On September 3, Nikkei reported that Toyota is pushing back the launch of the Highlander BEV three-row SUV until “2027 or later,” a further delay from the one announced in July.
Production of the flagship electric SUV is also expected to be delayed by several months at the TMMK Georgetown Plant, which was initially p

Ford’s Oakville Assembly Plant is one of the many automotive plants in Canada that have been coming under scrutiny as union negotiations have been taking place between the Unifor labor union and the Detroit Three automakers. 
While it has been assembling vehicles in a limited fashion at about 40 vehicles per month fo

On August 26, Volkswagen de Mexico and the Independent Union of Workers of the Automotive Industry of Volkswagen de Mexico (SITIAVW) reached an agreement on the 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a strike at the Puebla plant. Volkswagen de Mexico subsequently announced the indefinite suspension of on

Production of the 2027 GMC Sierra HD is currently scheduled to get underway at Flint Assembly in November in a staggered cadence based on cab configuration, according to sources. Orders for the heavy-duty pickup are set to open in September.
Crew Cab models will be the first model configuration off the line on Novemb

On August 24, Tesla announced it will officially inaugurate its new Semi plant at Gigafactory Nevada in September. The Tesla Semi account posted the announcement on X, with a graphic titled “Semi Rollout” and a date of September 24. 
While Tesla’s dedicated Semi plant, adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, opened back in A

On August 19, Volvo began exporting heavy-duty trucks produced at its Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon plant.
The first shipment consists of four Volvo VNR 300 day cab tractors destined for Canada, marking the start of regular exports from the company's new Mexican manufacturing facility.
The operation marks another mil

On July 30, Daimler Truck North America issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) notice to the state of Oregon that it will close its historic Swan Island manufacturing plant in Portland, Oregon, on October 30, ending 84 years of local truck assembly. 
The closure will eliminate 375-387 jobs as production of

On August 18, Volkswagen de Mexico and the Independent Union of Workers of the Automotive Industry of Volkswagen de Mexico (SITIAVW) agreed to extend the strike deadline for the Puebla plant by five days, moving the potential work stoppage to August 23 at 11:00 a.m.
The extension, reached during negotiations at the F

General Motors announced plans to lay off 350 employees across two Lansing plants as part of a previously announced USD 1.25 billion investment to support production for Cadillac sedans.
The layoffs will take effect at the Lansing Grand River Assembly and Lansing Regional Stamping plants on January 14, 2027, accordin

On August 13, 2026, Ford Motor Company provided an update on the status of the Louisville Assembly Plant as it undergoes renovations and upgrades to prepare for production of the new Ford Fathom mid-size electric truck. Renovations at the Louisville Assembly Plant began in late 2025.
In order to accommodate the new p

Chevrolet Corvette production will be interrupted for three weeks at the Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky in September and October reportedly due to “supplier issues.” Production will be halted the weeks of September 28, October 5, and October 12.
It is unclear which supplier or component may be responsible f

On August 9, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico is at risk of a strike at its Puebla plant if no agreement on their 2026 collective bargaining negotiations is reached with the Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers (SITIAVW).
The current strike deadline is set for August 18 at 11:00 a.m. Workers are s

On August 4, Kia Mexico started the production of the all-new EV3 compact electric SUV, its first battery electric vehicle to be produced in Mexico.
Previously manufactured in South Korea, the electric SUV will now also be assembled at Kia's Pesqueria plant as part of the company's strategy to promote EV adoption in

On August 5, Rivian formally opened its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, holding a grand-opening reception attended by city and state officials. The office occupies the top floor and lobby of Portman Holdings’ Junction Krog District building at 667 Auburn Ave NE.
Rivian first announced the Atlanta headqua

On July 27, Volkswagen de Mexico reaffirmed that production of the Volkswagen Golf will begin at its Puebla plant in 2027, dismissing reports that the project could be canceled as part of the Volkswagen Group's global restructuring.
The company said the model's return reflects the group's continued confidence in its

On July 29, Kia Mexico announced an investment of USD 649 million between 2026 and 2028 to expand its manufacturing complex in Pesquería, Nuevo León.
The investment includes more than USD 260 million to prepare production of the Kia EV3, the company's first battery electric vehicle to be manufactured in Mexico, with

Honda confirmed that it is currently developing the third-generation Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck and that it plans to launch the vehicle within the next two years. Releasing a teaser image of the next-generation truck, Honda highlighted how the new Ridgeline will have a more rugged design. In preparation fo

Honda announced that it would pause production of the current Honda Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec models at the end of the 2026 model year due to changing business conditions.
Both the Honda Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec use the same powertrain, a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed manual t

Toyota has delayed serial production of the all-new electric 2027 Highlander BEV at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky by at least eight weeks to allow for “final adjustments prior to launch.” While Toyota representatives did not announce a revised sales timeline, the three-row electric SUV, originally expected by the

On July 7, Mexico's Ministry of Economy announced Toyota will maintain production and jobs in Mexico. The statement followed Toyota’s announcement that it would gradually transfer part of Tacoma pickup production from its Tijuana, Baja California, plant to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas as part of a gl