to Tech in Sichuan Jetta Auto Tech starts operations in Chengdu FAW-VW to introduce 13 new vehicle models in 2026 CAAM believes chip shortage may cause domestic car production to drop by 500,000-700,000 units in August FAW-VW Digitalization R&D Center unveiled in Sichuan FAW-VW unveils all-new Audi Q4 e-tron compact electric SUV in China FAW begins resuming production Over 7,000 employees at FAW’s Changchun plants return to work Toyota and Vol...

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th USD 250 million. The proceeds will be used to secure the smooth R&D, mass production, and commercialization of the company’s flying cars. The world’s first XPeng AeroHT flying car mass production plant was topped out and is in the process of equipment debugging, with completion scheduled for Q4 2025. On August 15, XPeng signed a strategic agreement on expanding electronic and electrical architecture technical collaboration with VW Group. T...

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the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show (May 18th - 21st). The new eCanter received a major upgrade with a newly redesigned drivetrain configuration, featuring the eAxle. For the Australian market, 14 variants of the product will be available, ranging from 4.5 to 8.55 tonnes. With orders scheduled to open in Q4 2023, the new vehicles will be shipped out of MFTBC’s Kawasaki Plant as built-up (BU) products. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsub...

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ped to the U.S. after 69 units shipped in 2020. The firm hopes to export 5 times higher to the U.S. in 2021 comparing to 2020. Thaco’s exports to U.S. have been delayed by many months following logistics difficulties due to coronavirus. Thaco now expects to export 475 units in June and in Q3, and Q4. Besides the U.S., Asia is a potential market that Thaco targets, especially Japan, Thailand and Myanmar, with over 100 trailers set to be shipped ...

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ai Metaplant in Georgia - Expected staffing: 3,750 workers Hyundai considering hybrid vehicle production at USD 7.6 billion Metaplant in Georgia Hyundai's Ioniq 5 to be first model produced in new Metaplant in Georgia Hyundai’s Metaplant America officially announces 2025 IONIQ 5 as to be built in Q4 Trump warns foreign companies following ICE raid at Hyundai plant Hyundai EV Metaplant halts battery site work as ICE removes 475 workers U.S. ICE ...

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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 Headquarters and Kia Motors Europe Headquarters, effective July...

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gyan limited edition for India market Fisker to ramp up production in Austria plant, to counter supply chain issues Fisker updates 2023 production outlook to 20,000-23,000 units Ineos Automotive tests new Grenadier Quartermaster in Finland Fisker builds 3,123 Ocean SUVs, production ramp planned for Q4 Fisker builds 5,000 Ocean SUVs, expects to ramp deliveries to 300 per day Fisker produces 10,142 Ocean SUVs in 2023, delivers approximately 4,700 ...

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ment at Wolfsburg will cut near to 4,000 jobs by 2030 and redistributing tasks to other development sites. Emden plant will continue to produce the ID.7 saloon, ID.7 Tourer and the ID.4. Osnabrück facility will manufacture the T-Roc Cabrio until mid-2027. Zwickau plant will continue producing Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. It will have a single production line for vehicles from 2027. Dresden’s Transparent Factory will cease opera...

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KIA Qazaqstan LLP Kia: Sorento (2025-), Sportage (2026-) Passenger car assembly plant, Operations started in October 2025 - Number of Employees: 1,500 (as of 2025) - Production started in Q4 2025 - Total Investment: USD 310 million - Established in 2023 Kia opens vehicle assembly plant in Kazakhstan On October 21, Kia Corporation announced the opening of the new Kia Qazaqstan LLP Plant in Kostanay in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Built with an ...

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a coming in. On March 28, Maserati premiered the first Levante built around a V8 engine at the New York International Auto Show. The Levante Trofeo is equipped with one of the most powerful engines ever fitted in a Maserati. A 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine that has been engineered to mate with the Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System delivers 590 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. The engine is assembled, as all Maserati gasoline engines, by Ferrari i...

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gasoline turbo engine (100ps), all of which will be mated with a 5-speed MT. The 1.25L engine model will also be offered with a 4-speed AT. Some MT models will have the ISG (Idle Stop & Go) idling stop system. This will be the first time a Picanto variant has a turbo engine, which will be added in Q4 2017. On March 29, multiple Korean media sources reported that Kia Corporation (Kia) is proceeding with outsourced production of the B-segment SUV ...

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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 of Europe’s newest and fa...

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a Motors will roll out the new model in the U.S. and other markets worldwide by the end of 2015. Kia Motors unveiled on August 20 the all-new Kia Optima in European specification to be displayed at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The fourth-generation Optima will go on sale across Europe in Q4 2015.The new Optima is powered by a 1.7-litre diesel engine (141 ps) or a 2.0-liter petrol engine (163 ps).  Kia is planning to add a high-efficie...

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s USD 915.6 million in plant investments GM provides for Ohio, Indiana plant electricity needs with wind energy purchase GM announces USD 700 million in Ohio investment, possible sale of Lordstown plant to EV truck maker Workhorse GM Toledo Plant to delay EV drivetrain production by nine months to Q4 2024 General Motors opens 18 North American plants on May 18, others follow later GM investing USD 71 million in Toledo Transmission, Defianc...

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m and iron phosphate for the production of batteries. On September 29, BYD advisor Alexandre Baldy announced that BYD will inaugurate the cornerstone of its new plant in Camaçari, Brazil, which once belonged to Ford, on October 9. BYD intends to start vehicle production at the Camaçari factory in Q4 2024 with a capacity of 150,000 units, initially producing two to three models, which are expected to be the Dolphin and Song Plus with a third mod...

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,000th electric drive for SQ8 e-tron from Győr plant AMAG Austria wins largest order for premium aluminum from Audi VW to introduce particulate filter for petrol engines Audi Hungaria reports 2016 results, prepares for Q3 and electric motor production Audi announces production plans for Q8 SUV and Q4 CUV Audi announces production plans for Q8 SUV and Q4 CUV Audi Hungaria’s anniversary year kicks off with projects for the future Audi launches s...

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roup AG in automotive logistics, currently uses two eActros 300 units for daily commutes of 180 km between Bad Cannstatt and Sindelfingen. On August 1, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz is reducing production at its Sindelfingen plant due to decreased demand for S-Class luxury sedans. In Q4 2024, Factory 56 will operate in one shift instead of two. This follows the cancellation of the night shift last year, as sales of luxury sedans co...

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s and silence. The drive motor, with a maximum efficiency of 98%. With the support of the C-DM system, Chery Group’s Chery, Exeed, and Jetour brands will achieve full hybridization and will introduce over 20 C-DM-based models by 2024. By brand, Chery will launch the Arrizo 8 C-DM compact sedan in Q4 2023 and is expected to introduce over 10 C-DM-based models by 2025. Exeed is expected to launch the Stellar C-DM mid-to-large-size SUV, in Q4 2023...

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GAC Aion completes 2nd-phase capacity expansion of its plant, doubling production capacity GAC Aion starts building trial production line for batteries GAC Aion initiates employee equity incentive program GAC Aion’s A19 project granted by GAC Group GAC Aion to start production at second plant in Q4 2022 GAC Aion calls for new investors to increase capital GAC Aion’s ultra-performance electric drive rolls off assembly line GAC Energy Technolo...

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hnology 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 Zeekr 007 GT luxury shooting brake wagon in Q2; and a full-size flagship SUV and a large luxury SUV in Q3 and Q4, respectively, ...

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