Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HMMT), Samut Prakan plant Hyundai: EVs (2026 planning-); EV batteries (planning); Manufacturing plant for Hyundai vehicles in Thailand, operated in partnership with Thonburi. - Local vehicle and battery assembly plant expected to open in late Q2 or early Q3 2026 - Initial production capacity: 5,000 vehicles per year on a single shift, with room for expansion - August 2024: The Thailand Board...

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ounced that its W56 and W750 electric step vans have been approved for importation and sale in Canada after Transport Canada completed a review of the company’s documentation validating Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) compliance of both vehicles. On-road testing is set to begin in Q2 2025. The W56 and W750 are both built at the company’s plant in Union City, Indiana....

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ct workforce from COVID-19 coronavirus Nissan restarts manufacturing operations in Mexico on June 1 Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepen cooperation in 2016 INFINITI’s new QX55 crossover set to debut on November 11 Daimler to stop building sedans in U.S., Mexico in cost-cutting bid after Q2 losses Infiniti reveals new QX55 SUV Infiniti to suspend QX50 output at COMPAS plant in June due to microchip shortage Nissan reported to close C...

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dvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including a new Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system. Other ADAS features include High Beam Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Forward Collision Warning with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The new Ceed hatchback will go on sale across Europe at the end of Q2 2018, while Sportswagon models will be available during the Q4. On June 18, Kia Motors announced that it is launching its Kia Motors North America ...

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assembly, with inline commissioning and automated end-of-line testing, so Fisker can achieve a maximum monthly run rate of 6,000 vehicles towards the end of Q3, 2023. Fisker adjusts its annual production forecast to 32,000-36,000 units in 2023 and expects to produce 1,400-1,700 customer vehicles in Q2, 2023. Fisker also announced Fisker Ocean reservations and orders approximated 65,000 as of May 8, 2023. On May 2, Fisker Inc. and Ample, a leader ...

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D layout. Equipped with a single 132kW/175Nm or 160kW/240Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 56.2kWh or 67.1kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, the model delivers a top speed of 160km/h or 170km/h, a CLTC range of 515km or 605km. For some variants, a Qualcomm SA8295P chip. To be launched in Q2 2026 is the Lafa 5 Ultra variant. On March 26, Leapmotor launched the A10 small battery electric SUV. The A10 features a front-motor FWD layout. Eq...

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employees from the Fort Wayne Assembly plant and approximately 25 temporary employees from Bowling Green Assembly. General Motors is idling its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky for a few weeks to make manufacturing updates ahead of the start of production for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 model in Q2. A GM spokesperson confirmed that the Bowling Green plant is down the week of February 24, and a source familiar with the plan says that the plant ...

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a new domestic project to produce vehicles under the Volga brand is ready for launch. The project is being carried out by the company “Production of Light Vehicles” (PLA). Initially, the lineup will include models in the D-SUV, C-SUV, and D-sedan segments. The production is planned to begin in Q2, 2026 at the Nizhny Novgorod Plant, and the first Volga models are expected to reach dealers in the third quarter of 2026. The project aims to deve...

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etalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced that Stellantis intends to implement a shift reduction affecting approximately 2,260 workers from February 12 to March 30, 2024. With the production end of Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli by December 2023 and a likely halt for the Maserati Levante SUV in Q2 2024, concerns rise about Mirafiori's future. In 2024, production will primarily center on Fiat 500e and new Maserati GT and GC, along with the lau...

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n. On February 15 Kia Motors announced that it will display the new, 3rd generation Picanto (called the Morning in Korea) at the Geneva Motor Show. The new Morning had its Korean launch in January, but the European version, which will come in 4- and 5-seater variants, is scheduled to start sales in Q2 2017. The vehicle will be equipped with 1.0L (67ps) or 1.25L (84ps) gasoline engines, or a 1.0L gasoline turbo engine (100ps), all of which will be...

