lso include a trial production line for hydrogen fuel buses and a vehicle test track. Foton will invest a total of CNY 1,267.57 million over three years to build the workshop. On May 23, Foton and Huawei Cloud China announced that they would cooperate on building a platform with cloud services and edge computing, to meet Foton’s innovative technology needs such as the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). As of May 2019, Foton has already connected 880,...

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ium-based electric models will have been introduced by 2025. On November 8, the SAIC-GM Software and Digital Business Organization (SDBO) was officially established in Jinqiao Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai. The establishment of the SDBO will accelerate the development and iteration of cutting-edge intelligent connectivity technologies and the rapid implementation of localized applications. Based on “cloud-channel-terminal” technologies ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/01

ga Hybrid is also the first step on Bentley’s journey into the new world of electric vehicles, which will see the marque roll out an electrified version of every nameplate by 2023. Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid model will create an all-new experience in the luxury SUV sector. Among the cutting-edge driver systems are several Intelligent Satellite Navigation features specific to the Bentayga Hybrid. Each handcrafted Bentayga Hybrid requires 1...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

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. On March 3, Chongqing Changan Automobile announced that it will acquire 100% shares in Hefei Changan Autom...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

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: 2025/07/31

he industrial center with technology and 4.0 manufacturing concepts. Approximately 60% of Ranger production is destined for export, which includes countries such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay, etc. On December 19, Ford Argentina inaugurated the Pacheco Hub, a cutting-edge corporate building within its Pacheco Industrial Center. The Hub represents the next step in Ford's transformative journey, following the launch ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

to one. The consolidated production line will handle more than 8 different types of models sharing the same single line. Nissan Shatai aims to construct a production line capable of conducting an efficient production of multiple-type and low-volume production so that it can enhance its competitive edge in production cost. Nissan reported a recall of the "Landy" supplied to Suzuki under OEM supply contract involving 264,329 vehicles manufactured ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Sollers-Yelabuga OOO, Yelabuga Plant Sollers LCVs: Argo (based on JAC N25/N35) (2022 - 2023), Mini Buses: Atlant (2022-), Argo EV (planning); SF1 (2025-), SF5 (2025-), SP7 Minivan (2025-Planning); Aurus: MHV Senat (2021-), MHV SUV Komendant (2022-); Ford Transit (2012-2022), Kuga (2012-2019), S-Max (2012-2019), Galaxy (2012-2019), Ford Explorer (2013-2019), Edge (2014-2019), EV E-Transit (2023-planning is dismissed); Fiat Ducato (2008-2012); 1....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

n line has been established at the Haval plant. It is planned that the Haval Jolion crossover will go on sale in Russia in late spring - early summer 2021. On April 22, Haval announced that the new Haval Jolion crossover offers an even greater driving experience. It combines striking looks, cutting-edge technology and a range of comfort and safety options unprecedented in its segment. With local production at the Haval plant in the Tula region, t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

he first for Beijing Hyundai. The locally built vehicle is slated to be launched in December. On December 23 Beijing Hyundai Motor released the new, third-generation Santa Fe made in China, priced between 219,800 yuan and 309,800 yuan. The new Santa Fe is a midsize sedan designed based on the Storm Edge, measuring 4,725 mm long, 1,880 mm wide, 1,675 mm high (1,686 mm with roof rail), with the wheelbase of 2,700 mm. Buyers have an option of five o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/29

October 21, VW announced the start of production of the 2025 Nivus at its factory in Anchieta, Brazil. With the production of the 2025 Nivus, VW Brasil marks the beginning of a new era of connectivity with the new 10.1-inch VW Play Connect and the new Meu VW 2.0 app. The Anchieta plant uses cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, 3D printing, and augmented reality, to enhance efficiency and innovation. In addition, the GTS version o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

o European consumers for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show 2024. The D-Segment plug-in hybrid SUV is the first BYD vehicle in Europe to use the Super DM Technology. It has an ultra-strong body with omnidirectional collision energy absorption. Super DM Technology is BYD's cutting-edge proprietary DM-i hybrid technology. The DM-i (Dual Mode) technology integrates the highly efficient engine, the electric hybrid system, a tailor-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

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: 2025/07/25

in Mladá Boleslav. Up to 168,000 car bodies will be coated with paint there each year, taking the plant’s total annual painting capacity up to 812,000 vehicles. Skoda Auto has invested EUR 214.5 million in the new building, creating more than 650 new jobs. The facility is one of the most cutting-edge and eco-friendliest of its kind in Europe. Robots are taking over numerous production steps. Innovative technologies mean that the Skoda employee...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

rboxes; and 3) the renovation project for steam pipelines. On December 16, Denza, a BYD sub-brand, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tencent's Sustainable Social Value (SSV) organization. The two parties will focus on New Energy Vehicle mobility, carbon inclusion, carbon neutrality knowledge popularization, environmental protection, and public welfare. The car manufacturer and the Internet company will leverage their respective streng...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

gy and software informed by a broad suite of sensors. The Charleston plant produces the EX90 and the S60 sedan and can build up to 150,000 cars per year. The company has heavily invested in the facility, renewing and significantly expanding the body shop and paint shop. The plant also has a cutting-edge battery pack production line. On June 17, Volvo Cars announced it will end U.S. production of the S60 compact sedan at the end of June at its USD...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

is innovative process in the year under review. According to the Porsche Leipzig plant's HP about its paintshop, a new separation system for paint overspray significantly reduces emissions of environmentally damaging solvents from the painting process. Moreover, the paint shop also boasts a cutting-edge energy concept, using waste heat from the neighboring biomass power plant which supplies up to 80 percent of the paint shop's heat requirements i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

7.5 seconds. All versions of the vehicle feature the SYNC+ intelligent infotainment system jointly developed by Ford and Baidu. On November 22, Ford displayed a series of models at the Auto Guangzhou 2019, including the Escape, a special edition of the Mustang, new Focus Active, new Taurus and 2020 Edge. As the first model under the automaker’s “Ford China 2.0” strategy, the Escape is positioned as a compact SUV and is expected to be offici...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

to sales increase. Sluggish sales of Japanese automaker due to Japan-China territorial disputes also contributed to the sales growth. In 2013, Ford also enjoyed robust sales of its imported vehicles in China: including the Ford Focus ST, the Ford Fiesta ST, and the Ford Explorer. Alongside the Ford Edge, these four imported nameplates sold 26,856 wholesales in 2013, recording 3.3 times or 231% increase from 2012. Ford debuted the all-new Escort c...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

igent battery electric luxury SUV that is built on the Ultium platform. It carries a BLACK CRYSTAL grille and inline headlamps in the front, as well as a 33-inch curved super retina display, a Super Cruise intelligent driving system, and a Dual Plane AR HUD. 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/21