ota Motor Corporation will make its global debut at Guangzhou Auto Show to open on November 21. The redesigned, new CT200h features the “Spindle Grille”, the original grille design concept of Lexus combining an inverted-trapezoid-shaped upper grille and a trapezoidal lower grille. Its wide rear bumper and newly designed aluminum wheels give the car sporty and sophisticated impression. The Lexus CT200h will be released in Japan early 2014. Toy...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

double as company expands production Ford Mexico achieves carbon free manufacturing in all its plants in 2022 Ford to reveal refreshed 2025 Maverick on August 1 Ford’s refreshed 2025 Maverick gets all-wheel drive hybrid, more tech Ford upgrades 2025 Bronco Sport with Sasquatch capabilities, steel bumpers Ford begins production of 2025 Maverick and Bronco Sport at Hermosillo plant in Mexico Ford recalls 272,817 Bronco Sport, Maverick vehicles ov...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Inabe Plant Production Line #1 for 3 days, and at the Yoshiwara Plant Production Lines #1 and #2 for 4 days. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will suspend production at the Kyoto (Oyamazaki) Plant for 3 days. According to multiple media reports, Toyota Auto Body showed for the first time to the press a new bumper painting line introduced at its Inabe Plant on June 30. The painting room has been downsized through the use of smaller painting robots and oth...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

that it would change the name of the gasoline version of its commercial van, the NV350 Caravan (a wagon/microbus lineup is also available), to "Caravan" to coincide with the minor change. The facelifted Caravan gasoline model will go on sale the same day. In addition to a new front grille and front bumper, the interior features a new Fine Vision meter (with 5-inch TFT display) with greatly improved visibility and operability. The transmission has...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

BRL 1.4 billion to prepare for the new Onix and Onix Plus. “This is the third major expansion in these 19 years of operation,” said Marcos Munhoz, GM South America Vice President. Among the improvements made at the factory to produce the new models is a new polymer injection building, where the bumper molding process is performed. Production control software has been installed at the plant that programs the model mix directly to the productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

ment, the New CC features Park Assist (parking assist system) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which keeps an inter-vehicle distance. The model is also equipped with Easy Open, which automatically opens the rear gate when the driver moves his/her leg over a sensor on the lower portion of the rear bumper. In addition, it features DCC Adaptive Chassis Control. With the suspension system that controls the damping force of the damper and the charac...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

logy for next-generation vehicles at its Tochigi Plant. A number of technologies will be introduced, including a system in which an entire powertrain is installed all at once by a robot (universal powertrain mounting system) and a newly developed water-based paint which enables painting of body and bumper at the same time. The same universal mounting system above can be used  irrespective of the vehicle type being a gasoline vehicle, an electric...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ss concept built on the Duster compact SUV platform at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. The DCross concept is a study model of the crossover SUV, which is becoming increasingly popular in Brazil. The DCross concept has been developed by Renault's Brazilian design team. Its added features include bumper guards, side steps and roof rails. The roof rails are housing a spare wheel. Renault announced on March 11 that it will invest USD 100 million ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/15

d previously planned to end in late 2025. On August 5, Nissan presented the refreshed 2025 Frontier mid-size pickup, which will reach U.S. dealerships later this summer from the plant in Canton, Mississippi, where it is built. The 2025 Frontier's new look includes a revised front fascia, grille and bumper design; a new tailgate finisher for PRO-X/PRO-4X; and redesigned dashboard trim. Frontier continues with its direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 engin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/10

d. The application contains an expansion of the press shop with two more press lines, which should serve to expand the vertical range of manufacture in the plant. The body shop is reduced to a single production line. Production steps for the manufacture and painting of plastic components such as bumper and rear-view mirror covers are also new.  On June 1, State government of Brandenburg announced that the State Office for the Environment (LfU...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

