On September 22, Toyota Brazil announced the gradual restart of production at its Porto Feliz engine plant in Sao Paulo following completion of the first phase of reconstruction and modernization after severe weather damage in 2025.
The plant is resuming casting operations, with initial capacity of approximately 400

On September 17, BMW Hungary announced that it will begin 24-hour production of the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse model from September 2026, marking the start of its third shift at the Debrecen plant.
The plant reached three-shift operation just eight months after series production began, helping to meet growing global demand

On September 22, FIM-CISL and UILM unions announced that Stellantis will shut down the electric and hybrid Fiat 500 production line at Mirafiori plant, Italy, from October 19 to 30, 2026. The stoppage will affect 1,074 workers, including 934 blue-collar and 140 white-collar employees.
The unions have requested two we

Reported on September 22, 2026, BYD’s Rayong plant in Thailand has reached cumulative assembly of 100,000 vehicles since beginning operations in 2024 with the BYD Dolphin as the first model assembled.
The plant currently assembles five NEV models: Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal 5 DM-i, Sealion 5 DM-i, and Sealion 6 DM-i. Each

On September 18, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Mirafiori plant, Italy, stopped production on September 21, affecting both the Body Shop and Press Shop.
The main concern is that vehicle production remains heavily dependent on the Fiat 500 Hybrid, leaving the plant vulnerable to production disruptions.
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On September 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Cassino plant, Italy will be closed from September 21 to 25, 2026, affecting the assembly, body, paint, and related departments.
The latest shutdown adds to a series of production stoppages at the plant, which has been dealing with low production and increas

On September 18, 2026, Remsons Industries said operations at its manufacturing facility in Pardi, Valsad district, Gujarat, were fully restored after flooding caused by heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
The company said it had assessed and restored the affected premises, plant and machinery, inventory and other assets

On September 16, the Unifor labor union representing Canadian workers at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario urged the Canadian federal government to intervene as Stellantis seeks to sell the idled plant to armored ⁠vehicle maker Roshel.
In a letter addressed to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Unifor president Lan

On September 17, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has started series production of the all-new GLA C segment SUV at its Rastatt plant, Germany. The fully electric versions are already in production, while 48V hybrid models with a new combustion engine will follow later in 2026.
The plant can build electric, hybrid and

On September 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Mexico will rehire approximately 600 workers previously laid off at its Puebla plant.
Volkswagen recently laid off 611 workers as part of production and workforce adjustments, while another 175 workers voluntarily left the company. The layoffs followed the elimination o

On September 16, Stellantis presented the new Lancia Gamma at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Rome. The event highlighted the model’s Italian design, engineering, and manufacturing roots.
The 4.67-metre fastback crossover was designed at Lancia’s Turin Design Center, developed and engineered in Italy,

On September 16, Renault Geely do Brasil announced the start of production of the Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in Brazil, marking the first locally manufactured product resulting from the Renault Group-Geely partnership.
The locally produced EX5 EM-i is scheduled for commercial

On September 17, General Motors announced that the new L76 5.7L and L78 6.6L V8 engines will make their debut in the next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups.
The 5.7L V8 produces 402 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.6L V8 with 481 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque becomes t

Acura will pause production of its high-performance MDX Type S crossover after the 2026 model year. Powered by a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine, the MDX Type S is positioned at the top of Acura’s crossover lineup.
Acura spokesperson Andrew Quillin confirmed the plan to halt MDX Type S production without sayi

On September 16, multiple sources reported that at Stellantis’ Cassino plant, production has been suspended until September 18, 2026, after a technical failure stopped assembly operations on September 14, 2026. The shutdown affects the body shop, painting, assembly, and related departments.
The situation remains diff

On September 16, Atom announced that it plans to produce up to 20 Atom electric vehicles per shift at the Moskvich plant, with plans to increase production gradually.
The large-scale production of the Atom began in 2026, and the first vehicles have already been delivered to customers. The Moskvich plant has a full-cy

On September 15, ADM Jizzakh launched production of the Kia Sonet Prime subcompact SUV and inaugurated its new pressing shop in Uzbekistan.
The launch of the pressing shop at ADM Jizzakh will increase local production, which currently exceeds 40%. The facility will produce 19 body components and have an annual capaci

On September 14, Volga announced that it has started production at its Nizhny Novgorod facility using a full-cycle manufacturing process, including welding, painting, and assembly. The transition to full-cycle production follows extensive technological preparation and modernization of key workshops.
Volga vehicle bo

Announced on September 15, 2026, Chery Group’s Rayong plant in Thailand reached a milestone of 20,000 NEVs produced, five months after production officially commenced in April 2026.
The plant currently assembles four NEV models: OMODA C5 EV, JAECOO 5 EV, JAECOO 6 EV, and CHERY V23. These vehicles are intended for bot

Stellantis has begun asking suppliers to assess the business case for moving heavy-duty Ram pickup production from Mexico to Michigan as the company works to avoid tariffs in the face of ever-changing tariffs and USMCA negotiations.
The proposed goal is to move production of heavy-duty Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups to th