Stellantis reportedly in talks to build Leapmotor EVs at idled Brampton, Ontario plant Stellantis is reportedly in talks over options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The development follows on changes in Canadian industrial policy as a result of imposition of tariffs and other pressures from the Trump administration on OEMs to mov...

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ry. The joint venture already ships approximately 130,000 Chinese-built Chevrolet Aveo, Groove, and Tornado vans annually to Mexico, but adding local production would avoid tariffs while leveraging GM’s existing manufacturing infrastructure.  A Chinese delegation reportedly visited GM’s Toluca plant and engineering center to hold comprehensive discussions with GM Mexico executives, including regional President Francisco Garza. “The new pro...

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Audi Hungaria begins production of new high-performance V6 engine in Győr plant On April 2, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing a new high-performance gasoline engine at its Gyor plant, Hungary. The engine, called the V6 Otto EVO LK3, is the most powerful gasoline engine made there. It generates 375 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, and was first introduced in Audi RS 5. The engine is significantly different from earlier six-cy...

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MAN Truck starts electric Lion’s City E bus production at Ankara plant, Turkiye On April 2, MAN Truck & Bus started series production of its fully electric MAN Lion’s City E bus at its Ankara plant in Turkiye. At the same time, the company is increasing production capacity at the plant as part of its global e-mobility manufacturing network. In recent years, the Ankara plant has been upgraded with improved infrastructure, optimized production ...

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BMW upgrades Munich plant for EV production from 2027 On April 2, BMW announced that its Munich plant has been upgraded with modern technology. The plant is now more efficient, flexible, and digital, and is ready to support EVs and the Neue Klasse. Even during redevelopment, the plant continued producing up to 1,000 vehicles per day. New facilities such as body shop, modern assembly areas, and logistics spaces have been built, along with upgrades...

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Toyota launches US-produced Tundra and Highlander in Japan On April 2nd, Toyota announced that it will introduce the Tundra, a full-size pickup truck produced at its San Antonio, Texas plant, and the Highlander, a mid-size SUV produced at its Princeton, Indiana plant, to the Japanese market, utilizing the new regulations implemented on February 16. Initially, the vehicles were launched on April 2 through Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. A nationwide la...

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ings) to manufacture casing materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). In June 2024, Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings agreed on the establishment of a Swedish joint venture that produces lithium-ion battery casing materials for electric vehicles (EVs) to establish new EV-related businesses, expecting rapid market growth. However, due to the slowdown in the growth rate of the EV market in Europe and the United St...

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NYIAS 2026: Subaru unveils all-new, three-row 2027 Getaway electric SUV On April 1, Subaru of America unveiled its all-new, all-electric 2027 Subaru Getaway at the New York International Auto Show as its fourth electric vehicle in the company’s growing EV portfolio. The three-row 2027 Getaway features front and rear electric motors that deliver 420 hp combined. Standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive combined with 8.3 inches of ground clear...

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NYIAS 2026: Volkswagen debuts all-new second-gen 2027 Atlas SUV On March 31, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The second-generation 2027 Atlas is built on the upgraded MQB Evo architecture, and is about an inch longer than the outgoing Atlas, with the width, wheelbase, and height remaining the same. All-new sheet metal and redesigned front and rear lighting give the ...

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GM to invest USD 150 million in Saginaw Metal Casting Plant for sixth-gen V8 blocks, heads On April 1, General Motors announced plans to invest more than USD 150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations to support the production of the sixth -generation of GM’s V8 engine blocks and heads used in its full-size pickup trucks with new equipment and tooling. This latest commitment builds on the approximately USD 5.5 billion in investments GM...

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Zhejiang Huashuo to soon start production in new building in Miskolc, Hungary On March 31, Halms Hungary Kft. announced that it has received the first building of its manufacturing center in Miskolc at INPARK. It has started installing manufacturing equipment. The test plant is expected to begin in June 2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.  The company will invest EUR 200 million in three ...

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Ramkrishna Forgings, India, expands capacity with new horizontal casting line On March 31, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited announced that it has commenced the commercial production of Horizontal Casting Line, “DISA FLEX 80”. It has a production capacity of 28,800 metric tonnes p.a. at its PLANT VIII in Jharkhand. The casting line can manufacture casting products as per quality standards and customer requirements. The company invested INR 2.49 bil...

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Daimler Truck plans new assembly plant in Czech Republic to expand EU production network On March 31, Daimler Truck announced its plans to expand its European production network to better meet future market needs. The company plans to add a new assembly plant in Cheb in Czech Republic. Truck cabs will be painted and prepared in Worth, Germany and then sent to Cheb for assembly. If approvals are granted, construction is expected to start next year...

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Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy to hire 100 workers to increase C514 transmission production On March 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, will hire around 100 new workers soon to increase the production of C514 transmissions. These transmissions are used in the Fiat Pandina and Fiat 500 Hybrid, which are produced at Pomigliano and Mirafiori plants. Currently, the Mirafiori plant produces about 700 gearboxes per...

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Chery announces new South Africa plant, Production expected by 2027 On March 31, Chery announced its plans to invest in a local manufacturing plant in South Africa, marking a shift from being an importer to a local producer. The company has secured a Nissan production site in Rosslyn, Pretoria, which will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months. Chery plans to invest in modification and upgrade of the utilities and facilit...

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Archion, new holding company between Hino and MFTBC announces listing, completes transfer of Hamura plant to Toyota On April 1, 2026, Archion Corporation, a holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), announced that it had been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Trading of Archion’s shares commenced on the same day.  According to business...

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South Korea Jaese Energy starts operating 3rd cathode material plant in Chungju, South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Jaese Energy Co., Ltd. has inaugurated its 3rd cathode material plant in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk. The capital investment in this project totaled KRW 358.7 billion, and the new plant can produce 70,000 tons annually.  Jaese Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Tec...

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VW evaluates production of new van in Argentina On March 24, it was reported that Volkswagen is evaluating the production of a new van in Argentina, aimed at competing with models such as the Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The mo...

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Mercedes-Benz debuts new GLE and GLS in U.S., announces USD 4 billion investment for Tuscaloosa plant On March 31, Mercedes-Benz presented the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS, and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID in their world premieres at their home plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is celebrating the milestone of the five millionth SUV to roll off the line over 30 years of production. Mercedes-Benz used the event also to announce that as part of a U...

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Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants On March 30, Ford announced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembl...

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