SEAT Componentes, El Prat de Llobregat Plant Transmissions: MQ200, MQ281 6 speed manual transmission; Foundry; Parts for small EVs: differential, pivot bearing, battery E-Box, KMM – a battery cooling module - and aluminum for driver motors; Plant of SEAT S.A. (Formerly, Gearbox del Prat, S.A.) - Number of employees: 807 (as of 2023) - Production started in 1980. - Established in 1979. SEAT negotiates production flexibility with union heads SEA...

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ants in Changchun, China amid COVID outbreak 93% of key enterprises in Jilin Province resume work; FAW and auto parts suppliers fully resume production Volkswagen gradually resumes production at Shanghai plant FAW-VW’s reopened Changchun plant gets close to full capacity FAW-VW unveils Tavendor 5-seater SUV Pre-order of FAW-Volkswagen’s all-new mid-to-large-sized 5-seater SUV Tavendor commences FAW-VW officially launches new Tavendor mid-to-l...

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ted auto components, localization deepening, and cooperation with the domestic partners, as well as the development of technical, science, and production cooperation with them. AvtoVAZ is now building its Lada Granta sedan at the Togliatti plant with no airbags, ABS, electronic stability control or seat belt pretensioners, and some emission controls after the Russian government loosened its vehicle safety regulations as many components are blocke...

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ipped with the RZ4E 1.9L diesel engine (maximum output: 88kW / peak torque: 320Nm), which offers excellent fuel economy, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission as its powertrain. In addition to single cab and double cab variations, Isuzu's unique space cab with extended interior space behind the seats is also available. The Elfmio will be produced at Isuzu’s Fujisawa Plant. In January, Isuzu also introduced the Elfmio EV, a light-duty BEV tr...

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Hamura Plant Production Line #2 on February 12 Hino resumes operations of Hamura Plant's Production Line #2 Hino resumes production of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries Corporation's 1GD engine Toyota launches all-new Land Cruiser "250" series Toyota to use its own collected PET bottles for seat cover fabric Toyota suspends operations at six lines in five plants in Japan due to parts shortages Toyota temporarily suspends 14 domestic plant...

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ents Industrial Park Project in Funan County, Fuyang, Anhui with an investment of CNY 10 billion has commenced. With the Project, BYD will establish production lines of harnesses for new energy passenger vehicles, precision injection parts for electric motors, wheel speed cables, wheel bearings and seat covers in Funan County. After the Project is completed and reaches production, the annual output value will exceed CNY 10 billion, creating over ...

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o and be based on both parties’ core capabilities and the XPeng G9 platform, with a launch planned in 2026. VW Group is investing approximately USD 700 million in XPeng and will ultimately hold about 4.99% stake in XPeng at USD 15 per ADS. Upon completion of the transaction, the Group will hold a seat as an observer on the XPeng board of directors. In addition, Audi signed a strategic memorandum with SAIC Motor, its Chinese joint venture partne...

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orted that Mitsubishi is planning to resume domestic production of the Outlander in Brazil with the launch of the fourth generation “All New Outlander” set for mid-June 2025. Built at the HPE Automotores plant in Catalão, Goiás, the 2026 Outlander will be available in two plug-in hybrid seven-seat variants: HPE-S, starting at BRL 374,990, and Signature, BRL 389,990. The vehicle also marks part of HPE’s BRL 4 billion investment plan throug...

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next-gen EV architecture later this decade. The Saarlouis plant will continue Ford Focus production until 2025, when it is repurposed or sold. The Cologne plant continues its USD 2 billion conversion to become the Cologne Electrification Center, starting production in late 2023 of an electric, five-seat, medium-sized crossover based on the VW MEB platform, and add an electric sports crossover in 2024. Ford’s European strategy includes an electr...

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2008), Fabia Combi/Estate (2007-2023), Fabia sedan, Fabia Scout (2009-2014), Fabia hatchback (2021-); Scala (2019-), Scala G-TEC CNG (2019-); Karoq (2018-2021), Kamiq (2019-), Kamiq G-TEC CNG (2019-); EV Enyaq (2020-), EV Enyaq Coupé (2022-), EV Elroq (2025-), EV Peaq (2026-planning); Skoda Rapid/Seat Toledo (2012-2019); Engines: 1.0L/1.2L/1.4L/1.5L/1.6L gasoline engines; Manual transmission: MQ200, MQ/SQ100; Battery packs for PHV (2019-), Bat...

