major advancement in electrified powertrains with the Neue Klasse models in 2025, marking the beginning of Gen6 eDrive technology. The focal point of this technology is the new cylindrical cell offering a 20% increase in volumetric energy density, 30% faster charging, and 30% more range compared to Gen5-equipped models. The sixth-generation battery technology is being developed at the Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, Germa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

lso be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h). The new Corvette coupe and convertible will be sold around the world in late 2013 with left-hand-drive models to be offered in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Japan and Russia. General Motors released the 6.2-liter Gen5 Small Block LT1 V8 engine that will power the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. It delivers output of 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, with estim...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Jaguar Land Rover, Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (formerly Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC)) 4 cylinder gasoline/diesel engines, 6 cylinder Ingenium gasoline engines (2017-), 6 cylinder Ingenium diesel engine (2020-); Electronic Drive Units (EDU)(2020-); Drive battery packs (2025-planning); JLR's engine, electric drive, and battery pack assembly plant. - Number of Employees: 1,300 (as of 2025). - Investment : GBP 15 billion (USD 18.2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/26

late 2019. Tonawanda currently builds a variety of engines including the 2.0-liter Turbo and 2.5-liter engines, 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8, and 6.2-liter V8 engines and 6.6-liter HD Small Block gasoline V8. The Tonawanda plant currently employs 1,560 people.  General Motors released the 6.2-liter Gen5 Small Block LT1 V8 engine that will power the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. It delivers output of 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, with estim...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/19

BMW AG, Leipzig Plant 1 Series 5-door (2012-2015, 2019-), 1 Series MHV (2024-); 2 Series Coupe (2013-2021), 2 Series Convertible (2014-2021), 2 Series Active Tourer (2014-), PHV 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance (2016-), M2 Competition, 2 Series Gran Coupe (2019-), MHV 2 Series 223d xDrive Active Tourer (2022-); X1 (2009-2015); EV i3 (2013- 2022), PHV i8V (2014-2020), PHV i8 Coupe (2018-2020), PHV i8 Roadster (2018-2020); MINI: Countryman (2023-),...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/11/02

Western Star Trucks, Portland Plant Western Star 4700 SF, SB; 4800 SF, SB, TS; 4900 SB, SF, EX, XD, TS; 5700 XE; 6900 XD, TS Freightliner EV eM2 (2023-), EV eCascadia (2022-) Producing Western Star and Freightliner models, Daimler Truck Group - Year opened: 1942 - Western Star operation started in 1967 in Canada. Manufacturing function moved to Portland, OR in 2002 - Employees as of August 2024: around 500 Freightliner produces 1 millionth Casca...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/08/19

Daimler Truck, Cleveland, NC Truck Manufacturing Plant (DTNA LLC) Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Argosy (export only), Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 XE, 47X, 49X, 57X Freightliner and Western Star class-8 truck production - Operation started in 1989 - Investment since 1989: USD 350 million - Employees as of August 2024: about 1,000 Freightliner produces 1 millionth Cascadia Class 8 truck Daimler Truck faces strike deadline at U.S. ma...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/08/19

BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BBA), Dadong Plant BMW 5-series (Long Wheelbase), 5-series PHV (-July 2016, 2018-); BMW SUV X3 (2018-), EV iX3 (2020-), X5 long wheelbase (2022-), X5 long wheelbase MHV (2022-); BMW EV SUV iX (2023-), EV i5 long wheelbase (2024-), EV i4 (July 2024-planning), FCV (planning), EV Neue Klasse (2026-planning); BMW Brilliance's First Plant(Shenyang City, Liaoning Province) - Production started in 2004. BMW (BBA) Chin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/05/13