Reported on June 19, 2026, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 was launched in Malaysia, replacing the previous Mk8 model. Priced from RM338,812 (excluding insurance; VAP is an optional package), it is a locally assembled (CKD) model from the Pekan plant. Malaysia remains the only country outside Germany to assemble the Golf
On June 18, Audi Hungaria announced that it has officially started mass production of the new MEBeco electric drive at its Gyor plant, Hungary. The motor will power future compact EVs from VW Group, starting with the CUPRA Raval.
Since its launch in 2022, EUR 350 million has been invested in the MEBeco Project and 26
On June 18, Stellantis Portugal announced that its Mangualde factory will produce the new Smart Compact Van (SCV), a complementary version of compact vans under Stellantis Pro One. The van will be sold under four names: Citroen Berlingo FIRST, Fiat Doblo EASYPRO, Opel Combo START, and Peugeot Partner ACTIVE.
It is de
On June 17, Chevrolet announced the start of local production of the previously imported Captiva EV midsize SUV at the Planta Automotiva do Ceara (PACE) in Brazil.
With the addition of the Captiva EV alongside the Spark EUV, Brazil has become the first country outside China to manufacture both models. Chevrolet said
Announced on June 15, 2026, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) has begun construction of a vehicle paint facility in Pegoh, Melaka, Malaysia, designed to handle up to 30,000 vehicles annually. The project expands EPMB's manufacturing capabilities by adding vehicle painting to its existing operations, which include locali
On June 17, Ford announced that its BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant is on track to ship lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) EV batteries in 2026 to power Ford’s affordable midsize EV pickup, the first vehicle on Ford’s Universal EV Platform.
In June, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan reached a significant milestone toward
On June 15, Pars Khodro, Iran announced that despite the recent developments and tensions in the region, it has been able to continue its production process by maintaining the stability of its production lines and implementing operational plans during the first quarter of this year.
The company has consolidated produ
On June 12, Skoda announced that during the annual shutdown, several upgrades will be carried out in the paint shop at its Kvasiny plant, Czech Republic.
One upgrade is a heat recovery system. Since drying units reach over 200°C, heat exchangers capture waste heat and reuse it for heating. This year, new robots are a
On June 15, the FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Stellantis shared its plans in a meeting which was held in Rome with Stellantis’ Head of Europe before the CEO’s appearance in Parliament on June 17.
Stellantis confirmed that production in Italy will increase, no factories will close, and output will not b
On June 15, multiple sources reported that Ilya Automotive Industries has resumed assembly of the KGM Musso Grand Khan pickup truck. It is the only Korean pickup truck in the Iranian market.
Its assembly was halted due to the blockage of trade and banking transactions and restrictions on maritime transport. Recently,
On June 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will partially stop production at its Atessa plant, Italy, on June 15, 2026, due to a shortage of engines needed for van production.
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On June 12, Renault announced the expansion of the Renault Boreal C-segment SUV with production in Bursa, Turkiye, supporting sales in the domestic market as well as exports to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Boreal was initially launched in Brazil and is positioned as Renault’s global C-SUV for inte
On June 10, multiple sources reported that Stellantis plans to build all-new Fiat vehicles in Morocco and export them to Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
The company will produce two new SUV models, the all-new Fiat Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback, starting production in late 2026 at its Kenitra plant, Morocco.
These C
On June 11, Bentley opened a new, advanced Paint Shop at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. The launch was marked by a finishing of one-off Continental GT S featuring a new “Spectraflair” paint.
The new facility will paint the Continental GT, GTC, Flying Spur, and Bentley’s first EV. While, the Bentayga model will be add
On June 12, Mercedes-Benz started mass production of the new electric VLE at Vitoria plant, Spain. The VLE uses 800-volt technology for ultra-fast charging and offers up to eight seats with a driving range of over 700 km (WLTP).
The plant has been upgraded into a modern and sustainable production hub. The plant is pr
On June 10, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Mirafiori plant in Italy has planned for additional production shutdowns from June 24–26, 2026, and then an extended summer break in August 2026.
The production at the plant is slowing down, and the future looks uncertain. The new Fiat 500 Hybrid was expected
On June 11, BMW announced that its Steyr plant is starting work on hydrogen technology. After announcing it in 2025, the company is now preparing for production, with an investment of up to EUR 50 million. Test production will begin in 2027, and full production in 2028.
To support this new system, the factory is bein
On June 10, GWM started the local production of the TANK 300 frame SUV at the AVTOTOR production site in Kaliningrad, Russia.
The model is currently produced with welded and painted bodies, while the company plans to gradually increase production processes and localize vehicle components.
The TANK 300 is powered by a
On June 10, Ford aluminum supplier Novelis Inc. announced that the hot mill at its Oswego, New York, facility is finally back online after a major fire disrupted production in fall 2025.
During the outage, Novelis relied on its global network of hot mills and finishing operations to support customers and help mainta
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