the Martorell site. On February 12, multiple sources reported that SEAT has cancelled its afternoon shift on February 12, 2026, at its work centers because of strong wind warnings in Catalonia. The cancellation also affected facilities in Martorell, Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona), and R&D. Earlier, the night shift on February 11 and the morning and day shifts on February 12 were also suspended. The disruption also caused parts short...

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Emissions FAW-VW Recovers and Reuses Waste FAW-VW’s next-generation EA211 1.5T Evo2 engine rolls off production line at Changchun site FAW-VW officially inaugurates technology development and styling center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Auto Shanghai 2023: Volkswagen to invest EUR 1 billion in China for R&D of electric vehicles FAW-VW partners with Alibaba Cloud to drive digital transformation in the auto industry FAW VW, VW Group form partnership fo...

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Government held a meeting with Avtovaz officials about production, business activities, and budget execution. During the meeting of the Board of Directors, Avtovaz’s investment program for next year was approved. It will exceed RUB 45 billion. The bulk of these funds will be spent on implementing R&D on automobile projects, power units, and capacity development. The approved production plan for 2025 provides for producing 500 thousand cars.  O...

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890,000 (Note)The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - R&D Center: Shanghai: International Business Headquarters, Global Production Vehicle R&D CenterHefei: Chinese headquarters, R&DSan Jose: Intelligent D...

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BYD Co., Ltd. Headquarters of BYD, R&D center BYD's Output : Vehicle 4,537,356 units ( 2025 ) Vehicle 4,304,073 units ( 2024 ) Vehicle 3,045,231 units ( 2023 ) Vehicle 1,881,669 units ( 2022 ) Vehicle 747,540 units ( 2021 ) Vehicle 431,954 units ( 2020 ) Vehicle 455,073 units ( 2019 ) Vehicle 529,315 units ( 2018 ) Vehicle 423,143 units ( 2017 ) BYD's Production Capacity Plants units/year Production Capacity Note Plan Note BYD Automobil...

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,000 (Note) The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - R&D Center : Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, San Diego. - August 26th, 2025, XPeng Motors' new headquarter, the XPeng Technol...

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le production systems. It is also planned to provide training to factory staff to adapt and improve their skills. On May 12, it was reported that GAC Motor confirmed a USD 300 million investment increase in Brazil, adding to the USD 1 billion previously announced for local vehicle production and an R&D center in the Northeast by 2030. GAC President Wei Haigang stated that the company aims to manufacture electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel hybrid vehi...

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FPT Industrial S.p.A., Foggia Plant Engines (Fiat, Mitsubishi Fuso, IVECO), Crankshafts, Driveshafts; Buses: EV E-WAY (2023-), EV Crossway (2026-planning), E-Way H2 FCV (2026-planning), FCV buses, Methane, Biomethane, Biofuel buses (2026-planning) FPT Industrial's engine assembly plant and R&D center, responsible for light engines for on-road and off-road applications. - Number of Employees: 1,500 (as of July,2025) - Investment:   ・2024-2028...

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launched the Ford Territory multi-function medium-size SUV developed by Ford and JMC for consumers in China. Six versions are available, with suggested retail prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 167,800. On April 3, Ford released the Ford China 2.0 strategy, which focuses on accelerating product R&D and application, smart technology R&D, strengthening partnerships, pursuing innovation, and the cultivation of local talent. For production R&D an...

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Industrial Park in Vietnam THACO AUTO ships Kia Carnival’s painted bodies/components from Vietnam to India THACO AUTO inaugurates production technology line at THACO Bus factory, Vietnam THACO AUTO inaugurates production technology of THACO Bus plant, Vietnam THACO INDUSTRIES, Vietnam inaugurates R&D Center / new auto chassis and body parts plant THACO INDUSTRIES, Vietnam inaugurates auto premium glass plant / auto electrical equipment plant TH...

