nnounces additional production suspension in Japan in March due to earthquakes Toyota global production in May to be around 750,000 units Toyota expands temporary production suspension in Japan in May due to lockdown in Shanghai Toyota to add to plant suspensions in Japan in June; global production forecast down to 800,000 units Toyota announces additional domestic production suspensions GM’s San Luis Potosi plant wins J.D. Power’s 2022 Plati...

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to lay off 2,000 workers in U.S., Mexico Daimler Trucks begins full production at Santiago Tianguistenco, Saltillo plants in Mexico Daimler Trucks produces 500,000 units in Saltillo, Mexico Daimler Trucks introduces new Freightliner Cascadia after USD 300 million investment Mexican Class 8 truck market to reach double digit growth for third consecutive year Daimler Trucks Mexico claims 43.2% market share in Class 6-8 segment Daimler Trucks aim...

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ith just one shift. The plant has been idled since December 23 due to changes being made on the production line for a new model on the MQB platform. Approximately 2,000 people will begin lay-offs starting in February. The plant is not expected to reinstate the second shift in 2022 due to supply and market conditions. The Taubaté plant currently assembles the Gol and Voyage, but production of the Polo Track is expected at the plant, which will be...

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zil with 'smart' headlights VW resumes full production in São Bernardo do Campo, dismisses workers in Taubaté VW readies Polo Track production at Taubaté plant in Brazil On February 2, VW Brazil announced an investment of BRL 9 billion from 2026 to 2028 in addition to the BRL 7 billion it had forecast from 2022 to 2026. The investment covers the launch of 16 new models until 2028 between fully electric and total flex. Two of the planned new...

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s from factories in São Bernardo do Campo-Anchieta, Taubaté, and São José dos Pinhais. Volkswagen hopes to achieve a production level of 800,000 units per year by 2020 at its three factories in Brazil (São Bernardo do Campo-Anchieta, Taubaté, and São José dos Pinhais) to supply the domestic market and exports to Latin America, according to Pablo Di Si, President of Volkswagen in South America. During the same period, the goal is to sell 1...

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ssembly and components plant - Number of Employees: 8,7270 (as of Apr., 2025) - In July 2021, the VW Group announced the establishment of the Biofuels Research & Development Centre as a strategy for the South American region. The center will research and develop technological solutions for emerging markets that use clean energy for internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrid vehicles (HV). - Investment :    2022 - 2028: BRL 13 billion (appr...

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EUR 1 billion by 2026 in South America Volkswagen investing EUR 1 billion for growth in South America VW ceases production at 3 plants in Brazil due to lack of seats On February 2, VW Brazil announced an investment of BRL 9 billion from 2026 to 2028 in addition to the BRL 7 billion it had forecast from 2022 to 2026. The investment covers the launch of 16 new models until 2028 between fully electric and total flex. Two of the planned new...

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new 2.5-liter diesel engine, equipped a turbocharger with electrical actuator delivers maximum power of 140kW and 120kW, maximum torque of 450Nm and 403Nm. Fuel economy has been improved by as much as 11% over the previous model. The new Navara offers a wide range of options according to individual market demands, through narrow- and wide-body type, king and double cab models, as well as all-wheel drive and two-wheel drive types. Nissan announced...

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e U.S. employees wage increase in January Subaru to end Legacy production in Indiana after 2025 model year Subaru to build next-gen Forester at Lafayette, Indiana plant Subaru Canada to reduce U.S.-made imports by more than half over trade war Subaru considers U.S. production amid tariffs, changing markets Subaru of America prices to increase on most models in June Subaru debuts refreshed 2023 Legacy in North America ...

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manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) have entered a global battery cell modules supply agreement for electric series trucks. CATL will supply lithium-ion battery cell modules for a wide range of Daimler Trucks & Buses’ global electric truck portfolio to be introduced in markets from 2021 onwards, including the Mercedes-Benz eActros, the Freightliner eCascadia and the Freightliner eM2. The development of the battery sy...

