have not be renewed and the carmaker will slash 200 temporary jobs by the end of the year. Ford announced that its Focus ST became the best-selling hot hatch in Europe in the last three months 2012. The sales in the period were 1,984 units which are 44 per cent of all sales of hot hatches, ahead of VW Golf GTI with 33 per cent and Renault Megane Sport with 12 per cent. Ford has sold a total of 3,819 new Focus STs in Europe since launch – 74 per...

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hem supplies batteries to Skoda’s first all-electric car Enyaq Škoda to halt production due to semiconductors shortage Škoda Auto tests electric trucks in plant logistics Škoda starts production of ENYAQ COUPÉ iV at Mladá Boleslav plant Škoda Auto releases statement on situation in Ukraine VW Group and Škoda to adjust production due to Russia-Ukraine war Skoda Auto updates about upcoming models Škoda Auto resumes production of the Ško...

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trial value chain. Several companies received funding, including Stellantis Zaragoza (EUR 81.79 million), Ebro Barcelona (EUR 25.15 million), Powerco Battery Spain (EUR 19.81 million), and Iveco Madrid (EUR 11.84 million), marking the first aid for a heavy vehicle project. Other recipients include Volkswagen Navarra (EUR 3.55 million), Gestamp Vigo (EUR 890,223), Gestamp Servicios Vizcaya (EUR 5.57 million), and others. The goal is to increase ...

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eliminating internal taxes on automobiles. Major automotive unions including SMATA (mechanics, over 117,000 members), UOM (metalworkers), and SUTNA (tire workers) joined the strike, affecting production at all major plants: Reported that’s that stopped production activities are Toyota's Zárate, Volkswagen's Pacheco and Córdoba facilities, Ford's Pacheco, Mercedes-Benz's Virrey del Pino, Renault's Santa Isabel, Stellantis at its Córdoba whil...

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eration between Xiaopeng and Haima plant will expire at the end of this year and will not be renewed. - Established in May 2016. XPeng AeroHT to promote construction of flying car application scenarios with three Shandong companies XPeng AeroHT closes Series B financing worth USD 250 million XPeng, VW Group expand EEA technical collaboration New XPeng headquarters commissioned XPeng, Alibaba Cloud forge partnership for post-quantum security XPeng...

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wheelbase of 2,950mm. Its 2.0-liter engine will be combined with a 5-speed manual transmission while the 2.4-liter will be matched to a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Its suspension system includes struts in front and a torsion-beam setup in the rear. BYD Auto announced that it will form a tie-up with VW in developing automotive batteries. Through the parent company BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), BYD Auto and VW wi...

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SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Yizheng Branch VW: Polo Plus (2019-), SUV Tharu (2019-), T-Cross (2023-), Lavida XR (2023-), SUV Tharu XR (2024-), PHV 帕萨特ePro (2026-planning); Skoda: SUV Kamiq GT (2025-); VW: Gran Santana (-2019), Cross Santana (production ended), Polo GTI (-2019), Santana (-2023); Skoda: Rapid Spaceback (-2021), Rapid (-2023); SAIC Volkswagen's Yizheng Plant (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province), Formerly Shanghai Volk...

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petrol 1.6 litre turbocharged engine. Power output has been increased to 218hp and in conjunction with the ALL4 all-wheel drivetrain it propels the car from 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman is scheduled for market launch in March 2013. The company is reported in talks with VW on consignment production of roadsters on a scale of 20,000 vehicles a year. Daimler announced that its "G Class" will get a minor facelift. Its mo...

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SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. SAIC-Audi intelligent plant (formly Anting second plant): Audi: EV E5 Sportback (2025-); VW: Gran Lavida (-2017), Cross Lavida (production ended), EV E-Lavida (2019-2020), Lavida (-2024); Anting third plant: VW: Tiguan L, Tiguan L PHEV (2018-), T-Cross (2019-), Tiguan X (2020-), SUV Tiguan L Pro (2024-), Lavida (2024-), PHV SUV Tiguan L ePro (2026-planning); Audi: A7L (2022-), A5L Sportback (2025-), EV...

