Adient to close seating manufacturing plant in Argentina On May 21, it was reported that Adient will close its seating plant in Santa Fe, Argentina, in October, affecting supply operations for General Motors. The facility, located in Pueblo Esther, produces seats for the Chevrolet Tracker assembled at GM’s Alvear plant. The shutdown follows years of workforce reductions, with the plant currently employing around 70 workers. Union representative...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

e reduced production volumes. This will include commencing a consultation with employees in respect of potential redundancies and layoffs. Surface Transforms produces carbon fibre reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs. Recently, it lost a contract with General Motors. The company also appointed Alvarez and Marsal (A&M) as corporate restructuring advisers, and the Board is working closely with them to understand the options available to the Co...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

SK, Ford, GAC AION, Geely, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, iCAR, JAECOO, Jeep, JETOUR, KIA, Lepas, Maxus, Mazda, Morris Garages, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Prestige, Seres, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VinFast, Wuling, and XPeng. IIMS 2026 also showcases 26 two-wheeled vehicle brands, comprising AHM, Alva, Aprilia, Benelli, Benda, BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Indomobil E-Motor, Italjet, Kawasaki, Keeway, KTM & Husqvarna, Morbidelli, Moto Guzzi, M...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

GM to maintain reduced production schedule at Alvear plant in 2026 On January 19, it was reported that GM Argentina will maintain the same reduced production schedule at its Alvear plant in Santa Fe throughout 2026, continuing a scheme in place since 2023. The report noted that employment at the plant has fallen from over 1,000 workers to around 600 through voluntary retirement and early retirement programs. Alvear remains Argentina’s only plan...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

ed in the outdoor area. Showcasing a wide range of innovations across conventional and electric motorcycles, as well as related industries, the event brought together 21 major brands including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Vespa, Royal Enfield, and Harley-Davidson, alongside emerging local players such as Alva and Kupprum. More than 50 supporting exhibitors also participated, offering accessories, apparel, and other complementary products. A number of n...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

oduced in São Caetano do Sul for GM and in Piracicaba for Hyundai, with a launch expected in 2029. The midsize pickup is expected to offer both turbo-diesel and hybrid variants, while the compact pickup will feature gasoline and hybrid options. While the projects strengthen the partnership, GM’s Alvear plant in Argentina remains excluded from new investments. (Motor1 Argentina on September 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

hevrolet kicked off the second half of 2025 by simultaneously unveiling five important vehicles, namely the new Onix, the new Onix Plus, the new Tracker, and the all-new Spark EUV and Captiva EV/PHEV, for Brazil and Argentina. The arrival of the new Tracker meant the upgrade of its Rosario plant in Alvear, Argentina. Highlights of the 2025 Tracker include its new front end, with two-tiered headlights, and trapezoidal grille, as well as redesigned...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

GM starts new Tracker production in Argentina On July 14, General Motors South America announced the start of production of the new Chevrolet Tracker subcompact SUV at its Alvear Industrial Complex in Santa Fe, Argentina. While the SUV will primarily target export markets, it will also supply the local market. The updated model features a redesigned front end with a modern aesthetic and improved interior, including more comfortable seats and a d...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

cell with aerodynamic enhancements, reconfigured robots, and improved quality control systems. The enhancements were supported by extensive staff training and align with GM's broader goals for energy efficiency and decarbonization. The Tracker is also manufactured at the company's Rosario plant in Alvear, Argentina. (GM Brazil press release on July 1, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

GM extends monthly shutdowns at Alvear plant throughout 2025 On June 9, General Motors Argentina announced it will extend the monthly suspension of production at its Alvear plant through the end of 2025, citing regional export dynamics in South America. Starting in July, the plant will pause operations for one week each month. Despite the slowdown, GM confirmed it is moving forward with investment plans to produce a “new generation” of the Ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

er Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and Chapter 15 in the U.S. to facilitate a financial restructuring. Key developments include: •    Court Protection: The Ontario Superior Court granted an Initial Order, including a stay of proceedings until May 22, 2025, and appointed Alvarez & Marsal as the Monitor.•    Chapter 15 Filing: U.S. subsidiaries also filed for protection in New York under Chapter 15 to recognize the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

