GM’s Flint Assembly plant to extend holiday break to five weeks General Motors is planning an extended holiday shutdown at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan, where it produces the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, as the company prepares the plant for production of its next-generation heavy-duty pickups. The downtime will begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, and extend into the new year through January 26. "Flint Assembly will take ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

General Misr and Shineray, China, partner for vehicle production in Egypt On December 8, General Misr entered a strategic partnership with China's Shineray Group to establish local assembly operations for both passenger vehicles and motorcycles. The collaboration will see vehicle assembly operations commence by the end of 2026. The partnership will have exclusive distribution rights for the SWM luxury brand in Egypt. It will introduce two new mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Stellantis hiring 1,500 workers for returning third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant Stellantis has begun the process of hiring approximately 1,500 workers for a third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. The third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant was previously eliminated in July 2020 due to declining demand. In September 2025, Stellantis announced the return of the third shift at the plant in response to growing demand for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Dongfeng reaffirms intention to build plant in Mexico On November 13, it was reported that Chinese truck manufacturer Dongfeng reaffirmed its commitment to building an assembly plant in Mexico, regardless of potential tariff changes. Philipp Heldt, General Manager of Magna Automotive México, the brand’s importer, confirmed during the Expo Transporte 2025 that Dongfeng will maintain operations in the country, emphasizing that the company arrive...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

GM invests USD 250 million in Parma Metal Center to support U.S. manufacturing On November 20, General Motors announced a new USD 250 million investment in its Parma Metal Center in Ohio. This will enable production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies to support the multi-billion-dollar product allocations previously announced for Orion Assembly, Spring Hill Manufacturing, and Fairfax Assembly plants earlier in 2025. With this new commitment,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

able of sensing what drivers want to do and how they feel when driving. It requires dialogue rather than just simple conversation. However, sensing and predicting drivers’ actions is not easy, so we are working to increase value by developing collaborations with external entities. (Yoichi Tajima, General Manager, Advanced Technology Development Department, Product Development Center) Q2: Aisin is engaged in a wide range of electrification produ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

GM halts production at all assembly plants in Mexico On October 30, it was reported that General Motors de México suspended operations at its Silao Complex due to road blockades in Guanajuato that has also affected San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants. The disruption began at Silao plant on the afternoon of October 27, affecting production through the first shift on October 28, with activities resuming only partially during the second shift. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

GM cuts jobs at Michigan Factory Zero and battery plants as EV adoption slows On October 29, multiple sources reported that General Motors is reducing its electric vehicle (EV) production capacity, cutting about 1,200 jobs at its Detroit-Hamtramck “Factory Zero” assembly plant, Michigan and scaling back to a single shift. The decision comes amid slower EV adoption in the U.S. and an evolving regulatory landscape. Factory Zero will pause opera...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

r collaboration and talent development. Drawing on over 40 years of manufacturing and automation expertise, SHB aims to integrate with Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem through knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, and local talent cultivation. Highly automated and digitalized, it features advanced assembly lines, automated inspection systems, and intelligent management platforms. Once fully operational, it is projected to generate MYR 2.5 billio...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

GM lays off 900 workers, delays second shift at Fairfax, Kansas plant amid market uncertainty On October 1, General Motors announced it would be laying off approximately 900 workers indefinitely at its Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant as timing for a second shift remains uncertain. GM is placing the 900 workers on indefinite layoff at the Fairfax Assembly plant, as it retools the plant for production of the ICE-powered Equinox. Those employees were...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

Acura ends production of electric ZDX SUV in Springhill, Tennessee On September 24, Honda confirmed it is ceasing production of its Acura ZDX electric crossovers assembled by General Motors at its Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee. "To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can confirm the Acura ZDX has ended production," Honda said in a statemen...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Chevrolet’s 2027 Bolt EV to launch in two trim levels General Motors is preparing to launch an all-new generation of Chevrolet Bolt EV in conjunction with the 2027 model year, offering up new exterior and interior designs, upgraded technology larger infotainment screens, and new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry. The next-generation 2027 Bolt EV will be offered in two trim levels, LT and RS, similar to trim levels offered in the Ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Tokai Rika’s Head Office Plant starts operations of new flexible production line Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. (Tokai Rika) has started operations at a new automotive parts production line that flexibly responds to fluctuations in the volume of production, at its Head Office Plant (Oguchi Town, Aichi Prefecture). The feature of the new production line is that it combines general-purpose modules segmented by operation, such as component assembly, press-f...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

MCEIB (Malaysia) and ADAYO (China) partner on smart cockpit and connected vehicle systems Announced on September 12, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE)’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad (MCEIB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Huizhou Foryou General Electronics Co. Ltd. (ADAYO). The agreement outlines a collaboration to design, produce, market, and supply smart cockpit and driving...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

GM Wentzville plant set to be idled for three weeks over part supply issues On September 15, General Motors announced that its assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri will be temporarily closed from September 29 to October 19. GM spokesperson Diana Forbes said the company has “temporarily adjusted production schedules at Wentzville Assembly to address supply chain issues and align with overall business needs,” and is expected to return to norm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

GM to restart CAMI EV van plant in November with less workers, no battery pack assembly General Motors CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Canada will resume Chevrolet BrightDrop production on November 17 with fewer than 400 hourly workers and no local battery output, according to the union that represents workers at the plant. Mike Van Boekel, plant chair with Unifor Local 88, said work will run on one shift and with a slower line speed than previ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

Cadillac XT5 production pauses in Spring Hill, as XT6 ends in November General Motors will pause production of the Cadillac XT5 at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee for the entire month of December to better align production with shifting market demand. The upcoming production pause for the Cadillac XT5 will coincide with reduced production of the electric Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq models at Spring Hill. Meanwhile, production of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

GM confirms next-gen Chevrolet Silverado production for Oshawa Plant GM Canada has reiterated its commitment to produce the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, even as the facility has been affected by newly imposed U.S. tariffs. In a series of recent social media posts, GM Canada highlighted Oshawa’s unique role in Silverado production. “Oshawa Assembly is the only GM plant building both Li...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

4, 2025, Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. plans to set up a technical training center to boost automotive skills development in Cambodia, benefiting both its workforce and the broader community. The initiative was shared during a meeting between Toyota Tsusho President and Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB), at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).  Toyota Tsusho outlined the project as part of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

GM and UAT to establish new assembly plant for DKD Chevrolet vehicles in Cambodia Reported on August 1, 2025, General Motors (GM) has partnered with Phnom Penh-based United Auto Trading Co., Ltd. (UAT), a leading Cambodian automotive distributor, to locally assemble DKD (Disassembled Knock-Down) Chevrolet vehicles at UAT’s new advanced facility. The new plant, under TH Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is a USD 19 million investment with capa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04