Malaysia has opened registrations of interest (ROI) for the upcoming Volvo ES90, ahead of the electric sedan’s expected arrival in early 2026. The ES90 will be introduced in Malaysia as a locally assembled (CKD) model from the outset. It is underpinned by Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA2) and features an 800-volt electrical system. Reported on January 22, Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the ES90, a fully electric sedan assembled l...

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launch in major European countries. The Fiat Panda is a compact model in the A segment, and the third generation for the 2012 model year will be the same five-door hatchback as its predecessor. With a length of 365 centimetres, a width of 164 and a height of 155, the new Panda has a larger interior space than the previous model. At the launch, the engine lineup includes: the 85 HP two-cylinder 0.9 TwinAir Turbo, the 65 HP two-cylinder 0.9 Aspirat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

lligent hybrid system, a 120kW engine, and a 28.3kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a CLTC EV-mode range exceeding 200km and a top speed of 190km/h. On June 19, Geely debuted the all-new Lynk & Co 09 mid to large sized intelligent luxury flagship SUV in Shanghai. Developed based on the SPA (scalable product architecture) platform. In terms of configuration, the vehicle comes with Atlas intelligent joint screens, including a Lynk-Ma...

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iving assistance system (BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and ELK (Emergency Lane Keeping) installed on some models only). Additionally, the new vehicle is the first to feature Hycan’s in-house developed H-VIP2.0 intelligent driving interconnection system that features intelligent assisted driving, and SPA (Smart Parking Assistance). On February 20, GAC Trumpchi opened the pre-sale of the GS3 next-generation compact SUV. For the powertrain, the vehic...

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a new EV platform as this part of the body contains many parts related to seating, suspension and powertrain configurations. This process reduces weight, which in turn improves the energy efficiency and thereby the electric range of the car. This also allows designers to optimally use the available space inside the cabin and luggage area, boosting the overall versatility of the car. On February 4, Volvo Cars and Northvolt announced to establish a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/24

ely Automobile will introduce multiple new models including the all-new Xing Yue L SUV and another new vehicle, both of which will be developed based on the CMA platform. The Lynk & Co brand will make further efforts in developing upscale models by introducing the first model developed based on the SPA platform, in addition to a global version of the all-new 01 SUV to be launched simultaneously in Europe. The brand will also unveil its product pl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Zhejiang LEVC Automobile Co., Ltd. (formerly Zhejiang Englon Automobile Co., Ltd.) LEVC: MPV LEVC TX5 EV (2018-), MPV LEVC TX5 REV (2018-), EV MPV Xspace/L380 (2024-); Lynk&Co: PHV SUV 900 (2025-); Geely Galaxy: REV MPV V900 (2025-); LCVs, Pickup Trucks, High-end Luxury Commercial Vehicles; LEVC: MPV LEVC TX5 PHV (2022-production ended) Geely New Energy Vehicles's Yiwu Plant (Zhejiang Province), starts production on December 25, 2018 - The proje...

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et – in preparation for today’s return to work of most of the over 6,000 employees. At the same time, limited activities also recommenced at the plants in Cassino, Pomigliano, Termoli and Mirafiori in connection with components supply for the Sevel plant. On June 24, FCA informed that FCA Italy SpA - wholly owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and other Italian companies of the FCA Group announce the signing of a EUR 6.3 billion credit line,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/10

be assembled there is the XC90 premium SUV. Additional models slated for local assembly will be announced at a later stage.  Volvo Cars on October 10, rolls out its first assembled car, the luxurious XC90 from its plant in Bangalore. The assembly operations are focused on models based on Volvo’s SPA modular vehicle architecture. Apart from the XC90 more models on the SPA architecture are slated for local assembly and an announcement on the sam...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/06

arging times, the new 500 is equipped with the 85 kW fast charger system which allows you to recharge the battery in a very short time. The first car in its segment - autonomous level 2 driving and bringing all the advantages related to it in urban mobility. On June 24, FCA informed that FCA Italy SpA - wholly owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and other Italian companies of the FCA Group announce the signing of a EUR 6.3 billion credit line,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

