On November 2, Stellantis Italy announced that the shortage of components for the N3 GSE engine control unit has disrupted production of the Fiat Pandina and Fiat 500 models. The disruption reduced production volumes and market share in October 2026.
Stellantis is working closely with suppliers to restore normal prod

On October 26, Saipa Group announced that Pars Khodro has set monthly and weekly production records in October 2026. The company has increased production of Sahand, Quick, and Pars Nova vehicles. The monthly and weekly production records in September and October indicate the continuation of the production improvement

On October 30, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Mirafiori plant, Italy has extended the production shutdown at its body shop from November 2-6, following two weeks of stoppages through October 30, 2026. This brings the total shutdown to 3 consecutive weeks.
Workers in the Special Vehicle, RG Premium, Drosso

On October 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Douvrin plant, France, officially ceased operations on October 30, 2026, after producing approximately 52 million combustion engines over 57 years.
The transfer of employees to other facilities had already been underway for several years. Engine assembly ended

On October 30, multiple sources reported that the shutdown at Stellantis’ Cassino plant has been extended again which was planned to restart on November 2. The factory operated for only three days in October 2026 (1st, 2nd, and 5th) - with repeated production stoppages and suspensions keeping most operations closed f

Reported on November 2, 2026, GWM’s WEY G9 HEV and Ora 5 HEV have officially rolled off the production line at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) Pegoh plant in Melaka.
The plant’s lineup now comprises eight models: the GWM Haval H6, GWM WEY G9 PHEV, MG ZS (ICE and HEV), MG S5, XPeng G6 and XPeng X9, along with the two newly

On October 26, BYD Brazil announced that its Camacari Industrial Complex in Bahia completed one year of operations and has entered advanced testing of its new welding and paint facilities, advancing plans to localize vehicle production in Brazil by early 2027.
BYD has hired more than 1,100 employees for the new opera

On October 28, Volkswagen de Mexico announced that most workers approved the agreement reached with the Independent Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers (SITIAVW), concluding the company’s 2026 collective bargaining process.
The 12-month agreement includes a 4.4% direct salary increase, a 0.25% increase in

On October 28, Ford CFO Sherry House said in her part of the Q3 2026 financial report that the production launch of the Fathom EV at the Louisville Assembly Plant would now begin in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed the information on the Q3 earnings call “At Louisville, we are preparing the l

On October 30, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Italy announced another week of Fiat 500 production stoppages at its Mirafiori plant, Turin. Fiat 500 production workers will be covered by Italy’s wage guarantee fund (cassa integrazione) from November 2 to 6, following two weeks of previously scheduled shutdo

On October 29, Volkswagen de Mexico announced adjustments to the production schedule for the Volkswagen Taos segment at the Puebla plant based on current production program requirements.
From the first week of November (week 45) through December 15 (week 51), the Taos production segment and its supporting areas will

On October 27, it was reported that Stellantis is adjusting production at its El Palomar and Ferreyra plants in Argentina in response to weaker domestic demand, lower exports and accumulated vehicle inventories.
El Palomar, which produces the Peugeot 208 and 2008, suspended operations on October 26 and is expected to

On October 25, it was reported that Stellantis will suspend production of the Fiat Titano and Ram Dakota pickups at its Ferreyra plant in Cordoba, Argentina, due to lower demand in regional markets.
The production stoppage will last approximately seven weeks. Fiat Titano production has already been halted since early

On October 27, Porsche said it would not build vehicles in the U.S. even as sister brand Audi plans a new USD 4 billion plant in Georgia.
“Should an Audi plant be built in the U.S., we do not plan to relocate Porsche production there,” Porsche finance boss Jochen Breckner said on an earnings call. “The business case

On October 26, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Gliwice plant, Poland, halted production for two days on October 22 and 23, due to a shortage of components. Production resumed on October 26, 2026.
The shutdown was caused by supply chain disruptions linked to protests in Italy, which delayed the delivery of

On October 26, VW Poznan announced that its Wrzesnia plant is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The factory produces a vehicle every 163 seconds, with an average of 462 vehicles rolling off the production line daily. It employs over 3,000 people and is expanding to prepare for production of the next-generation all-el

On October 27, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) began local manufacturing of the Defender 110 at its Pune facility, making India the first market outside Europe to produce the model. Bookings are now open and deliveries will begin on November 15, 2026. JLR said local production will reduce waiting periods.
The locally manufac

On October 23, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) announced that renovation work for the VW316/9CN_B project, aimed at enabling production of the plant’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, officially began at FAW-Volkswagen’s Tianjin Super Factory on October 22.
The VW316/9CN_B projec

On October 26, Tofas announced that it has started mass production under its K9 project at its Bursa factory. The first model to roll off the production line is the Fiat Doblo.
Under the K9 project, developed with an investment of around USD 300 million, Tofas will produce the Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doblo, Opel Comb

On October 23, it was reported that Mexico’s freight transport organizations announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning October 26, citing highway insecurity, extortion, operating costs and fiscal concerns.
The National Chamber of Cargo Motor Transport (CANACAR) said operations will be suspended and demonstr