Hiroshima Automotive Industry News: Advanced Technology Seminar and Dealer Developments, 11–17 September 2026
Here is a round-up of developments in Hiroshima’s automotive industry, vehicle sales and component technology reported between 11 and 17 September 2026. The main story is the first Automotive World seminar event in Hiroshima, covering software-defined vehicles (SDVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and lightweight materials.
First advanced automotive technology seminar in Hiroshima
On 14 September, RX Japan announced its first Automotive World Seminar Event Hiroshima, to be held at Hiroshima Convention Hall on Wednesday 30 September. The event is intended for carmakers, component manufacturers and related businesses in the Chugoku and San’in regions. Topics include SDVs, EVs, automotive electronics, lightweighting and component processing.
Time: 30 September 2026, 10:00–16:10
Venue: Hiroshima Convention Hall, third floor, 3-5-4 Futabanosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima
Admission: free
Organiser: RX Japan Ltd
Talks will address EV technology such as traction inverters, aluminium die casting for lighter vehicles, software-defined vehicle development and the use of AI. Around 20 companies are expected to display information panels, with networking for attendees, speakers and exhibitors.
Hiroshima is home to numerous component manufacturers and processors as well as carmakers. Local firms may welcome the opportunity to explore new technology without travelling to the Tokyo or Chukyo metropolitan areas.
Sources named in the original article: RX Japan exhibition news, the Automotive World website and Toshiba Digital Solutions’ event notice.
Daihatsu Hiroshima Sales announces autumn encore fair
On 16 September, Daihatsu Hiroshima Sales announced its autumn “Too Much Choice! Encore Fair”. Dealers are stepping up efforts to attract prospective new-car buyers. September also coincides with a financial reporting period, so new and used-car sales, trade-ins and replacement demand are worth watching.
When sales increase, parking certificate applications, changes of ownership and new registrations can accumulate. Dealers can reduce pressure on sales and administrative staff by planning registration work early.
Source named in the original article: Daihatsu Hiroshima Sales’ news page.
Key points
Hiroshima will host an advanced automotive technology seminar for the first time.
EVs, SDVs, AI, lightweighting and aluminium die casting are among the main themes.
Autumn promotions have begun at local dealerships and may bring additional registration work.
The original review identified no major announcement during this period of a new component launch or completed development by a Hiroshima-based company.
Summary
Next-generation technologies attracted more attention this week than major new-car announcements. The seminar on 30 September may help manufacturers and suppliers discover technologies and build business links. At dealerships, efficient preparation for delivery, including parking certificates and registration, is also becoming more important.
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