015 and 95,200 units in 2016. On March 25 Changan Automobile released the New Benni compact hatchback. The New Benni is available in five types priced from CNY 47,900 to CNY 56,900. It is offered with six body color variations. Its exterior design is characterized by its eagle eye headlights, large bumper grille and a side body that looks like muscle. It targets at young buyers. The car's dimensions are: 3,730 mm in length, 1,650 mm in width, and...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

izo 5 sedan. With manufacturing based in Manaus, Brazil, AR70 currently supplies original equipment to Fiat and Caoa Hyundai. On February 21, Caoa Chery announced that the 2021 Tiggo 5x medium-compact SUV is currently arriving at dealerships in Brazil. The 2021 Tiggo 5x receives a new grille, front bumper, headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights replacing the fog lights. The powertrain is the same 1.5-liter Turbo Flex engine mated to a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/30

razil announced the start of commercial production of the new Chevrolet Tracker at its São Caetano do Sul plant. The updated SUV features major improvements in design, dynamic comfort, and connectivity. To enable production, GM upgraded the plant with advanced tools and automation, including a new bumper assembly cell with aerodynamic enhancements, reconfigured robots, and improved quality control systems. The enhancements were supported by exte...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

hat started on August 30, Beijing Hyundai Motor released the new ix35 urban SUV. It comes in nine grades, priced from RMB 169,800 to RMB 242,800. Exterior and interior design and comfort performance have been improved. For the exterior, fog lamps on the front face have been redesigned and the front bumper now has laser to enhance safety level. The interior console panel has also been redesigned. The rear seats has an angle adjustment function. Re...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

and. The Karry K is priced from CNY 46,800 to CNY 69,800, targeting buyers in their twenties to forties. It measures 4,450 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,790 mm high with a 2,755 mm wheelbase. It features a powerful exterior design characterized by its radiator grille with vertical slits and a sporty bumper. It employs a FF configuration rather than popular FR, The NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) characteristics has been improved to the level ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

he car is powered by a 1.6-liter Gamma engine or a 2.0-liter Nu engine. The most expensive model comes in an all-wheel-drive configuration. On March 17 Beijing Hyundai Motor launched the new Verna (called Ruina in China) A0-class sedan. It features chrome-plated radiator grille and revamped bonnet, bumper and the rear. On the same day, Beijing Hyundai Motor also released the Ruiyi, a compact hatchback version of the Verna. The Ruiyi is available ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

y produced in Catalão, Brazil as it prepares to launch the new-gen Jimny Sierra, which was introduced at the São Paulo Motor Show in 2018 ahead of a then-promised launch in the second half of 2019. Model changes for 2020 Jimny include new headlight trim and revised interior trim, with a new front bumper and 15-inch alloys on the 4Sport version, while retaining the 85-hp 1.3-liter engine, 5-speed manual gearbox and 4x4 drivetrain. The current ge...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/21

arious smart technologies such as passive keyless entry (PKE) system, electric parking brake and human-machine interface. On August 16, the all-new Besturn B50 rolled off the production line of FAW Car's second plant. The new Besturn B50 has a redesigned front face, using streamlined headlights and bumper. Reportedly, the Besturn B50 will have a 1.8-liter engine. It will hit the market on September 12. On September 12, FAW Car released the new Be...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

een absorbed and rearranged by "FAW Car Sales Co.," a sales company under the management of "FAW Car Co."Sales of a "Hongqi" brand B-class car "C601" scheduled for early 2009 will also be postponed. On July 1, FAW Car launched the Mazda6 for the 2013 model year. Fog lamps at both ends of the front bumper were replaced by LED to improve safety. Other new features for the new Mazda6 are a touch screen display, rain-sensing wipers, automatic switch...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

liatti and Izhevsk plants, and a production loss due to a change of model lineup. Starting with the redesigned Tanto mini vehicle, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will introduce resin body panels to other models produced at its Shiga plant. Among resin-made exterior parts, Daihatsu will continue producing bumpers at the Shiga Plant. Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has commenced sales of the new compact SUV "Raize" at Toyota dealers across Jap...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12