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plans to roll out at home and abroad in 2013. The vehicle is currently being tested confidentially. A spokesperson for the automaker said that the company plans to commercialize PHEVs in 2013, but did not specify the model name. Hyundai Motor said the price of the 2012 Hyundai "Azera" coming to the market in April will start at $32,875, including an $875 delivery fee. That is a $6,605 increase compared with the base price of the 2011 "Azera". The...

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n VW Navarra stops production due to Valencia flood impact on suppliers, aims to resume soon VW Navarra proposes 2025 production calendar with ERTE, shift closures, and union requests for bonus payments VW Navarra, Spain and unions signs on ERTE Agreement for 2025 VW Navarra adjusts 2025 production forecast as EV integration reduces capacity Volkswagen Navarra activates night shift to recover production losses Volkswagen Navarra expands bodywork ...

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ly Jeep to build electric Wagoneer S in Toluca, Mexico Stellantis announces beginning of EV production at Toluca plant in Mexico Jeep CEO says electric Wagoneer S will launch when Toluca plant reaches ‘perfect quality' Stellantis anticipates growth in Mexico for 2025 Jeep begins market launch of Wagoneer S electric SUV in U.S. Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays Stellantis idles production i...

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unches 2020 Titan pickup line in U.S. Nissan previews new engine in 2020 Frontier for next-gen pickup Nissan ramps up training at engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee Nissan extends production downtime at all U.S. plants until mid-May Nissan continues production suspension in U.S. as it evaluates market, supplier readiness Nissan North America to restart Canton, Decherd plants on June 1, Smyrna on June 8 Nissan announces pricing, features of ...

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uspend operations of three lines at Motomachi Plant in February Toyota temporarily suspends production on 28 lines at 14 plants in Japan due to snowfall on January 25 Toyota announces global production volume for March to be about 900,000 units Lexus announces launch of all-new 2023 RZ 450E in U.S. market Lexus launches EV-only model RZ450e in Japan Toyota releases additional information on the 16th generation Crown series Toyota resumes operati...

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vehicle and drive production and will not affect the foundry and battery cell production. The company will pay the employees full wages during the production stoppage. On July 4, the State Government of Brandenburg announced that the State Office for the Environment (LfU) issued a positive approval forecast, after fully examining the application documents submitted by Tesla to expand the plant in Grünheide. Its production capacity is to be incre...

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ID-19). The two days May 1 and 11 will be non-working days at all 15 plants to be made up later (the period from May 2 to 10 is a previously scheduled long holiday). Even after May 12, the company plans to set non-working days at 9 production lines at 5 plants that manufacture vehicles for overseas markets. This includes Gifu Auto Body Co., Ltd. which will switch its No. 2 Line to one-shift operations in May and June. Toyota Motor Corporation ann...

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000 units Toyota global production in May to be around 750,000 units Toyota Motor Kyushu expands temporary production suspension at Miyata Plant in May due to lockdown in Shanghai World premiere of new Lexus UX compact crossover Toyota to add to plant suspensions in Japan in June; global production forecast down to 800,000 units Toyota announces additional domestic production suspensions World premiere of all-new Lexus RX Toyota Motor Kyushu susp...

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ions for the week of January 15 at vehicle plants in Japan Toyota halts shipments of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries’ fraudulently certified engines Toyota suspends operations of 11 lines at seven plants in Japan due to snowfall Toyota introduces sixth-gen 2025 4Runner ahead of fall U.S. market launch Toyota launches all-new Land Cruiser "250" series Regular sales of all-new Lexus GX to begin in the fall Lexus adds six-seater model to ...

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oyota temporarily suspends 14 domestic plants as Typhoon No. 10 approaches Toyota extends suspension of operations at 14 domestic plants due to Typhoon No. 10 Toyota resumes operations at 14 plants in Japan from the second shift on September 2 Toyota ends production of the Gran Ace for the Japanese market Toyota to release Alphard and Vellfire PHVs in January Toyota temporarily suspends production on 26 lines at 14 plants in Japan due to snow Toy...

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