GM halts production at Alvear plant in Argentina due to low demand in Brazil On March 25, General Motors confirmed a temporary production halt at its Alvear plant in Santa Fe, Argentina, due to a sharp decline in vehicle exports to Brazil, its main international market. The suspension began on March 25 and will continue until April 14, affecting the Chevrolet Tracker, the sole model produced at the facility. While Argentina's domestic market is s...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Alvand Khodro showcases BYD Song Plus DM-i at 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 On January 30, multiple sources reported that Alvand Khodro, an Iran-based car-dealership, showcased BYD Song Plus DM-I on 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 held in Iran. The displayed vehicle is different from the BYD Song Plus previously launched by Bahman Group in Iran. The vehicle is a compact crossover with electric-gasoline d...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

de Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Suzuki, Wuling, Subaru, Mini, BMW, AION, BYD Daihatsu, Mitsubishi, and MG which will fill Hall A. Meanwhile, the participating 2-wheeler companies are QJMotor, Maka Motors, Honda, BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki, Piaggio Group, Italjet, Scomadi, Royal Alloy, Royal Enfield, Keeway, Alva, Yadea, Polytron, Pacific, and Indomobil Motor. (From Indonesian Motor Show homepage and an article of Republika on January 18, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

GM to halt production at Alvear plant in Argentina On May 21, it was announced that GM will once again halt production at its Rosario plant in Alvear, Argentina, from May 23 to 31 2024. This time, the incident is due to the lack of supplies coming from southern Brazil, where they have experienced severe floods that caused problems in the ground distribution of supplies. This is the fourth time this year that GM has stopped production at the plant...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

GM Argentina to halt production at Alvear plant in April On April 20, GM announced a production halt again from April 22 to 26 at its Alvear plant, in Argentina, affecting around 1,200 people. This measure is taken due to the strong recession and the decline in sales in the automotive sector that had a decrease in production during the first quarter of 23%. The OEM also opened a voluntary retirement plan but did not mention to how many people it ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

rthermore, some OEMs and suppliers are still struggling to import parts for vehicles due to debts previously incurred with import brokers. For example, General Motors suffered from a slowdown due to a supplier struggling with payments associated with import restriction debt accumulation, and the GM Alvear Complex in Santa Fe Argentina will be closed from 27 March until 14 April. The Chevrolet Tracker Small SUV is one of the main products produced...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

GM to halt production at Alvear plant, Argentina On March 26 it was announced that GM plant in Alvear, Argentina, will halt its production for the second time in the year, just 23 days after the resumption of operations at the plant on March 4. The shortage of auto parts from suppliers is the reason behind this stoppage in the activities at the plant, affecting around 1,200 employees. This halt will last from March 27 to April 14, resuming activi...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/27

GM Argentina Alvear plant resumes operations On March 4, it was announced that the GM plant in Alvear, Argentina, resumed operations after almost 3 months of halt. This suspension in production was caused by a lack of parts that its suppliers could not provide due to the debt acquired in dollars to import the products into the country. At the time of resuming operations, the plant no longer produces the Cruze model, the Tracker model being the on...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/12

lkswagen (VW), Mini, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Daihatsu, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi.  As for the two-wheeler companies, there will be Benelli, Keeway, Italjet, Royal Enfield, Royal Alloy, Aprilia, Vespa, Piaggio, Peugeot Motorcycles, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Honda, along with Yadea, Alva, Selis, Davigo, Smev, Gesits, United, Greentech Electric Motorbike, Move, Volta, Pacific, Polytron, Rakata Motorcycle, and ZPT.  Running from Fe...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/24