ding its streak of y/y gains to seven months. According to U.S. media, the company attributed the recovery in sales to the progress of its business restructuring. Among Japanese automakers, all posted y/y declines in March. Toyota fell 8.5%, its first decline in 13 months. According to Toyota Motor North America, sales of its RAV4 core compact SUV dropped 47.7% due to preparations for the rollout of a redesigned model (phased launch). Meanwhile, ...

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ews the brand’s first fully-boxed body-on-frame architecture, a new platform that has been confirmed to underpin a production midsize pickup to be built in the U.S. and be delivered by 2030.  While still in development, Hyundai confirmed that its future body-on-frame vehicles will be designed in America, developed for America, and built in America using Hyundai-produced U.S. steel. “Body-on-frame vehicles are the backbone of American work an...

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NYIAS 2026: Kia presents all-new 2027 Seltos small SUV On April 1, Kia America hosted the North American debut of the all-new 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Building on the first-generation Seltos, the new second-generation five-passenger Seltos aims to raise the bar for the small SUV segment. In addition to carrying over the normally aspirated 2.0-liter and turbocharged 1.6-liter engines, the 2027 Seltos offers...

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NYIAS 2026: Genesis to launch 22 new, enhanced vehicles in North America by 2030 On April 1, at the New York International Auto Show, Genesis president and CEO Jose Munoz announced a multi‑year product and manufacturing strategy that underscores the brand's commitment to North America. "Today we are committing to 22 new or significantly enhanced vehicles in North America by 2030,” said Munoz. From 2026 through 2030, Genesis plans to introduce...

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SK On to name North American battery JV with Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America” Several South Korean media sources reported that SK On Co., Ltd., a South Korean secondary battery manufacturer, unveiled that it had decided to name its battery joint venture with the Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA).” The joint venture, established by the two companies on a 50:50 basis, is curr...

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Japan, produced more than 6.5 million vehicles over its lifetime and served as a key industrial and economic driver in the region. The closure follows a restructuring plan announced in 2025, under which production will be consolidated in Aguascalientes, now the company’s main manufacturing hub in North America. The shutdown is expected to have a notable economic impact, affecting thousands of direct and indirect jobs linked to the plant’s ope...

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ow, which will be broadcast to the public via livestream on social media. In a teaser video, Hyundai signaled that “Something big is coming”. Whether this world premiere introduces a next-generation EV or flagship SUV, or pickup truck, the presence of Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz, Hyundai Motor North America CEO Randy Parker, Executive VP and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center, SangYup Lee, and Brad Arnold, appointed as Chief De...

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Major plant fire at Fuyao Glass America in Ohio so far has not affected OEM production On March 22, a massive fire erupted at the Fuyao Glass's America plant in Moraine, Ohio, the world’s largest single automotive glass fabrication facility. The blaze started on the roof of a newer 600,000-square-foot expansion building where the company was establishing additional manufacturing lines, and after rekindled again on March 24, burned for nearly 48...

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Zhongrui Korea begins shipping 4680 cylindrical battery parts to North American EV maker Several South Korean media sources reported that Zhongrui Korea Co., Ltd. has begun shipping core components for 4680 cylindrical battery cells (46mm diameter, 80mm height) for electric vehicles (EVs) to the largest EV maker in they play a role in joining and sealing various insulating components,North America. The products are components used in the riveting...

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Neapco, US, completes acquisition of IFA Group, Germany On March 26, Neapco Holdings LLC announced the official close of its acquisition of IFA Group, uniting two driveline organizations with deep technical expertise and distinctive product portfolios. The acquisition will support the evolving needs of customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, with annual sales approaching USD 2 billion. The unified organization enhances Neapco’s abilit...

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Hyundai to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030 On March 26, Hyundai Chief Executive Jose Muñoz told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting that the company plans to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030, up from the 25 it currently sells, in a manufacturing strategy that shows the brand’s long‑term commitment to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  The 36 all‑new or significantly enhanced models the company wil...

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ike the US, Europe and Japan. Europe, a region that remains in the LV doldrums, would only face greater challenges still. Most markets would struggle, and only those that benefit disproportionately when energy prices rise, such as Russia, would potentially see LV markets outperform. In the case of North America, the higher pricing environment of vehicles, which is already putting pressure on LV sales, would push the market further into negative ...

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Yazaki to build second plant in San Marcos, Guatemala On March 23, Yazaki North America, Inc. announced an agreement to proceed with the construction of a second manufacturing plant in Guatemala. The new facility will be located in Pajapita, around seven kilometers from its existing plant in Ayutla. The site will produce wiring harnesses for vehicles, including programs supporting the Ford F-150. The plant is expected to cover approximately 35,00...

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e company's initial portfolio includes two brands: Nobhex, focused on resistance and durability with models Jayguey, Khamino, and Ghuali; and Dohvan, targeting performance and agility with models Eiht, Phashion, and Rhaod. Aztema positions the plant as one of the most advanced tire factories in the Americas, strengthening Mexico's automotive and auto parts manufacturing sector. The project supports local content integration, reduces external depe...

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he initiative is to bring the technology level of its products to that offered by domestic rivals and improve the software-powered driving experience. While the joint venture desires to expand exports from China, current U.S. tariffs and new Mexican duties will make it difficult to increase them to North America in the near future. (multiple sources on March 22, 2026)...

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FANUC to invest USD 90 million to build new robotics factory in Michigan On March 24, FANUC America announced plans for a USD 90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000-square-foot facility in Pontiac, Michigan. Targeted for completion in late 2027, the project is expected to add 225 jobs and expand FANUC America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support growing demand for automation so...

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Stellantis EV drivers get access to Tesla Supercharger Network in U.S. On March 19, Stellantis announced that through agreement with Tesla, owners of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati battery-electric vehicles in North America now have expanded access to more than 27,500 Supercharger locations. Stellantis BEV customers can access Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers using a Free2move Charge North American Charging System (NACS)-CCS1 DC adapter, availa...

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Tofas, Turkiye to export K0 LCV as Ram ProMaster City to North America markets On March 23, Tofas announced that it will begin exporting its K0-coded medium-sized light commercial vehicle, produced at its Bursa plant, to North America in the second half of 2027 under the name Ram ProMaster City. Tofas, with an investment of EUR 386 million, plans to produce 1 million units of the K0 project by 2032, including 230,000 units for export to North Am...

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TX in the West Plant. The announcement, which is part of Toyota’s November 2025 commitment to invest up to USD 10 billion in its U.S. plants over the next five years, comes as it is celebrating 40 years at its Kentucky plant, the company’s largest manufacturing plant in the world. (Toyota Motor North America press release on March 23, 2026)(Toyota Motor press release on March 24, 2026)...

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ing and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) in Georgetown, Kentucky, which serves as the bridge between design and development and the production process. Most of PE’s 1,274 team members work at the PEMC, though there are also some PE team members stationed at all 14 of Toyota’s manufacturing plants in North America.   •  PE, which works closely with Manufacturing Operations and the new Manufacturing Business Operations Group that was created in ...

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