torial issues flaring in China, Mazda suspended operations at the Nanjing Plant of its local joint venture Changan Ford Mazda Automobile on September 18. Although the shutdown was originally planned to continue until September 21, Mazda decided to reopen the plant starting September 19 convinced of security of the employees. According to the September sales report released by Mazda (China) on October 4, sales for the month of September fell 35 pe...

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Nissan begins production of all-new 2022 Pathfinder in Smyrna, Tennessee Nissan launches all-new 2022 Pathfinder in U.S. market Infiniti introduces next-gen 2022 QX60 ahead of fall U.S. launch, 2022 China launch 2017 Nissan Rogue offers advanced safety and security technologies Production of new Nissan LEAF to begin in US and UK Nissan begins U.S. production of all-new 2018 LEAF in Smyrna, Tennessee Nis...

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er car. In this update, the automaker redesigned the interior and exterior and added the Smart Assist III collision avoidance support system, which uses a stereo camera. This is the first time vehicles with engine displacements bellow 660cc have been equipped with such a system, which achieves high security performance. Facelifted versions of the Pixis Van, which is supplied to Toyota on an OEM basis, and the Sambar Van and Dias Wagon, which are ...

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s and parts distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, by midnight on Friday April 26 or face a possible strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) after 96% of workers voted in March to authorize a strike. The workers are seeking higher pay, institution of cost-of-living adjustments and greater job security. Late on April 27, the United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daiml...

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revolution, and green energy supply. On October 31, the BAIC Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) in Beijing. The partners will collaborate in NEVs, automotive electronics and intelligent connected vehicles, information security, general aviation, and innovative investments.  On October 21, BAIC signed a strategic cooperation agreement with 12 enterprises such as ZF,...

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’s Wuling brand releases sketches of its first SUV with global silver badge SAIC GM’s Wuling brand showcases Xing Chen, first strategic SUV with global silver badge SGMW launches UDI strategy and unveils KiWi EV concept with ALIBABA DESIGN SAIC-GM-Wuling and China Automotive Data set up network security joint lab SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Baojun brand launches all-new Valli compact wagon On August 6, Wuling Motors debuted the Bin...

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d a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Beiqi Foton Motor in Beijing. The partners will collaborate in end-to-end solutions for autonomous smart connected cars, typical application scenario, technical research on connectivity, standards, regulations, test driving in connected city, cyber-security strategies, and human resource development for smart connected cars. On October 29, Foton Motor released its new-era development strategies a...

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30’ battery-electric buses to the city of Burlington, North Carolina to serve the passengers of its Link Transit Fleet public transit system. The 30-foot buses fit up to 22 passengers, and are built at the BYD | RIDE Coach and Bus Facility located in Lancaster, California. The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee has launched a formal investigation and asked BYD for internal documents as part of an investigation into national security risks p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant received a Bronze Plant award for its Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC models having 20 defects each. On June 29, Toyota Motor North America filed comments with the U.S. Commerce Department on its Section 232 investigation on the national security implications of imported vehicles and parts. “The Camry is built in Kentucky, and has been the best-selling car in America for 19 of the la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

s and parts distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, by midnight on Friday April 26 or face a possible strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) after 96% of workers voted in March to authorize a strike. The workers are seeking higher pay, institution of cost-of-living adjustments and greater job security. On May 4, UAW members at Daimler Truck voted to ratify a new contract that includes raises of more than 25%. 94.5% of the 7,300 workers who ...

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ts were exempt from tariffs, BMW executives said, providing some relief. On April 7, White House Advisor Peter Navarro said the Spartanburg plant has Americans assembling vehicles with German engines and Austrian transmissions, and that he felt that does not work for America and is bad for national security.  On June 6, multiple sources reported that BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg v...

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22 Spain announces new funding to 10 companies under PERTE VEC II Mercedes Benz invests EUR 1 billion in Vitoria plant for electric van production Mercedes Benz to suspend operations for seven days at Vitoria plant, Spain Mercedes Benz Vitoria factory to suspend night shift production due to cybersecurity glitch Mercedes Benz Vitoria plant, Spain announces additional production halts due to market adjustments Mercedes Benz Vitoria plant reduces...

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ntion). According to multiple press releases dated August 20, Anhui Kaiyang Technology Co., Ltd. was recently established in Wuhu, Anhui. The new company has a registered capital of CNY 100 million and is wholly owned by Chery Auto. Its business scope includes development of network and information security software; R&D of intelligent robots; development of AI basic software; development of AI application software. On August 26, the Harmony Inte...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/25

nomous driving technologies and RoboTaxi operations. In terms of the intelligent vehicle connectivity field, they will utilize Baidu’s operating system for vehicle connectivity as well as the company’s ecosystem applications, vehicle cloud services, vehicle connectivity big data and information security services. The companies plan to develop next-generation intelligent vehicles by integrating AI platforms and cloud computing capabilities wit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/25

s and parts distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, by midnight on Friday April 26 or face a possible strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) after 96% of workers voted in March to authorize a strike. The workers are seeking higher pay, institution of cost-of-living adjustments and greater job security. Late on April 27, the United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daiml...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/24

r European markets XPeng holds 2023 Tech Day, debuts X9 MPV XPeng officially launches new X9 electric MPV XPeng launches G7 electric SUV XPeng starts accepting pre-orders for next-gen P7 electric coupe XPeng launches next-gen P7 electric coupe XPeng, Alibaba Cloud forge partnership for post-quantum security Xpeng enters German market with the launch of G9 SUV and P7 sports sedan Xpeng introduces G6 smart coupe electric SUV in Europe Auto China 20...

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ill contribute significantly to its growth, profitability objectives, and electrification plans. On January 12, multiple sources reported that Volvo Cars would suspend production at its Ghent plant in Belgium for three days (between January 15, 2024, to January 19, 2024) due to delays caused by the security situation in the Red Sea, which has delayed the delivery of gearboxes. According to the automaker, car deliveries, production targets, and it...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/19

no plant faces severe slowdown with less than 40 working days in first 4 months Stellantis production in Italy declines by 35.5% in first three months of 2025 Stellantis Italy halts production in Cassino and Melfi, plans Layoffs in Atessa plant Stellantis and Iveco workers strike over wages and job security Stellantis Italy shifts Maserati production to Modena amid plant struggles and union concerns Stellantis Cassino plant faces new shutdown, am...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

s and parts distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, by midnight on Friday April 26 or face a possible strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) after 96% of workers voted in March to authorize a strike. The workers are seeking higher pay, institution of cost-of-living adjustments and greater job security. Late on April 27, the United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daiml...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

system and TV, and a rearview camera to support the driver when parking the car. The existing F3 will remain in the lineup (only one type will be available) after the launch of the redesigned F3. On March 12, BYD has delivered 10 units of the Qin plug-in hybrid vehicle to Zhengzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. On March 11, BYD announced that its two models, the Qin PHV and the e6 EV, were selected as models which the government grants a sub...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/17