), C-Max (2015-2019), Grand C-Max (2015-2019), Kuga/Escape (-2012); Ford's passenger car assembly plant. The plant shut down in November 2025. - Number of Employees: 2,700 (as of November 2025). - In November 2025, the site rolled of its last Focus model. - Vetter, a pharma company to build a new factory at the site. - Production started in 1970. Ford investing EUR 600 million in preparation for Focus production in Saarlouis Ford unveils all...

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ze. In the second half of 2022, it will be unveiling a new design language. Following the central theme of ‘modern solid’ it will be rolled out gradually over the coming year. In addition, the production of MEB battery systems will start there at the end of April. The decision on a possible Gigafactory in the Czech Republic is also expected in the first half of the year. The new ENYAQ COUPÉ iV, the refreshed KAROQ as well as the FABIA MONTE ...

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cally assembled all-new BMW X3 and all-new 5 Series in Vietnam THACO launches Chu Lai Truong Hai Expanded Automotive Mechanical 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 ...

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rts, but said production of the QX50 and QX55 for other countries will continue. Infiniti previously announced plans to discontinue the two nameplates at the end of 2025. It is unclear if production will restart before then. QX50 and QX55 are built alongside the Mercedes-Benz GLB at a joint-venture factory in Mexico. The future of the plant is in question, with GLB production expected to end there in 2026. Renault-Nissan and Daimler announced on ...

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lantis, Nissan announce temporary plant closures in Mexico Nissan meets its product portfolio renewal goals in Mexico On November 28, 2022, it was reported that Nissan’s A1 plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is the OEM’s fastest plant, with the capacity to produce up to 65 vehicles per hour. The factory has a workforce of more than four thousand employees to run five plants: stamping, body shops, paint, plastics plant and assembly plant.The an...

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at a separate facility in Kingston, Georgia. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 will be the first EV to be produced at the new Metaplant in Georgia when it opens in October, according to Jose Muñoz, global Hyundai COO. The Metaplant is part of a USD 7.6 billion EV complex that also includes a joint-venture battery factory with LG Energy Solution. The opening of the battery portion of the new plant will lag by about a year, so Hyundai will source the Ioniq 5's ba...

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ion Zone Faurecia and BYD set up new company in Suzhou to make auto parts BYD sees no big impact on Shenzhen plants amid COVID wave BYD opens reservations for Han DM-i and DM-p mid-to-large plug-in hybrid sedans Denza brand opens reservations for D9 MPV that applies DM-i super hybrid technology The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (Chinese) BYD opens reservations for Tang DM-p Denza to launch 2 new S...

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hengdu Motor Show BYD unveils all-new Yuan PLUS compact battery electric SUV at Chengdu Motor Show BYD launches new concept car Ocean-X developed based on e-platform 3.0 BYD launches Yuan PLUS sub-compact crossover electric SUV BYD launches all-new Destroyer 05 plug-in hybrid sedan BYD’s Changsha factory suspends production for rectification and is under investigation BYD launches Yuan Plus electric SUV in Laos BYD launches the battery electric...

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ports car. Lotus produced over 2,200 units of Emira models at its UK sportscar manufacturing facility, up by 321% compared to the same time in FY22, making Emira's order book fully booked for the next two years. The company also ramped up the production of the Eletre SUV at its all-electric vehicle factory in China. Lotus began its deliveries for Eletre SUV in China in March 2023 and expects to deliver to UK and European customers later this year...

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the new Plug-in Hybrid versions of the Kia XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon are the first time that the company has offered low-emissions electrified powertrains in the compact family car segment. They are also the first plug-in models to be built by the brand in Europe, made exclusively at the Slovakian factory in Žilina. On December 10, Kia announced that Kia Motors Europe has completed a range of upgrades to its European vehicle and engine producti...

