ices for the new model will range from TWD 859,000. The X-Trail will make the first appearance in Taiwan in eight years since Yulon Nissan discontinued production of the first-generation X-Trail in Taiwan in 2007. The front styling of the third-generation X-Trail reflects Nissan's design concept "V-Shape", featuring boomerang-shaped LED daylights. The all-new third-generation X-Trail carries Nissan's MR20DD 2.0-liter engine or QR25DE 2.5-liter en...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/24

with 65 employees. On February 15, the BMW Group announced that Designworks is opening a new studio in Santa Monica, CA. The new studio, covering an area of about 16,500 square feet, is the largest of the three global Designworks studios including locations in Munich and Shanghai. With a mission to shape the future of mobility, the new studio will draw inspiration from this environment in its work on behalf of the BMW Group, and with clients from...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/24

with Sudan’s G Group in Beijing to launch a new “Made in China and Sudan” automobile assembly model. Taking this signing as an opportunity, Dongfeng Motor will join hands with G Group to deepen cooperation in the Sudanese market. At present, the sales network in South Sudan has begun to take shape, and Dongfeng Motor’s products will be officially launched soon. In the future, the two parties also plan to expand cooperation to South Sudan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/23

with Sudan’s G Group in Beijing to launch a new “Made in China and Sudan” automobile assembly model. Taking this signing as an opportunity, Dongfeng Motor will join hands with G Group to deepen cooperation in the Sudanese market. At present, the sales network in South Sudan has begun to take shape, and Dongfeng Motor’s products will be officially launched soon. In the future, the two parties also plan to expand cooperation to South Sudan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/23

er labor costs because higher wages are paid at the Busan plant than at its plant in France. On August 3 Renault Samsung launched the SM7 Nova LPe, the LPG model of the SM7 Nova. The car is powered by a 2.0 CVTC II LPLi engine (140 ps), with a combined fuel economy of 8.6 km per liter. The doughnut shape LPG tank can be stored in the space for a spare tire, expanding the luggage space. The SM7 Nova LPe is priced at KRW 25.5 million, lower than it...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/22

lass, there is the option of a leather-look cockpit upper section with lavishly finished topstitching. As is the same as the new C-Class, an innovative touchpad can be used to operate all telematics functions. For easy loading and unloading, the V-Class features another first in this segment in the shape of the separately opening rear window attached to the upper tailgate frame. Daimler announced on January 15 that it will invest around EUR 190 m...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/21

and Soueast N7 compact crossover SUV made their debut. In addition, the official image of Soueast A7 battery electric concept was also released. Amongst these models, Soueast DX9 is expected to hit the market in 2022. The new logo applies the element of “wings”, which works in unison with the shape of “roc (an enormous bird of prey)” on the company logo. This logo features higher recognition, concision and planarity. It will be applied ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

ober 25, according to Chery Commercial Vehicle, QQ Ice Cream, the first model under the Chery QQ series, officially opened for preorders. Apart from the security features such as a driver airbag and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the doors are made of anti-collision steel girders in the shape of the letter “W”. On September 2, Chery's Jetour Auto announced on its official website that at the 25th Chengdu Motor Show, it unveiled th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

ard of CARIAD has approved a comprehensive realignment. Peter Bosch, previously responsible for manufacturing at Bentley and the Volkswagen AG representative on the Board of Scout Motors, has been appointed CEO. The board brings together selected CARIAD managers to create a highly-competent team to shape the realignment. The comprehensive realignment of CARIAD is based on five points - restructuring of the CARIAD organization; accelerated executi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

ed (HMIL) announced it will introduce 6 battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Indian market by 2028. Hyundai’s line-up of 6 BEV will cater to multiple segments including mass market and mass premium segments in India. Hyundai will introduce these BEVs in different body styles including SUV body shape. Hyundai will also introduce its dedicated BEV Platform – E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) as well as modified platforms in India. E...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/13

