On April 13, it was reported that unionized workers at the General Motors plant in Silao approved the 2026–2028 collective agreement, securing a 15% overall wage increase in 3 years and avoiding a strike that had been scheduled for April 15. The union had initially sought a 20% wage increase.
According to the Sindica

On April 13, Ebro EV Motors hosted the president of Chery Group at the Ebro Factory in Barcelona’s Zona Franca to showcase the plant’s progress and ongoing industrial expansion, which is set to significantly increase capacity for manufacturing sustainable vehicles.
During the visit, Ebro showcased the development of

On April 9, Mercedes-Benz announced a strong growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe (rising 34%), and Germany (with 36%) during the sales results for Q1 2026. The growth was mainly driven by high demand for the new electric CLA.
The demand for the CLA model is higher than current production capacity

On April 10, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2026. In Q1, 2026, Stellantis Italy produced 120,366 vehicles i.e., an increase 9.5% from 109,900 vehicles in Q1 2025. The passenger car production increased by 22% to 73,841 u

The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced the transfer of all 365 workers from Lear Corporation’s Grugliasco plant in Turin to the Fulchir Group, following two years of discussion.
The workers will be transferred on May 1, 2026, to the new company, Mechatronix. Lear will also transfer the warehouse

On April 7, Government of Nuevo Leon announced that Kia Mexico will invest more than USD 600 million to support sustainable and industrial development projects.
The investment will focus on expanding production capabilities, developing new vehicle lines, and advancing initiatives related to clean energy and environme

On April 9, VW Poznan announced that the construction of new production halls at VW’s Września factory is progressing on schedule and has entered an advanced stage. The foundation work has been completed, and the installation of the building structures has started.
Prefabricated reinforced concrete pillars are now be

On April 8, multiple sources reported that in Q1 2026, Stellantis’ Cassino plant operated for only 17 days, i.e., an average of less than six days per month, which is the lowest level of activity the plant has experienced. The plant has also been closed since March 27, 2026, and will restart production on April 13, 2

On April 2, Sundaram Brake Linings Limited announced that a fire incident occurred at the factory of its Plant II situated at TSKP2, Kariapatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. There were no casualties or injuries to life. However, the affected operations will be temporarily shut down. Damage is being assessed and is estim

On April 2, Stellantis announced that initial test units of the Jeep Avenger have begun running on production lines at its plant in Porto Real.
The Avenger will become the first Jeep model produced in the state of Rio de Janeiro, leveraging the plant’s advanced production capabilities, including a high level of autom

On March 31, Stellantis Argentina announced, in partnership with 360Energy, the start of operations of a solar park at its industrial complex in Córdoba.
The photovoltaic facility is already operational and supplies the plant with renewable energy, supporting the transition toward greater energy autonomy. The project

The total workforce at Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas campus shrank dramatically in 2025 as the company suffered its second straight year of declining sales, according to a compliance report highlighted in local media.
Tesla employed 21,191 people at the campus in 2024, but that number dropped 22% to 16,506 workers in 202

On April 8, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced, in a social media post, that Stellantis is expanding the Fiat Tafraoui plant, Algeria.
It will increase production capacity to 135,000 vehicles per year by 2028. Since the plant opened in December 2023, production has grown quickly. Output increased from 17,000 vehicles in

On April 7, KAMAZ announced a major modernization initiative in the chassis shop, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity.
The project was developed based on the standardization of procedures and processes. It included streamlining pipe production, organizing sections by equipment type, implementing identificatio

AB SKF (SKF) announced that it will close its factory in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of the ongoing separation of its Automotive business, aiming to strengthen long-term efficiency and competitiveness.
Production capacity from this site will be relocated to improve SKF’s Automotive operation in Puebla and its Industri

Announced on April 8, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched the sales of the Xforce compact SUV, with pre-orders exceeding the initial 2,000-unit target since bookings opened on February 5, 2026. 
Locally produced at the Pekan plant (HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.), the Xforce joins

On April 6, Stellantis announced that the first Leapmotor models to be locally produced in Brazil will be the B10 and C10 SUVs at its plant in Goiana.
The project is part of the company’s strategy to expand Leapmotor’s presence in Brazil and South America. The Goiana Automotive Hub is being expanded to accommodate pr

On April 3, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino factory closure, which was first planned to end on April 3, 2026, has now been extended for another week. The ongoing crisis in the automotive industry is strongly affecting the plant. Stellantis has announced that the body shop, paint shop, assembly l

On April 2, AGR Holding announced that the first body of the JELAND brand has been painted at its upgraded Shushary plant.
The commissioning of the paint shop marks a step in preparing the facility for full-cycle production. The paint shop was newly built to meet modern standards. The facility was upgraded with rein

On April 3, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) provided an initial assessment of operations following the recent Iranian attacks on its Al Taweelah site. The site sustained significant damage because of the Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone, Abu Dhabi. The site, including the smelter and casthou