renewable electricity for General Motors’ operations in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory including Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, as well as Wentzville Assembly in Missouri. On October 22, with the possibility of a second Trump administration on the horizon cutting back on federal investment in EV manufacturing, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the departmen...

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ed that the Stellantis' Melfi plant is facing a deep crisis, with daily production plunging from 1,200 to just 160 vehicles and staff shrinking from 7,200 to 5,000. The problem reflects a wider issue in Italy’s auto industry. Europe's push for EVs faces weak demand, while US trade barriers under Trump have slashed exports by 60%, also hurting Stellantis plants in Canada and Mexico. On April 8, FIM-CISL union announced the production data of St...

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roduction in October due to semiconductor shortages Nissan Mexicana to close Production Line 1 at CIVAC plant, lay off 562 workers Nissan Mexicana produces a vehicle every 40 seconds Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan to end vehicle production in Argentina by 2026 Nissan Mexicana pla...

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on June 1 Nissan to lay off 200 Mexican workers amid pandemic Stellantis, Nissan announce temporary plant closures in Mexico Nissan meets its product portfolio renewal goals in Mexico Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan studies bringing Sentra production to U.S. from Mexico Nissan Mexi...

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unches all-new 2025 Kicks in U.S. Nissan launches Nissan Kicks Play in Mexico Nissan begins production of 2025 Kicks at Aguascalientes A1 in Mexico Nissan Cantabria plant to produce steering and rear knuckles for Kicks model produced in Mexico Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan Mexicana planning to supply three plants with nuclear energy Nissa...

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enz A-Class to be discontinued in U.S. after 2022 Renault-Nissan-Mercedes Benz Alliance planning to separate at COMPAS plant in Mexico Nissan halves production at COMPAS plant in Mexico Infiniti ending production of QX50, QX55 in December 2025 Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan to possibly close COMPAS facility in Mexico Infiniti pauses production of U.S. market QX50, QX55, citing U.S. tariffs Nissan ...

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more tech Ford upgrades 2025 Bronco Sport with Sasquatch capabilities, steel bumpers Ford begins production of 2025 Maverick and Bronco Sport at Hermosillo plant in Mexico Ford recalls 272,817 Bronco Sport, Maverick vehicles over 12-volt battery failure Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford unveiled on December 12 the automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research veh...

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EU commercial vehicles, Mustang Mach-E in North America Ford enhances 2025 Mustang Mach-E with content, lower price Ford updates 2025 Mustang Mach-E with heat pump, column shifter, BlueCruise 1.5 Ford opens orders for 2025 Mustang Mach-E with lower price Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs On October 17, Ford Motor Co. said it will temporarily shut down production at two plants in the U.S. and two plants in Mexico, a...

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Canadian plant investment amid timing change Ford expands F-Series Super Duty production to Oakville Assembly in Canada Ford adjusted EBIT down 26.3% in Q2 on warranty claims, EV costs Ford abandons plans for CAD 1.2 billion Quebec battery materials plant Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Ford expanding Essex Engine Plant for new V8 production line Canada demands OEMs honor planned investments amid tariff struggle Ford...

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from 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The entry-level Polestar 3 uses the same 111 kWh battery pack as the Dual motor version, offering 250 kW peak charging capability for a 30 minute 10-80% charge on DC, and EPA range of up to 350 miles. Volvo may expand output at its U.S. plant if U.S. President Donald Trump carries out his threat to significantly increase tariffs on European auto imports. Volvo is reviewing a range of scenarios to determine the best...

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lant (Urumqi), Former Name：Dongfeng Xinjiang Automobile Co., Ltd. - The company was established on May 8, 2002. Dongfeng establishes Dongfeng Commercial Xinjiang On June 1 Dongfeng Xinjiang Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Xinjiang), Dongfeng Special Vehicle Chassis Co., Ltd., and Laohekou Dongfeng Trump Special Motor Co., Ltd., three subsidiaries of the original Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Commercial), announced they will be ...

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et up a manufacturing facility at Chakan near Pune. The plant will produce a range of parts including engines, gearboxes and axles with an annual capacity of 50,000 sets. Force Motors is planning to set up a third manufacturing facility to produce smaller trucks. The new facility will assemble the" Trump" launched in 2010 and will have an initial capacity of 100,000 vehicles. The company has said it would invest around Rs 400 crore in the propose...

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EV battery material Hyundai announces dual-energy hydrogen and electric station in Georgia Hyundai launches U.S.-built 2026 IONIQ 9 EV in U.S. Hyundai’s EV exports to U.S. down 88% in January-May period as Metaplant ramps up Hyundai EV Metaplant halts battery site work as ICE removes 475 workers Trump warns foreign companies following ICE raid at Hyundai plant U.S. ICE raid disrupts other Korean projects in U.S. Hyundai confirms USD 2.7 billio...

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duce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) supported by 5,000 jobs. Honda Motor will procure batteries for its hybrid vehicles from Toyota battery plant in the U.S. in an effort to mitigate tariff risks under the Trump administration, according to a recent industry report. Beginning in fiscal year 2025, Honda will purchase Toyota's U.S.-made batteries for about...

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CAMI workers building BrightDrop vans GM, Unifor reach tentative agreement for CAMI Assembly plant GM's CAMI Assembly workers ratify new contract, aligning now with other GM plants Walmart deploys Chevrolet BrightDrop vans for delivery service across U.S. Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Chevrolet to begin production of 2026 BrightDrop electric vans in July at CAMI plant Unifor in talks with Canada Post to buy electri...

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vember in Bupyeong GM Korea workers strike over wages GM Korea concludes wage hike negotiations with labor union at Bupyeong and Changwon Plants GM Korea lowers 2025 production target by 12% GM Korea to produce an additional 21,000 vehicles at Bupyeong Plant GM’s future in South Korea clouded by Trump’s tariffs GM Korea boosts production by 10,000 units amid U.S. tariff challenges GM Korea to sell Bupyeong plant assets and nine service cente...

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ment of a new RAM model. Quezada highlighted the exceptional quality of Stellantis’ Mexican manufacturing facilities and workforce, positioning them among the best globally. However, he cautioned about challenges the automotive industry could face in 2024, including potential tariffs under Donald Trump’s administration and revisions to the USMCA.  On December 23, Jeep announced the launch of its marketing campaign for the all-new Jeep Wagone...

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International Auto Show Toyota North America builds 1,983,723 vehicles in 2017 Toyota launches all-new fifth generation 2019 Avalon flagship sedan in U.S. J.D. Power 2018 Plant Quality Awards for U.S. market vehicles led by Toyota Toyota Camry would be USD 1,800 more expensive to build in U.S. with Trump tariff Toyota production workers join others in opposition to U.S. tariffs Lexus seventh-gen 2019 ES 350 begins production in Georgetown, Kentuc...

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Sterling Heights, Jeep to Mexico UAW warns Stellantis of national strike over commitments in Belvidere Stellantis responds to UAW accusations over Belvidere commitments U.S. government rushing to finalize EV plant conversion grants Biden administration hurries on funding for Belvidere plant before Trump takes office Jeep Cherokee production decision rests on Trump tariff plans Stellantis commits to restarting Belvidere plant with new midsize pic...

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pro-union materials. The OEMs deny the allegations. On July 25, Volkswagen AG CEO Oliver Blume said he expected EU and U.S. negotiators to eventually agree on duties of around 15%, from the 27.5% the car industry faces currently. However, Volkswagen is also pursuing a separate offset deal with the Trump administration in return for raising its investment in the U.S. Blume said U.S. negotiators reacted positively to the company’s proposal to re...

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