ery suppliers. The two parties have yet to seal the battery supply deal as BYD is also negotiating with other automakers. It was disclosed that BYD’s batteries will be applied in the high-performance luxury EVs produced on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform jointly developed by Audi and Porsche AG. The first batch of new models produced on the platform is expected to be released in late 2021. On March 21, VW China, together with its j...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ery suppliers. The two parties have yet to seal the battery supply deal as BYD is also negotiating with other automakers. It was disclosed that BYD’s batteries will be applied in the high-performance luxury EVs produced on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform jointly developed by Audi and Porsche AG. The first batch of new models produced on the platform is expected to be released in late 2021. According to multiple press releases, on D...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

sibility of producing a new model, as Chrysler is moving production of its "300" to its own plant in Brampton, Canada, and BMW is shifting production of its "X3" to its own plant in South Carolina, U.S.A. Magna Steyr will produce Aston Martin's new 4-door sports sedan "Rapide" from the end of 2009. Porsche announced in June that production of the "Boxter" that has been consigned to Valmet will be moved to the Graz Plant of Magna Steyer from 2012....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

s, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 defects. BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany received the Gold Plant award in Europe for its 6 and 7 Series having 14 defects each. Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant received a Silver Plant award for 911 and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant rec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Volkswagen Osnabrück GmbH, Osnabrück Plant VW Golf Cabriolet (2011-2016), Golf GTI Cabriolet (2012-EOP), Tiguan (2016-2018), PHV XL1 (2014-2016), T-Roc Cabriolet (2020-2027 planning), Arteon Shooting Brake (2021-2023); Porsche Boxster/Cayman (2012-2016), Cayenne (2015-2016), Porsche Boxster/Cayman 718 model series (2023-2025); Skoda Karoq (2018-2019); MOIA: EV Moia +6 (2018-); Bodies and body parts for Porsche and Bentley; former plant of Wilhe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

s, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 defects. BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany received the Gold Plant award in Europe for its 6 and 7 Series having 14 defects each. Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant received a Silver Plant award for 911 and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant rec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

s, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 defects. BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany received the Gold Plant award in Europe for its 6 and 7 Series having 14 defects each. Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant received a Silver Plant award for 911 and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant rec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Porsche Werkzeugbau s.r.o., Horná Streda plant Bodywork (2020-); Lithium-ion Battery modules (2026-); Porsche's plant for bodywork and Porsche SmartBattery s.r.o.'s battery modules. R&D Center for battery technology. - Number of employees: 250 (as of 2024) - Production of battery modules is planned to begin in 2025. - Investment:    ・2023~ : EUR 1 billion, for the production of battery modules by Porsche Smart Battery s.r.o. - 2022: Porsc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

rea of around 15,000 square meters, Győr's facility handles the production of stator and transmission components as well as the assembly of drives. The production line is capable of producing 2,000 drives per day for the PPE platform in three shifts. These electric drives are destined for Audi and Porsche models based on the PPE platform. The production process for PPE drives involves advanced techniques, including automatic winding machines tha...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ento SUV (2023-), Sorento SUV (PHEV/HEV) (planning), Carnival MPV (2022-), Carnival MPV HEV (2024-), Sportage (2024-), Sportage PHEV (planning); Ford Transit (2014-2016); Land Rover Defender (-2016); Jinbei Era Haise (End of production), Era H2L (2015-EOP); Foton View CS2 (2016-EOP), C2 (2017-EOP); Porsche Cayenne (2022-), Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé (2024-); Chery: Tiggo 8 Pro (2023-), Tiggo 7 Pro (2024-), Tiggo Cross (2025-), Tiggo Cross HV (2025...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

5G campus operations at the manufacturing site. The Transparent Factory in Dresden tests control of driverless transportation systems using 5G. A 5G island has been put into operation as well. Networked control for a driverless transportation system is being developed further in collaboration with Porsche, Audi and the Dresden University of Technology. On November 15, multiple German media reported that Volkswagen stopped the production lines of...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

OEM Plants - South America Manufacturers List Argentina Mercedes-Benz Group  Daimler Truck Ford GM Iveco Renault/HORSE Scania (TRATON) Stellantis Toyota VW Uruguay Dongfeng Kia Nordex (Changan, PSA) Renault Trucks Chile Porsche Renault/HORSE Colombia Hino Renault Marcopolo BYD Ecuador Aymesa GM Great Wall Hyundai Kia Shineray Venezuela Daihatsu Toyota Volvo/Mack Trucks ...

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in Blythewood, South Carolina Scout Motors to reveal electric SUV, pickup on October 24 Scout Motors and Rivian Automotive vehicle comparisons Scout Motors introduces Traveler SUV, Terra pickup ahead of 2027 production VW’s Scout Motors receives most reservations for EREV hybrid version Audi and Porsche consider U.S. production to counter tariffs Scout Motors updates South Carolina production plant progress Scout Motors CEO reveals specs for B...

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hangchun. The companies announced that they will establish a joint venture that produces battery electric vehicles based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform. The PPE platform that will be used by the new joint venture is a high-end electric vehicle platform jointly developed by Audi and Porsche for large electric vehicles. Production of the first PPE-based model will begin in 2024. On November 3, autonomous driving enterprise Pony.ai ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

. VW stops sale, production of ID.4 at Chattanooga plant over faulty door handles UAW, VW begin negotiations on first contract at Chattanooga plant VW offers 14% wage hike over four years to Chattanooga plant workers VW ID.4 to go back on sale, restart U.S. production with new door handles Audi and Porsche consider U.S. production to counter tariffs VW restarts ID.4 production in Chattanooga, announces 2025 pricing VW to cut one shift of producti...

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ge, Belgium Tesla cuts 1,017 workers in California even as it ramps up production Tesla secures USD 521 million in loans for new Gigafactory in Shanghai Tesla produces 77,100 vehicles, delivers 63,000 in first quarter 2019 Tesla Model 3 German sales jump in second month of export, closing in on Porsche Musk faults Panasonic battery lines for Model 3 output, forecasts 500,000+ Tesla units in next 12 months Tesla announces new drivetrain desig...

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d the weeks of August 16 and 23 for the previously scheduled summer shutdown. The Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada will be operating the week of August 2. The Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico will resume production on August 2. On June 23, KUKA Systems GmbH and FlexFactory GmbH by MHP | Munich Re | Porsche announced a strategic cooperation to jointly offer pay-on-production services. KUKA has already gained experience at its KUKA Toledo Productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

s, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 defects. BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany received the Gold Plant award in Europe for its 6 and 7 Series having 14 defects each. Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant received a Silver Plant award for 911 and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant rec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

s, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 defects. BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany received the Gold Plant award in Europe for its 6 and 7 Series having 14 defects each. Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant received a Silver Plant award for 911 and 718 models having 17 defects each, and Daimler’s Bremen plant rec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ant and Nissan’s Tochigi 1 (Japan) plant, which produces the Infiniti Q50 and Q60, each received the Gold award, in a tie with 25 PP100 defects. GM’s Yantai Dongyue 2 (China) plant won the Bronze award for 28 PP100 defects. On June 23, KUKA Systems GmbH and FlexFactory GmbH by MHP | Munich Re | Porsche announced a strategic cooperation to jointly offer pay-on-production services. KUKA has already gained experience at its KUKA Toledo Productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02