as "Canter Van" in the Middle East, starting in 2014. The contract is based on the strategic partnership between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan Alliance announced in 2010. MFTBC aims to sell 1,000 Canter Vans a year in the Middle East. On July 14, multiple sources reported that in response to U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, Nissan is now considering bringing some production of the body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80 SUVs from Kyushu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

2030 Subaru to give U.S. employees wage increase in January Subaru to end Legacy production in Indiana after 2025 model year Subaru to build next-gen Forester at Lafayette, Indiana plant Subaru Canada to reduce U.S.-made imports by more than half over trade war Subaru considers U.S. production amid tariffs, changing markets Subaru of America prices to increase on most models in June On August 31 it was reported that FHI's Lafayette Plant stopped ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/15

embly of the first six units at the end of March 2025, according to INEGI data. The hatchback complements the sedan version, whose production started in March 2024 with an annual target of 80,000 to 100,000 units.  On April 24, Hyundai Motor Co. said it has launched a task force to respond to U.S. tariffs, adding that production of some Tucson crossovers has now been shifted from Mexico to the U.S. It will develop plans to increase local sourcin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14

can plants on May 25, 26 upon receiving government approval Stellantis builds, holds Ram 1500 Classic in Warren, Saltillo awaiting microchip parts Ram CEO confirms additional pickup production for plant in Saltillo, Mexico Stellantis may revise Mexico manufacturing strategy, citing upcoming Trump tariffs Stellantis anticipates growth in Mexico for 2025 Ram unveils 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks Ram opens orders for new 2025 Ram ProMas...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

when Toluca plant reaches ‘perfect quality' Stellantis anticipates growth in Mexico for 2025 Jeep begins market launch of Wagoneer S electric SUV in U.S. Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays Stellantis idles production in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. plants over new tariffs Stellantis planning to not dismiss employees at Toluca plant with production halt Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, res...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

unch two Rogue PHEV models in U.S. by 2025 and 2027 Nissan changes production plan for compact EV in Canton, Mississippi Nissan, SK On sign battery supply deal for U.S. production in 2028 Nissan to cut production, jobs at U.S. plants Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan, SK On announce battery supply agreement for Canton-built EVs Nissan and INFINITI outline new products for U.S. and Canada Nissan studi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/10

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 to add third shift at Hermosillo plant in July to fill Maverick demand Ford increasing production of EVs, ICE and hybrid vehicles in Nor...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/09

mercial 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 Ford to reveal its all-electric, Mustang-inspired SUV on November 17 Nemak to produce Ford Mustang Mach-E battery housings at new USD 25 mill...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/09

tember 10, multiple sources reported that Ebro and Chery have decided to postpone the production of the Omoda 5 electric model at the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona, Spain, until 2025. The vehicle was originally scheduled to begin production by the end of 2024. According to the company the European tariffs on Chinese cars have delayed the production of the vehicle at the plant. Under the new plan, Ebro vehicles, S700 and S800, will be the first t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

As of July 11, Tesla has slashed prices on the Model Y in Canada as sales in the country have virtually gone to zero over the last few months, as Canada imposed a 25% “counter-measure surtax” on all passenger cars and light trucks from the U.S. since April 9. Following the imposition of counter-tariffs, Tesla increased the price of the Model Y to CAD 84,000, which is the equivalent of USD 61,400 or about 20% more than the cost of the Model Y ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

ar to Britain to build exports for North America, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. By shifting some production from Japan, Toyota aims to use excess capacity in Britain to help it cut delivery wait times for the car. The move was not in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on automobile imports. It will set up a production line at the Burnaston plant and invest around JPY 8 billion to produce 10,000 cars annually...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

wn (CKD) vehicle, despite the fact that the company imports most of the main finished parts from Japan for local assembly. Authorities also claimed that there was no actual production line for the Prius at the Chachoengsao plant. The authorities ordered Toyota to pay THB 11.64 billion in additional tariffs and taxes, equal to that imposed on finished vehicles. Prius’s legal standing has yet to be clarified and import practices with Thai authori...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07

would mean additional jobs at Sunderland, which is the UK's largest car plant. Manufacturing the more powerful batteries in the UK will ensure its cars comply with trade rules agreed with the EU requiring at least 55% of the car's value to be derived from either the UK or the EU to qualify for zero tariffs when exported to the EU. Some 70% of the cars made in Sunderland are exported and the vast majority of them are sold in the EU. On March 12, N...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/02

uild pickups lately. "As a result, the Warren Truck Assembly Plant will be down beginning April 14, 2025. The plant is expected to resume normal production in early May" said spokesperson Jodi Tinson. The engines are made at a plant in Saltillo, Mexico, but the shortage problem began before Trump's tariffs began taking effect, according to a UAW representative, who also noted that the Warren Truck plant, which operates on a single production shif...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/02

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, Kentucky Toyota slowing Camry production at Georgetown plant due to falling sed...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/30

ing), Battery packs (2025-planning) Passenger car assembly plant - Year opened: 2008 - Volume production of "RAV4" transferred to Woodstock Plant from Japan - Combined employees at Woodstock and Cambridge plants in July 2024: 8,500 Toyota considers Kentucky assembly of next-gen RAV4 to avoid Trump tariffs Toyota invests USD 88 million in new hybrid transaxle line in West Virginia powertrain plant Toyota adding battery pack lines at Ontario assem...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/25

the model, will come from India. While the GLC is less expensive to ship to the U.S. from Bremen, Germany where the American-spec model is currently made, Indian labor rates are lower. The company is not currently planning on building the GLC alongside the GLE in its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant and tariffs are preventing it from being sourced from Beijing, China. Major media reported on October 24 that Beijing Benz will start production of the al...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

to be put on the market in October 2006 will be sold as an import from Thailand. Toyota has revealed a policy of reviewing positioning of Malaysia while it is undergoing reconstruction of its strategy in line with development of FTAs in the ASEAN region. By 2008 when Malaysia is expected to cut  tariffs on completely built-up vehicles, Toyota  intends to reduce the number of local production models and to increase production of core modes n...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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 Oakville ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Activity Vehicle First BMW X7 pre-production models roll off at South Carolina plant in U.S. BMW Spartanburg ending production of first-gen X4 after 200,000 units BMW Concept iX3 presented for the first time at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing BMW may source more U.S. steel after imposition of tariffs BMW says no change In Spartanburg plant expansion plans, prepares new X5 launch BMW releases new BMW X7 BMW considers building second U.S. pl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11