that it opened a “QM Facility” for quality management at its Kawasaki Plant. The company invested JPY 1.4 billion to establish the new facility, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. It includes laboratories for that analyzing materials used in products and measuring the size and shape of parts. The facility also houses the Daimler Truck Asia Quality Management Headquarters, which is responsible for comprehensive quality manage...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/10

dable version starting at USD 28,995. A sporty RS trim will also be available. The 2027 Bolt will be delivered to Chevrolet dealers in the first quarter of 2026 from the GM Fairfax Assembly Plant, where it is assembled with domestically and globally sourced parts. While the 2027 Bolt has a familiar shape, underneath it has the latest GM EV technology, featuring the GM-designed X76 electric drive unit, which in the Bolt develops 210 hp and 169 lb-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/07

vehicles, including about 603,000 "4Runner" SUVs, 761,000 "RAV4" compact SUVs, about 17,000 "Lexus LX570," 372,000 "Lexus RX" and 397,000 SUV "Highlander" and its hybrid version. Separately, Toyota is recalling a total of 20,000 Lexus all-wheel drive models of the "GS300" and "GS350" to change the shape of a plastic pad embedded in the driver's side floor carpet. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has offered a voluntary exit package to 629 manage...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/04

Corporation announced findings of investigations into incidents involving lithium-ion batteries used in its Outlander PHEV, i-MiEV, and MINICAB-MiEV vehicles. The battery cell defect originated from the supplier's manufacturing line, resulting in short-circuited battery cells. It was found that the shape of an internal part of the battery cell was altered as a result of battery cells being exposed to excessive force. The carmaker will recall thos...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ed it in 2015 for interior decorative parts in its Roadster, the automaker has expanded the number of models that use the plastics. The OEM developed materials and optimized mold specifications to greatly improve formability so that the plastics can be used for large exterior parts with complicated shapes like the front grill. The front grill adopting bio-engineering plans will gradually for models other than the CX-5. The CX-5 is produced at Maz...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ed it in 2015 for interior decorative parts in its Roadster, the automaker has expanded the number of models that use the plastics. The OEM developed materials and optimized mold specifications to greatly improve formability so that the plastics can be used for large exterior parts with complicated shapes like the front grill. The front grill adopting bio-engineering plans will gradually for models other than the CX-5. The CX-5 is produced at Maz...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Ryuo) Plant. Overall vehicle dimensions are length 3,995mm, width 1,695 mm, height 1,620 mm, and wheelbase 2,525mm. The Rex has a compact body with a minimum turning radius of 5.0m (with 17-inch tires) for easy maneuverability, and a spacious interior thanks to the rear seat overhead space and seat shape. The powertrain is a 1.2L NA engine (maximum output 64kW / maximum torque 113Nm) mated to a CVT with 7-speed sequential shift. On August 22, Dai...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/30

lant, and 2009-17 Ford Flex and 2010-17 Lincoln MKT vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant which may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link. On June 11, Ford announced that its newly-designed front seat that debuts in the all-new 2020 Explorer will maintains the company’s standard for shape and softness, while reducing the thickness of the seat back and shoulder area, thereby freeing up space for second-row passengers. For the all-n...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

ugurated a new bus production line at its São Bernardo do Campo plant, which received BRL 107 million for modernization. The process is in its final phase of implementation and should be fully completed by the end of 2020. The new plant was designed with two different inputs and one output, in a Y shape, one for the O500 line (rear engine) and another for the LO line (micros) and OF (midis and conventional front engine), which allows the start o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/25

60%. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced on November 17 that it will launch the all-new compact SUV ZR-V in Japan on April 21, 2023. The ZR-V measures 4,570 mm (L) x 1,840 mm (W) x 1,620 mm (H) with a wheelbase of 2,655 mm (H) and features a front vertical grille that is continuous with the surrounding shape and sharp, horizontal headlights. The hybrid model is equipped with the Sport e:HEV, which combines the 2.0-liter direct injection engine (maxim...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/24