uction methods and new technologies. Every production step is closely monitored and recorded to ensure quality and allow constant improvements. The largest Gen6 pilot plant is in Parsdorf, with over 350 employees building prototypes since 2023. Since mid-2024, some batteries from Parsdorf have been sent to the Debrecen plant for test vehicles. There’s also a pre-series plant near Munich Airport. Since summer 2024, the Hallbergmoos site has been...

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latest Internet-based services are being added to the range of BMW ConnectedDrive services, which will be available in the spring of 2014. BMW announced on February 10 that from the autumn of 2014 the BMW i8 will be equipped with a new laser light technology. The laser light technology was first presented at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show.  Whilst the basic version of the BMW i8 is equipped with high-intensity, energy-efficient full...

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train for the fully-electric models BMW iX and BMW i4 BMW Group targets to deliver 2 million BEVs by 2025 Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter production due to supply shortage BMW suspends production in Regensburg, Germany due to chip shortage BMW completes final winter testing of new BMW iX1 BMW presents all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 BMW Regensburg plant in Germany operated only one of two dryer tubes in its paintshop BMW Group to digital...

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-segment EV Alpine unveils A290, future compact B-segment electric sports car Renault unveils sustainability components used in all-electric Scenic E-Tech EIB supports construction of AESC electric battery gigafactory in Douai, France Renault unveils Ampere's future product lineup Groupe Renault presents its draft plan to reduce fixed costs by more the EUR 2 Billion over three years Renault all-new Megane E-Tech electric pre-production cars going...

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ith wage increases, USD 8.1 billion plant investment Ford workers of UAW Local 862, including two Kentucky plants, reject new collective agreement Ford halving F-150 Lightning production at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center Ford cuts F-150 Lightning output, increases production of Bronco, Ranger A memo sent to workers at Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan notified that production of the Ford F-150 Lightning will be paused th...

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er notice On May 4, Ghandhara Automobile Limited, the makers of Dongfeng trucks, JAC motors, and Renault trucks in Pakistan announced that the management of the company has decided to extend the shutdown period of the plant till further notice. The announcement came in a continuation of the notice sent by the company on April 7 regarding extensive upgradation activities in the paint shop....

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ss, developed under a concept "compact sport tourer". Its interior and exterior were designed by Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center in Italy. It measures 4,359mm/1,786mm/ 1,557mm (length, width and height), with the 666L luggage compartment, 178L larger than the current generation. In place of present sandwich architecture, the new B-class is built on the Mercedes Frontwheel Architecture, or MFA, also used for the next-generation A-class. Engin...

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shift production in Mexico 2017 Toyota Yaris iA: name changed from Scion iA Toyota North America builds record 2,035,028 vehicles and 1,984,640 engines in 2016 Toyota North America builds 1,983,723 vehicles in 2017 Mazda hits 700,000-unit production milestone at Salamanca plant in Mexico Toyota presents Yaris Sedan for 2019 with new name, added safety equipment Mazda2 sedan version to launch in Mexican market in July U.S. sales of Mexico-produc...

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April 6, reopen date undetermined Kia Motors resumes operations at plant in Pesqueria, Mexico on May 26 Kia Motors México operates at a 30% capacity at Pesquería plant Kia Motors Mexico reaches one million unit production milestone Kia Motors starts production at new plant in Mexico Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs Kia launching all-new 2025 K4 in U.S. in September Kia to install solar pa...

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y annulled a previous vote in April after allegations of voting improprieties. Despite the termination of the contract, the workers will retain the same benefits and working conditions and will not lose any acquired rights. With the results of the vote ending the contract, workers can seek new representation or create a new union. The procedure and vote held at the GM Silao plant highlights the provision of the USMCA agreement, which allows for c...

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of March 17, March 24 and May 19.  On June 17, Chevrolet introduced the all-wheel drive 2026 Corvette ZR1X as the ultimate top of its performance lineup and the most advanced Corvette ever. Building on the ZR1 and E-Ray, the ZR1X features an LT7 twin-turbo V8 with 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, and front-axle motor that sends 186 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque to the front axle....

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f the base Tech trim, which was introduced for the 2024 model year, will help reduce the lineup’s overall part count, and prepare the U.S. market for the new, smaller Optiq, which is set to go on sale soon. The Cadillac Optiq is being built at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. On August 16, Acura sent a software fix for 5,031 units of its new 2024 ZDX electric crossover to correct a braking issue. The issue affects only the Type S and A-Spec AW...

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with 150 PS power at 5,600 rpm and 230 nm of torque, mated with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This locally made SUV uses quality local components and has complied with the minimum local component usage regulations set by the government. Announced on July 26, PT Sokonindo Automobile presented the SERES E1 electric car at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024. The model has been produced at Sokonindo's production...

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ermany) plant reduced air sink rate and used recirculated air in its paint shop BMW Group backs sustainable packaging in its logistics BMW starts production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich BMW to launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023 CES 2023: BMW to present NEUE KLASSE Vision Vehicle BMW presents updated BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé BMW Munich plant unveils bionic robot gripper for ...

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BMW Mexico workforce of 1,800 preparing to start operations at San Luis Potosi plant BMW’s San Luis Potosi, Mexico plant builds up to 15 pre-production units daily BMW confirms June opening of new plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico BMW Group officially opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico BMW presents 3 Series sedan built at San Luis Potosí ahead of sales launch in Mexico BMW 2 Series Coupé begins production in San Luis Potosí, Mexico BMW...

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leased in the first quarter under the name of Trax Crossover. On March 22, Chevrolet announced the official launch and start of pre-sales of the Trax Crossover in Korea. The Trax Crossover is Chevrolet's entry model in GM's global product portfolio and is built in Changwon, Korea, which has already sent a shipment of 6,000 vehicles to the U.S. in February. GM has high sales expectations for its 2024 Chevrolet Trax, with plans to ship 184,000 unit...

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rts production of new A8 in Germany Audi stops production in Germany, hit by flooding Audi to invest EUR 3 billion in 2016 Audi to rename its subsidary in Neckarsulm of Germany The new Audi A8 makes its world debut at the Audi Summit in Barcelona Presales start for new Audi A8 in Germany Audi is presenting the eighth generation of new Audi A6 Sedan Audi expands polymer 3D printing in Production Audi e-tron GT to be manufactured at Audi Sport GmbH...

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process at the Leipzig plant to incorporate the all-electric Macan alongside gasoline and hybrid models on the same assembly line. The complex and efficient setup produces about 600 Macan and Panamera vehicles daily for global customers. To adapt the existing line, the assembly process for EVs presents unique challenges compared to gasoline or hybrid models. While traditional vehicles have their underbody and chassis connected in 20 places, all...

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to the DiSus-C system via OTA Update later. DiSus-A is an intelligent air body control system, and will be first equipped in the Denza N7 SUV. DiSus-P is an intelligent hydraulic body control system, and will be first equipped in the Yangwang U8 battery electric off-road SUV. DiSus-X, a system representing the highest level among body control systems, made a grand appearance at the end of the launch conference. The system consists of a binocular ...

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400 million into the Munich plant to transform the engine assembly line into a vehicle construction one for EV. This plant is expected to produce models related to the Neue Klasse that will start coming off the production line in 2026. All the 1,200 employees of the plant will now be retrained and sent to other areas, either at the Munich plant or others. The last eight-cylinder engine of the plant was assembled at the beginning of November. Pro...

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