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Mercedes-Benz begins electric GLB production at Kecskemét plant, Hungary
On January 19, the CEO of HIPA (Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency) said in a social media update that the series production of the fully electric GLB on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform has started, along with battery assembly in the Kecskemét facility, Hungary.
The expanded K1 plant, which doubles
Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy to resume full production on January 27, 2026
On January 14, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy, is facing continued production disruptions. After its first shutdown of the year ending on January 16, 2026, the factory will not fully restart, adding to ongoing difficulties for workers.
According to the updated schedule, body shop w
VW halts Jetta-Tiguan production for a shift at Puebla plant in Mexico
On January 8, it was reported that a group of workers at Volkswagen de México carried out a production stoppage at its Puebla plant, according to the SITIAVW.
The stoppage applied only to the second shift of the Assembly Area Nave 4, Segment 1 Jetta-Tiguan, while the rest of the plant’s auxiliary areas continued oper
Volkswagen Group Africa resumes production at Kariega plant
On January 12, Volkswagen Group Africa (VGWA) announced that most of its team has returned to work and production has officially resumed at Kariega plant, after the New Year’s holidays. The VWGA team produced over 159,000 vehicles in 2025.
Based on VGWA social media update
UAZ, Russia resumes operations after new year holidays
On January 12, UAZ announced that it has resumed operations after the holidays. Employees carried out preventive maintenance on equipment and updated production facilities.
Employees repaired the assembly shop, including staircases and conveyor areas, while the press shop underwent road repairs and wall upgrades. Saf
KAMAZ, Russia restarts production, outlines 2026 production and expansion plans
On January 12, KAMAZ announced that it has restarted its main assembly line, with employees returning to work after the New Year’s holidays.
In 2026, the company will continue supplying new equipment for Russian and international customers. KAMAZ plans to produce a wide range of passenger vehicles, trucks, and specia
BYD resumes operations in Brazil after December shutdown
On January 8, BYD Brazil announced the resumption of operations at its Camaçari plant after a shutdown that began on December 20.
Since its inauguration on October 9, the factory has produced approximately 18,000 vehicles, including models such as the Dolphin Mini, King, and Song Pro, marking a strong initial ramp-up
Second phase of FAW Jiefang site in Guanghan, Sichuan breaks ground
On January 5, FAW Jiefang broke ground on a project on the second phase of its site in Guanghan, Sichuan.
Leveraging existing land resources at the Guanghan site, the second-phase project, with a total investment exceeding CNY 500 million, is to promote the technological upgrading of production lines and the construc
Mercedes-Benz to shift A-Class production from Germany to Hungary in starting Q2 2026
On January 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will move production of its entry-level A-Class from Rastatt, Germany, to its Kecskemét, Hungary, starting in the second quarter of 2026. The move will free up capacity and space at the Rastatt plant to support the ramp-up of the planned new models.
Mercedes-Benz's German
Three GAC Honda plants extend production suspension until Jan. 16, with resumption expected after Jan. 19
According to multiple press releases dated January 5, three plants of GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (GAC Honda) were originally scheduled for a 5-day production suspension starting from December 29, 2025, but were forced to postpone resumption of operations, including fuel vehicle model production, to January 16, 20
Tesla aims to increase production at Gigafactory Berlin in 2026
Tesla is looking positively toward 2026 with plans for further growth at its Gigafactory Berlin despite a 48% drop in German registrations of Tesla vehicles in the country, following steady quarterly increases throughout 2025 for other markets. The plant currently supplies over 30 global markets, with Canada recently
Stellantis extends production shutdown of Cassino, Italy, plant
On December 30, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has extended the production shutdown of the Cassino plant till January 16, 2026. It was planned to open on January 2, 2026, after a shutdown from mid of December 2025. The extended production shutdown is influenced by low demand for Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio,
Tofaş Turkiye suspends manufacturing operations at Bursa plant for maintenance activities
On December 29, Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. announced that manufacturing activities at its Bursa plant will be suspended from January 2, 2026, to January 11, 2026, due to year-end inventory counting and scheduled maintenance. The production at the plant will resume on January 12, 2026.
Based on Tofaş stock exc
Zelos commissions first phase of manufacturing site in Huai’an, Jiangsu
On December 22, Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Zelos) commissioned the first phase of a manufacturing site in Huai’an, Jiangsu.
The Huai’an manufacturing site, Zelos’ largest intelligent manufacturing location in China, integrates R&D, manufacturing, and application and covers a land area of around 66,667 squar
FAW Jiefang commissions new plant in Foshan
On December 19, FAW Jiefang commissioned a new plant of FAW Jiefang Automotive Company Limited Foshan New Energy Automobile Branch.
The new plant, one of FAW Jiefang’s five vehicle production sites in China, is designed with an annual commercial vehicle production capacity of 5,000 units and a product scope covering
Stellantis ends layoffs at Mirafiori plant after 20 years, announces new hiring for Fiat 500
On December 20, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is ending the layoffs at the Mirafiori plant, Italy for the first time in over 20 years. From December 31, solidarity contracts for 1,900 workers will not be renewed, allowing them to return to work and bringing the plant back to full operation.
New hiring wil
Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly
On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027
Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy to increase van output and extends solidarity contracts till July 2026
On December 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy will gradually increase production starting in February 2026, raising output from 640 to 820 vans per day.
At the same time, solidarity contracts have been extended until July 31, 2026. As part of the new plan, part of the third shift will
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