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ant in Rayong officially started production of the EcoSport SUV. The Thai-built models will be for domestic sale and export to markets across the ASEAN region. On March 25 Ford unveiled the new EcoSport at the Bangkok International Motor Show. It is an urban compact SUV developed by Ford’s global R&D center in South Africa. It features 500mm water-wading capability and 200mm of ground clearance. BOI approved the Eco-car Phase 2 projects includi...

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issan América Latina (LATAM)”. The region is made up of 5 assembly plants: Aguascalientes 1 in Mexico, Aguascalientes 2 in Mexico, CIVAC in Mexico, Córdoba in Argentina, and Resende in Brazil. There are also two engine plants: in Aguascalientes, Mexico and in Resende, Brazil, in addition to two R&D Centers, one Design Center, 19,000 employees and more than 700 distributors.  On February 28, Nissan Mexicana announced that its plants in Mexico...

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issan América Latina (LATAM)”. The region is made up of 5 assembly plants: Aguascalientes 1 in Mexico, Aguascalientes 2 in Mexico, CIVAC in Mexico, Córdoba in Argentina, and Resende in Brazil. There are also two engine plants: in Aguascalientes, Mexico and in Resende, Brazil, in addition to two R&D Centers, one Design Center, 19,000 employees and more than 700 distributors.  On December 4, Nissan confirmed that the USD 700 million investment...

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issan América Latina (LATAM)”. The region is made up of 5 assembly plants: Aguascalientes 1 in Mexico, Aguascalientes 2 in Mexico, CIVAC in Mexico, Córdoba in Argentina, and Resende in Brazil. There are also two engine plants: in Aguascalientes, Mexico and in Resende, Brazil, in addition to two R&D Centers, one Design Center, 19,000 employees and more than 700 distributors.  On February 28, Nissan Mexicana announced that its plants in Mexico...

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, and the EHS (Electric Hybrid System). 10.08kWh and 17.6kWh blade batteries complete the respective powertrains, and respective NEDC fuel consumption of 3.4L/100km and 3.5L/100km at the lowest charge. On August 27, BYD announced the recent signing of an agreement with Huawei for the in-depth joint R&D of intelligent driving for Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand, in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This intelligent driving partnership focuses on the Bao 8 mid-to-l...

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llion square meters, with new production and storage plants. On December 29, Jiangxi Dorcen Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dorcen) completed construction of its technology industrial park and started production of its G60S compact SUV. Covering a site area of about 500,000 square meters, the park integrates R&D, manufacturing, and sales of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, fossil fuel vehicles, NEVs, and key components. On March 27, BYD launched th...

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zed intelligent driving solutions for NEVs Denza launches Z9 GT shooting brake coupe BYD starts accepting pre-orders for Bao 8 plug-in hybrid SUV Fang Cheng Bao launches Bao 8 plug-in hybrid SUV Auto Guangzhou 2024: Denza launches Z9 luxury flagship sedan BYD announces CNY 100 billion investment in R&D of intelligent tech upon 30th anniversary Auto Guangzhou 2024: BYD starts accepting pre-orders for BEV, PHEV variants of Yangwang U7 sedan BYD unv...

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On May 27 BYD launched the all-new YUAN EV360. The all-new YUAN EV360 will be produced at Changsha Plant. As reported on January 17, BYD plans to produce 300,000 units of NEVs (including small EVs) at the Changsha Plant in 2019. The automaker will also accelerate construction of its truck R&D center. It will construct global headquarters that specialize in the R&D, production, and sales of electric trucks and special vehicles in Changsh...

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performance GT model. The ProCeed made its public debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, and goes on sale exclusively in Europe in the first quarter of 2019. The new model was designed at Kia’s European Design Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. More than 300 employees undertook training at Kia’s global R&D centre in Namyang, South Korea, ensuring the successful launch of volume production for the new Ceed model family. Kia Motors Slovakia has continu...

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one calls and use several functions of their mobile phones using the in-vehicle display. According to multiple press releases dated June 6, SAIC VW is adjusting production lines at the Anting Plant for electrification transformation, and the Anting Plant No. 1 will further expand its function as an R&D center. After the revamp of the Anting Plant No. 1 is completed, production of the ICE models, the Polo and the T-Cross, will be transferred to th...

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