Hyundai Motors India Venue and Venue N Line score 5-star rating at Bharat NCAP On March 30, 2026, Hyundai Motor India announced that its all-new Venue and Venue N Line received a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), with an Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) score of 31.147. Built on the Global K1 enhanced platform with 71% use of hot stamping, ultra-high strength, advanced high strength and high strength stee...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

he requirements for locally produced products. The ADM group of companies has localized the production of exterior and interior parts, wiring, seats, body parts, insulation materials, audio and infotainment systems. In 2026, it will launch press production and a new electroplating shop based on ADM Stamping, which will allow mastering the full cycle of automotive production, from cutting steel coils to final assembly of the finished vehicle. Base...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ectrostatic dip-coating line with 13 interconnected tanks, and a flexible assembly system capable of producing multiple truck models on a single line. The plant operates under international quality and environmental standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. It is integrated with the stamping and machining plant, YUCHAI engine plant, electric vehicle battery plant, and commercial vehicle painting plant, enabling in-house production...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

sal for its Turin plant, after confirming the cancellation of the FIPA project. Zetronic, part of the Fulchir Group, is interested in acquiring Lear’s Turin plant through its subsidiary, Mechatronix. The investment is estimated at EUR 20 million and involves reorganization in six areas: (i) metal stamping and assembly of automotive components; (ii) assembly of mechatronic products and wiring harnesses; (iii) production of aircraft seats; (iv) c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Sollers, Russia prepares launch of new high-tech pressing line at UAZ plant On March 3, Sollers announced that a new high-tech pressing line at the UAZ site is being prepared for launch. Five presses are already operating in test mode, while robots are being programmed to enable fully automated stamping. The line will soon start producing large body parts for Sollers vehicles and later for UAZ models. This project is the first stage of a major mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

combustion engine and generating energy to charge a 48V lithium-ion battery operating alongside the conventional electrical system. Electronic management optimizes driving modes to enhance efficiency and fuel economy. Four Bio-Hybrid models will be produced in Goiana in 2026. Stellantis has adapted stamping, body, and assembly areas at the plant, while new specific wiring harnesses are being produced at its Jaboatão components facility. The Bio-...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

rred in Mexico. Nissan implemented a 12-hour technical stoppage at its Aguascalientes facilities. According to union representatives, the first shift at plants A1, A2 and Powertrain was suspended, affecting around 4,000 workers. Operations were scheduled to resume the same night. The first shift in stamping, body and paint was halted, while the final assembly line at A1 continued operating normally. Union officials indicated that one supplier rep...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

the “series 0” phase, where production processes and quality standards are carefully tested before full series production begins. To support EV production, around 160,000 square meters of the Martorell plant have been upgraded. Production Line 1 has been modernized with 1,000 new robots, 60 new stamping dies, and a new PXL press. A 600-meter automated bridge now connects the battery assembly plant directly to the production line, ensuring eff...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

GM investing CAD 63 million for next-gen truck production at Oshawa Assembly On February 18, GM Canada announced a new CAD 63 million investment in Oshawa Assembly to upgrade stamping operations in preparation to build the next generation of ICE-powered full-size pickups and enhance the capability of its service parts business in Canada. Details and launch timing for the next-gen pickup will be announced at a later date. Oshawa Assembly currentl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

11, TASARU Supplier Hub announced a partnership with five global Tier-1 suppliers to localize manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia.  TASARU Supplier Hub was developed and launched by TASARU Mobility Investments. TASARU is a PIF Company. Shin Young, a South Korean supplier specializing in metal stamping and body-in-white assemblies, will enable localized structural production. JVIS, a US-based expert in exterior plastics, will operate through...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Stellantis advises that the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail. The recall involves 456,287 vehicles in the U.S. The two suppliers of the suspect modules that were listed in U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents were the Grand Haven Stamping Plant in Holland, Michigan and Continental Automotive Guadalajara headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Suspect modules are listed under n...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

CN_B vehicle model. The VW316/9CN_B, FAW-VW Tianjin Branch’s first battery electric vehicle model, is a new CMP (Compact Main Platform)-based SUV scheduled for production in 2027. To ensure the smooth progress of the project, FAW-VW Tianjin Branch will initiate a plant renovation encompassing the stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly lines. Upon completion, the lines will be able to mass-produce vehicle models built on the CMP platfor...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

on of production lines at the Stelato Super Plant in Beijing. With an estimated total investment of CNY 1.991 billion from BAIC BJEV’s self-owned and self-raised funds, the project is expected to break ground in March 2026 and last 14 months. Involving the renovation of the four core processes of stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly at the Stelato Super Plant, the project aims to introduce the BE22 3.0 platform and three premium vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

BYD to begin full vehicle production in Brazil in July On January 19, it was reported that BYD will begin full vehicle production at its Camaçari plant in Bahia in the second half of 2026, with operations scheduled to start by late July. The company said the transition from SKD assembly to local manufacturing will follow the completion of welding, stamping, and painting facilities, supported by investments of around BRL 3 billion to date. BYD st...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

sets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to Chery SA, the South African subsidiary of China’s Chery Automobile. Subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including regulatory approvals, Chery SA will purchase the land, buildings and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including of its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026.The agreement will see the majority of associated Nissan employees offered employment by Chery SA on substantially similar...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

cturer of advanced electric vehicles, to support its growing manufacturing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the collaboration, Lucid will deploy Rockwell Automation’s software, including FactoryTalk MES, to manage and improve production across all key areas such as assembly, paint, stamping, body, and powertrain. The FactoryTalk MES platform will provide real-time control over operations, helping support production of the company...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Mutares, Germany, completes acquisition of Greer Steel Co., Inc., USA On January 2, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA completed the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a leading provider of cold-rolled strip steel based in Dover, Ohio, USA, from Greer Industries, Inc. Greer Steel’s customer base spans the automotive, service center, hardware, hand tools, and stamping industries, with automotive representing 60% of 2024 revenues. Greer Steel offers a broad ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

’s CAD 3 billion (USD 2.2 billion) retooling project at the Oakville plant is proceeding to build its first F-Series Super Duty pickup in 2026, without getting more specific on the timeline. In a recent memo to plant employees, Oakville Plant Manager Kyle Cruji said the exterior of the site’s new stamping plant is nearly complete, with interior work underway to clear the way for equipment. The company is currently working through the equipmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

Ford Oakville Assembly Plant retooling on track for 2026 restart The Ford Oakville Assembly plant in Canada is currently undergoing a major retooling to prepare it for production of the Ford Super Duty starting in 2026, which could be exported to markets other than the U.S., especially if the current USMCA agreement is not renewed. Construction of the new stamping building is expected to be completed in 2026, at the same time the rest of the pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

ng both toughness and formability. Having undergone several tests and validations, the new product is expected to be applied to other key structures, such as door rings, longitudinal beams, and crossbeams. Going forward, Chery and HBIS Group will continue to invest in areas such as material design, stamping forming, mold processing, and industrial chain collaboration to accelerate the large-scale application of high-performance materials to more ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11