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wo new global products: an all-new Ford commercial vehicle as well as an all-new Ford SUV. JMC will be the second to produce Ford SUVs following Changan Ford Automobile. Ford Motor Company unveiled the third generation Ford Everest in Beijing, China, on November 13, 2014. The new Everest is a seven-seat mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV). It has a body-on-frame design and is based on the Everest Concept introduced at the Bangkok International ...

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phasizes R&D activities, aiming to organize the production of trucks and buses under the THACO brand. On February 3, THACO AUTO launched the new generation THACO Bus and THACO Truck lines at THACO Chu Lai Industrial Park in Quang Nam, Vietnam. The new generation line includes CRUIZER buses (20 - 47 seats) and MOBIHOME sleeper buses (22 - 34 beds) that feature front and rear light identification design and a completely new interior in modern langu...

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. The Aero Star also features an improved emergency driving stop system (EDSS), a safety device that stops the vehicle in the event of an emergency, such as the driver being unable to drive safely, by pressing an emergency button located at the front of the passenger compartment behind the driver's seat or at the driver's seat. In the improved Aero Star, the accelerator is forced off even during the period between the activation of the emergency ...

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ropean registrations up 18% from the previous quarter. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing with system resets and internet p...

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rent market situation, Mercedes-Benz Argentina will also move forward with its launch schedule for 2019 and 2020 as planned. The new A-Class Sedan will arrive before the end of 2019 from Mexico, where it is built at the COMPAS plant, with 163 hp 1.3-liter and 224 hp 2.0-liter engines. The new seven-seat GLB Class SUV imported from Mexico will launch in the first quarter of 2020. On November 27, Daimler informed that powerful proportions with shor...

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her new features include: Sliding doors with entry step and grab handles, Independently controlled rear air conditioning, Active Carbon-lined headliner to help neutralize interior odors, Mobile charging ports for passengers, Breathable, antimicrobial, environment-friendly, durable and easy-to-clean seat fabric, simulating the look and feel of leather. Nissan plans to close two plants in Mexico within the next two years, according to reports based...

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onstruction of automotive parts production lines for NEV motors, electric controllers, electric assemblies, engine assemblies, high-pressure electrical equipment, precision equipment, brake assemblies, shock absorber assemblies, exhaust pipe assemblies, air conditioner assemblies, structural parts, seat assemblies, trims, stamping parts, aluminum extrusions, fuel tanks, etc. as well as supporting public and auxiliary facilities. According to the ...

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brid electric SUV At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, BYD displayed its own brand electric vehicle "e6" and plug-in hybrids of the "F3DM" and "F6DM." The all three models use iron phosphate lithium-ion batteries with ten years of longevity. It takes about 10 minutes to charge 50 percent. The "e6" is a 5-seater sedan and produces the maximum output of 286 horsepower and consumes less than 18kW per 100 kilometers. It can travel 400 kilometers on one ful...

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t Toyota’s Miyata plant Toyota temporarily suspends production on 26 lines at 14 plants in Japan due to snow Lexus to end production of IS500 and IS300 models in November Lexus unveiles all-new CT Toyota halts Japanese plants in response to Typhoon Lan Toyota adds RX with 3-rows of seating Toyota Motor Kyushu, operations at the Miyata Plant partially suspended Lexus adopts digital outer mirrors for first time ever on new ES Toyot...

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aspirated 4-cylinder "EA211"series engine rated at 66 kW/90 PS and 5.9 liters per 100 km for the 1.4-liter model and 81 kW/110 PS and 6.0 liters per 100 km for the 1.6-liter model. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been 28 percent improved. The new model has the wheelbase of 2,603 mm and its rear seat space has become wider and the trunk space increased to 480 liters. Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive displayed the new midsize "Santana" at Auto Gu...

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