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isker Ocean makes European debut BMW stops production in Graz due to situation in Ukraine Fisker announces UK debut of Ocean electric SUV at Goodwood Festival of Speed Fisker starts building prototypes of Fisker Ocean at Magna Steyr, Austria plant Magna Steyr gets environment permit to expand Hoče factory in Slovenia Fisker's production partner Magna Steyr produces 95 prototypes of Fisker Ocean Fisker to debut top-spec Ocean Extreme at Paris Aut...

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ne in Kvasiny plant, Czech Republic VW China to launch local electric platform for entry-level segment in three years SAIC Motor, Huahong Group to jointly promote development of auto chip industry SAIC VW joins hands with Anting Town to build new ecology for automotive industry SAIC VW builds green factory SAIC Volkswagen debuts Phideon luxury sedan in China SAIC VW aims to expand production capac...

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In March 2017, Leap Motor started the construction of Jinhua Plant，the total investment amount for Jinhua plant is about CNY 2.6billion, when the construction completed, it will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 units. - Established in January 2017. Leapmotor to start production of S01 smart electric coupe Leap Motor launches the S01 smart electric coupe Leapmotor launches first mass-produced Coupe S01; delivery begins in June Leap...

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shortage”. Nissan had idled Frontier and Titan pickup output for two days in late January, and is scheduled to be also idled on February 8.Altima assembly at Canton had also been affected as overtime and Saturday production of the midsize sedan was cut for a portion of January. Output at Nissan's factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, has so far has not been affected by the semiconductor shortage. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced on January 22...

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and the launch of National Remote Diagnosis Centre (NRDC). With NRDC, technical experts in Mercedes’ plant in Chakan can assist mechanics anywhere in India to diagnose vehicle problems quickly. The company also launched a QR code-based system to enable users to make online service booking through smart phones and tablets. On October 1, Mercedes-Benz India announced the roll-out of it’s connect features ‘Mercedes me Adapter’ and ‘Merced...

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lant in Turin, Italy Stellantis reaffirms commitment for Turin, Piedmont Region Stellantis halts production at Turin's Mirafiori plant, Italy amid slumping EV demand FIM-CISL unveils production growth of Stellantis' Mirafiori plant, Turin for first nine months of 2023 Stellantis Group puts Maserati factory Avvocato Gianni Agnelli plant, Italy for sale Stellantis to inaugurate SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub in Turin on November 23, 2023 Stellanti...

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all-new Torres, SUV KGM of Korea withdraws plan to relocate Pyeongtaek Plant KGM Launches the New Actyon SUV KGM signs agreement to jointly develop mid- to large-sized SUVs with Chery Motors Ssangyong Motor to suspend Pyeongtaek factory for 4 days due to parts supply disruption KG Mobility to relocate plant within Pyeongtaek region Korean auto makers to halt production for Chi...

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h, 2011-), K5 PHEV (2016-2018), K8 (2021-), K8 Hybrid (2021-),EV6 (2021-); PBV East (Plant 4) : PV5 (2025-); PBV West (Plant 5) : Plans to start mass-production in 2027, PV7 (2027-planning), PV9 (2029-planning); Engines; Plant of Kia, Hyundai Group, opened a dedicated EV PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) factory in 2025 -EVO Plant: A PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) EV plant that began construction in the first half of 2023 and started operations in 2025 (p...

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llion will be newly invested with a building area of 234,710 square meters, construction will begin in the fourth quarter of this year and be completed in 2025. The new plant dedicated to electric vehicles will mass-produce various next-generation future vehicles based on big data-based intelligent smart systems, automation, and eco-friendly production facilities. On July 13, Genesis Motor Europe revealed its European G90 flagship saloon at the G...

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inder diesel turbocharged engine (150hp or 175hp). The CO2 emissions of the 4x2 version powered by a 150hp diesel engine are 148g/km, while those of the 175hp engine have been reduced to 166g/km. Renault Samsung released the 2013 "SM7" on November 7, which has been upgraded with combination of the "SMart Connect" that has been used by the "SM3" and "SM5" with the "SMart Eco Application." It is equipped with the Blind Spot Warning System (BSW), fo...

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