6, Groupe PSA informed it intends to consolidate its leading market share of more than 30% on the European B-LCV market, by launching a new generation of the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo and Opel/Vauxhall Combo. These vehicles, resulting from a joint programme, were developed using the cutting edge EMP2 platform. The Peugeot & Citroën models will be produced at the Mangualde (Portugal) and Vigo (Spain) plants, and for the first time, the Sp...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/02

ehicle powertrains between Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, and Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd.. This marks that the collaboration between Voyah and DAAE has entered a new strategic stage of “technology co-creation”. The joint innovation center will focus on the R&D of cutting-edge powertrain technologies such as next-generation high-efficiency range extenders and rotary engines. On February 13, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corpo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/01

g (SLW), signal violation warning (SVW) and green light optimal speed advisory (GLOSA) functions. In the future, SAIC GM will develop V2X technologies to cover vehicle to pedestrians (V2P), vehicle to network (V2N), and vehicle to home (V2H) characteristics. On April 8, SAIC GM revealed its cutting-edge technologies and development strategies in terms of electrification and intelligent connectivity. By 2025, SAIC GM expects to invest over CNY 50...

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Internet and Geely will not have any sales outlets. The automaker will open 100 new service centers in the first year, which will be increased to over 300 service centers/dealerships in the future. The company estimates that the sales will be 500-1,000 units in the first year. Geely's sales in 2011 edged up by 1.3 percent year-on-year to 421,385 units. In December 2011, the company recorded sales of 47,755 units, a slight increase of 7.3 percent ...

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n of a torque vector mechanism enables precise and stable steering, while the disconnect mechanism transmits driving force to the rear wheels when 4WD driving is deemed unnecessary. As hybrid vehicles that employ an electric-4WD system, RAV4 hybrid models leverage a new E-Four that inherits cutting-edge hybrid technology. The all-new Toyota RAV4 will be produced at Toyota Motor Corporation's Takaoka Plant and Toyota Industries Corporation's Nagak...

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cooling and 8-layer Hair-Pin flat wire winding technologies), resulting in a maximum power of 250kW and a peak torque of 475Nm for the RWD models and a maximum power of 425kW (175kW in the front and 250kW in the rear) and a peak torque of 725Nm for the AWD models. The vehicle also features the eTAC edge torque control technology, which is more than three times faster in response than the conventional TCS. For the battery, the vehicle features a 9...

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n of a torque vector mechanism enables precise and stable steering, while the disconnect mechanism transmits driving force to the rear wheels when 4WD driving is deemed unnecessary. As hybrid vehicles that employ an electric-4WD system, RAV4 hybrid models leverage a new E-Four that inherits cutting-edge hybrid technology. The all-new Toyota RAV4 will be produced at Toyota Motor Corporation's Takaoka Plant and Toyota Industries Corporation's Nagak...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/28

s in the global production network. Daimler announced on March 29, that the production of the compact SUV GLA at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant, which is about 20 km away of the company headquarters in Stuttgart, marks the starting point for the pilot project ‘Innovation Factory’. Cutting-edge production technologies which feature the ‘Factory 56’, one of the most modern car productions, are tested previously in the ‘Innovation Fa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

BMW 330e Touring from summer 2020. On February 27, BMW informed that BMW Group Plant Munich is making increasing use of applications with artificial intelligence (AI). AI is fast, reliable and easy to integrate into the various production processes and, coupled with smart data analytics and cutting-edge measurement technologies, it opens up new opportunities for more efficient vehicle production. The options for using AI and smart data analytics ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

trial Park in the WHA ESIE 2 in Chonburi province, this new EV battery factory is currently in its production preparation process and is scheduled to officially open in 2024. The plant is divided into 2 major areas. The first one is the battery assembly area which is fully automated through cutting-edge robotic technology, Laser Welding for accuracy and Charge Coupled Device (CCD) to cross-check the quality of battery with its prototype prior to ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/26

rceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant will produce only Super Duty Chassis cabs and medium-duty trucks. The Oakville Assembly Complex (Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus) will be down the week of May 3, as well as the weeks of April 12, 19 and 26. The Saarlouis plant (Focus) will stop output f...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/25

ped with GAC Aion’s unique high-performance two-shift 4-in-1 motor. The maximum torque is 12,000Nm, and the total horsepower is 1,225hp. A large power output can be achieved instantly by shifting gears. The supercar can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds. Hyper will apply the latest cutting-edge aerospace technology to launch a series of products such as supercars, coupes, SUVs, MPVs and new types. On the same day, GAC Aion announced that...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Japan in the fall of 2024. It will be equipped with an exclusive front grille and other features and will be available as an addition to the N-BOX model lineup. The interior features checkered seats with a stain-resistant design. When the rear seats are folded down, the floor is flat from the rear edge, creating a space where drivers can stretch their legs and relax. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) launched the N-BOX JOY mini-car in Japan on Septe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Mexico, Volkswagen, the parent company of Audi, already has assembly and engine plants. Audi's new plant is expected to be operated in tandem with these existing facilities. Audi aims to increase its global sales to 2 million vehicles a year by 2020. The automaker intends to improve its competitive edge in the global market and expand sales by establishing a supply network from the new facility in Mexico to markets worldwide. Audi has decided on ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

f 3.7 seconds. The Zeekr X is equipped with standard features such as an intelligent cabin computing platform with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the Zeekr AD intelligent driving assistance system. On April 18, ZEEKR announced at the 2023 Shanghai Motor Show that it will introduce its cutting-edge intelligent luxury EVs to Europe. ZEEKR's European Headquarters will be located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The first models for Europe are th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/20

Automobiles from its parent, Changan Automobile Group. The acquisition procedure has been completed after the screening of the government authority. Changan PSA's DS will be included in the brands of Changan Automobile. With this acquisition of shares, Changan Automobile will have a new competitive edge in the high-end passenger car segment. Changan Automobile's sales for the calendar year 2013 increased 20.8% year-on-year to 2,120,018 units. Of ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/19

According to the announcement, Chery Automobile will solidify its advantage in the entry market from 2013 to 2016; establish a system as a major global manufacturer and improve its key product technologies to the global level from 2016 to 2020; and aim to grow into a manufacturer with a competitive edge in the global market, raising the level of product technologies to the top level in the international market in 2020 and onward. On April 16, Che...

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overseas markets. Mitsubishi Fuso said it will procure from overseas suppliers about half of major components for the hybrid system installed in the next hybrid model of the "Canter Eco Hybrid" slated to be launched in 2012 spring. Mitsubishi Fuso intends to reduce cost and enhancing a competitive edge by sourcing overseas components in a bid to expand the hybrid truck market. - September 2011Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus reported a recall of it...

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nese market: The first step is to strategically upgrade the Yueyi product lineup to an independent New Energy Vehicle brand named FAW Yueyi, for which FAW Bestune plans to launch seven blockbuster vehicle models in the coming years. In terms of technology, FAW Bestune will place emphasis on cutting-edge fields such as large AI models, intelligent cockpits, and advanced driver assistance systems. Foreign markets: FAW Bestune will be committed to d...

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se team of 3D printing specialists at Audi's Böllinger Höfe site has teamed up with trinckle, a company based in Berlin, to develop innovative design software. The objective is to enable any employee who needs a tool from the 3D printer 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/14