On August 13, Sollers Group announced that it has localized the production of frames for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickup line at the facilities of UAZ-Stamping Production LLC, a subsidiary of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant.
The first pilot batch of components was successfully produced on the new production line. The d

On August 7, Luxeed, an EV brand jointly developed by Chery Auto and Huawei, announced that Chery Auto and Huawei Device signed a “Strategic Cooperation 2.0” agreement for the Luxeed brand which is now entering a new phase of development.
The cooperation is centered on three core strategic initiatives:
Luxeed will in

On August 4, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) of France by DSBJ PTE. LTD of China under the EU Merger Regulation.
GMD Group is a French based industrial subcontractor specializing in flat metal transformation through cutting, stamping, plastic injection molding

According to multiple press releases dated July 30, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, completed the acquisition of the Yunfeng plant in Wuhan for CNY 723 million.
The Yunfeng plant, formerly Dongfeng Nissan’s Wuhan plant, went into operation in May 2022, with an annual production capacity of 150,0

On July 28, Ford announced an additional USD 40 million investment in its Pacheco plant in Argentina, bringing the total to USD 700 million. The expansion will allow the production of more than 80,000 units of the Ranger per year, which marks a growth of 30% compared to 2024 and an all-time Ranger production record.

On July 14, Daimler Truck North America announced it will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites across the U.S. and Mexico due to the weak and uncertain freight market caused by tariffs and trade problems that spill over to affect domestic industries.
“As we navigate a challenging economic environment, we’ve s

On July 14, General Motors South America announced the start of production of the new Chevrolet Tracker subcompact SUV at its Alvear Industrial Complex in Santa Fe, Argentina.
While the SUV will primarily target export markets, it will also supply the local market. The updated model features a redesigned front end wi

On July 9, it was reported that Japan-based auto parts manufacturer SK Tec inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, following an investment of USD 19.8 million.
The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a Tier 2 supplier in the Mexican automotive value chain and is expected to generate 80 spe

On July 4, MTA S.p.A. announced on social media that it will complete the construction of its new Brazilian headquarters by 2026. It will have a modern 10,000 square meter facility on a 30,000 square meter property, designed to ensure a more efficient and flexible production layout.
This expansion will boost its plas

On June 24,  Advanex Americas, Inc. announced that it is investing USD 11.4 million to expand its U.S. headquarters in White House, Tennessee.
The project, which includes the creation of 56 new jobs in Robertson County, comprises the addition of 60,000 square feet of space dedicated to manufacturing and warehouse as

On June 10, Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman said that the company’s CAD 3-billion project to retool its Oakville Assembly Complex is “well in the works” despite tariffs hanging over the North American auto industry, though “it will be late 2026 before we see trucks rolling off the line”. 
Ford said crews poured the fo

On June 5, HONGQI announced trim levels and prices for the new HONGQI H6 model, a high-status D-class liftback. It will enter the Russian market in two trim levels: Deluxe and Dynamic. Both trim levels are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a power of 245 hp and a torque of 380 Nm.
The all-al

On June 9, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has restarted production at its Sochaux plant after a halt caused by a technical problem. Manufacturing of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 was stopped on June 2, 2025, due to a breakdown in a major stamping press used for body parts.
The assembly line restarted on the af

On June 4, multiple sources reported that a serious mechanical failure has hit the Stellantis factory in Sochaux, France, affecting the main stamping press. The issue began on June 2 and the plant is expected to resume on June 6, 2025.
Due to the breakdown, most work sessions have been canceled across the plant, exce

Gestamp Automocion S.A. (Gestamp) showcased its latest innovations at Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, running from May 21 - 23. These innovations focus on reducing vehicle weight and CO2 emissions, improving structural performance and safety, and optimizing production processes.
Its k

On May 20, SEAT announced that it is getting ready to build electric vehicles (EVs) at its Martorell plant in Spain, with two major steps completed: assembling pre-series battery systems and producing the first body parts for its upcoming EVs using the new PXL press.
SEAT has started pre-series battery assembly at a

Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025.
One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disr

Benteler Group (Benteler)’s subsidiary, Benteler Automotive Vigo, S.L., has conducted various operations at its facilities in the Valladares Industrial Estate in Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain, aiming to improve the energy efficiency of its production process.
The project includes (i) Replacing the thermal insulation of the

Gestamp Automocion S.A. (Gestamp) showcased its latest solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025. These solutions help reduce vehicle weight and CO2 emissions while improving safety and performance.
Ges-Gigastamping is a new family of large-format BiW components that consolidate multiple parts into a single unit. The product l

On April 21, Stellantis said that the Detroit Assembly Complex plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week.
Both of the Detroit Assembly Complex facilities, the Mack and Jefferson North plants, will halt production for the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled to