ck of tires caused by labor disputes. The Fate, Bridgestone and Pirelli plants that produce tires in the Argentina are paralyzed by a labor strike that began on September 22 with the Single Union of Tire Workers (SUTNA). Resulting shortages has already forced the Ford plant in Pacheco, which builds Ranger pickups, to suspend two shifts, while Fiat ensures that it has a 10-day supply of tires for its vehicles produced at the Cordoba plant....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/04

ant, with an annual capacity of 250,000 units, and at the São Bernardo do Campo plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 units. Hyundai has three models in its line (HB20, HB20S and Crete), while Ford has 7 main models (Ka, Ka +, Fiesta, Focus, Focus Fastback, Fusion and EcoSport), as well as the Ranger pickup and Edge SUV. Ford will launch the EcoSport in August and a restyled Fiesta by the end of 2017. Although Hyundai Motor of Brazil in an ...

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ean region and Central America. Volkswagen will increase the level of daily production by 56% in order to supply the growing needs of the local and export markets. On December 8, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles confirmed that the second-gen Amarok II pickup, developed by Ford on the basis of the new Ranger pickup, will be produced in South Africa at Ford’s Silverton plant, and also, for the first time, that production of the Amarok I will contin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/31

ant, with an annual capacity of 250,000 units, and at the São Bernardo do Campo plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 units. Hyundai has three models in its line (HB20, HB20S and Crete), while Ford has 7 main models (Ka, Ka +, Fiesta, Focus, Focus Fastback, Fusion and EcoSport), as well as the Ranger pickup and Edge SUV. Ford will launch the EcoSport in August and a restyled Fiesta by the end of 2017. On July 6, Ford reported that it sold 3...

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in fall 2012. It is installed with a 3.6-liter "Pentastar" V-6 engine rated at 305 hp and 269 lb.-ft. or a 5.7-liter "Hemi" V-8 engine rated at 395 hp and 407 lb.-ft., which is mated to an 8-speed "TorqueFlite 8" transmission. The "Ram 1500" will be produced at the Wayne, Michigan truck plant. The Ranger Cab model will be produced at the Saltillo truck plant in Mexico as well. Chrysler expressed its intention to build the 2013 "Ram 1500" startin...

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ck of tires caused by labor disputes. The Fate, Bridgestone and Pirelli plants that produce tires in the Argentina are paralyzed by a labor strike that began on September 22 with the Single Union of Tire Workers (SUTNA). Resulting shortages has already forced the Ford plant in Pacheco, which builds Ranger pickups, to suspend two shifts, while Fiat ensures that it has a 10-day supply of tires for its vehicles produced at the Cordoba plant. On Octo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30

th America will be officially unveiled during the first half of 2023. Manufactured at the Pernambuco plant in Brazil, it will share the production line and Small Wide 4×4 Platform of the Jeep Renegade/Compass and Fiat Toro. It will be larger than the Toro, to compete against the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and VW Amarok. The model will be launched for sale in Brazil and Argentina before the end of 2023. On May 5, Stellantis announced that the new ...

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e free trade zone in North Africa and Arab, in order to increase its export share, sales volume and its market competitiveness. On March 26 General Motors China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) to manage GM's electric-powered ranger extender Chevrolet Volt fleet. The demonstration fleet vehicles will be delivered to CATARC during April before launching the project for one y...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Ford Motor Argentina, Pacheco Plant Ford Focus (4&5 door) (-2019), Ranger (Cab, Crew Cab, Super Cab) (1996-); Ford Everest SUV (planning); Engines: 2.2 L & 3.2 L Puma TDCi diesel engine (2012-), Lion 3.0L V6 (2024-), 2.0L Panther (2025-), Stamping Parts Stamping, engine and vehicle assembly plant, Ford Argentina S.A. - Investment:    2023: USD 660 million (USD 580 million for Ranger 2024, and USD 80 million for engines)    since 2010: USD...

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with additional variants coming later from Europe. The Focus will not be manufactured in Hermosillo, Mexico as previously announced. Production of the current North American Focus at the Michigan Assembly Plant continues through mid-2018, after which time the plant will be converted to produce the Ranger midsize pickup truck in late 2018 and the Bronco midsize SUV in 2020. The June reduction in shifts at the company’s Hermosillo Plant in Mexic...

