rength of partnership at EuroBusExpo ADL unveil new 100-seat Enviro400XLB three-axle double decker Alexander Dennis increases energy throughput of next-generation electric buses Alexander Dennis plans to consolidate UK bus body manufacturing into a single site On September 17, ADL informed that BYD Europe and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) jointly announced that the company’s electric vehicle partnership will upgrade its market-leading BYD ADL ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

cept vehicle. Specifically, the Guoya became available for global pre-order. The vehicle is equipped with configurations and features such as an in-house developed 3.0T or 4.0T engine, an intelligent 4WD system, an 8-speed automatic transmission. On June 1, FAW announced that Hongqi is expanding in Europe. FAW signed a dealership agreement with Motor Gruppen for its EH7 and EHS7 models. These top-flight electric vehicles will soon be available in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

UK completes dynamic testing for Grenadier, hot weather next INEOS Automotive starts series production of Grenadier 4X4 at Hambach, France plant Smart electric drive to launch in fortwo and forfour versions Soft top to be added for smart fortwo coupe from September Mercedes-Benz designates four European car plants as EV competence centers Smart ends gasoline car sales in U.S., offers only Evs smart to launch new Electric Drive vehicles in spr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

produces 417,000 cars by second anniversary of plant in Pesqueria, Mexico Kia's plant in Pesqueria, Mexico to begin production of all-new 2019 Forte in July Kia Mexico lowering its reliance on U.S. market by exporting to 65 countries Kia Motors overseas reorganization begins with North America, Europe Kia begins production of next-gen Forte in Pesqueria, Mexico U.S. sales of Mexico-produced vehicles in June mixed Kia surpasses 200,000 vehicl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

uspends operations of 28 lines at all 14 plants in Japan due to system malfunction Toyota continues to suspend operations on 10 lines at 6 plants in Japan Toyota continues operations suspension on 8 lines at 6 plants in Japan Lexus releases LBX, all-new SUV Lexus launches all new LBX compact SUV in Europe Toyota decides to operate vehicle plants in Japan as scheduled for the week of January 8 Toyota to continue production operations for the week ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

g the use of locally made components. The delegation presented the project’s key elements, including plans for an integrated vehicle manufacturing plant and a roadmap. The meeting also explored prospects for expanding the project towards export markets, particularly in Africa, the Arab world, and Europe, leveraging the factory’s capacities. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

assembly planning in smart production Audi revolutionizes factory automation Audi concludes fundamental agreement with Works Council on economic and forward-looking realignment Audi demonstrating 3D printing expertise with in-house design software in Neckarsulm Audi production gradually restarts in Europe Audi Aluminium Closed Loop established in Ingolstadt plant since beginning this year Audi announces all-new e-tron GT Audi site Neckarsulm to b...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

th American Car of the Year." GM will raise its production plan for 2011 from 10,000 to 25,000 cars , and to raise from about 30,000 to 45,000 for 2012. A hatchback and a minivan will be added to the Volt model lineup to be launched in the U.S. market by 2013. The "Chevrolet Volt" made its debut in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show. Its price including VAT is 41,950 euros in Germany, which is lower than 42,900 euros announced by Opel/Vauxhall in No...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

uilt at the Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan plant, in addition to the Fairfax, Kansas plant where the current model is assembled. It is planned to be launched as the 2013 model. GM announced it will display its mid-size sedan "Chevrolet Malibu" at the Frankfurt Motor Show and put the model on market in Europe next year, following the U.S. and China. The European model comes with two types of engines: a 2.0-liter 164 hp gasoline and a 2.4-liter 169 hp...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Matrix (-2010), i10 N Line (2020-), i20 N (2021-), i20 N Line (2021-); EV (2026-Planning); Plant of Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. - Number of Employees: 2,500 (as of 2023) - Production started in 1997. - Investment: TRY 1.2 billion (USD 0.153 billion) - Hyundai's export base for the European market. Hyundai i10 will debut live at the Paris Motor Show 2016 Hyundai announces overseas business reorganization Hyundai Assan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