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Volkswagen Osnabrück GmbH, Osnabrück Plant VW Golf Cabriolet (2011-2016), Golf GTI Cabriolet (2012-EOP), Tiguan (2016-2018), PHV XL1 (2014-2016), T-Roc Cabriolet (2020-2027 planning), Arteon Shooting Brake (2021-2023); Porsche Boxster/Cayman (2012-2016), Cayenne (2015-2016), Porsche Boxster/Cayman 718 model series (2023-2025); Skoda Karoq (2018-2019); MOIA: EV Moia +6 (2018-); Bodies and body parts for Porsche and Bentley; former plant of Wilhe...

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e e-NN EV (2021-), GAZ Gazelle NEXT, GAZ Sobol, GAZelle NN (2021-), GAZelle NEXT (2013-), GAZelle City (2020-), Sobol; Volga: K50 (2026-); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2013-Production suspended); Chevrolet Aveo (2013-2015); Skoda Yeti (-2018), Octavia (2013-2022),Kodiaq (2018-2022), Karoq (2019-2022); VW Jetta (2013-2018), Taos SUV (2021-2022); Frames：Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (2013-Production suspended); Casting parts for Diesel Engines GAZ's pl...

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uction and Development Programme (APDP), which kicks in 2013. On August 14, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announced that  seven vehicle manufacturers operating in the country will go on a 48-hour strike from August 19. The seven carmakers are Nissan, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. According to a NUMSA personnel in the negotiation, a total of 31,000 workers will be part of the strike....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

rces reported that Porsche will start producing electric car batteries in 2025 at a new plant in Horná Streda, Slovakia, with a EUR 315 million investment and 295 new jobs. The facility is being set up in the MH Invest Industrial Park and will supply batteries for the Porsche Cayenne, built at the VW plant in Bratislava. Technology is now being installed, and battery module production will begin in 2025. A second phase to produce next-gen batter...

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ans 3 new electric cars by 2025 Audi to invest EUR 300 million for electric motors in Hungary Audi resumes production of the Q3 SUV in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Audi announces expansion of tool plant in Hungary Audi, and Krajete, Austria developing direct air-capturing technologies Volkswagen ships PPE differential for electric drives from Martin, Slovakia plant Audi Hungaria begins production of third generation Q3 Audi Hungaria...

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SUV in September XPeng launches G9 Flagship SUV XPeng releases promotion plan for intelligent driving at its 1024 Tech Day XPENG launches G9 SUV and P7 sedan for Europe XPeng officially launches P7i super intelligent electric coupe XPeng holds first global partners conference in Zhaoqing, Guangdong VW and Audi form respective partnerships with XPeng and SAIC Motor to launch more NEVs IAA Mobility 2023: XPeng announces entry into German market XP...

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safety evaluation services to all test ICVs and autonomous vehicles that have access to the OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system. On the same day, more than 10 vehicles were available for the test ride experience on the demonstration route. These vehicles were from different ICV developers, including VW, JAC, Ankai, Chery....

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at it had completed the sale of Volvo Cars to Geely Holding Group. On the same day Geely announced it had purchased Volvo Cars for 1.5 billion dollars ; 1.3 billion dollars in cash and 0.2 billion dollars in the note. It also announced top executives of the new Volvo Cars. Stefan Jacoby, the CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, will become President and CEO. Geely intends to maintain the headquarters of Volvo Cars in Sweden and production faciliti...

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ano Pro and Verano Pro GS make global debuts SAIC GM Ultium Center starts production in Shanghai GM launches Ultium EV platform in China SAIC GM to make world premiere of Buick GL8 flagship concept at Auto Guangzhou 2021 SAIC GM’s Buick division launches new Regal and Regal GS large sedans GM and VW keep their plants running in Shanghai GM keeps production running in Shanghai by asking workers to live in factory SAIC Motor starts stress test f...

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of Q5 models SUV Audi Mexico to halt production due to Milton hurricane effects Audi starts production of third generation Q5 model in Mexico Audi announces groundbreaking ceremony of its new High Voltage Battery Assembly Facility in Mexico Audi halts production at Puebla plant in Mexico for 2 days VW Group confirms having no manufacturing relocation plans from Mexico and Canada to U.S. Audi Q5 exports completely halted threatening jobs at Audi p...

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January through April the U.S. supplied 54% of the total, followed by Germany with a 10.8% share, and China with a 7.9% share, both of which overtook Japan and Canada, which had traditionally been strong suppliers to Mexico’s auto industry. The increase in imports is related to the growth of the VW plant in Puebla, which produces Tiguan SUVs, the start of Audi operations in San Jose Chiapa, and pre-production preparations at the BMW plant in S...

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