On December 5, Audi Hungaria started producing upgraded V6 TDI diesel engines for the Audi Q5 and A6 in the Győr plant. The new 3-liter V6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, it features MHEV plus technology, which adds up to 24 hp of extra power using an electric compressor. T

On December 4, Volkswagen announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics,

On November 28, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will suspend production of the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan at its Puebla plant throughout December.
The production line will suspend operations on a staggered schedule. The Taos line suspension will begin on December 4, when only the first shift will work. By Dece

On December 1, EVOLUTE launched welding and body painting production lines at its Lipetsk Region plant, marking the full-cycle production of EVOLUTE hybrids. This is expected to increase production volumes, incorporate more components from local manufacturers, and better adapt vehicles to Russian operating conditions

Reported on December 2, 2025, Isuzu and Toyota committed to sustaining pickup production in Thailand and continuing to source local auto parts, despite a significant drop in domestic sales, to support suppliers and reduce financial pressure.
Toyota Motor Thailand mentioned that both tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers have b

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin factory manager Andre Thierig told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the facility has been running two shifts since September to manage a surge in global orders for the Model Y. While registrations in some countries such as Sweden have fallen sharply in 2025, the Tesla sales in other markets, such

On November 28, it was reported that Mazda suspended production at its Salamanca plant due to a shortage of components caused by ongoing road blockades in northern Mexico.
The company confirmed that production was halted during the first shift, while the possibility of resuming operations in the second shift was unde

On November 26, it was reported that Honda Mexico resumed full operations at its Celaya plant after nearly three weeks of technical downtime caused by semiconductor shortages from China.
In an official statement, the company confirmed that production levels returned to normal starting Monday, November 24, following a

On November 27, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen Navarra has raised its 2026 production target by 16,000 units, reaching 256,347 cars. The plant will still undergo major upgrades late next year to prepare for building the new Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross electric models.
The company also announced a t

On November 26, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo plant will extend its temporary layoff plan (ERTE) until 2026. Unions are asking the company to introduce another voluntary redundancy plan (ERE) as 56 employees chose this option earlier this year.
Stellantis plans to keep the current ERTE in place until

On November 24, it was reported that General Motors will halt operations at its Gravataí plant in Rio Grande do Sul.
The operations halt is expected to start on December 22, affecting 650 of the plant’s 2,000 employees, and may last from two to five months. It will include the year-end break and collective vacation f

On November 24, Volkswagen Poznań held a cornerstone ceremony to expand the Września factory, adding two new production halls with a total area of nearly 60,000 square meters. The plant currently builds the Crafter and MAN TGE.
The expansion includes two new halls i.e., one over 35,000 square meters for building the

On November 19, it was reported that Honda will begin operating a second full production shift at its Brazilian plant starting in December.
The strategy follows the strong demand for the new WR-V. Initially, the company planned to sell 1,000 units during the pre-sale phase launched on October 17, but orders quickly r

On November 20th, Novelis announced a new fire at its aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, which was damaged in a September 16 fire and disrupted production at Ford, Nissan, and Stellantis.
According to a Novelis announcement at 15:25 on November 20, the fire, which started around 8:45 in the morning, was extinguished

On November 19, it was reported that GWM plans to double production at its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo by March 2026.
The plan consists of increasing output from 80 to 160 vehicles per day by hiring 300 additional workers, bringing its total workforce to 1,300 employees operating across two shifts.
This marks a k

On November 7, automotive supplier Avancez filed a WARN notice revealing plans to terminate 143 workers starting December 5 due to production cuts at General Motors’ all-electric Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck. Following the layoffs, the remaining headcount at the facility will be around 230 team members.
Avencez

On November 18, multiple sources reported that the Ford has rolled the final Focus model off the assembly line in Saarlouis, after 27 years in production. 
Based on multiple sources

On November 18, Honda announced plans to begin a phased return to regular production at its North American plants starting next week, following a three-week disruption. The disruption began in late October due to a semiconductor supply shortage linked to Nexperia. 
A Honda spokesperson confirmed that the company has

On November 13, multiple sources reported that Audi’s Neckarsulm plant has faced production disruptions since November 13, 2025. The company says it is adjusting to changing market demand, so production will stop on November 14 and 21, 2025. For the coming weeks, the A5 and A6 assembly lines will run on one shift ins

On November 10, multiple sources reported that KAMAZ has returned to a five-day workweek after operating on a four-day schedule from August to October 2025. 
The company decided to cancel the shorter workweek order effective November 10, 2025. The five-day schedule is expected to continue in December 2025, with a fin