomous Truck 2026 - Real-World Driverless Truck Deployment: Lessons from Kodiak AI’s 24/7 Customer Operations (Kodiak AI) - Real-World Data: The Critical Path to L4 Autonomous Trucks (Inceptio) - Automated Underbody Megawatt Charging for Heavy-Duty Application (Fraunhofer IVI) Commercial Vehicle reports Autonomous Driving reports Mexico's sales rise 7.7% in June While Nissan and VW see declines, GM, Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda post gains. Stellantis, Mazda, and Renault perform particularly well, recording double-digit growth. Among Chinese OEMs, Geely and SAIC expand their sales. Supply Chain: Harness / Switch / Connector / Other Electronics Supply chain: Perodua Axia (Malaysia) The Perodua Axia, manufactured in Malaysia, is an A-segment compact hatchback jointly developed with Daihatsu that utilizes the DNGA platform. Positioned as Perodua's entry-level model at an affordable price point, it has maintained strong sales in the Malaysian market. In terms of safety features, it is equipped with Advanced Safety Assist. The blind spot monitor sensors and camera ECU are supplied by Denso, while the electric power steering ECU is supplied by Furukawa Electric. Additionally, chassis components such as the frame are supplied by Namicoh Suria, a local joint venture between Namicoh and Suria Component Manufacturing, a major Malaysian Tier 1 supplier. Perodua Axia Supplier Details Perodua's vehicle assembly plant in Malaysia Perodua related plant news Perodua's suppliers in Malaysia (including indirect transactions) Suppliers for Perodua, Malaysia's national car manufacturer, are concentrated in the state of Selangor. A key characteristic of these suppliers is their ability to provide high-quality automotive components—ranging from stamped parts and chassis components to electronic parts—backed by strong partnerships and capital