Mitsubishi Motors to terminate engine production in China On July 22, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the termination of its engine business operation at Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, SAME) in China and has terminated the joint venture partnership.Established in August 1997, SAME began engine production in 1998 and has played a key role in China’s expanding automotive market by supplyi...

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BAIC Group releases H2 2025 model launch plans On July 16, BAIC Group released model launch plans for the second half of 2025 (H2 2025). In H2 2025, the group will launch a series of new models and facelifts, including: the Arcfox T1, the first newly developed production model under its “Three-Year Leap Forward” action plan; the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) professional off-road SUV; the BJ30, a hybrid SUV in the CNY 100,000...

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Honda prepares for EV, ICE production on flexible lines at Anna Engine Plant On July 21, Honda announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), celebrating the largest Honda auto engine plant in the world.  As part of the Honda EV Hub, AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible motors on the same production lines. AEP has added three new processes to produce the aluminu...

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GM Oshawa Assembly Plant pauses production for three weeks Production at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, will be paused as the facility undergoes a scheduled three-week summer shutdown. Production is expected to resume on July 21 following the completion of routine maintenance activities, according to a GM spokesperson who said this is standard procedure across the company’s manufacturing network. The Oshawa plant builds the li...

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expand its operations and a strategic push to boost exports and deepen integration into global supply chains. This sixfold investment increase is focused on phase two of the project, building upon the nearly completed phase one that developed facilities for automobile assembly, parts manufacturing, engine production, and powertrain systems. Local authorities see the project as a crucial catalyst for reaching the province’s goal of 10% economic ...

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Stellantis’ Kenitra plant expands production capacity for engine and EV segment in Morocco On July 16, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Morocco and the Head of Moroccan Government attended the opening of Stellantis' expanded manufacturing unit in the Kenitra Industrial Zone. The plant will triple its engine production capacity from 100,000 to 350,000 units per year in two phases. Phase one begins in May 2025 with the assembly of new mild h...

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GM to resume two-shift production at Gravataí plant in Brazil On July 14, it was reported that General Motors will resume two-shift production at its Gravataí plant in Brazil with the new Onix and Onix Plus, marking the end of the factory’s layoff period. Santiago Chamorro, President of GM South America, confirmed the restart and noted that both models will be assembled at full capacity from July 22. While he did not confirm details, Chamorro...

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also on July 18.    •    The Gastonia, North Carolina facility, responsible for stamping, metal fabrication and sub-assembly of cab and chassis parts, will begin layoffs on July 25.    •    The Detroit Manufacturing Plant in Redford Township, Michigan, home of DTNA’s Detroit Diesel engine division, will begin layoffs on September 18. In December 2024, DTNA added 400 jobs at the Detroit plant as part of a USD 285 million capital i...

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ndia. An official announcement will be made soon. The new plant will be constructed in Bengaluru, Karnataka state, with approximately 3,400 square meters of total floor area. About JPY 1 billion will be invested to start operations in 2026 to mainly produce motorcycle parts. With the new plant, the production capacity of Minebea AccessSolutions for motorcycle and automotive parts will increase by 1.2-fold. Minebea Mitsumi intends to respond to st...

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Turkish vehicle sales up 12.0% and production up 7.8% in June The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 122,508 units in June 2025 represented a 12.0% increase over June 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), VW sales were 10,526 units in June (8.9% market share), Fiat sales were 10,032 units (8.5% share), Renault sales were 9,900 units (8.4% share), Ford sales were...

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i (Nissan’s parts supplier organization) was held in Yokohama City in the afternoon of July 9. Although the top management and executives of the suppliers gathered, Nissan explained only the plans it had previously presented, including reduction of the number of its plants and the outlook for its production volume. Some attendees voiced their disappointment by saying, for example, that, “There was nothing new.” Concerning the possibility of...

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Audi Hungaria begins production of third generation Q3 On July 10, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started the production of the third-generation Q3 at its Győr plant, Hungary. The third-generation Q3 offers upgrades in design and technology. The all-new Audi Q3 is also characterised by an efficient and partly electric combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 119 km. Some engines are also made in Győr. Sales ar...

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Mexican auto parts production reaches USD 38 billion by April 2025 On July 7, 2025, INA reported that Mexico captured 43.21% of total U.S. imports in the auto parts sector during the first four months of 2025. From January to April, Mexico's domestic production of auto parts reached USD 38.2 billion. Electrical components led the segment with USD 7.33 billion, followed by transmissions and clutches (USD 3.84 billion), interior parts like fabrics ...

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Sollers Group starts production of SP7 minivan at Yelabuga plant, Russia On July 8, Sollers Group announced that it has started the serial production of its new Sollers SP7 minivans using full-cycle manufacturing technology at its Yelabuga plant. The new Sollers SP7 is equipped with a 237 hp gasoline engine that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle will be the first locally produced minivan w...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for June 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2025 Retail June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 1...

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stry, Egypt, reviewed with auto manufacturers the new amendments to the National Program for the Development of the Auto Industry. The new program amendments aim to provide real incentives for automakers and ensure the program's sustainability, deepening local auto manufacturing to enhance its mass production. These new amendments were studied, discussed and approved by the Ministerial Group for Industrial Development and the Supreme Council for ...

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VOYAH to start production of PASSION EVR hybrid sedan in Russia by Q3 2025 On July 7, VOYAH presented its new executive hybrid sedan, the VOYAH PASSION EVR, at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM 2025. The company has also opened pre-orders for the model in Russia, with a starting price of RUB 5,590,000. The vehicle will be produced at Russia’s first electric and hybrid vehicle plant in the Lipetsk region, with production sche...

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Stellantis plans to produce 5,000 Fiat 500 Hybrid at Mirafiori plant from November 2025 On July 4, Stellantis announced that it aims to produce 5,000 units of Fiat 500 hybrid at Mirafiori plant by the end of 2025. The plant is currently assembling pre-production vehicles, with full production scheduled to begin in November 2025. The model will be available in three versions, including a Hatchback, a 3+1 with a small extra door, and a Cabrio. It w...

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Toyota Thailand to launch 3 models in H2 2025, starting with Yaris Ativ Hybrid in August Reported on July 5, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand plans to launch 3 new models in the second half of 2025 to support market recovery, starting with the Yaris Ativ Hybrid on August 21. This new Yaris Ativ Hybrid will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) version, offering consumers more choice. Initially, the hybrid is expected to accou...

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Hyundai Malaysia prioritizes ICE and hybrid vehicles, no current plans for BEVs On July 2, 2025, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) officially launched 3 models: the all-new Santa Fe (5th-generation SUV) starting at MYR 225,000, the new Tucson (facelifted 4th-generation SUV) from MYR 143,888, and the updated Staria MPV from MYR 179,888. Each is offered in 4 variants with internal combustion engine and hybrid options. Although Hyundai previously offered...

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