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eed automatic transmission as standard with all engines. The Stinger is 4,830 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,400 mm high, with a 2,905 mm wheelbase. On March 7, Kia Motors unveiled the European version of its Stinger sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The Stinger is scheduled for launch in Korea in Q2 2017, and in Europe in Q4 2017. On June 20, Kia announced that the all-new Kia Stonic is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one o...

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g electric DS 8 which is set to launch in early 2025. On July 8, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced that the production at Stellantis' Melfi plant produced 47,020 units i.e., drop of 57.6% YoY in H1 2024.The plant experienced 65 collective production stoppages (28 in Q1, 37 in Q2). Shifts were reduced from 17 to 15 in mid-May 2023, with the plant now operating on two shifts. In July 2024, production will stop for five days i...

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w vehicles are L7 category EV compact models and are built for Russian climate conditions. The cars will be equipped with locally produced electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, electronic systems, batteries, and other components. The official presentation of the new compact EVs will be held in the Q2 2025, where pricing of both the models will be announced. The first units are currently being produced at AVTOTOR’s pilot production line. The fu...

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make its global production network more flexible, efficient, and sustainable. The initiative begins at the Bremen and Kecskemét plants with the launch of the new all-electric GLC, the first Core model based on the MB.EA platform, scheduled for Q1 2026, followed by the C-Class with EQ technology in Q2. The new electric GLC will be built on the same line as the EQE and the combustion and hybrid GLC. For China, long-wheelbase versions will later go...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Zeekr Technology Group, composed of Lynk & Co and Zeekr, was established. In 2025, Zeekr Technology Group will focus on technology innovation, product value, and market development. Product value: In 2025, Lynk & Co and Zeekr will introduce 2 and 3 new models. The Lynk & Co 900 will be launched in Q2 as the world’s first production model with an Nvidia Thor chip. Zeekr will launch: the three new models in Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively; the Zeek...

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s worldwide. On May 12, Audi announced 2016 plans of total investment in property, plant, and equipment of more than EUR 3 billion for new models, future technology, and the expansion of its global production network. In 2016, Audi will launch more than 20 new or upgraded models, including the Audi Q2. Audi is further expanding the Q family with the SQ7 TDI and its second plug in hybrid, the Q7 e-tron quattro, which can travel up to 56 km in pure...

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2025 MINI Countryman S All4 crossover introduced in Malaysia; locally assembled Kia launches locally-made all-new 4th generation Sorento SUV in Malaysia Mazda launches locally-assembled CX-30 SUV in Malaysia Chery meets with Malaysian PM in China; to reportedly launch new subsidiary in Malaysia in Q2/2023 Chery Automobile officially announces partnership with Sime Darby for local assembly in Malaysia Chery Malaysia officially launches locally-ma...

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, 1995. SINOTRUK to construct new energy bus plant in Qingdao City 1 Shandong Heavy Industry becomes major shareholder of Sinotruck CNHTC intelligent connected heavy-duty truck second-phase project begin construction SITECH and SINOTRUK form strategic partnership to jointly launch first product in Q2 2021 Inceptio Technology showcases production prototypes of two autonomous heavy-duty trucks at WAIC 2021 in China SINOTRUK launches HOWO brand in ...

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panish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle models, with their plug-in hybrid electric variants expected in 2026. In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepal S05 and S07 battery electric SUVs. The corresponding PHEV variants are expected to be launched in Q2 2026, and the automaker is currently proceeding with preparations to schedule the launch as early as the end of February or March. As for the Nevo ...

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Zeekr Technology Group, composed of Lynk & Co and Zeekr, was established. In 2025, Zeekr Technology Group will focus on technology innovation, product value, and market development. Product value: In 2025, Lynk & Co and Zeekr will introduce 2 and 3 new models. The Lynk & Co 900 will be launched in Q2 as the world’s first production model with an Nvidia Thor chip. Zeekr will launch: the three new models in Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively; the Zeek...

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