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July 28, 2026 | Top suppliers list reveals global shifts; Japan earthquake rattles auto production
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- Automotive News Daily Drive
- Published
- Jul 28, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1310
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- https://autonews.com
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Summary
Automotive News reporter John Irwin walks through the biggest trends in this year’s top suppliers list, from the rise of Chinese suppliers to a North American supply chain just trying to get through 2025. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake disrupts Toyota and Nissan production in Japan. Plus, NHTSA moves to overhaul car door rules after deadly Tesla incidents.