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Nissan halts production at A1 plant in Mexico due to road blockades
On October 29, it was reported that Nissan halted production at its A1 plant in Aguascalientes due to road blockades that disrupted the supply of auto parts.
The stoppage began around 2:00 p.m. on Monday and affected the evening and night shifts, resulting in more than 1,200 vehicles not being produced.
According to
GM halts production at all assembly plants in Mexico
On October 30, it was reported that General Motors de México suspended operations at its Silao Complex due to road blockades in Guanajuato that has also affected San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants.
The disruption began at Silao plant on the afternoon of October 27, affecting production through the first shift on
NextStar Energy reported to initially begin with ESS battery output at Windsor plant, Canada
On November 3, it was reported that NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, says it will produce energy storage system (ESS) batteries at its new plant in Windsor, Ontario when production starts in coming weeks, rather than batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as originally planne
Nissan’s Smyrna plant cuts October production by 7,400 units over parts, material shortages
Nissan told its suppliers on October 30 that parts shortages had reduced October production at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, by about 7,400 vehicles as is scale back U.S. production of its bestselling model, the Rogue crossover.
Nissan halted output on both production lines at the 6.4-million-square-foot Smyrna pla
Ford to invest USD 366 million to restart Chennai engine plant in India in 2029
On October 31, Ford Motor Co. confirmed plans to revive manufacturing operations at its Chennai plant with a focus on producing all-new, next-generation engines, with an investment of about INR 32.5 billion (USD 366 million).
The plant will be retooled to make high-tech engines for export markets with an annual capa
Adient to liquidate its branch in Novo Mesto, Slovenia in 2026
Several media sources reported that Adient plc (Adient)’s Novo Mesto branch in Slovenia will be liquidated in 2026, affecting approximately 100 employees.
The closure follows the end of the Renault Clio project and the non-renewal of further supply contracts. Renault is expected to cease production of the Clio at the
GlobalData blog: Nexperia crisis gives rise to chip supply concerns
Nexperia was created in 2017 when NXP sold its Standard Products division to two Chinese investor Groups, JAC Capital and Wise Road Capital, for $2.75 billion. Towards the end of 2019, a Chinese electronics and computer equipment producer called Wingtech Technology acquired a controlling stake in Nexperia for $3.6 bi
Honda halts production in Mexico due to semiconductors shortage
On October 29, it was reported that Honda halted operations at its Celaya, Guanajuato plant due to a shortage of semiconductors supplied by Nexperia, which is facing export restrictions.
The production halt started on October 28, affecting the assembly of vehicles for the North American market. Honda indicated that p
Honda’s Ohio plants to reduce operations amid semiconductor supply issue
On October 28, Honda announced it has reduced production at some U.S. facilities, including its Marysville and Anna, Ohio plants, as uncertainty in the supply of semiconductor supply chain surrounding Nexperia continues.
“We are currently managing an industrywide semiconductor supply chain issue, making strategic adj
Spanish supplier association warns of imminent risk of production disruptions due to Nexperia chip crisis
On October 29, the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers (SERNAUTO) expressed its concern regarding the disruption of chip supplies from Nexperia. The crisis started after the Dutch government intervened in Nexperia, prompting China to impose export restrictions.
These measures are creating critical tensions in
Former Toyota plant in St. Petersburg to begin serial production by mid-2026
On October 30, multiple sources reported that serial production at the former Toyota plant is expected to begin in early to mid-2026. The annual production is planned at around 1,000 vehicles.
Previously, luxury car manufacturer Aurus announced that would begin producing a new line of business-class vehicles at the f
GM halts production at Silao plant
On October 28, it was reported that General Motors halted production at its Guanajuato plant on Monday night due to road blockades by farmers general strike that prevented employees from reaching the facility.
According to the SINTTIA union, around 3,000 workers were required to work overtime to cover for colleagues
Stellantis resumes RAM 1500 Light Duty production in Mexico
On October 28, it was reported that Stellantis has resumed production of the RAM 1500 Light Duty pickup at its Saltillo assembly plant in Derramadero, Mexico, marking the model’s return to local manufacturing.
The Saltillo Heavy Duty facility was expanded with new, high-tech tooling to support the relaunch, enabling
GM cuts jobs at Michigan Factory Zero and battery plants as EV adoption slows
On October 29, multiple sources reported that General Motors is reducing its electric vehicle (EV) production capacity, cutting about 1,200 jobs at its Detroit-Hamtramck “Factory Zero” assembly plant, Michigan and scaling back to a single shift. The decision comes amid slower EV adoption in the U.S. and an evolving r
Jeep begins production of third generation Compass at Melfi plant, Italy
On October 29, Stellantis announced that Jeep has started production of the all-new third-generation Compass at Melfi plant in Italy, built on the STLA Medium platform.
The new Compass offers a wide range of powertrains from a 145 hp e-Hybrid and 195 hp plug-in hybrid to fully electric versions with up to 375 hp, all
Stellantis Cassino plant halts production of Alfa Romeo and Maserati models amid demand falls
On October 27, multiple sources reported that the production of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia, and Maserati Grecale has been halted at the Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy, from November 3 to 7, 2025.
The stoppage affects the assembly, body, and paint shops, adding to a long list of shutdowns totaling about 90 inacti
ACEA concerned over imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to Nexperia chip crisis
On October 29, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned about the imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to the block in the supply of foundational microchips. As the dispute about Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the
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