e than 6.5 million vehicles over its lifetime and served as a key industrial and economic driver in the region. The closure follows a restructuring plan announced in 2025, under which production will be consolidated in Aguascalientes, now the company’s main manufacturing hub in North America. The shutdown is expected to have a notable economic impact, affecting thousands of direct and indirect jobs linked to the plant’s operations. While some...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ier also threatened to stop supplying parts to its Windsor, Ontario, plant, where the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger are built, unless the OEM agreed to tens of millions of dollars in additional payments. A temporary restraining order was issued requiring shipments to continue and preventing a shutdown there, which could have caused layoffs beyond the plant to other suppliers. A hearing in the case is now scheduled for April 6. ZF Foxconn Ch...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy to restart operation amid worker concerns over production On March 28, multiple sources reported that production at the Stellantis’ Cassino plant, Italy was expected to restart on April 7, 2026, but many workers and unions doubt that production will actually resume on that date, as they believe operations may restart around mid-April 2026. With the shutdown extended until April 3, 2026, the plant is facing anothe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

roleum gas supplies were disrupted by global energy supply-chain issues linked to the Middle East conflict. The company cautioned that operations may face partial disruption if LPG availability does not improve, adding that it is engaging with suppliers and alternative sources to avert a production shutdown and will update exchanges as needed. Based on Precision Camshafts stock exchange notification ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

tworks, we observed that ACEA, representing the vehicle manufacturers, and GSMA, representing the mobile operators, were trying to coordinate but had reached something of a standstill. They needed to align on how to progress toward NG eCall implementation, especially as 2G and 3G networks are being shutdown. At that point, with the evolution of LTE and 5G architectures already well underway — including the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) based co...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Hydro announces controlled shutdown of aluminium production at its JV in Qatar On March 3, Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) announced a controlled shutdown of aluminum production at its joint venture, Qatalum, in Qatar. After confirmation from its gas supplier about continued reduced supply, Qatalum will stop further curtailment and keep aluminium production at about 60% capacity. Together with continuing operation at around 60%, this improves conditions ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

. In response, the company is analyzing the incident in collaboration with external cybersecurity experts to investigate routes, signs of unauthorized access, and any information leaks. At the time of the announcement at 17:30 on March 12, the company confirmed that no damage leading to operational shutdown had occurred. It also stated that there is no significant impact on its consolidated financial results. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosh...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

ay Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA) says that under some operating conditions in these vehicles, the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) is reaching temperatures of 105°C as a result of a stack-up of certain vehicle and hardware configurations, thereby initiating a temporary thermal shutdown for up to five minutes to protect its electronic components. When this occurs, customers lose the ability to display the rear view camera ima...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Saipa, Iran, resumes production after one week of shutdown On March 7, multiple sources reported that Saipa Automotive Company had resumed production after the end of the official closure period announced by the government. It has started single shift operations. All departments are fully prepared to resume operations. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Stellantis to halt Cassino plant, Italy, operations from February 27 to March 6, 2026 On February 25, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has announced another shutdown at its Cassino plant, Italy. The factory will close from February 27 to March 6, 2026. The shutdown will affect all main departments, i.e., body shop, painting, and assembly. Since the start of 2026, workers at the plant have worked only about 10 days in total (4 days in Jan...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

n Mexico and is currently undergoing a liquidation process, according to information received from the company’s sales team. No official reasons for the plant’s closure were disclosed. The company has not issued a public statement detailing the factors behind the decision or the timeline of the shutdown. Topy Fasteners operated in Mexico as part of its global fastener manufacturing network. Further details regarding the impact of the closure ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

, which increased to JPY 216.6 billion, as well as one-off costs recorded during the quarter. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent fell 73.8% to JPY 83.1 billion. Production volume in the April-December 2025 decreased by 9.4% YoY to 657,000 units due to the impact of temporary shutdown at one of the two production lines at the Yajima Plant, Gunma Prefecture until the end of January in preparation for in-house production of b...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG board, helping automotive engineers streamline prototyping for applications such as sunroofs, wipers, power windows, and adjustable seats. The SmartMCD device is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and includes built-in protection for overcurrent, over- and undervoltage, and thermal shutdown. The device supports forward and reverse control of two brushed DC motors. It also includes two high-side drivers for 5V and 12V loads, a LIN...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy to resume full production on January 27, 2026 On January 14, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy, is facing continued production disruptions. After its first shutdown of the year ending on January 16, 2026, the factory will not fully restart, adding to ongoing difficulties for workers. According to the updated schedule, body shop work will resume on January 15, with normal operations ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

BYD resumes operations in Brazil after December shutdown On January 8, BYD Brazil announced the resumption of operations at its Camaçari plant after a shutdown that began on December 20. Since its inauguration on October 9, the factory has produced approximately 18,000 vehicles, including models such as the Dolphin Mini, King, and Song Pro, marking a strong initial ramp-up in local manufacturing. BYD stated that production in 2025 at the plant p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

units i.e., a drop of 27.9% YoY in 2025 which is the lowest level ever for the plant. It has operated on a single shift for 4 years. Pomigliano plant: produced 131,180 units i.e., a drop of 21.9% YoY in 2025. Melfi plant: produced 32,760 units i.e., a drop of 47% YoY in 2025. The plant recorded 98 shutdown days, equal to 264 lost shifts. Atessa plant: commercial vehicle production reached 166,000 units i.e. a drop of 13.5% YoY in 2025. Pratola S...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

Stellantis extends production shutdown of Cassino, Italy, plant On December 30, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has extended the production shutdown of the Cassino plant till January 16, 2026. It was planned to open on January 2, 2026, after a shutdown from mid of December 2025. The extended production shutdown is influenced by low demand for Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio, and Maserati Grecale models. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/02

GM Bowling Green plant holiday break shutdown extended to four weeks Workers at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky will get an extended holiday break this year as the facility is currently scheduled for a four-week shutdown, as opposed to the traditional two-week break. The Bowling Green plant is the exclusive production facility for the Chevrolet Corvette since 1981. The Bowling Green assembly plant will be idled on December 15th, not to reo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Stellantis Cassino plant faces extended shutdown from December 16, 2025 till January 2026 On December 15, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again starting December 16, 2025, and it may remain closed until the end of January 2026. The support concerns already raised by unions after the December 12, 2025, strike. The plant faced a serious crisis, with 40 additional days of production stoppage expected betwee...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

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