GM unveiled on May 16 the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevrolet Camaro at a special event on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. The 2016 Camaro will be produced at GM's Lansing Grand River assembly plant and goes on sale later this year. Compared to the similar looking previous model, more than 200 pounds of weight has been shaved off and exterior dimensions have been reduced slightly. General Motors Company announced on October 26, 2015 that it ...

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Benz announced the new EQS SUV. The EQS SUV will be launched in the second half of 2022.The EQS SUV is the third model series with the new architecture developed for electric vehicles for up to seven passengers. The EQS SUV has a 107.8 kWh capacity lithium-ion battery with up to 12 cell modules and pouch or hardcase cells. The EQS SUV features rear-wheel drive 265kW EQS 450+ with maximum torque of 568Nm, 265kW EQS 450 4MATIC and 400kW EQS 580 4MA...

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along with non-truck EV plants in Spring Hill in Tennessee, CAMI in Canada, and Ramos Arizpe in Mexico. Production of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain will begin on August 22 at the San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants with a new turbocharged 1.5-liter I4 LSD engine with 175-hp and 203 pound-feet of torque. The Chevrolet Equinox will continue in 2023 with its 6-speed automatic transmission, while the GMC Terrian continues with its 9-...

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ed components for Hyundai vehicles produced in Anápolis, Brazil. The Hyundai ix35, Tucson, and HD truck models assembled in Anápolis have domestic content of 32%, including wheels, glass, seats, air conditioning and body panels, which will be stamped from Korean dies by the Flamma Aethra Group in Pouso Alegre, Brazil beginning in June. The Tiggo2 built in Jacareí, first product of the Chery Caoa association, has 11% domestic content. Going for...

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ion model had already been displayed at the Guangzhou Motor Show in 2010, based on the "MG Zero" concept announced at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show. SAIC has its European design and technical center at Longbridge to develop its own brand vehicles. SAIC plans to make an investment totaling 4.5 billion pounds in its overseas operations, including the Longbridge facilities. It also intends to launch "MG" brand cars in overseas countries, like Egypt an...

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olet Volt" prototype from the second quarter of 2008 with an aim to start sales at the end of 2010. The test vehicle is based on the "Chevrolet Malibu" and equipped with lithium-ion batteries, . A T-shaped lithium-ion battery used in the test vehicle is about 6 feet long, and weighing more than 375 pounds, and is located down the center tunnel of the vehicle and under the rear seats. GM aims to produce 10,000 units in 2011, and 30,000 in 2012. GM...

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e manufacturered in Sunderland, UK. The prices and specification will be unveiled closer to the on-sale date in the autumn of 2013. Nissan announced on March 28 that the production of its Leaf EV has been officially started at the Sunderland plant in U.K.. With four-year preparation and 420-million-pound investment, more than 2,000 jobs were created including the nearby new battery plant. More than 500 people were directly employed by Nissan. Wit...

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e produced at the San Luis Potosí plant, the China-built Onix is available only in a sedan body style. Production of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain will begin on August 22 at the San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants with a new turbocharged 1.5-liter I4 LSD engine with 175-hp and 203 pound-feet of torque. The Chevrolet Equinox will continue in 2023 with its 6-speed automatic transmission, while the GMC Terrian continues with its 9-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

g V12 Vantage in the markets around the world and, with the exception of the One-77 hypercar, arrives as the fastest road-going Aston Martin yet offered. Equipped with the new 573 PS Aston Martin AM28 6.0-litre V12 engine, the car is capable of reaching 205 mph. The price in the UK, will be 136,085 pounds. Aston Martin announced the new Vanquish Volante on June 18. Equipped with the same new 6.0-litre V12 engine as the coupe, The V12’s power pe...

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pment of the V8-engined Griffith and electric vehicles. - Multiple media say in January 2021, TVR should secure further funding of GBP 2 million to finish the production facility for Griffith. TVR secures EV funding through partnership with Ensorcia Metals, Chile Ensorcia makes a multi-million-pound investment into TVR TVR announces location of its first brand centre - Thruxton Circuit Present Chairman of TVR, Les Edgar announced on June 3 t...

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, SR and SL. The all-new "Sentra" is equipped with a new 1.8-liter fuel-efficient engine mated to the next-generation "Xtronic" CVT. The engine develops a maximum output of 130 hp and a maximum torque of 128 lb-ft with an EPA estimated fuel economy of 30/39/34 mpg (City/Highway/Combined). It is 150 pounds or 5 percent lighter than the ongoing model, and its EPA fuel economy has improved 13 percent from the current model carrying a 2.0-liter engin...

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aint processes and a portion of the stamping operation.  On June 10, FCA announced that the 2020 Ram 1500 will receive an optional all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel to become America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup, with 480 lb-ft of torque and towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup models, built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan, will go on sale in t...

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ernational Auto Show (NYIAS) on April 16. Developed under the theme of Red Carpet Athlete, the all-new TLX is designed to deliver a unique and compelling blend of sports-sedan athleticism and premium luxury refinement. The 2015 TLX is 3.8-inches shorter in overall length than the 2014 TL, about 145 pounds lighter, while keeping Acura signature exterior elements. Powering the 2015 TLX are two Acura exclusive, high-output-VTECR engines, a 2.4L, 4-c...

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ew paint shop. Construction will end in 2 years. Fairfax factory builds the Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu. The all-new paint shop will feature substantial technology upgrades including: A 20-percent smaller footprint, use up to 50 percent less energy per vehicle and reduce Volatile Organic Compound emissions, new ovens designed to use 20 percent less natural gas and 40 percent less electricity, thin film technology reduces water use and mai...

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ed the all-new 2017 Acadia representing a new generation of lighter GM crossovers. It goes on sale this spring and will be built at the Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee. As the first product built from the new Lambda platform, the 2017 Acadia is 7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower, and 700 pounds lighter than the previous generation. Cadillac announced on February 10 its planned rollout of its new crossover model replacing the SRX. The C...

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Bowling Green plant; among them, about USD52 million will be used for the construction of a new body plant to manufacture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will introduce lightweight materials that improve vehicle performance. Its aluminum frame weighing in 99 pounds lighter than its predecessor. In addition, the car is the first vehicle to use a GM - developed lightweight shape memory alloy wire. GM reveale...

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dealerships nationwide the second half of April, with a MSRP starting at USD 15,525 for the LX trim with 6-speed manual transmission, just USD 100 more than the outgoing model. All Fit models are powered by a new, higher power and highly efficient 1.5-liter engine developing 130 horsepower and 114 pound feet of torque, with an EPA fuel-economy rating of 33/41/36 (city/highway/combined) for the LX with CVT. A highly space-efficient new body struc...

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re shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and currently employs 1,700 people supplying nickel cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) large-format, pouch-style cells battery cells to various GM facilities throughout North America. GM requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are leadin...

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ota Motor Corp. said it will start production of its hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains on a dedicated line at Toyota's assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky in December 2023, building integrated dual fuel cell modules for heavy-duty commercial trucks. The dual fuel cell modules will weigh about 1,400 pounds and can deliver up to 160 kw of continuous power.  On October 4, LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America announced they have signed ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/02

l (ASC) system. Sales target for fiscal 2012 is set at 1,000 vehicles a month. The former "Outlander" model will continue to be built at the Mizushima Plant until after sales in each market are completed. Mitsubishi Motors showcased its 2014 "Outlander" at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It is about 200 pounds lighter than the current model and carries a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and CVT. The high trim level "GT" is powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 24-val...

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