n 2027. According to an official announcement in February, the new plant will produce the N-Series (BEV and gasoline models) and the F-Series medium-duty truck (diesel model). Expanding local production through the transfer of the N-Series (diesel model) could also serve as a countermeasure against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. On October 16, Isuzu Motors Limited launched upgraded versions of its Giga LNG (liquefied natural gas) an...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

cording to people familiar with the matter. While the talks are yet in an early stage, if it comes to pass, the joint venture action would represent the first major Chinese auto investment in Canada since Prime Minister Mark Carney reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping in January to reduce tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Carney’s government said it wanted to attract new Chinese joint-venture investment “with trusted partners” in the C...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ion process at Resende plant in Brazil 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 reported t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

icana closes fiscal year with 15.4% market share, aims for 20% Nissan Mexicana reaches production of 15 million vehicles Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM 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 Mexicana plann...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

-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 Nissan disconti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Nissan Mexicana reaches production of 15 million vehicles Nissan Mexicana announces production expansion at CIVAC plant Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM 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 planning to s...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

inside and outside of the U.S., are not included in the Chapter 11 filing at this time. On July 8, INEOS Automotive confirmed that it is delaying the launch of its all-new 4X4 vehicle, INEOS Fusilier, due to slow consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and uncertainty in the industry regarding tariffs, timing, and taxes. The carmaker highlighted achieving net-zero targets requires policymakers to provide long-term clarity, along with the ava...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ebuts all-new fourth-gen 2025 Murano premium SUV in U.S. Nissan works to launch two Rogue PHEV models in U.S. by 2025 and 2027 Nissan begins production of 2025 Murano in Smyrna, Tennessee Nissan to cut production, jobs at U.S. plants Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan and INFINITI outline new products for U.S. and Canada Nissan lowers pricing of top models in U.S. as tariffs arrive Nissan halting prod...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

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. On September 20, Mercedes Benz announced that the new C-Class diesel range introduce...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

U.S. debut at the 2024 LA Auto Show last November. Kia said the delay is due to “changing market conditions.” While the three-row EV9 is built in the U.S. at Kia’s West Point, Georgia plant alongside the Telluride and Sportage, the GT version is produced in South Korea and is still subject to tariffs. Sitting on top of the EV9 line, the EV9 GT is powered by dual electric motors that produce 501 hp. On March 25, Kia launched the 2013MY Pride...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

iakou, China in 2024, but in October of that year, Canada followed the U.S. in implementing a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. Volvo switched its sourcing of EX30 imports to those built in Ghent, Belgium, but chose to keep the same approximate starting price and accept the lower profit margin. Now, with tariffs reduced to 6.1% for a maximum allowance of 49,000 Chinese EV imports per year, Volvo is once again exploring Chinese imports, according to Mat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ture is completed. Exports to Mercosur countries, Mexico an EU were also discussed in the meeting. On March 18, it was reported that BYD’s new plant in Bahia, Brazil, received export orders totaling 100,000 vehicles for Mexico and Argentina. The development comes amid Mexico’s decision to raise tariffs on vehicles from non-FTA countries, particularly China, from 20% to 50%. However, trade agreements between Brazil and Mexico may mitigate the ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

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: 2026/03/24

ring relocation plans from Mexico and Canada to U.S. Audi Q5 exports completely halted threatening jobs at Audi plant in Mexico Audi adds plug-in hybrids to new Q5 model lineup Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025 Audi plant in Mexico accelerates regional integration to reduce tariffs impact VW raises U.S. prices on 2026 models up to 6.5% Audi halts production in Mexico Audi Mexico loses USD 4 million after road blockades VW...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

t, US will cover 93 hectares and create over 300 jobs. Scheduled to open in 2026, it will assemble high-voltage batteries for cars produced at the nearby Spartanburg plant, US. On March 12, BMW confirmed that it has notified its dealers in the U.S. that the company will absorb the added cost of new tariffs on its imports from Mexico, at least until May 1. BMW said it would "price protect" models that would be subject to tariffs, including the 3 S...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

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: 2026/03/19

dsor Assembly Plant Dodge Charger Sixpack four-door in pre-production at Windsor Assembly Dodge launches Charger Daytona in U.S. with new marketing campaign Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays Stellantis idles production in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. plants over new tariffs Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly Stellantis delays adding third shift at Windsor Assembly, pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

M Iracemápolis plant in Brazil to be inaugurated on August 15 GWM to begin hydrogen truck testing in Brazil in September GWM opens Iracemápolis plant in Brazil GWM starts Haval H6 assembly in Brazil GWM planning to double production in Brazil GWM Mexico to import vehicles from Brazil to avoid 50% tariffs On September 2, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has started production of its GLA as the second model at its Iracemapolis plant five months af...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

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: 2026/03/11

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: 2026/03/10