in Turkey to promote local green transformation BYD officially launches Dolphin special editions for Latin America in Brazil BYD officially launches new T5 hybrid light-duty truck BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Song L SUV BYD officially launches new Song L electric SUV BYD exports cars to Europe with first dedicated car carrier BYD implements multiple energy management projects to cut emissions Denza enters strategic partnership with Te...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

lectric-powered bus also uses other Alcoa products such as cast wheel and fasteners, which contribute to a total weight reduction of 1.2 tons. As a result, the range on a single charge has been extended to 300 km. BYD will cooperate with Veolia Transport, the largest mass transit system operator in Europe, to conduct trial operation of the eBUS-12, an electric bus system, in Finland. The eBUS-12 features iron batteries (lithium iron phosphate bat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

opened: 1983 Investment announced since 2014: over USD 4.8 billion Employees: 384 as of April 2025 GM prepares Orion Assembly Plant for Chevy Bolt EV production Chevrolet delivers first Bolt EVs GM to start autonomous vehicle manufacturing and testing in Michigan Opel launches Ampera-e in Europe GM completes production of first group of self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicles Chevrolet launches Bolt across U.S. in August GM idle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ment announced since 2014: USD 3.4 billion -Employees: 3,937 working on three shifts as of July 2024 -Export capability: Acadia built in right-hand drive format for Australia Cadillac Lyriq EV again qualifies for USD 7,500 federal tax credit GM announces start of EV sales in France as it returns to European markets GM Factory Zero works to mitigate fire risk problem Cadillac to start 2025 XT5 first-gen production in Spring Hill as China gets seco...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

in issues Ford idles Louisville, Oakville assembly plants due to severe weather Ford building F-150s, Edge without electronic modules, halting Louisville, Cologne production Ford idles multiple North American plants, cancels overtime due to chip shortage Ford extends downtime at North American, European plants amid chip shortage Ford confirms new round of North American production cutbacks Ford again idles multiple North American plants ami...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

s combined with eight suppliers from Korea. Hyundai Motor announced the new compact "HB20" hatchback slated to be launched in the Brazilian market together with its picutres. The "HB20" was modified in interior and exterior designs to meet the Brazilinan market based on the "i20" already on sale in Europe. The new model is scheduled to be built at a new passenger car plant in Brazil starting in September and to go on sale on October 10. It will b...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

utomatic as optional. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds at a top speed of 195 km/h or 190 km/h for the automatic. Fuel economy is rated at 5.1 liters per 100 km or 5.4 liters for the automatic. CO2 emissions are 135 g per km or 142 g for the automatic. The car will be launched in the European market starting in fall in 2012. Prices start at 36,200 euros in Germany. BMW is recalling 30,265 of its X5 SUVs in the United States from mo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

three plants due to snowfall Lexus resumes orders for the "NX" crossover SUV Lexus upgrades UX300e electric SUV Toyota Motor Kyushu resumes operations at its three plants in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu temporarily suspends operations due to heavy rain Lexus to introduce UX 300e with improved range in Europe Lexus to discontinue production of UX gasoline model in December Lexus introduces RX350h to new RX line-up in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu suspen...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

t Sandouville plant, France, with a market launch set for 2026. On March 11, multiple sources reported that Renault will be eliminating 300 jobs at its Sandouville plant, reducing about half of its 600 temporary positions. The van production facility is facing challenges due to the downturn in the European commercial vehicle market. Starting March 17, 2025, the plant's daily production will decrease to 450 vehicles, down from 620 at the end of 2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

l system output is rated at 407 hp and 640 Nm, allowing the S90 T8 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The car is also capable of a combined fuel consumption figure of 2.0 liters per 100 km, carbon dioxide emissions of 47 grams per kilometer and an all-electric range of 48 km on the European NEDC cycle. On January 18, the 2018 Volvo XC60 arrives in both locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) forms. There are three varian...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10