Stellantis Termoli plant to temporarily halt production for redundancy payments affecting 600 workers On June 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has informed trade unions that it will request ordinary redundancy payments for around 600 workers at the Termoli plant from June 23 to July 6, 2025. The temporary production halt, described as precautionary, affects employees in the V6, T4, and GSE engine units. It comes as part of the plant...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

ure.  It measures 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide, and 1,655/1,670 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,460 mm. With high basic performance based on the DNGA, the vehicle has inherited the brisk and nimble driving performance through Move-specific tuning. It adopts 660 cc three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine (L, X and G grades) or 660 cc three-cylinder turbo engine (RS grade) mated to a CVT. FWD or 4WD is available for each grade. The all-new Move i...

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Hyundai assembles light-duty truck in Kazakhstan On May 23, Astana Motors announced that Hyundai Trans Almaty, a subsidiary of Astana Motors is producing light-duty truck Hyundai Porter in the Almaty plant. Its sales will start in June 2025 at all Hyundai dealerships in Kazakhstan. The starting price is from KZT 14 million. It is powered by a 2.5-liter (130 hp) turbocharged D4CB diesel engine mated to a new 6-speed manual transmission.  It has a...

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quality, BAIC sent experts to its Beijing plant and brought international specialists to oversee technology transfer. The local assembly initiative has created around 700 jobs, with 95% of them being residents of Purwakarta. The BAIC BJ40 Plus is a rugged 4x4 SUV featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, an 8-speed transmission, and advanced off-road capabilities such as front and rear differential locks. Its price dropped to around IDR 698 mil...

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mpany will reduce additional investments and improve the profitability of its existing business through digital transformation (DX) and other approaches. It plans to launch new electrification products in pursuit of the vision for FY 2030 by leveraging its core technologies. In the expectation that engine-powered vehicles will still account for 74% of the total vehicle production volume in 2030, Taiho Kogyo will generate most of net sales from it...

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Sollers, Russia starts production of new SF5 LCV range at Alabuga plant On May 30, Sollers announced that it has started production of the new Sollers SF5 light commercial vehicle range using full-cycle technology at the SOLLERS Alabuga plant. The SF5 is the first Russian vehicle of its class to be serially equipped with an automatic transmission. The Sollers SF5 line includes all-metal vans, cargo-passenger versions, passenger buses, and chassis...

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Ford Almussafes, Spain to halt vehicle production for seven days in July 2025 On May 29, multiple sources reported that Ford Almussafes has announced seven more days of total vehicle production shutdowns and one engine shutdown in July 2025. The production stoppages are scheduled for July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 21, and 28, 2025, in addition to the previously announced dates for June 2, 9, 16, 23, 27, and 30. As a result, car production will operate for ...

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GM to invest USD 888 million in Tonawanda Propulsion plant for new V8 engines On May 27, General Motors announced plans to invest USD 888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to support the production of the sixth generation of GM’s V8 engines, used in full-size trucks and SUVs.  The investment includes new machinery, equipment, and tools, as well as facility renovations. Tonawanda is the second GM propulsion plant to make sixth generatio...

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ylish coupe-inspired design with sporty performance, advanced safety features, and a comfortable interior. Originally produced in India by Maruti Suzuki, where it is sold across more than 70 countries, the FRONX will now be locally produced at SIM’s Cikarang Plant, marking Indonesia as the second production base. With this launch, SIM aims to expand its presence in Indonesia’s growing two-row SUV market, targeting annual sales of 24,000 units...

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GMC offers more equipment, new trims for 2026 Terrain crossover On May 25, GMC announced that production of the AT4 and Denali trims has begun for the 2026 Terrain, built at General Motors’ San Luis Potosi assembly plant in Mexico. A GM spokesperson said there has been no change to strategy or pricing in response to the Trump administration’s import tariffs on vehicles and parts. For 2026, GMC has added more standard content to the third-gene...

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Sharda Motor, India updates about new business wins On May 25, Sharda Motor Industries, in an investor update, announced that during the FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), it has won the business of suspension control arms from one of the fastest-growing passenger vehicle companies. The lifetime value of this order is USD 22 million. Production will start in Q3, FY 2025-26.  It has also won business from emission components from North American ...

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DAAE successfully ignites WE20TG-AA hybrid engine Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) successfully ignited the first unit of the new WE20TG-AA hybrid engine developed with Changan Auto. The WE20TG-AA, a next-generation high-efficiency engine, is developed to achieve ultimate thermal efficiency. Based on a platform-based design concept that takes factors such as performance, layout, and manufacturability into comprehensive consideration, th...

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rength, and reduces the number of components and weight. It can be processed with existing facilities, which also dramatically cut costs. The module was developed with cooperation from Nippon Steel Corporation. G-TEKT aims to receive orders for use in electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine vehicles. G-TEKT’s newly developed rear frame uses six hot-stamp materials already spot-welded, which is heated and then pressed once for har...

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FAW Trucks unveils 2025 model range in South Africa On May 22, FAW Trucks Southern Africa unveiled its 2025 model range, featuring the FAW 4.110 FL-MT, JK6 16.260 FL, and JK6 16.260 FL-AMT freight carriers, all tailored to meet local segment requirements. The FAW 4.110 FL-MT is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 81 kW at 3,200 rpm and 280 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm. The FAW JK6 16.260 FL-AMT feat...

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stries (HAI) GmbH. The new plant will produce crush boxes to protect vehicle bodies and batteries, side sills, and aluminum profiles for battery pack cases. Its annual output is expected to meet the needs of around 300,000 EVs. However, the plant will also produce components for internal combustion engine vehicles to respond to the reduced demand in the EV market. HAIMK plans to launch mass production in the latter half of 2025 and aims to achiev...

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Geely begins trial production of EX5 in Indonesia at Purwakarta plant Announced on May 19, 2025, Chinese car manufacturer Geely has commenced trial production of the Geely EX5 at the PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java.  Full-scale production of the EX5 is scheduled to begin in Q4/2025, with the plant projected to have an annual capacity of 20,000 units. Over the next 3 years, Geely aims to introduce 5 to 7 models i...

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Maserati brings GranTurismo and GranCabrio production back to Modena plant in Q4 2025 On May 15, Maserati announced that production of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models will return to its Modena plant in Italy, starting late 2025. All versions of both models will be built there, beginning in Q4 2025. This marks a new chapter for Maserati, bringing the iconic models back to where previous generations were made — a symbol of Italian design, p...

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Changan inaugurates NEV hub in Thailand On May 16, 2025, Changan Automobile officially inaugurated its first comprehensive overseas new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Rayong, Thailand. The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for ASEAN and global right-hand drive markets, while supporting over 30,000 jobs across the value chain. The significant investment of THB 10 billion underscores Changan’s long-term commitment to Thailand a...

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Mitsubishi planning to resume Outlander production in Brazil On May 15, it was reported that Mitsubishi is planning to resume domestic production of the Outlander in Brazil. This plan is expected to happen with the launch of the fourth generation “All New Outlander” set for mid-June 2025. Built at the HPE Automotores plant in Catalão, Goiás, the 2026 Outlander will be available in two plug-in hybrid seven-seat variants: HPE-S, starting at B...

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Yamaha cites defective engine stamping issues in Vietnam Q1/FY2025 motorbike sales drop Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025. One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disruption contributed to lower sales in emergin...

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