renewed strategy in the country. According to the reports, MG will base its operation in Horizonte, Ceará, through an agreement with Comexport, owner of the former Troller plant now operating as Ceara Automotive Hub (PACE). The company already has a contract to assemble the Chevrolet Spark EUV in SKD format and is expected to establish a similar partnership with MG. Local assembly is projected to start toward the end of 2026. MG hasn’t made a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

of torque. The trucks incorporate DPD and SCR after-treatment systems to meet current emissions standards and improve operational efficiency. Availability in Mexico begins in December. The announcement also included plans for significant investment in the country: Isuzu will double the size of its SKD assembly plant and establish a new Technical Center, expected to begin operations in 2026. (Multiple sources on November 18, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

e in Saudi Arabia, with U.S. production in Casa Grande, Arizona to follow. Boussaid said that the company was fortunate in having the option to manufacture a car in Saudi Arabia. Lucid’s King Abdullah Economic City Plant (referred to as their AMP-2 plant) has been assembling Lucid Air sedans from SKD kits. Building the midsize vehicles in Saudi Arabia allows Lucid to basically import parts from China without having to incur a significant tariff...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

ion in Uzbekistan. Logistics operations are coordinated from Mexico, creating new industrial opportunities for companies specializing in packaging, inventory management, and international supply chains. The partnership with Hyundai Glovis México reinforces the country’s strategic role in CKD and SKD programs for Central Asia, a region with rising demand for compact vehicles. According to project representatives, the collaboration strengthens M...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

the Ceara Automotive Hub, former Ford Troller plant, in Horizonte, Ceará, now operated by Comexport. The start of assembly will be marked by an official ceremony attended by President Lula, government officials, and executives from both Chevrolet and Comexport. The facility will operate under the SKD system, assembling imported kits into finished vehicles, with an initial capacity of 400 units per month and an annual output of 4,800 vehicles. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

tics and assembly company, to establish a new truck assembly plant in Puebla. The facility will initially produce 1,000 Shacman trucks, with plans to expand production to 4,000 units by its third year of operation. Scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026, the plant will assemble SKD units for Mexico and Latin America. According to Carlos Pardo, President and CEO of Shacman México, the project represents a major step in the co...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

tribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the company’s 5.5 billion reais investment in Brazil. According to Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy, the factory will be capable of assembling up to eight different models within its first year, operating in CKD and SKD formats with limited local content. Its annual capacity will reach 150,000 vehicles initially, expanding to 300,000 in a second phase. BYD also co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

FAW begins Bestune T90 SKD production in Myanmar; First 48 units delivered Announced on September 17, 2025, the first Bestune T90 has rolled off the production line at FAW’s KD plant in Yangon, Myanmar, marking a major step in the brand’s overseas expansion. This follows the earlier local production of the Bestune T77. According to FAW Group, the Bestune T90 SKD project in Myanmar has also achieved a key milestone with the successful delivery...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

GM to start Chevrolet Spark EUV assembly in Brazil by the end of 2025 On September 9, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin assembling the Spark EUV electric SUV in Brazil by the end of this year. Currently imported from China and sold at BRL 159,990, the model will be assembled in SKD format at the former Ford Troller plant in Horizonte, Ceará, acquired by Comexport, marking GM’s first step toward EV industrialization in Brazil. The plant...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

lines export processes to Argentina, Mexico and South Africa, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards. In July 2025, the first shipment was sent to VWCO’s plant in Querétaro, Mexico, consisting of 22 units of Constellation 26.320 model.The facility centralizes the shipment of SKD vehicle kits that will be assembled at VWCO’s overseas plants, with the goal of increasing efficiency and logistical capacity. According to Adol...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

ch the Balaidos plant due to road closures from forest fires in Ourense, Spain. The forest fire in Galicia damaged Autoneum’s warehouse in A Rua (Ourense), which is a key supplier for Stellantis Vigo’s van assembly.  During this time, the hardware and paint shops will keep working by producing SKD shipping boxes. The normal production is expected to resume with the morning shift on August 20, 2025. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

ions to two shifts. With welding and painting operations already active, the plant has an initial capacity of 30,000 units per year, expanding to 50,000 by 2028. Although GWM initially chose a part-by-part import strategy to boost localization, it may benefit from the new zero-tariff quotas for CKD/SKD imports introduced by the government.GWM expects to reach 35% local content by year two to enable Mercosur exports and has already signed confiden...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

import duty on electrified vehicles by 18 months. The new tariff will take effect in January 2027 instead of July 2028. However, as a temporary measure, the Executive Management Committee (Gecex) of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) approved a six-month exemption from import duties on both CKD and SKD EVs, establishing a quota of up to USD 463 million, valid through early 2026. The Camex stated the decision aligns tariff policy with anticipated ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Polytron opens G3 Series EV assembly in Purwakarta, Indonesia ahead of GIIAS 2025 Announced on July 18, 2025, Polytron celebrated the grand opening of its first G3 and G3+ electric vehicle assembly line at PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM)'s facility in Purwakarta, West Java. Production is reportedly still in Semi Knocked-Down (SKD) form. Both models will be showcased at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2025), taking place from...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

BYD seeks tax cut to boost production at Camaçari plant in Brazil On July 1, it was reported that BYD officially launched prototype testing at its Camaçari plant in Bahia, Brazil, while requesting a 10 percent import tax rate for SKD units for a period of 12 months. Currently, SKD units are taxed at the same rate as fully imported electrified vehicles, with the rate set at 30% for hybrids, 28% for plug-in hybrids, and 25% for fully electric veh...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

s the completion limit. Earlier this year, BYD faced allegations of labor violations during the plant’s construction, prompting legal action from the Labor Public Ministry. The company denies the claims and asserts its compliance with Brazilian regulations. BYD’s initial operations will use the SKD process, assembling vehicles from pre-welded and painted parts imported from China. (AutoIndústria on June 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

China’s Gecko Motors to build SKD assembly plant in Ghana On June 15 and 16, multiple sources reported that Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agriculture and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shenzhen Gecko New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (Gecko Motors) and China West Africa Eco-Drive New Energy Vehicle (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. to build an SKD assembly plant for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Ghana. The next steps include f...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

BYD confident on approval to reduce import tariff on SKD vehicles to 10% in Brazil On May 30, BYD Brazil's VP Alexandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation. The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the hybrid Song Pro. While the Brazilian automoti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

model to be assembled. Vice President Alexandre Baldy stated the launch is ahead of the contractual deadline of July 20, 2025, despite prior delays and union concerns. BYD has invested BRL 5.5 billion in the project and already hired 1,100 employees. The plant will initially assemble vehicles from SKD (semi-knocked down) kits imported from China. BYD has also requested a reduction in SKD import tariffs from 18% to 10%. Baldy addressed allegation...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

sformation from a new energy vehicle manufacturer to a global intelligent technology producer and enabler. The NAIP project will feature two main zones: a Global Logistic Park in the Free Zone and an AI Smart Manufacturing Park in the Mainland Zone. AI Smart Manufacturing Park will feature a modern SKD (Semi Knocked Down) vehicle assembly plant, key components, and smart hardware production. The site is designed for future scalability with a comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23