Foresight inaugurates new plant in Mexico On December 16, it was reported that Foresight inaugurated a new production plant in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, representing an investment of MXN 899 million. The project will create 300 new formal jobs, adding to the 1,250 employees the company already has in the state. This is Foresight’s third facility in Aguascalientes, the company’s largest and most modern plant. Located at the Chichimeco Ind...

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Maybach brand planned to be launched in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026. The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Matanza. Maybach is the most exclusive luxury division of the German automak...

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Tesla restarts battery pack production at Grünheide Gigafactory in Germany On December 16, multiple sources reported that Tesla has restarted battery pack production at its Grünheide Gigafactory in Germany, following major investments in new technology and plant engineering, making it Tesla’s most automated battery factory. The Grünheide plant will be equipped to produce up to 8 GWh of battery cells per year, starting as early as 2027. The ...

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orage batteries to store electricity. 4,000 carport-type solar panels have been installed on the parking lot and factory roof, generating 2MW of power or approximately 10-15% of the electricity used by the factory. Gas boilers were previously the source of energy for the painting process. Now, this plant has converted to electric boilers. When operating the painting processes, the company can verify how many electric boilers are the most efficien...

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Mazda–Ford celebrate 30 years of AutoAlliance Thailand, surpassing 4 million vehicles produced Announced on December 4, 2025, Mazda and Ford celebrated the 30th anniversary of AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) on November 27. Established in 1995 as a USD 500 million joint venture between Mazda and Ford, AAT has become one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants and a key driver of Thailand’s automotive industry. Located in Rayong, AAT (I...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Maxion Wheels prepares serial production of forged aluminum truck wheels in Türkiye At SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, Maxion Wheels announced that preparations are complete for the start of serial production of its new forged aluminum truck wheels in January 2026 at its newly established plant in Manisa, Turkiye. The new 24,500 sqm facility, a joint investment with İnci Holding, is fully operational and equipped with advanced machinery and tec...

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elayed until further notice”. The sporty electric SUV had its U.S. debut at the 2024 LA Auto Show last November. Kia said the delay is due to “changing market conditions.” The EV9 GT is the second EV Kia has put on hold indefinitely, following the EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan. Like most OEMs, Kia is adjusting to the policy changes under the Trump Administration, including the loss of the USD 7,500 federal tax credit. Kia has rece...

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’s sales in the U.S. “While details remain confidential, this could represent a game-changing moment for Mitsubishi dealers,” Chaffin said. Next-generation Mitsubishi vehicle platforms will support multiple powertrains, giving the company flexibility to respond to market demands. “One of the most impactful developments is a strategic shift in our product plan, driven in part by the current emissions landscape,” Chaffin said. “This shi...

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BASF Coatings opens new automotive OEM coatings plant in Muenster, Germany On November 10, BASF announced that BASF Coatings has commissioned a production plant for automotive OEM coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. It will produce high-runner products, namely colors that currently represent most of the market demand, and ensure consistent product quality and enhanced production efficiency. The new plant is designed to optimize energy consu...

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Purem by Eberspaecher’s Wilsdruff plant switches to sustainable stainless steel for exhaust systems Eberspaecher Group announced that around 90% of the most common steel grade used in the production line for exhaust gas aftertreatment systems for the European market of a major commercial vehicle manufacturer at Purem by Eberspaecher’s Wilsdruff plant in Germany has been converted to Outokumpu's Circle Green stainless steel since early 2025, a...

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000 metric tons in FY 2025 to 58,200 metric tons in H1 FY 2026, ending September. For FY 2026, Happy Forgings is adding a 10,000-ton and a 4,000-ton forging press. A capital expenditure (CAPEX) of around INR 800 million is planned specifically for scaling up the passenger vehicle segment this year. Most notably, the company is investing INR 6.5 billion to build new heavy forgings capacities, with construction underway for one of the largest facil...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Ford F-Series production fell significantly in October after aluminum plant fire On November 3, among its sales numbers, Ford showed the production effects from the recent Novellis aluminum plant fire in Oswego, New York on its most profitable product line. The plant supplied material for Ford truck’s aluminum body panels.     • Total Ford F-Series production declined by around 41% between September and October, from 89,854 units to 52,956....

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

GM-Samsung battery plant construction slows down in New Carlisle, Indiana On October 31, multiple sources reported that General Motors and Samsung SDI have pulled back on construction of its EV battery joint venture plant near New Carlisle, Indiana, with a number of workers on the site laid off earlier in October. Contractor Barton Malow confirmed the recent layoffs at the USD 3.5 billion project but declined to provide specifics. GM spokesperso...

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er ‘Hurricane’ straight-six engines, while the upcoming Ram 1500 REV (previously called Ramcharger) is an extended-range electric vehicle that uses a 3.6-liter V6 engine to charge the battery that powers two electric motors. Filosa noted that the new Ram SUV, set to be built at the Warren Truck plant where the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is produced, and the brand’s new midsize pickup scheduled to enter production also in 2028 in Toledo, Ohio, will...

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SEAT upgrades new high-tech PXL press in Martorell plant, Spain On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected. Among the most advanced in the world, the press can produce up to 4 million body parts a year for the CU...

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ther reports suggest that the move was influenced by pressure from the US. This was countered by the Chinese placing export controls on Nexperia’s Chinese factories and subcontractors from October 4, 2025. Even for the semiconductor manufacturers with factories in Europe this is debilitating with most chips still transported to China for final product integration and testing. As such, Nexperia sent a warning on October 10, 2025, informing its c...

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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-wheel drive, and a range of 650 km. With a drag coefficien...

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isconnect from the rear drive unit. According to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) the half-shaft bolts may not have been secured as intended. Of all the 2024 through 2026 Air sedan models produced from September 23, 2023 through July 23, 2025 at the Casa Grande plant in Arizona, only the entry-level Pure rear-wheel-drive models are being recalled, numbering 223 vehicles.  Bossard is the supplier of the half-...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Ford F-150 production cut in half at Dearborn Assembly after supplier fire On October 20, Ford reportedly told its suppliers that it plans to build around 530 Ford F-150 pickups daily at its Dearborn Assembly plant, Michigan, until October 27, which is approximately 55% lower than its typical levels, due to the previously reported fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York. Ford has already paused production of several other models as...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Honda launches 2026 WR-V subcompact SUV in Brazil On October 16, Honda Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 WR-V in Brazil, a subcompact SUV positioned as the most cost-effective model in its class. The WR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter DI i-VTEC Flex engine producing 126 hp and 15.8 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. The model is built at Honda’s Itirapina plant while its engine is manufactured at Sumaré facility. The vehicle is ...

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