two-door, two-seater Hyper SSR flagship supercar, along with several cutting-edge Hyper TEC technologies. The Hyper SSR, which accelerates from 0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds, is scheduled to be launched and delivered on October 9, 2023. GAC Trumpchi unveiled the ES9, a full-size smart SUV. GAC Honda showcased the new medium-sized plug-in hybrid sedan Accord and the compact plug-in hybrid SUV Breeze. Both models are equipped with the 4th-generation dua...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

has a range of 400 km and two electric motors, which provide a combined 408 hp. "Brazil is the first country in Latin America to receive the EQC and its sales are also forecast for Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Panama, Uruguay and the Cayman Islands," says Rogério Montagner, Mercedes-Benz leader for CASE technologies in Brazil. In addition to the EQC 400 4Matic, Mercedes-Benz will also bring PHEV models to Brazil. Daimler will start production of...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

tart production of the Cadillac XT4 beginning September 20, though Chevrolet Malibu production will remain down. On September 22, the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office confirmed that GM will not have tariffs applied to trucks built at the Silao Assembly plant. The U.S. government opened a case against GM in May after Mexican labor officials found irregularities in the union voting process at the plant, violating provisions of the United...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ine capacity at the Georgetown plant in Kentucky; USD 17.05 million for increasing production of 2.5-liter cylinder heads at Bodine Aluminum’s Troy plant in Missouri; and USD 14.50 million for modifying Bodine Aluminum’s  Jackson plant in Tennessee to accommodate production of hybrid transaxle cases and housings and 2.5-liter engine blocks. The Huntsville plant in Alabama will receive USD 106.00 million for a comprehensive upgrade to enable ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ounced it will stop production for one week, starting March 23 until March 29, with employees receiving full pay during the shutdown. On March 18, SIA halted production for the second time in recent weeks after receiving confirmation that an employee had direct contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus. Subaru announced on April 1 that it will suspend operations at its domestic and US plants due to the spread of the new coronaviru...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ng USD 410 million to build 2021 Santa Cruz pickup in Montgomery, Alabama Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant in Montgomery registers production gain in 2019 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama to suspend production from March 23-31over COVID-19 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama confirms case of COVID-19 at Montgomery plant Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama extends shutdown, to restart production May 4 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing A...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA), Anna Engine Plant 4-cylinder and V6 engines, Turbo Engines, Engine components; EV battery cases (2025-planning) Engine assembly plant -Number of Employees as of May 2025: 2,900 -Investment: USD 2.9 billion -Production started in July 1985. Honda Alabama Auto Plant begins production of all-new 2023 Honda Pilot Honda looks to EV manufacturing after building 30 million vehicles in U.S. Hond...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

pects to deliver 42 different components that will find their way to Japan and Asia. It is expected to produce two million aluminium components per year. The plant supports 28 different vehicles in the Nissan and Infiniti line-ups. Three of the components (soon to be four) are parts of the inverter case in the all-electric Nissan Leaf. On September 9, Nissan Australia announced an innovative, industry-first Circular Economy project in Victoria, w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/16

stralia launched the first phase of its 'DRIVE' program on August 5 to assist employees prepare for their future after the end of manufacturing in 2017. For the next four years, employees will be able to visit DRIVE centers located at both the Altona plant and Port Melbourne head office to speak to case managers about their future plans. The second phase of the DRIVE program will commence in mid-2015 and will provide employees with jobs skills tr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/16

gest in Europe, and by switching to renewable electricity. The second pillar was the use of Earth’s energy: more than 70 percent of the company’s heat energy use is sourced from renewable geothermal energy. Audi Hungaria offsets any CO2 emissions that currently cannot be avoided, such as in the case of engine test benches, through internationally recognized and validated certificates, the so-called carbon credits. This is the third pillar, wh...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/16

is releasing its redesigned "Roadster" on July 5. In addition to the modified exterior design and improved driving control performance, it features the first installation of the "Active Bonnet" designed to mitigate a collision impact on the head of a pedestrian by lifting the edge of the bonnet in case of an accident. Mazda said on July 6 it will begin leasing the electric car "Demio EV" in October 2012. Equipped with 346 volt lithium-ion batter...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/16

t it will launch the fully remodeled all-new Spacia and the all-new Spacia Custom (a Spacia derivative) in Japan on November 22. The two models are both high-roof-type wagon minicars, and the new models are the third generation of each. The two models will be produced at the Kosai Plant, as was the case with the previous model, and the combined sales volume of the two models is targeted at 12,000 units per month. Both new models have been redesig...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/16

. Honda and SoftBank start verification of technologies to reduce collisions using 5G SA and Cellular V2X SoftBank obtains experimental test station license for 5.9 GHz band for cellular V2X On November 17, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) and SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) announced the commencement of use case-based verification of technologies to reduce collisions between pedestrians and vehicles using a 5G standalone mobile communication system (5G SA...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/15

g, the two companies will verify the recycling of intake manifolds recovered from ELVs in Japan. The two companies aim to put this recycling process into practical application by around 2027. On November 17, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) and SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) announced the commencement of use case-based verification of technologies to reduce collisions between pedestrians and vehicles using a 5G standalone mobile communication system (5G SA...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/15

eorganization (bankruptcy protection) of Saab with the District Court in Vanersborg, Sweden. While this is considered a stopgap measure until Saab gets funding from Chinese investors and avoids bankruptcy, it is also reported as a step to safeguard its assets, which might be claimed by the union in case of bankruptcy. From now on, Saab will prepare a reorganization plan within three weeks under an administrator appointed by the court. Lawyer Guy ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/11

s class, and engines come in two types: a 2.0-liter "MIVEC (4B11)" and a 1.6-liter. The model has safety features, such as HID headlamps, 7SRS air bags, ASC and HAC. An electronic control all-drive system can be switched between a two-wheel drive and an all time unit. GAC Mitsubishi Motors will showcase the ASX compact SUV (RVR in Japan) at the Auto Shanghai 2013 scheduled to start on April 20. The ASX is a locally-produced car of GAC Mitsubishi ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/11

les and packs will be assembled and manufactured there. In addition to SIRO's production facility, a research and development centre is being established in Bilisim Vadisi. Lithium-ion NMC batteries based on Farasis Energy's innovative technology are to be developed there.  On January 5, TOGG showcased its innovations and technologies including 'Data-Based Business Models', 'New Mobility Services', 'Smart Life', and 'Smart Charging' at a press ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/11

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: 2025/12/11

Honda Ann Arbor Test Lab Honda's R&D location, in charge of pre-competitive cooperative research with other automakers, the U.S. government, and universities on advanced automotive safety identifying and researching future technology areas, particularly those in the Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (CASE) space. Opened in 1996 Honda celebrates 50 years of wide-ranging R&D operations in U.S. On December 3, Honda announced it is celebra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/10

to design it personally without needing extensive prior knowledge. The Audi e-tron GT is the first vehicle for which 3D printing is an established part of preparations for series production, which means that all the tools for assembly and pre-assembly are in place at the start of production. In the case of the Audi e-tron GT, which is set to roll off the assembly line at Böllinger Höfe together with the Audi R8 starting in late 2020, the 3D pri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/09