r dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. The craftsmanship and quality is delivered following a EUR 600 million investment at Ford’s Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany. On July 18, Ford announced that the all-new Focus is on sale across Europe now in five-door hatchback, wagon and in selected markets four-door body styles, offered in a comprehensive model line-up that includes the stylish Focus Trend and Tit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Phase 2 projects including engine production of Ford Motor Company (Thailand) Ltd. on October 3. The investment amount is THB 18,180 million and the production capacity is 180,000 cars per year. Ford is reported that the third-generation Ka production will be extended to Thailand. The Ka five-door hatch and four-door sedan has been produced in Brazil. The compact hatch is also produced in India as the Figo. Ford India seems to introduce the Figo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

myrna, Tennessee, 153,769 units by Canton, Mississippi, 190,526 units by Aguascalientes I, Mexico, 74,266 units by Aguascalientes II, Mexico, 147,540 units by Cuernavaca, Mexico. Nissan Brazil announced on November 10 that it has started production of the March Active, the entry line of the compact hatchback, at the Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The March Active is equipped only with a 1.0L 16V engine producing the output of 74 hp. The...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

k in smart connected cars Shouqi to collaborate with SAIC VW, VW New Mobility SAIC VW launches its first all-electric model e-Lavida SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi launches A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for E5 Sportback electric hatchback SAIC-Audi intelligent manufacturing site completed in Jiading District, Shanghai SAIC-Audi launches E5 Sportback electric coupe SAIC-VW, Neu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

initially produce the Dolphin Mini, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King hybrid sedan, supported by a total investment of BRL 5.5 billion in Brazil. On October 9, BYD officially inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, in Brazil. The plant is producing the Dolphin Mini electric hatchback, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King sedan, with distribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the compa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

The San José Chiapa plant made adaptations to its production lines for the Q5 Sportback, including reprogramming 300 of the 800 robots in the body section, which are used for manufacturing 45 subgroups of the car body. Stamping dies were installed for new panels, including the rear body, doors and hatch. On January 31 Audi announced that its plant in Ingolstadt started net carbon-neutral production after Brussels and Gyor. The Ingolstadt plant p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

to increasing sales stimulated by scrapping incentive programs conducted in major markets in Europe. Nissan will stop production of the Micra at the UK manufacturing plant and shift its production at the plant in Chennai. Chennai plant having the V-Platform facility will be initially manufacturing hatch back cars in the B-Plus segment, and will be the hub for global sourcing. The company plans to export 110 thousand units in the first year to mo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Volkswagen do Brasil, Anchieta (Sao Bernardo do Campo) Plant Gol (Pointer) (production ended), Parati (1994-2012), Polo Hatch (-2023), Polo Sedan (-2023), Polo GTS (2015-2024), Pickup Saveiro (1982 - 2027 planning), Pickup Saveiro Cross (2010 -2027 planning), Jetta (2015-2017), Virtus (2017-), Nivus (2020-), Nivus GTS (2025-), Polo Track (2025-), Hybrid Tayron (2027-planning), Hybrid Tayron X (2027-planning), T-Cross HV(MQB Evo platform)(2027-pla...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Tiguan from Mexico, which are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and so are taxed only on the value of their non-U.S. content. Under full 25% tariffs, the ID Buzz is imported from Germany, but is temporarily under a stop-sale order, along with the Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks. VW builds the electric ID.4 along with the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers at its plant Chattanooga plant, which is working below f...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ovided four "Focus" electric cars with special specifications to the U.S. TV program "The Jay Leno Show." The electric car is scheduled to go on sale in the North American market starting in 2011. Ford unveiled the new model of its leading compact car "Focus" at the Detroit Auto Show. New sedan and hatchback versions were designed by its design center in Germany. The Focus is equipped with a new 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 155p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

