s RC-5 and RC-5W SAIC GM’s Wuling brand releases images of all-new Victory MPV SAIC GM’s Wuling brand launches all-new Victory MPV Wuling brand launches Zhengtu as its first pickup SAIC GM’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-Wulin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/01

vated a material consolidation area to create a new workspace to sub-assemble the IPU that houses the EV battery module and its controlling hardware and software. MAP will supply IPUs for EV production at both MAP and East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP). The Anna Engine Plant (AEP) will now build the IPU case that will contain the EV battery module and serve as the main frame structure for the floor of Honda and Acura EVs. AEP is preparing to install s...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

ct range for buses and light commercial vehicles of the STEYR brand was announced by Steyr Automotive when it took over the MAN plant and since then in the planning stage will remain in place. The entire MAN Group is affected by the current lack of deliveries of cable harnesses from Ukraine. In any case, order production at the Steyr plant for MAN will have to be largely suspended this week and next. The rest of the schedule from calendar week 13...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

for intermediate shafts assembly ZMZ, Russia to start production of cylinder head with improved characteristics SOLLERS Transmission, Russia starts production of new 6-speed manual transmissions Sollers Auto, Russia returns to its former name Sollers starts production of electromechanical transfer cases at ZMZ facility, Russia On December 19, SOLLERS announced that it will resume production of eight-cylinder engines in the first half of 2023. Ga...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

GAZ Group about the assembly of VW C-class and the Skoda off-roaders by signing an agreement about the industrial assembly. VW has built a car plant in Kaluga with capacity of 150 thousand cars, investing $570 million. VW will study the conditions of industrial assembly (to give customs benefits in case of production localization in Russia) of the Russian government and continue the negotiations with GAZ Group. VW and GAZ announced a plan to prod...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ts Kombi Type 2, which is powered by VW's last air-cooled engine, switched to a water-cooled engine. End of May, VW in Brazil will cease production of the VW "Santana" . The Santana has been produced since June 1984 and sold mainly for taxi use. VW hinted at the possibility of closing the plant in case the company fails to reach an agreement with labor on reducing workforce of 3,672 at the plant by 2008 in accordance with the restructuring plan....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

ol and Voyage models is produced in its Taubaté plant. In a response to the local Steelworkers Union, VW revealed plans for enforced vacations to adjust inventory between August 20 and September 18 at its plant in Taubaté, Brazil where it produces the Up!, Gol and Voyage. Volkswagen said that "in case of momentary fluctuations of the market, the company may use flexible production tools to suit the market demand,” the same reason the company ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

rformance of the switch is inadequate, and if the switch is exposed to a large amount of water when washing the car, the water may seep into the inside of the switch. If the switch continues to be used as it is, the internal circuit may short-circuit, causing the switch to operate, and in the worst case, the rear door may open while the vehicle is in motion. The switch is manufactured by Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. As an improvement measure, the switch ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/25

al Park, the successful experience of the same park in Togliatti, when more than 2.5 thousand jobs were created, will be used. On August 3, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ offered employees pay five average wages and additional material support as well as assistance in finding employment, in case of voluntary dismissal from the Lada-Izhevsk production site. However, the mass layoffs at the plant in Izhevsk are not planned. AvtoVAZ offered ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/25

k torque of 395Nm. Supported by the Wujiang platform, the vehicle is equipped with the world’s only safety body with a built-in roll cage. It comes with off-road technologies such as a full-time 4WD system with a planetary gear mechanical structure, an in-house developed high-speed-ratio transfer case, and an in-house developed automatic transmission system, and is available with three differential locks and 11 driving modes. Other models such ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

k torque of 395Nm. Supported by the Wujiang platform, the vehicle is equipped with the world’s only safety body with a built-in roll cage. It comes with off-road technologies such as a full-time 4WD system with a planetary gear mechanical structure, an in-house developed high-speed-ratio transfer case, and an in-house developed automatic transmission system, and is available with three differential locks and 11 driving modes. Other models such ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

ports of its Indonesia-made electrified vehicles with Kijang Innova Zenix HEV Toyota Indonesia makes world premiere of all-new Yaris Cross; gasoline engine and HEV choices available Toyota Indonesia officially inaugurates first production and export of all-new Yaris Cross Daihatsu announces 174 new cases of irregularities found; shipments of all models suspended Toyota and Daihatsu Indonesia resume vehicle deliveries for domestic market on Decemb...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

n of the turbo engine plant to manufacture the FireFly flex 1.0- and 1.3-liter engines. Fiat revealed its plan to invest 15 billion Brazilian reals in Brazil through 2016.  The investment includes not only expanding capacity to build cars at Fiat factories, but also its group companies like Iveco, Case New Holland (CNH), Magneti Magneti and Teksid. The investment will create about 7,700 jobs directly and another 12,000 indirectly across the coun...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

es produced at the plant will be shipped to South Korea. Honda today announced that it will invest about $215 million in Ohio in the next year to 18 months, adding new powertrain technologies and a training center at an engine plant in Anna, in addition to a new heritage center in Marysville to showcase the Japanese automaker’s history in Ohio and North America. The move will add about 60 new jobs. Honda is investing approximately $180 million ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Peugeot to launch new Peugeot 508 Peugeot presented new Peugeot 508 SW Peugeot launches new Peugeot 508 SW Stellantis to eliminate night shift, impacting 600 jobs at Mulhouse plant in France Stellantis unveils hybrid variants for Peugeot 308 and 408 models Vay, Germany partners with Peugeot to showcase Teledriving Technology for B2B applications in Vivatech, France Stellantis partners with Prosolia Energy to decarbonize factories in France and G...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

t the end of the launch conference. The system consists of a binocular camera, a dual-valve shock absorber, an MPU assembly, a height sensor, air springs, and the DiSus Intelligent Computing Center. At the conference, the Yangwang U9 2-door luxury battery electric supercar equipped with DiSus-X showcased full-active body control technology. On April 19, at the Auto Shanghai 2023 event, BYD debuted Ocean Net’s first mid-to-large-size super hybri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

ension plan GM employees approve extended layoffs, buyout program at Brazilian plants GM extends production cuts at 4 plants due to semiconductor shortage GM puts employees on layoff due to lack of parts in Gravataí, Brazil GM production at most Brazilian plants continues amid increase in COVID cases GM to idle Wentzville plant, extend Lansing plant shutdown due to chip shortage GM suspends production of Onix, Onix Plus at Gravataí plant u...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

duced to the US market late fall of 2013. It is based on the XV Crosstrek and features a 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed gasoline engine for hybrids and the Lineartronic CVT. Its unique hybrid vehicle powertrain has a charging and driving motor designed for hybrids integrated inside the transmission case. The hybrid system offers EV driving at low speeds and motor assist driving at medium speeds, achieving enhanced fuel economy and responsive driv...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

an was developed before the requirements and was determined to be too costly to comply with the new standards. Outside Europe, the model is expected to be sold for another two years. Porsche will introduce Macan EV in 2024. On September 12, Porsche unveiled the "Cayenne S Diesel," which will be showcased at the Paris Motor Show. It is a high-performance diesel engine model of the "Cayenne" crossover SUV equipped with a 4.2-liter V-8 twin turbo en...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

of the Mustang Mach-E’s GT performance edition in China, with a front and rear dual-motor layout, in an unprecedented move by a global OEM to locally manufacture high-performance editions. On April 7, Ford unveiled its exhibits for the Auto Shanghai 2021. It will be the first time for Ford to showcase vehicles under Ford China, Changan Ford, and JMC at the same booth during the event. Ford’s all-new mid-size SUV will reportedly make its debu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22