uto intelligent cockpit system, into application. On August 21, Geely released Flyme Auto 2, the industry’s first next-generation AI cockpit operating system, which will be first applied to the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P and Galaxy M9 models. On August 20, Geely Auto and XDMicro (Zhongshan) Optoelectronic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. established a joint innovation laboratory and conducted in-depth exchanges on further expanding and strengthening cooperation ...

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nt shutdown in Lafayette, Indiana through April 6 over coronavirus crisis Subaru investing USD 158 million for transmission assembly, parts facility in Lafayette, Indiana Subaru breaks ground on USD 158 million plant expansion in Lafayette, Indiana Subaru cuts output in Japan, U.S. citing global semiconductor shortage Subaru of America debuts rugged, new 2022 Outback Wilderness Subaru suspends production at Lafayette plant amid semiconductor ...

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ota invests BRL 160 million to improve plant logistics in Sorocaba, Brazil Toyota to end Etios production in Sorocaba, Brazil on August 31 Toyota suspends production in Sorocaba, Porto Feliz due to lack of parts Toyota Brazil to begin third shift at Sorocaba plant in January 2022 Toyota adapts to semiconductor crisis in Brazil Toyota to idle Indaiatuba plant in Brazil in October Toyota launches new Etios Aibo commercial utility vehicle in Arg...

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s Jeep Wrangler 4xe joins Renegade, Compass 4xe models in global EV lineup FCA Mexico reaches 5 million Pentastar V6 engines Jeep prepares electrified 2021 Wrangler 4xe launch in U.S. Jeep launches 2021 Wrangler 4xe plug in hybrid Stellantis updates North American plant closures in July due to semiconductor supply Negotiations between UAW and Detroit 3 to reach a new collective bargaining agreement have broken down and the UAW went on str...

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windle Stellantis extends downtime for U.S., Canadian plants, restarts Toluca plant in Mexico Stellantis restarts production at 4 North American plants Jeeps produced on 3 shifts at new Mack Assembly plant, while other plants idled Stellantis updates North American plant closures in July due to semiconductor supply Stellantis temporarily laying off hundreds of hourly workers at U.S., Canadian plants Stellantis approved a new project supply ...

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dles multiple U.S. plants, cancels traditional summer shutdown weeks Ford opens 2021 Bronco reservations in Mexico Ford extends downtime at multiple North American plants Ford begins serial production, dealership deliveries of 2021 Bronco SUV Ford again idles multiple North American plants amid semiconductor shortages On March 27, Ford said that only one third of the 2,100 workers who make up three work crews at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Ce...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/20

be manufactured and assembled in Vietnam in 2023 when Hyundai Thanh Cong factory No. 2 (HTMV 2) is completed and put into operation. Reported on June 11, Thanh Cong Group announced that in the first 5 months of 2022, sales of Hyundai Vietnam increased 12.8% YoY to 32,119 units. However, the ongoing semiconductor shortage is still affecting product supply, putting models such as Santa Fe and Tucson to be in a situation where demand exceeds supply....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/19

er renovation of São Caetano do Sul plant GM ends production of Montana pickup in São Caetano do Sul in Brazil GM confirms production of new pickup truck in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil GM to idle São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil for six weeks GM begins, extends plant stoppages in Brazil as semiconductor shortage persists GM reveals name, profile of new pickup in Brazil GM announces BRL 5.5 billion investment in Sao Paulo, Brazil GM inc...

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on in Brazil up to 2032 Hyundai and Caoa update business plan for Brazil Hyundai receives Gold Seal in the GHG Protocol Program for the sixth consecutive year Hyundai launches HB20 hatchback in Argentina Caoa suspends Hyundai production at Anápolis plant in Brazil Hyundai Piracicaba plant receives semiconductors; Fiat Betim plant sends workers home Hyundai further extends stoppage of Piracicaba plant due to semiconductors Hyundai invests BRL 6...

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razil GM hires workers in Joinville engine plant as production restarts in Gravataí, Brazil Chevrolet doubles Tracker, Onix production with second shifts in Brazil GM to end a shift, layoff 700 employees at São José dos Campos plant GM suspends a shift in São José dos Campos, Brazil due to semiconductor supply GM to stop production in Gravataí, Brazil for one month GM halts production over part shortages, faces str...

