t, S.A.) - Number of employees: 807 (as of 2023) - Production started in 1980. - Established in 1979. SEAT negotiates production flexibility with union heads SEAT Componentes awarded MQ281 6-speed gearbox SEAT starts production of a new gearbox VW introduces new MQ281 manual gearbox to be built in Argentina, Spain SEAT S.A. starts using electric paint drying oven in Martorell in 2023 Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia pl...

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hailand Manufacturing adds new Ranger variants, increases production Ford Thailand Manufacturing starts Ranger production Thai Ranger Raptor to make global debut Ford starts production Ranger Raptor in Thailand Ford confirms end of production and unavailability of Fiesta and Focus in Thailand Ford Argentina launches pre-sale of Ranger Raptor Ford suspends production in India, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam due to coronavirus crisis Ford suspen...

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bsite or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - Investment announced since 2015: USD 1 billion - Employees as of October 2025: 800 Mercedes-Benz A-Class to be discontinued in U.S. after 2022 Mercedes-Benz presents new B-Class, announces eight launches for Argentina Daimler presents new Mercedes-Benz GLB and the new Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC Infiniti delays Mexican-built QX55 crossover production by fi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

1, Nissan Mexicana (NMEX), Nissan Importers Business Unit (NIBU) and Nissan América del Sur (NSAM) are now combined under the name “Nissan América Latina (LATAM)”. The region is made up of 5 assembly plants: Aguascalientes 1 in Mexico, Aguascalientes 2 in Mexico, CIVAC in Mexico, Córdoba in Argentina, and Resende in Brazil. There are also two engine plants: in Aguascalientes, Mexico and in Resende, Brazil, in addition to two R&D Centers, ...

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n Mexico to protect workforce from COVID-19 coronavirus Nissan restarts manufacturing operations in Mexico on June 1 Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepen cooperation in 2016 Nissan’s Aguascalientes A1 plant starts production of new Versa for Brazilian market Nissan launching new Versa in Argentina, imported from Mexico Nissan lands first units of Mexican-built Versa in preparation of launch in Brazil Nissan Mexicana officially begins...

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sion at CIVAC plant Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan to end vehicle production in Argentina by 2026 Nissan Mexicana planning to supply three plants with nuclear energy Nissan starts production of the all-new Versa 2020 for Mexico...

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Toyota Argentina S.A. (TASA), Zarate Plant Hilux, Hilux GR-2 (2019-), Hilux Conquest (planning), SW4 (Fortuner) (2005-), Hiace (2024-), Hilux EV (2026-planning), Hilux MHV(planning); Engines+ Rear axle, Chassis, Stamping Truck/SUV assembly plant, Operations of Latin America and Caribbean countries - investment: USD 50 million (2023) USD 60 million (2022) - 80% of production is exported to 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. - A...

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pany will launch the F3, F0, G3 and S6 in the Ukrainian market. On the same day BYD and Automotive Europe Corporation (AEC) signed an exclusive sales agency contract to market BYD cars in the country. On November 1 BYD Auto Co., has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Economy and Production of Argentina to build a production plant of e-buses and lithium-ion batteries. BYD intends to make it a base to export to Mercosur, Latin America and the...

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of these two new markets, Nissan is able to export vehicles from Smyrna plant to 61 markets around the world. Over the next six months, Nissan expects to expand U.S. exports of Altima, Pathfinder, Maxima and Infiniti QX60 models into new markets such as Ghana, Nigeria, Philippines, Vietnam, Israel, Argentina and parts of Latin America. Nissan celebrated two major milestones with the first U.S.-produced 2014 Nissan Rogue rolling off the line in Sm...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

cts – investments in the production of the Volkswagen Taos totaled EUR 63 million (RUB 6 billion). Nizhny Novgorod has become the third location in the world to produce the new Volkswagen Taos – the model is also built in Puebla, Mexico, to supply cars for North America, and in General Pacheco, Argentina, for South America. GAZ Group will invest RUB 7.8 billion in three years from now in the development and production preparation of the Gazel...