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age, including the Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plan due to supply chain issues. On June 2, Ford announced it will invest USD 2 billion to increase production of the all-new F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, produce an all-new Ranger pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and an all-new Mustang coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. USD 1.5 billion will be invested at Ohio A...

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irus crisis Ford reaches production milestones of 4 million engines at Struandale plant in South Africa Ford invests ZAR 600 million in Struandale plant for 3.0-, 2.0-liter diesels Ford starts production of new 3.0L V6, updated 2.0L diesel engines at Struandale plant Ford launches next-gen Ranger production at Silverton plant in South Africa Ford Struandale Engine Plant in South Africa reaches milestones, expands production On March 2...

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Ford South Africa, Silverton Assembly Plant Ford Ranger (2001-), Everest (2016-2022), Ranger Raptor (2019-2022), Ranger PHEV (2025-); Mazda BT-50 (-2015); Volkswagen Amarok (2023-); Wheels, Tires; Battery pack assembly (2025-); Ford's plant in South Africa - Total employees: 4,650 (As of 2024) - The plant went into operation in 1968. Ford solar array in Sout Africa reduces emission more than 20,000 tons per year Ford South Africa Ce...

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idere Assembly plant in Illinois and nearly USD 19 billion in new U.S. investments. Following the UAW contract negotiations, the OEM’s plant in Belvidere, Illinois will re-open and produce a mid-size pickup truck. The plan is to bring in a “midsize” model, which would compete against the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, and the Toyota Tacoma. As Belvidere is currently not equipped to produce traditional, body-on-frame vehicles, t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/15

investment of 250 million pounds. 10 million will be funded by this loan scheme. Tata Motors has released the Land Rover Freelander 2 SUV available in 3 trim levels S, SE and HSE priced between 3.38 million and 4.5 million rupees. Following Freelander 2 Tata Motors will launch 2010 versions of the Ranger Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery 3 in November or later in the Indian market. Both interior and exterior designs are with Indian feature ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/11

ando C compact SUV. It was displayed at the 35th ENVEX 2013 held in June 2013. The improved model is powered by a 100 kW motor and 34 kWh (420V) lithium polymer batteries, with the top speed of 150 km/h. Its range in the EV mode has been extended to 180 km from 150 km before the improvement. In the ranger-extender mode with a 10kW engineworking as a generator, the range is further extended to 300 km. Ssangyong Motor Company announced that its all...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/18

s to assemble the Seltos at the Nordex plant. The Seltos is expected to be assembled in CKD form, with production timelines estimated between 2026 and 2027. On March 24, Ford announced the launch of its Ford Pro commercial vehicle business unit in Brazil, with a product portfolio that comprises the Ranger and Transit lines. After inaugurating the factory in Montevideo, Uruguay in partnership with Nordex, Ford launched the Transit minibus and van ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Hino Motors, Hino Plant Differential assembly for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and buses; Heavy-duty trucks "HINO Profia/HINO700 Series" (-2017), Medium-duty trucks "HINO Ranger/HINO500 Series" (-2017), Heavy-duty engines (Production ended) Hino's auto parts plant, its production to be transferred to Nitta Plant in 2027 - Operation started in 1942. - Number of employees (Head Office and Hino Plant): 4,560 (As of March 31, 2024) Hino announce...

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hionne confirmed that Jeep‘s upcoming Wrangler-based pickup will aim upmarket, with a high sticker price and low production volumes of up to 100,000, when it goes on sale mid-2019. Jeep will market the vehicle as a lifestyle vehicle, and will not compete against the Chevrolet Colorado or new Ford Ranger. The Wrangler-based pickup will be built at the Toledo Supplier Park in Ohio. Ram's new midsize pickup will be a body-on-frame truck built in t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

in fall 2012. It is installed with a 3.6-liter "Pentastar" V-6 engine rated at 305 hp and 269 lb.-ft. or a 5.7-liter "Hemi" V-8 engine rated at 395 hp and 407 lb.-ft., which is mated to an 8-speed "TorqueFlite 8" transmission. The "Ram 1500" will be produced at the Wayne, Michigan truck plant. The Ranger Cab model will be produced at the Saltillo truck plant in Mexico as well. Start of production of the 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty is sched...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26