ustainable Development Report. According to the report, FAW-VW's welding workshop is in the process of retrofitting buffers to save energy by adding motor frequency converters and optimizing delivery speed. In addition to the addition of the frequency converter and the design and development of the PLC (programmable logic controller) function block FC80, the PLC-related program will be optimized so that the transfer equipment motor can be stopped...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

n Tochigi, Japan. Nissan had already been using the Siemens Digital Industries software portfolio to optimize design and production. The system architecture of Nissan's newly developed electric powertrain aims to standardize the processing and assembly of the powertrain. It includes Siemens' safety PLC Simatic S7-1500, ET200SP distributed I/ O module as Siemens One Single Solution (OSS). On September 22, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

-CC, Emgrand EC6-RV and Englon SC7-RV. Geely Automobile intends to announce details on the collaboration with Volvo Car within the next few months. On June 18 Geely's Ziyoujian compact passenger car has rolled off the line in a KD plant in Ethiopia. In cooperation with Mesfin Industrial Engineering PLC (MIE), Geely will make the Ziyoujian from knockdown kits at MIE's plant in Mekelle, northern state of Tigray. The KD line that produces the model ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ompletion Ford Cambodia: June 2022 – Official Inauguration Ford Cambodia: July 2023 – Expansion Plans Announced Ford: April 2025 – New Sub-Assembly Plant & IKD Upgrade Ford Cambodia: 1) February 2026 – Further Expansion & Local Parts Plan Reported on January 10, construction of RMA Cambodia Plc’s vehicle assembly plant in the Krakor Special Economic Zone was fully completed, with equipment installation about 70% finished. Production was...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

tive’s financial performance and reduced work at its Uusikaupunki plant. The company is initiating change negotiations to adjust staff numbers in line with current demand, improve profitability and competitiveness, and ensure it can implement its future strategy. On February 10, Valmet Automotive Plc and Jeti Industries Ltd signed a preliminary agreement to begin serial production of modular electric buses at Valmet Automotive’s plant in Uusi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/10

has been designed for an annual production capacity of over 250,000 vehicles. The production will begin phased and progressively increase to reach this capacity over the next 5-7 years.  On February 9, 2026, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR) commenced operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. The plant is the first phase of a g...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/10

is produced at Pune Plant in Maharashtra same as two variants of XJ with 3.0-liter diesel engine launched in May 2014. Tata Motors will introduce the new Ultra truck in Sri Lanka. The new Ultra will be available in three variants with a payload capacity of 2.5 to 6 tons. Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), Tata's dealership in Sri Lanka, will import finished Ultra trucks and market them in the country. Jaguar Land Rover added the new version ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/30

as Diwali. Tata Motors will undertake shutdown from March 27 to April 6 to carry out maintenance of equipments at its Jamshedpur plant, particularly in its paint shop. Tata Motors launched the PRIMA range of large commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka on April 3. Its partner, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) introduced six models of the PRIMA series, which are primarily targeted at container movement, cement transportation and gas logistics. Tat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/26

nt on sale in South Africa. It is equipped with a 1.4-liter diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Its prices range from 109,995 rand to 116,995 rand. On August 8, Tata Motors announced that it will launch the new Tata ACE EX2 light-duty truck in Sri Lanka. Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), Tata's distributor in Sri Lanka, will sell this model by rebranding it to DIMO Batta EX2. It is powered by a 700 cc twin cylinder diesel e...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/26

fresh stock as they were trying to sell existing cars. Tata Motors launched the Tata Nano ultra-cheap compact car in Sri Lanka, which has become the first international market for the Tata Nano. This launch was to commemorate the 50th year of Tata Motors' partnership with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), the company’s distributor. Tata Motors plans to export the Nano to other international markets after investigating consumer needs in Eur...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/26

13. The BMW i3 production vehicle will celebrate its international premiere on July 29 in London, New York and Beijing. Prices in the U.K. start at GBP25,680, and in the U.S. at USD41,350 (excluding delivery cost of USD925). BMW announced on July 25 that BMW i Ventures will invest into Chargemaster Plc, the UK’s leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In addition to the investment, The five year cooperation agreement betwe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/15

exports to Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Australia, the company also plans to expand its assembly plant phrase 2, looking for the available area in Chonburi and Rayong provinces. The conclusion is expected to be made in 2019.   Reported on August 7, 2019 Thailand ALLS Holding and Cho Thavee Plc. officially appointed Bangchan General Assembly Co., Ltd. to assemble cars (targeted at 2,000 units annually) for the VIP passenger service in Tha...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/09

ure and battery pack ranging from 25.6 to 32.2 kWh which can deliver a range of up to 300 kilometers of operation in a day. On November 9, Ashok Leyland announced that its board of directors had approved an investment of INR 12 billion in Switch Mobility as equity through its holding company Optare PLC UK. The funds will be infused over the next few months and will be used for capital expenditure, R&D, and meeting operational requirements both in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/23

MTWL, and TCL was reported as INR 7.5 billion, INR 2.41 billion, and INR 1.92 million respectively. On September 26, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) received an intimation from MEAL (Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited) that it allotted 100 equity shares to BII (British International Investment Plc) for cash. Consequent to the above, MEAL has ceased to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the company with effect from September 26, 2023 but continu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/23

, the company expects its full-year capital expenditure for FY 2024 to be approximately INR 6.5 billion to INR 7.5 billion. On November 9, Ashok Leyland announced that its board of directors had approved an investment of INR 12 billion in Switch Mobility as equity through its holding company Optare PLC UK. The funds will be infused over the next few months and will be used for capital expenditure, R&D, and meeting operational requirements both in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

o use RFID technology throughout the entire production process Audi unveils advanced, sustainable base coat in paint shop at Neckarsulm facility Audi enhances precision with Agile shimming technology in body shop in Böllinger Höfe plant Audi Böllinger Höfe plant upgrades production with virtual PLC technology Audi to manufacture electric vehicles in all production plants by 2029 Audi Edge Cloud 4 Production: IT-based factory automation enters...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/09

stainable base coat in paint shop at Neckarsulm facility Audi agrees with union on long-term plan to strengthen competitiveness of German plants Audi enhances precision with Agile shimming technology in body shop in Böllinger Höfe plant Audi Böllinger Höfe plant upgrades production with virtual PLC technology Audi unveils latest generation A6 sedan model Audi opens sale for ninth-generation A6 Avant model Audi to invest EUR 3 billion in 2016 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/09

redundancy process is underway which is likely to get concluded by early Q3 FY'26. This will lead to complete cessation of manufacturing and assembly facilities in the Sherborne UK facility. - Investment: Ashok Leyland will invest INR 12 billion (GBP 108 million) in Switch Mobility, through Optare PLC, for capex, R&D, and operations in the UK and India. - Start of production year - 2011 Switch Mobility announces minority investment by Dana Swi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc Jaguar Land Rover headquarters, Tata Group, having Whitley Engineering Centre on the site - Number of Employees: 35,172 (as of March 2025). - Investment: GBP 15 billion (USD 18.26 billion) for over five years in JLR’s industrial footprint, vehicle programmes, autonomous, AI and digital technologies, and people skills. - The first fully electric vehicle in the Land Rover product line will be launched in 2024. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/28

privileges granted to Amita Technology Thailand Amita Technology Thailand and Chulalongkorn University to develop technology for proper lithium-ion battery disposal Thailand EA to rise battery manufacturing capacity to meet growing EV market in Thailand Reported on April 8, Thailand Energy Absolute Plc (EA) expects to start making EV batteries at its production factory in Chachoengsao in June, marking its presence in the industry in 2021. Product...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/20