m the first shift. Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announced on February 3 that it expects a delay in displaying the fuel efficiency of its heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses) based on the new fuel efficiency test method (JH25 mode). Heavy-duty vehicles to be shipped on or after April 1 are required to switch from conventional fuel efficiency values to those based on the JH25 mode and have those values displayed in catalogs, etc. Hino has delayed mea...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

zech Republic Škoda Auto announces production for 2024 for plants in Czech Republic and Slovakia Valmet to modernize ŠKO-ENERGO’s heating plant in Mladá Boleslav for biomass transition Škoda Auto begins production of new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé at Mladá Boleslav plant in Czech Republic Škoda switches to sustainable HVO fuel for new diesel vehicles Škoda Fabia hits 5 million units as production continues into the next decade Škoda builds ...

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release the new light-duty truck Kazet (payload capacity of 2 to 4 tons) which Mitsubishi Fuso produces on behalf of UD trucks under an OEM arrangement. Until now, UD Trucks has received OEM supplies of light-duty trucks from Isuzu Motors Limited and sold them as the Condor. UD Trucks, however, has switched over to Mitsubishi Fuso with whom UD trucks reached a basic agreement on OEM in June 2014. The new Kazet will be available in various types i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

n 2017, the exterior and interior design was refreshed, and the function of of the collision damage mitigation brake (PCS) was improved. In addition, the vehicle is now able to support collision avoidance by detecting stopped vehicles and pedestrians. A new "work trailer brake" that operates when a switch is held while the vehicle is stopped was added. It can be used when connecting a trailer for purposes such as checking the connection lock. On ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

December. These models are compliant with the mandatory auto-light function to be implemented in October 2023 and the "Phase 2" noise regulation. The auto-light function detects ambient brightness while driving and automatically turns the headlights on and off. The headlights turn on even when the switch is turned off, contributing to improved safety in dimly lit areas. The Aero Star also features an improved emergency driving stop system (EDSS)...

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ally about 6,000 Camrys per year. The first batch of the shipment is scheduled to arrive at a Korean port at the beginning of January. The new "Camry" is slated to be launched in the Korean market on January 16, 2012. Its old model produced in Japan, which has been so far exported to Korea, will be switched to the new model made in the U.S. on the occasion of the new model introduction. Toyota announced on April 19 that Toyota will invest 360 mil...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

n announced on April 11 the U.S. debut of Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror, the world's first LCD monitor that helps provide clear rearward visibility. Installed in an all-new 2014 Rogue at Nissan's stand at the upcoming New York International Auto Show, the Smart Rearview Mirror allows the driver to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional rearview mirror, depending on the driver's preference. A camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle ...

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with purchasing lotteries. Sales of both models are slated to start in early 2023. When the GR Corolla RZ was unveiled, Toyota announced that the model would go on sale through Toyota vehicle dealers throughout Japan. However, continuing COVID-19 infections and the semiconductor shortage prompted a switch to an online purchasing lottery for an initial 500 units, with additional sales to be considered while monitoring the production situation. For...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

t to launch in a few months. For now, operations are limited to a single shift due to low demand for the electric 500, but there are no planned production stoppages in May 2025, despite the reduced pace. Maserati has also restarted production. Its line was previously dismantled due to low demand, switching to a more flexible “island” setup. However, new orders for the GranTurismo and GranCabrio now justify ongoing, though still limited, pro...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

hoices (LX, EX and EX-L) and 2 optional packages (Rear Entertainment System and Navi). Its prices range from $22.695 to $30,195. Honda announced that it will recall approximately 268,000 model-year 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles in the United States to inspect and repair or replace the power window master switch. Honda will launch its 2013 "Crosstour" on November 20 with pricing starting at $27,230. It comes in two trim levels of "EX" and "EX-L." The "E...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

um-size "Forte," which is successor to the "Cerato". Hyundai Motor released the Sorento R2.0, a diesel version of the Sorento SUV. The Sorento R2.0 delivers up to 184hp or power and 40.0kg/m of torque, able to run for 15.0km per a liter. The Active Eco System equipped as a standard to automatically switch to fuel-saving mode is expected to improve Sorento R2.0's fuel efficiency by up to 11 percent. Following the Hyundai "Avante (Elantra) LPI Hybr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

be sold at 28.65 million won, 1.1 million won lower after tax than the Premiere model with luxury leather interior launched in May 2011. Hyundai offers to Sonata Hybrid purchasers some special services, including a car-replacement program for a buyer who is unsatisfied with the hybrid and wishes to switch it with another model within 30 days after purchase, as well as a new car replacement program to in case an accident occurs within a year after...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

automatic rear seat folding function by pressing a button. On November 11, Hyundai Motor released the Grand Starex minivan in an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration. The AWD model is fitted with 17-inch tires as standard instead of the 16-inch tires. Two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive modes can be switched depending on the road and driving conditions. The Grand Starex for 12 passengers is priced from KRW 24.9 million to KRW 27.7 million. The 11-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

the public from around 2015. It will be developed based on technologies and expertise on electric vehicles owned by Renault and Nissan. Renault-Samsung will adopt Renault based platforms for its "SM3" and "SM5" due to be fully remodeled between 2008 and 2009, as well as the "SM7" under development, switching from Nissan based platforms. An SUV "H45" (Project code) scheduled to be launched in November will be the last model based on the Nissan pla...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

first tested at BMW’s Dingolfing plant in early 2024. Plants in Spartanburg (USA) and Rosslyn (South Africa) also developed similar tools. BMW’s AI experts in Munich combined these efforts into a unified system now accessible across the company. Factory Genius includes a translation feature to switch languages instantly—helpful in places such as the new Debrecen plant in Hungary, where manuals may not be in the local language. On January 2...

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ine engine, the gasoline model with a 6-speed automatic transmission has fuel efficiency of 12.8 km per liter, up 6.6 percent from the previous model. The hybrid is rated at 23.6 km per liter. Toyota said it will recall 75,000 2009MY "Camry" and 116,000 2009-2011MY "Venza." Grease in the brake lamp switch may increase electrical resistance and cause lamps not to be illuminated. Toyota announced that it will increase production capacity of engines...

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on gas. In the medium term, Audi will significantly increase its own production of renewable electricity and heat and its procurement from nearby suppliers - for example, by installing photovoltaic systems and using heat pumps to recover the waste heat from production processes. Audi also wants to switch to green electricity for a large share of processes that have previously relied on fossil fuels. On June 15, Audi Hungaria Zrt. and New Energy ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

mobile Plant. This advanced line enables the production of multiple car bodies on a single platform. The commissioning stage has begun, with the first test body successfully welded. The new system is highly automated, utilizing high-precision welding robots. The new robotic welding line can quickly switch or reconfigure for welding different car models on the single platform. It can produce up to 80,000 car bodies per year. Additionally, AVTOTOR ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

y driving stop system (EDSS) and an auto-light function that automatically turns on and off the low beams of the headlamps according to the ambient light level. The EDSS, which became standard equipment in 2019, slows down and stops the vehicle when a passenger or driver presses the emergency brake switch should the driver becomes unable to drive safely due to sudden illness or other circumstances while the vehicle is in motion. The upgraded buse...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/20

oduction schedule. Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announced on February 3 that it expects a delay in displaying the fuel efficiency of its heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses) based on the new fuel efficiency test method (JH25 mode). Heavy-duty vehicles to be shipped on or after April 1 are required to switch from conventional fuel efficiency values to those based on the JH25 mode and have those values displayed in catalogs, etc. Hino has delayed mea...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/20