nt in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company announced partnerships with: ROX Motor to localize the production of the ROX 01 and its future models in the UAE. Force Motors to develop new vehicle models and promote innovation between the UAE and India. AIH Group to leverage its expertise in manufacturing and SKD operations, ensuring top-quality production. W Motors, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), aims to build a strong automotive eco...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

said it had 600 vehicles in transit to Saudi Arabia, which will be included in Q2 production numbers. The current facility's production capacity is limited, but it will be able to produce 150,000 vehicles per year once the expansion is finished.  The Lucid plant in Saudi Arabia currently assembles SKD kits sent from the Casa Grande plant in Arizona, however, once the new part of the plant is completed, it will be able to begin manufacturing part...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

BYD Camaçari plant to reach full operation by December 2026 On May 13, it was reported that BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Camaçari, Bahia, is expected to reach full operation by December 2026, after delays caused by labor investigations. Initially planned for 2025, production will now begin later in 2025 using semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits imported from China. BYD has committed BRL 5.5 billion to the project, aiming to eventually produce 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Jetour to start assembly of vehicles in Algeria in coming days On May 7, multiple sources reported that Jetour will start producing cars in the former Kia factory in Batna in 2025 in cooperation with Fondal Group. Initially, Jetour will utilize the SKD (semi-knockdown) assembly method, with a commitment to retain all current employees and generate new job opportunities. The company will shift to the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) production system...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

cility, formerly owned by Ford, will be BYD’s first car assembly plant outside Asia, with an initial capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year, expandable to 300,000 units by 2027. It will serve both the Brazilian market and act as an export hub for Latin America. Initially, production will follow an SKD/CKD format with parts shipped from China, transitioning to full local production by the end of 2025. The Dolphin Mini, Brazil’s top-selling elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Jizzakh, Uzbekistan to produce commercial vehicles under DOST brand On April 28, multiple sources reported that Jizzakh Commercial Vehicles is planning to produce commercial vehicles under the DOST brand. It will launch production in the Jizzakh Free Economic Zone by the end of 2025. The project will start with SKD assembly in 2025 and shift to full CKD production by 2028. It will also develop the capacity to produce a wide range of specialized e...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

VW Group Africa to restart production at Kenya's KD1 facility on July 1, 2025 On April 24, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) announced that production at its KD1 facility in Kenya will resume on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made during a media event for the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) in Kigali, Rwanda. Kenya and Ghana are SKD assembly sites, while Kariega in South Africa is VW’s main production hub. Rwanda also fu...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

SOKON, China discusses vehicle assembly plant with Governor of Batna, Algeria On April 19, the Government of Batna, in a social media update, announced that the Governor of Batna met with a delegation from SPA SOKON ALGERIE. SOKON is setting up a vehicle assembly plant in Zana El Beïda. In the first phase, it will assemble commercial and passenger vehicles using the SKD system. The project was granted land through a concession contract. The fact...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

ANFAVEA concerned over request to Brazil government to lower import tariffs for CKD and SKD kits On April 8, the Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) expressed concern over requests sent to the Brazilian government to lower import tariffs to 10% for SKD and 5% for CKD, considering them as a threat to local manufacturing, jobs, and investment. ANFAVEA president Márcio de Lima Leite emphasized that the requests invol...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

This marks the start of Leapmotor’s local assembly efforts, positioning Malaysia as a key hub for regional production and exports to other ASEAN markets (expected to begin by 2027). According to the Managing Director of Stellantis ASEAN, local assembly at the Gurun plant will start in 2025 using SKD kits, with a gradual transition to CKD as localization increases. The first model to be assembled will be the Leapmotor C10, with future models su...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

owering vehicle resale values. Local OEMs like Proton struggle to compete due to higher operating and supply chain costs. While large vendors with multiple partnerships may survive, smaller vendors face greater challenges. Chinese brands often rely on completely built-up (CBU) or semi-knocked down (SKD) methods, which require less investment compared to local OEMs like Proton. Despite the government’s focus on foreign direct investment, Proton ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

nt, located in the industrial zone of the Cuban capital, has modern assembly equipment and product quality control systems. Initially, it will produce UAZ Patriot and Pickup models, fully adapted to the climatic and road operating conditions of the region.  The vehicles are assembled using the DKD/SKD method with machine kits from the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. The facility will have a design capacity of 500 cars annually by September 2025, wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Budget 2025: Government of India cuts import duties on motorcycles On February 1, 2025, the Finance Minister of India, while presenting the Finance Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, announced several significant changes to customs duties which included the reduction of import duties on motorcycles, covering complete built units (CBUs), semi-knocked down (SKD), and completely knocked down (CKD) units. For motorcycles with engine capacities not exceeding...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

the Superb and Volkswagen Passat’s development under the Beta+ project. Škoda Auto produced 32,800 vehicles at its two Indian plants in 2024. In China, Škoda made 15,200 vehicles at plants in Changsha, Ningbo, and Nanjing. In Kazakhstan, the Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq, and Octavia were assembled from SKD kits, with over 1,400 vehicles produced. Škoda plans to expand SKD assembly to include the new-generation Superb in 2025. In Ukraine, the Karoq S...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

ng entirely, as the company is still responsible for certain tasks, including deep excavation work. The Brazilian contractor will address compliance issues to lift partial labor embargoes, ensuring construction progresses. Despite these challenges, BYD remains committed to starting Phase 1.1 of its SKD production schedule this year. To ensure compliance with labor laws, BYD formed a compliance committee on January 8, including legal experts and i...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

ng the latest generation 1.2T hybrid engine with 136 hp engine. The plant has introduced three new models in the past two years i.e. the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, and Alfa Romeo Junior, all available in electric or hybrid versions. Additionally, the Leapmotor T03 electric car is also assembled in the SKD system at the plant. Currently, the plant employs 2,600 people, and last year, it produced 224,017 cars. (Based on Stellantis press release)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

ities, revealed severe labor law violations for 163 workers that were in conditions akin to modern slavery, leading to partial embargoes on construction at the site and the termination of BYD’s contract with Jinjiang, affecting the timeline of operations at the complex. The first phase, involving SKD assembly, is still planned to start in March 2025, however, minor delays of 30 to 120 days could occur. For the second face, originally slated for...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/01

BYD to build flex-hybrid facility at Camacari complex in Brazil On December 2, BYD announced that its Camacari plant, in Brazil, will be inaugurated in March 2025 and will include a Flex 1.5-liter plug-in engine factory. The facility will initially assemble SKD kits from China for the Song Pro and Dolphin Mini BEV models and, during the second half of 2025, production of 1.5-liter plug-in flex engines is expected to start. From August, other proc...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

AvtoVAZ, Russia delays Iran market entry to 2025 On November 19, multiple sources reported that the President of AvtoVAZ stated that the company has pushed back its planned entry into the Iranian market to 2025, marking a significant delay from the previously targeted 2024 launch. In 2023, AvtoVAZ was discussing exports of cars and SKD kits for further assembly in Iran. It was planning to introduce its vehicles in Iran in 2024. AvtoVAZ has alread...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

hains, respond to domestic demand more effectively, and potentially skirt the newly imposed tariffs, provided their vehicles meet minimum local content requirements. Leapmotor, for instance, became the first Chinese company to localise vehicle production in the EU, after it began semi-knocked-down (SKD) kit assembly at Stellantis’ plant in Poland earlier this year, as part of a joint venture with the multinational carmaker. Chery and BYD have a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30