d to be launched in 2013. Daihatsu is also developing a low price compact model, which is smaller than a new small model being developed by Toyota, which is scheduled to be produced in Indonesia after 2012. Toyota intends to expand its model lineup by adding a model supplied from Daihatsu under the supply contract. Toyota Astra Motor predicted it will be almost impossible to achieve the sales target for 2011 of 330,000 hampered by the parts suppl...

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ctric models in Pamplona. The announcement was part of the 10th Collective Agreement to become a multi-brand electric and combustion car factory by 2026. On November 9, SEAT S.A. and Volkswagen Group allocated over 75% of the small BEV project's material costs to Spanish suppliers, streamlining the supply chain for EV components. The decision aims to support local sources and enhance efficiency in producing fully electric vehicles at SEAT's Marto...

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ve a choice from six petrol engines and four diesel engines. SEAT said it has made an overall investment of 800 million euros, primarily in vehicle development and the production facilities. The new model ensures 1,600 jobs at the Martorell plant production line, plus more than 6,000 throughout the supply industry. With the new Leon the company has increased productivity by 10% and optimized production costs. The "Ibiza ECOMOTIVE" exhibited at th...

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Chevrolet introduces first-ever eAWD Corvette E-Ray Chevrolet Corvette production in Bowling Green to be halted one week GM pauses Corvette production for one week due to parts shortage GM begins pre-production of 2024 Corvette E-Ray in Bowling Green GM reduces Corvette plant output over supply issues unrelated to strike Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray production to begin in Bowling Green on October 23 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid producti...

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Mahindra & Mahindra, India launches XEV 9S, a new all-electric 7 seater SUV Mahindra starts operations in Chakan manufacturing hub for EV component Mahindra reveals more information about XUV 700 Mahindra launches XUV700 in India Mahindra’s XUV 700 waiting period increased due to supply chain issues Mahindra India launches the Scorpio-N SUV for INR 1.2 million Mahindra Auto updates about manufacturing capabilities and technolo...

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uction of the plant in 2005 by investing 215 million euros with a plan of inaugurating operation in 2008. The company intends to deliver products to Nissan and Renault-Samsung as well as Renault. Renault studies creation of two specialized centres of excellence HORSE partners with HABAŞ, Turkey to supply turbo diesel engines HORSE initiates HR12 engine production at Mioveni Romania plant Romania's economy minister discusses support for Dacia Mio...

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of KAMAZ soon to commission under Tibet Project KAMAZ implement large scale project to increase the production capacity of front axle of cars Trial assembly of KAMAZ K5 trucks is scheduled for September 2018 KAMAZ to invest RUB 1.3 billion in next 3 years for production of cranks Kamaz PTC, Russia supplying parts for Aurus Senat KAMAZ builds new production facility at Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia plant Kamaz starts production of hub with maintenan...

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battery-electric buses BYD-Alexander Dennis partnership celebrates 1,500th electric bus Alexander Dennis increases energy throughput of next-generation electric buses Alexander Dennis plans to consolidate UK bus body manufacturing into a single site Alexander Dennis agrees Australian Electric Bus supply agreement with Nexport ADL to supply 137 zero-emission buses to Scotland ADL plans to create zero emission bus technology centre of excellence ...

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in Saarlouis with the potential to develop the plant and attract other, smaller investors. On January 17, IG Metall, a dominant workers' union, launched strikes at the Ford Saarlouis plant in Germany. IG Metall demanded clarity and social security for all 5,000 employees at the plant, including the supply chain employees. The strikes were announced as still nothing is known about the reliable investor solution or the future of Ford's Saarlouis lo...

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uding into the defense sector. As part of an ownership and financing arrangement enabling Valmet Automotive’s strategic expansion, IONCOR, Valmet Automotive’s battery systems subsidiary, will become a subsidiary of Finnish Minerals Group (FMG), a state-owned company developing the battery value chain. Alongside FMG, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company and Pontos Group will also join as owners. After the transaction FMG will hold 70% of ION...

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ndate, prescribing the proportion of EV car and van sales from 2024. Introducing EV tariffs at the same time will undermine the mandate and slow the growing EV trend. Ford is calling for current UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement requirements to be extended to 2027, to allow time for the battery supply chain to develop in Europe and to meet EV demand. Tariffs will hit both UK- and EU-based manufacturers, so the UK and EU must come to the table...

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an SUV and the sustainability of an electric vehicle. Presales of Volkswagen’s new, electric SUV are simultaneously launching in Germany and further European countries only one day after its world premiere. The ID.4, which is produced at the Zwickau plant, is carbon-neutral along the entire value chain. Five plants on three continents will be producing the new, electric SUV: series production has already kicked off in Zwickau, in Saxony. Produc...

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operations in all its plants across the country, after obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. It will gradually ramp up production across facilities after taking into consideration the “Work in Progress” (WIP) that were on hold at the time of announcement of lock-down, the supply chain readiness after opening and most importantly the preparedness of the ancillary units to supply us critical components, for sustained prod...

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operations in all its plants across the country, after obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. It will gradually ramp up production across facilities after taking into consideration the “Work in Progress” (WIP) that were on hold at the time of announcement of lock-down, the supply chain readiness after opening and most importantly the preparedness of the ancillary units to supply us critical components, for sustained prod...

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operations in all its plants across the country, after obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. It will gradually ramp up production across facilities after taking into consideration the “Work in Progress” (WIP) that were on hold at the time of announcement of lock-down, the supply chain readiness after opening and most importantly the preparedness of the ancillary units to supply us critical components, for sustained prod...

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. Approximately 500 managerial workers, which accounts for almost 10% of the executives, have allegedly applied for the program. The cost reduction plans include moving approximately 200 to 300 employees. Ashok Leyland Ltd. has won an order worth USD 50 million from the Zimbabwe government for the supply of 670 vehicles. The cars will be delivered to the government in the 12 months from April 2014 to March 2015. Ashok Leyland has received an ord...

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n Indian affiliate SML Isuzu Limited to Mahindra Mahindra and Ford announce JV for India and emerging markets Mahindra BS-VI ramp-up plan impacted by lockdown in India Mahindra announces suspension of manufacturing across India due to coronavirus Mahindra to cut production due to Coronavirus and supply chain issue Mahindra and Ford end discussions of automotive joint venture Mahindra assess impact of second Covid-19 wave Ssangyong and Edison ...

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araday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that Myoung Shin Co., Ltd. has been contracted to manufacture Faraday Future’s second vehicle, the FF 81, with start-of-production scheduled for 2024. Myoung Shin operates GM’s former Gunsan plant where the FF 81 will be manufactured, as well as supplying other OEMs. Faraday Future’s first flagship product, the FF 91 Futurist, is scheduled to launch in Q3 2022 from its facility in Hanford, C...

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operations in all its plants across the country, after obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. It will gradually ramp up production across facilities after taking into consideration the “Work in Progress” (WIP) that were on hold at the time of announcement of lock-down, the supply chain readiness after opening and most importantly the preparedness of the ancillary units to supply us critical components, for sustained prod...

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40 Plus and X55 Plus at BAIC’s modern assembly plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, Gqeberha. This ZAR 11 billion facility is one of South Africa’s largest automotive investments. The local production helps BAIC deliver vehicles faster, improve after-sales support, and grow the local supply chain. The addition of B30 to the Coega line also shows BAIC’s plan to boost exports across Africa in the coming years....

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