, Hermosillo Stamping, and Hermosillo Assembly where the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ are built. On May 4, Ford confirmed that it will suspend importation of Fusion sedan to Brazil from Hermosillo Mexico, where it is built. In the Brazilian market, the Fusion joins the recently-dropped Focus in both hatch and sedan versions, as well as the Fiesta, also in its two configurations. Still coming to Brazil in 2020, Ford plans to launch the new Territor...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Stellantis, Peugeot-Citroen do Brasil S.A., Porto Real Plant Citroen C3 (-2021), C3 Picasso Aircross (-2021), C4 Cactus (2018-2024), C3 Sporty (2021-), C3 subcompact hatchback (2022-), C3 Aircross SUV (2023-), Basalt (2024 -), Jeep Avenger (2026-planning); Peugeot 207 (-2014), 208 (2013-2020), 2008 (2014-2023), Hoggar (2010-2014); Engines (1.4L/1.5L/1.6L flex-fuel and petrol) ; Iron cylinder blocks, Aluminum cylinder heads; Stellantis (PSA)'s Pas...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

diaq SUV Skoda to unveil all new fourth-generation Superb in November 2023 Skoda Auto hits three millionth SUV milestone with Kodiaq Sportline in Kvasiny plant, Czech Republic VW Bratislava plant, Slovakia prepares for new models and celebrates milestones Skoda Auto unveils fourth-generation Superb hatchback and Combi estate versions Škoda starts all-new Superb production in Bratislava Volkswagen completes EUR 500 million investment at Bratislav...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

some production technologies and increased the number of production takts. Another significant project involved increasing the automation level of processes and the production capacity in Welding Shop A. On April 26, Škoda Auto provided a first glimpse of the new generation Superb flagship model (Hatch and Estate) and its top SUV, Kodiaq. Both cars will offer modern, efficient gasoline and diesel engines, as well as plug-in and mild hybrid opti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/13

; Transmission assembly plant, production of electric drive components and assembly of hydrogen-based fuel cell drive components, Competence center for electric drive components - Number of Employees: approx. 4,600 (as of February 2026) - Investment:   2021: EUR 30 million for production of new hatch parts - Established in 1911. Daimler Truck and Works Council agree on future orientation of Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim plants Mercedes-B...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/09

rials in production of Mégane E-TECH Electric Renault presents Scénic Vision concept-car at ChangeNOW summit in Paris Renault Group inaugurates new production line for electric motors at Cléon plant Renault Group and Minth Group to produce battery casings for EVs assembled in France Lighter rear hatch door is used on the Renault's Megane E-TECH Electric Renault Group reduces energy consumption of its sites in France by 10% Renault announces pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/04

tions at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, initially focusing on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic and export markets. Conventional engine models, including the Corolla, Corolla Cross, and Yaris Hatch for export, will return in January, with full production expected by February. Meanwhile, Porto Feliz remains without a restart date, with machi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Toyota do Brasil Ltda., Sorocaba Plant Etios (Sedan)(2012-2023), Etios Hatchback (2012-2023), Etios Aibo (2022-2023), Etios Cross (2013-2018), Yaris (2018-), SUV Corolla Cross (2021-), SUV Corolla Cross flex-fuel hybrid (2021-), Yaris Cross flex-fuel hybrid (2026-), Corolla flex-fuel hybrid (planning), Corolla Sedan (2026 - planning); Battery assembly (2026-planning) Passenger car assembly plant, started production in August 2012. Presently und...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/29

rs rolls out 400,000th Tiago from its Sanand Plant, India Tata Motors signs MoU for the acquisition of Ford India’s Sanand plant Tata Motors, partners EC Wheels India Pvt for EV fleet deployment in Eastern India Tata Motors, India to launch Tiago EV in September Tata Motors launches the Tiago EV hatchback in India Tata Motors, India to deliver 2000 XPRES T EVs to Evera Tata Motors, India roll-out 1 millionth car from its Sanand facility ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/26

Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM), Salamanca Plant Mazda3 (=Axela, 2014-2018), Mazda2 (=Demio, 2014-), Mazda2 Sedan (2018-), Mazda3 Sedan (2019-), MHV Mazda3 (-planning), Mazda CX-30 (2019-), Mazda CX-3 (2022-); Mazda2-based Scion iA (2015-2016), Toyota Yaris iA (2016-2018) and Yaris Sedan (for U.S.) (2018-2020), Yaris Hatchback (for U.S.) (2019-2020); Skyactiv-G 1.5, Skyactiv-G 2.0, Skyactiv-G 2.5 engines; Passenger ca...

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