hicle assembly plants Toyota halts 16 Japanese plants due to Hokkaido earthquake Toyota releases the new Mirai FCV Toyota unveils next-generation EV production technology including new module structure Tecno Art Research participates in exterior design of the all-new Crown Toyota to begin public sales of bZ4X electric SUV Toyota launches all-new Crown (sedan) Lexus adds FWD model to RZ battery EV Lexus adds RZ 300e model with FWD, new battery,...

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orea 2017 Nissan Rogue offers advanced safety and security technologies Renault Samsung launches 2017 SM3 Renaut submits LOI regarding M&A of Ssangyong Motor RSM RSM RSM RSM RSM RSM Renault Samsung starts to export all-new Koleos to Europe Renault Samsung Motors provides first LPG model for general sales Renault Korea to launch new vehicle line-up based on Geely-Volvo technologies from 2024 Renault Korea Motors shares plans for new eco-friendly v...

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n status of Kumamoto Factory Honda ends CR-Z production Honda previews new N-Box Honda SENSING to become standard on all models, starting with new N-Box Honda launches new N-BOX Honda suspends production in response to earthquake in northern Osaka Honda launches the new N-VAN minivan Honda to begin sales of all-new N-BOX in Japan Honda consolidates production of N-VAN at Honda Auto Body Honda discovers certification misconduct in 22 previously pr...

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d with air conditioning AvtoVAZ, Russia to produce LADA Vesta at Togliatti plant, presents electric LADA e-Largus AvtoVAZ, Russia to return to five-day work schedule from August 15, 2022 AvtoVAZ resumes production of LADA NIVA Legend AvtoVAZ Group Russia returns to full-time schedule AvtoVAZ starts sales of commercial versions of LADA Granta 2022 AvtoVAZ, Russia returns to five-day working week AvtoVAZ, Russia resumes production of LADA Niva Tr...

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agna Steyer from 2012. Magna Steyr will produce the "Mini Crossman" under consignment. The model includes three types; 1.6-liter 118HP "Cooper," 1.6-liter 109 HP "Cooper D" and 1.6-liter 173 HP "Cooper S." In addition to a 6-speed manual transmission, an automatic will be available as optional. Its sales will start at the end of 2009. Magna Styer announced to have agreed with Daimler to extend production of the "Mercedes-Benz G-Class" until the e...

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ing force. In Japan 116,994 vehicles made from March to October 2009 will be affected. The automaker is also recalling a total of 87,000 Prius and HS 250h vehicles sold in the U.S. It was reported that Toyota Motor Corporation will end production of the minivan "Estima" in October. In recent years, sales have been sluggish due to changes in customer needs. The car is produced at Toyota Auto Body Co. Ltd.'s Fujimatsu Plant. Toyota Motor Corporatio...

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on suspension in Japan due to earthquakes Toyota announces additional production suspension in Japan in March due to earthquakes Toyota Auto Body to temporarily suspend production at two plants in May due to lockdown in Shanghai Toyota to add to plant suspensions in Japan in June; global production forecast down to 800,000 units Toyota announces additional domestic production suspensions Toyota Auto Body to suspend operations at some production l...

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nnounces additional production suspension in Japan in March due to earthquakes Toyota global production in May to be around 750,000 units Toyota expands temporary production suspension in Japan in May due to lockdown in Shanghai Toyota to add to plant suspensions in Japan in June; global production forecast down to 800,000 units Toyota announces additional domestic production suspensions GM’s San Luis Potosi plant wins J.D. Power’s 2022 Plati...

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site of police battles with protestors Tesla publishes 2023 Impact Report Tesla to halt production for 5 days in June 2024, at Grünheide plant in Germany Regional authorities allow early start of Tesla expansion in Grünheide, Germany Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion plans rely on increasing EV sales Tesla Gigafactory Berlin produces 400,000th vehicle Tesla receives first partial approval for expansion at Grünheide Plant, Germany Tesla repor...

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maker also achieved leadership in the SUV segment with the VW T-Cross, selling 98,200 units across South America. In Brazil, it was the top-selling SUV with 83,995 units produced at the São José dos Pinhais plant in Paraná. Volkswagen grew twice as fast as the market in South America, increasing sales by 13.6% to 497,000 units, compared to a regional market growth of 6.4%. Brazil was the company's primary market, contributing 400,428 units, th...

