revising our production locations because of the current US tariffs. If we do, our decision will be based on a comprehensive review, taking into account factors such as profitability and production efficiency. At this point, we are considering whether to adjust the production volume at our existing plants worldwide. - For other exclusive interviews, click here. To see our coverage of the JMS booth click here. - Click here to see reports on Mi...

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Honda’s car assembly plants in Japan and China to suspend operations Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced by December 18 that its car assembly plants in Japan and China will temporarily suspend operations due to the shortage of semiconductors. In China, three plants of GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a joint venture with GAC Group, will stop operations from December 29 to January 2. While the names of Japanese plants have not been disclosed,...

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Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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acturing footprint in the State under the EV subsidy policy with potential dedicated EV capacity, new EV models, electric bus deployment, and broader EV ecosystem development. Tata Group and the State leadership also reviewed the construction of new Tata buildings, thermal power plant, solar power plants, and rooftop solar roll-out in Uttar Pradesh. Based on the Tata Group press release...

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sures and the closure of company-run service centers. On the same day, GM Korea held the “GM Korea Operations 2026 Business Strategy Conference” at the GM Cheongna Proving Ground in Incheon and announced its business strategy for next year. The company plans to operate the Bupyeong and Changwon plants at full capacity to meet demand for SUVs such as the Chevrolet Trax Crossover and Trailblazer. GM Korea also revealed plans to invest USD 300 m...

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year due to the US-China trade conflict and changes in government policies. Also, automotive OEMs are being increasingly forced to review their production operations and strengthen local production and consumption. Amidst this harsh environment, TPR is still capable of operating globally at its 59 plants located in eight regions around the world. Q2. Do you see this kind of change in the business environment as a risk, or as an opportunity to gr...

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ich are facing a variety of issues such as costs. We want to ensure that each part we manufacture remains viable and in demand, and this is the same policy that we have followed up until now. We intend to respond to any increased production volume in the US by OEMs, by using our existing production plants, as we do not see this as a major issue at this time. - For other exclusive interviews, click here. To see our coverage of the JMS booth clic...

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OEMs. Since Phase 1 opened in Q4 2023, it has produced over 6,000 GWM H6 HEVs and completed pilot builds of the BAIC X55 and BJ40, with series production due in January 2026. MG pilot production is scheduled for February 2026.  EPMB’s assembly operations are supported by its integrated component plants across Kedah, Perak, Selangor, and Melaka. A Phase 3 expansion, due by Q3 2026, will add in-house body painting to boost localization and will ...

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vehicles, it will increase its product lineup, primarily electrified vehicles, in Japan to revitalize sales. Honda informed its sales companies of its plan by December 15. The automaker is struggling in the Chinese market, and it is likely that it also intends to maintain the operation rate at its plants in China by exporting EVs to Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 16, 2025)...

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Japanese automotive parts suppliers in Thailand and Cambodia stop operations Following the armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, Japanese automotive parts suppliers have been forced to suspend operations at local plants. Since many Japanese automakers and automotive parts suppliers have their main plants in Thailand, there are concerns that if the conflict drags on, it could affect global supply chains. Since December 7, operations in Poi...

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Stellantis continues to work with government and labor partners to create long-term employment opportunities. Since 2022, Stellantis has invested CAD 7.9 billion in Canada on projects that are either complete or near completion. Stellantis currently employs approximately 10,000 Canadians across its plants, R&D center, and business and distribution operations nationwide. (Stellantis release on December 15, 2025) ...

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advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands, plus its more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at its 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. (Toyota release on December 15, 2...

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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “Chi...

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y 2026, the factory will increase capacity and produce 3,600 additional Horse H12 engines per week to keep up with global demand. To achieve this, the company will introduce a third night shift and a fourth weekend shift early next year. The higher production requirements are driven by needs at its plants in Valladolid, Palencia, Spain and in Tangier and Somaca, Morocco. The new shift will also affect the schedules of around 129 employees startin...

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a 15.3% y/y decrease. The decline was affected by the issue of semiconductor supply. Toyota sold 212,772 units, an increase of 2.7% y/y for nine months in a row. In November, sales of models such as the Corolla and 4Runner were robust. Honda, which had to reduce production at its Mexican and other plants in North America for nearly one month due to the suspension of semiconductor shipments by Nexperia B.V., a Chinese-affiliated semiconductor mak...

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SK On, Ford to break up U.S. battery joint venture On December 11, SK On announced it and its joint venture partner Ford mutually agreed "to restructure their U.S. EV battery manufacturing joint venture, BlueOval SK" as SK On directs its business to focus on growth areas including energy storage systems. As a result of this restructuring, the BlueOval SK Battery Park (two battery plants) in Glendale, Kentucky will become wholly owned by a Ford s...

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is will supply both district heating and sustainable lithium for commercial-scale European battery production. The lithium extracted in Landau will then be further processed into the final product, lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM), at the Central Lithium Plant (CLP) in Frankfurt-Höchst. The two plants will have an annual capacity of up to 24,000 tons of LHM.  Based on Vulcan Energy press release ...

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l leverage the Qwen large model to explore next-generation AI solutions for intelligent cockpits. For manufacturing, Yanfeng Automotive will leverage Alibaba Cloud’s full-stack cloud technology to establish a digital production system to enhance production efficiency and process management at its plants across the globe. For management operations, the two companies will collaborate to strengthen digital service capabilities, improve collaborati...

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ative energy business operations, and brand ecosystems. The two companies will collaborate to operate charging and battery swapping station assets. Taking such stations as core application scenarios, they will deeply integrate technologies, such as intelligent grids, digital twin, and virtual power plants, to explore V2G (Vehicle to Grid) projects and engage in grid demand response. From a NIO press release...

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Nishikawa Rubber to globally reorganize business sites to improve cost competitiveness Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. (Nishikawa Rubber) will strengthen manufacturing competitiveness at its plants in and outside Japan. In Japan, the company will begin construction of a new plant equipped with labor-saving production facilities in 2030, and also consider reorganization including its existing plants. At its Indonesian plant, it intends to improve profi...

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