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a, Brazil will be world's first flex hybrid vehicle Toyota Argentina launches 2019 RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus brand in 2020, produces Hilux GR Sport in Zarate Toyota to make adjustments at Sorocaba plant in Brazil Toyota suspends production in Sorocaba, Porto Feliz due to lack of parts Toyota adapts to semiconductor crisis in Brazil Toyota to idle Indaiatuba plant in Brazil in October Toyota production in Brazil increased 48% in 2021, 20% more expe...

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, Mexico GM resumes production at Mexican plants in Ramos Arizpe, Silao GM de México gradually restarts operations at Ramos Arizpe, Silao plants on May 21 GM de México shuts plants in sequential order due to COVID-19 pandemic until further notice GM to idle 3 plants until at least mid-March as semiconductor shortage deepens GM idles, restarts, extends downtime at North American plants due to chip shortage GM restarting Spring Hill producti...

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tends domestic plant suspension period, COVID-19 effect continues Mitsubishi Motors temporarily suspends domestic plant operations in June Mitsubishi Motors suspends domestic plant operations in July, prolonged impact of COVID-19 Mitsubishi Motors to cut production of 7,500 vehicles in April due to semiconductor shortage Mitsubishi Motors to cut production of 16,000 vehicles in May due to semiconductor shortage Mitsubishi Motors ends production ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

g to the announcement of Toyota Motor Kyushu, the Miyata Plant also suspended operations for the 1st shift on September 19. On September 30, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced additional suspensions of operations in October at some plants and production lines in Japan. Due to the impact of semiconductor shortages, Toyota announced adjustments to October production in Japan on September 22. However, the company has decided to make additio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/18

nce with SK Inc, South Korea, to advance its development of high-performance electric cars. They have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that paves the way for them to evaluate possible collaboration in areas that include electric vehicle battery technology and associated systems as well as semiconductor technology. The scope will also include potential commercial opportunities such as battery supply for upcoming vehicles.  On July 1, V...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/17

ng of new "Fit" Honda resumes production of all-new N-WGN Honda launches new Fit Honda’s Suzuka Factory operation partially suspended, affected by COVID-19 Honda temporarily suspends domestic plant operations in July, continued effect of COVID-19 Honda and Nissan reduce domestic production due to semiconductor shortage Honda to suspend Suzuka Factory operations for five days due to semiconductor shortage Honda to temporarily suspend operations ...

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h 215 kW and 520 Nm of torque. Both all-wheel drive versions are paired with a 66.5 kWh battery. On December 11, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will halt production at its Kecskemét Plant in Hungary for a month starting on Monday, extending a regular end-of-year maintenance period due to a global semiconductor shortage. The production halt will continue till January 12, 2022. On March 10-11, multiple sources reported that Mercedes-Benz has temp...

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rst vehicles produced at BAIC Kunming base BJEV and Siemens to jointly build high-end intelligent automobile innovation studio China approves first national battery swap safety standard On December 26 Beijing Electric Vehicle and Infineon Technologies Asia pacific Pte. Ltd., operating under German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies, jointly opened a laboratory in Beijing. The two companies formed a partnership in 2010, under which Beijing...

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,295 on a 3-shift operating pattern - Investment announced since 2010: USD 4 billion - Plant was established in 1953 to produce jet engines. Converted to an automobile plant in 1980 by Volkswagen, and acquired by Chrysler in 1983. Stellantis again idles multiple plants in U.S., Canada due to semiconductor shortage Stellantis to adjust production at North American plants Stellantis reveals Dare Forward 2030 plan, electric Jeep, Ram models...

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ery Socma Argentina tied up with Chery since July 2009. During 2011, sales of Chery cars in Argentina were 4,620, and those in the first half of 2012 already reached 3,268, representing a 157 percent increase year-on-year. Chery Automobile announced that the company and Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), a semiconductor device manufacturer in the U.S., set up a joint laboratory. Chery intends to improve its electronic technologies by joining hands with a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/15