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technical training and other activities. Production following June 5 will be decided depending on the supply picture of components. It is expected to return to normal operation by around November. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that it will increase IMV production capacity in Thailand and Argentina in response to expanding demand, particularly in emerging countries such as in Asia and the Middle East. Total investment for the increases ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

.S. Honda sorts out North American production of CR-V Honda looks to EV manufacturing after building 30 million vehicles in U.S. Honda launches 2023 CR-V hybrid production in East Liberty, OH Honda consolidates U.S. production as Ohio EV hub is formed Honda announces three coming car launches for Argentina Honda’s Anna Engine Plant produces 30 million engines, prepares electrified future Honda’s U.S., Canadian plants cited by U.S. EPA for ...

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rlier than expected in Brazil BYD confirms Dolphin PHEV for Brazil with national production BYD to expand pickup lineup in Brazil BYD to begin full vehicle production in Brazil in July BYD to add 3,000 workers at Camacari plant in Brazil BYD Brazil receives 100,000 unit export order from Mexico and Argentina Ford Motor said will invest 4 billion reals in Brazil between 2011 and 2015. Of them, 2.8 billion rears will be for increasing the output of...

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June 28, Caoa urged acceleration in the domestic production of automotive components as a means of protection against exchange rate variations for expensive imported items. According to Caoa’s Mauro Correia, the recent rise of the U.S. dollar, which raised production costs in Brazil and crippled Argentina's economy, has caused Caoa to request acceleration in the work of nationalization, pointing to increased sales and production volumes in Bra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

its in 2017, 5.3% more than planned. On March 26, Audi Mexico revealed that its launch of the armored version of the Audi Q5, built in Mexico, has been successful, with 155 of the 250 planned units for 2018 already sold. Audi builds the Q5 at its San Jose Chiapa plant and will soon begin exports to Argentina and Brazil. For USD 96,600, customers get an armored vehicle with thermoformed ballistic steel, fabricated at VW’s Puebla plant, which wit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

,000 vehicles with various specifications and equipment combinations to be exported to 124 countries. On June 4, the BMW Group announced that it will be integrating BMW Group Brazil into the current operations of BMW Group Mexico, Latin America and The Caribbean, with which, together with BMW Group Argentina, is now one of the most important geographical zones for the company. The BMW Group will now have a more robust operation to address Latin A...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

estimates 150% rise in production at Pesqueria plant for 2017 OEMs with plants in Mexico prepared for NAFTA renegotiation Kia planning to assemble another model in Pesqueria, Mexico Kia Pesqueria plant celebrates first anniversary with 242,000 units built Kia launches Mexican-built 2018 Cerato in Argentina Kia Pesqueria plant to end 2017 with record production, exports to 60 countries Kia to increase production by 40% at its plant in Pesqueria,...

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Volkswagen Argentina, General Pacheco Plant VW: Suran (SpaceFox/Fox) (-2019), Amarok (2009-), Amarok V6 (2017-), Taos SUV (2021-2025); Engines (assembly only) VWCV's plant - Investiment:   2025-2029: USD 580 million funding development, production technology and site structure   2022-2027: USD 250 million to produce hot-stamped parts and the Amarok pickup truck redesign   2020-2021: USD 650 million for modernization in technology and in...

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OEM Plants - South America Manufacturers List Argentina Mercedes-Benz Group  Daimler Truck Ford GM Iveco Renault/HORSE Scania (TRATON) Stellantis Toyota VW Uruguay Dongfeng Kia Nordex (Changan, PSA) Renault Trucks Chile Porsche Renault/HORSE Colombia Hino Renault Marcopolo BYD Ecuador Aymesa GM Great Wall Hyundai Kia Shineray Venezuela Daihatsu Toyota Volvo/Mack Trucks ...

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. On February 18, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed new official data on the new second-gen Amarok II, which will be presented in 2022. The Amarok II was developed in partnership with Ford and will share a platform, mechanicals and the Silverton production plant in with the new Ranger. The VW Argentina plant in Pacheco will continue with the production of the current Amarok I until further notice, while the new generation of Ranger will be ...

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