sion shortage Stellantis Melfi plant sees 425 voluntary exits as production concerns grow Stellantis to start new industrial plan from Melfi in Italy Fiat announces New 500X Hybrid and Tipo Hybrid Stellantis halts production at Melfi plant, Italy Stellantis halts production at Italian and Spanish plants Stellantis halts production at Melfi, Italy plant Stellantis slows production at Melfi plant in Italy Stellantis reduces production at ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ch as electronic systems. On August 17 Geely Automobile has entered into an agreement with Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC (MBH), the manufacturer of the London black taxies, on the partnership through Geely International Corporation. Based on the agreement Geely will export and sell its vehicles and spare parts in the U.K. and also provide after-sales service, starting with its own Emgrand model. Geely will assess its suitability to the British ma...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

n support as well as research on vehicle safety and evaluation technologies. On July 22, Volvo Cars held a signing ceremony in Shanghai with Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone (CDETDZ). This means that Volvo Cars will establish a project that develops high-end vehicles based on the SPA2 (Scalable Product Architecture 2) platform in CDETDZ. The project is expected to expand the product category and upgrade the product quality at V...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

nd illuminated part selection from digitalization projects in its assembly workshop. The digitalization methods, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, increase the quality and reduce errors in the process. On November 4, Tofaş signed a production agreement with Stellantis Europe SPA, granting Tofaş the production rights in Turkey under the Stellantis license for the light commercial vehicle and "Combi" versions of the new "K0...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ing Group showcased models under the Geely, LYNK&CO, ZEEKR, Geometry, Volvo and Polestar brands at the Auto Shanghai 2021. Geely displayed three models of the “Xing” series that were built on the CMA architecture, including the Xing Yue L. The LYNK&CO 02 Hatchback, the LYNK&CO 05 PHEV and the SPA architecture were also exhibited. The event marked the debut of the LYNK&CO 02 Hatchback. As standard configuration, the vehicle has Volvo’s Dri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Sept. 10. All units, including all-wheel-drive cars, are fitted with the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) as a standard equipment. VDC prevents side slip and improves safety performance. Mazda unveiled the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 together with fans at events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The all-new MX-5 adopts both SKYACTIV technology and Mazda's KODO-Soul of Motion design language to deliver driving pleasure. The all-new MX-5 ...

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e engine plant in Skövde, Sweden and the body component manufacturing site in Olofström, Sweden will continue to plan their production on a weekly basis and adapt according to needs in the other plants. On September 6, Polestar announced that it will debut it Polestar 3 prototype at the Polestar Space at in Singapore ahead of its launch in H2 2024, starting with Long Range Dual Motor variants. Production is planned to begin in Volvo Cars’ fa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

on the all-new PMA platform will be a LYNK&CO model, with the concept car scheduled to be unveiled in 2020. LYNK&CO will begin the sales of its models in Europe in the second half of 2020 and complete the delivery by the end of this year. In 2020, Geely will have four platforms, including BMA, CMA, SPA and PMA. Geely’s Xiangtan Plant, which currently produces the Panda, the New Vision and some other models, is likely to build 150,000 vehicles i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ing Group showcased models under the Geely, LYNK&CO, ZEEKR, Geometry, Volvo and Polestar brands at the Auto Shanghai 2021. Geely displayed three models of the “Xing” series that were built on the CMA architecture, including the Xing Yue L. The LYNK&CO 02 Hatchback, the LYNK&CO 05 PHEV and the SPA architecture were also exhibited. The event marked the debut of the LYNK&CO 02 Hatchback. As standard configuration, the vehicle has Volvo’s Dri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/24

he model comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder World Gas engine (158hp, 141lb.-ft.) or a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder World Gas engine (172hp, 165lb.-ft.). A 5-speed MT or a 6-speed AT, 6F24, is available. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said the replacement for the Jeep Compass and Patriot will be made at Fiat SpA's Mirafiori plant in Italy. They are now made in Belvidere, Ill. Chrysler ended production of the "Dodge Caliber" on December 19, 2011. The new "D...

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