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cts for U.S. and Canada Nissan studies bringing Sentra production to U.S. from Mexico Ford may share BlueOval SK EV Battery Park production with Nissan Nissan stops building Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier for Canadian market, limits Infiniti QX 60 Nissan delays launch of two U.S.-made EVs due to slow sales, EV tax credit loss Nissan reported in early talks to supply vehicles to Honda in U.S. Nissan considers building Armada, QX80, new midsize SUVs ...

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front grille. It will be available in five-door, three-door and estate body styles. The three versions will be seen at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013. SEAT has started production of the new Leon at Martorell. This will be the first time that the Leon family is expanded to three members. Sales of the five-door version will begin at the end of November in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, followed by Spain in early 2013. In 2013, the th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/27

oft and SAIC Z-One to build intelligent connected vehicle software platform SAIC Motor releases its hydrogen strategy and first fuel cell MPV EUNIQ 7 Shanghai takes measures to promote development of ICV industry SHPT and FTXT to perform R&D of fuel cell core components SAIC Motor begins global presales of its all-new 5G intelligent electric MARVEL R SUV under R brand SAIC Motor, Shanghai’s Pudong New Area and Alibaba Group launches high-end i...

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n by 7,400 units over parts, material shortages Nissan reveals new 2026 Pathfinder ahead of LA Auto Show Nissan CEO Espinosa sees growth in U.S. market in 2026 with new products Nissan to resume building Canadian-spec Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier in early 2026 Infiniti VP Tiago Castro looks to grow sales in U.S. in 2026 Nissan considers manufacturing hybrid powertrains in Decherd, Tennessee Nissan readies refreshed 2026 Pathfinder for U.S. launch...

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nd-made Haval Jolion HEV confirmed to make world debut before 2021 Motor Expo GM marks engine milestone in Thailand with 500,000 units General Motors Thailand lays off 327 workers at Rayong plant Thailand-made Chevrolet Trailblazer to be exported to Uzbekistan in coming months GM to cease Chevrolet sales in Thailand by end of 2020, Rayong facilities purchased by Great Wall Motors Great Wall Motors officially signs agreement with GM to purchase T...

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story Mercedes Benz’s Star Assembly starts production of electric drive units for GLC model in Sebeş plant, Romania Mercedes-Benz expands production of electric CLA amid demand rises (Produced at two plants) Mercedes-Benz increases all-electric GLC EV production at Bremen plant Mercedes-Benz EQC sales release & start of production Mercedes-Benz starts production of new generation GLC and GLC Coupé at Bremen plant Mercedes-Benz to launch EQC 4...

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Montgomery, Alabama. The company had invested USD 52 million in the Montgomery plant to bring the Sante Fe program in, primarily for equipment and line improvements to accommodate the vehicle. The Santa Fe will continue to also be made at the Kia factory in West Point, Georgia. The Alabama plant is forecast to produce 36,700 Santa Fes this year. Meanwhile, output for the Sonata and Elantra is projected at 175,100 and 183,200 vehicles, respectivel...

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in Michigan Cadillac introduces all-new 2020 CT4 sedan being built at Lansing Grand River plant in U.S. GM to add more than 1,200 jobs at Lansing area assembly plants General Motors opens 18 North American plants on May 18, others follow later Cadillac opens 2022 CT4-V, CT5-V-Series Blackwing presales before summer launch GM investment in EV, ICE manufacturing plants in UAW tentative agreement GM and UAW contract v...

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nth vehicle exported from Thailand with Triton pickup All-new Mitsubishi Triton makes world premiere in Thailand Chrysler de Mexico Mitsubishi to reportedly produce HEVs in Thailand in 2024; also eyeing Indonesia 仮 FCA unveils Ram 1200 pickup truck for Middle Eastern market Mitsubishi upbeat on sales outlook Mitsubishi Motors Thailand aims for 2WD pick-up truck unveiling Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) introduces latest city cars with 2 differen...

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d Miyagi Ohira Plants), three plants of Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (the Fujimatsu, Inabe, and Yoshiwara Plants), the Gifu Auto Body Co., Ltd. Honsha Plant, the Toyota Industries Corporation Nagakusa Plant, the Hino Hamura Plant, and the Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. Kyoto (Oyamazaki) Plant. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced the 2012 "FJ Cruiser," which is installed with a 4.0-liter V6 DOHC engine rated at a maximum output of 260 hp and a maximum tor...

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