ts car "S2000" will be terminated at the end of June 2009. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will start production of mini vehicles at its Suzuka Factory in 2012. It will also start production engineering research activities aimed at reducing both vehicle weight and cost. The company is looking to leverage the technology to the compact vehicle segment in the future as well. The Group, on the other hand, has decided to cancel the new plant project at Yachigyo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

00% electric versions. - January 2021: Incorporated into Stellantis. - August 2017: Transferred from GM group to PSA group - Started production in 1982. Spain approves seven new PERTE VEC II battery projects Opel announces EV plans for 2024 Stellantis unveils Opel Corsa with 48-Volt hybrid technology Stellantis and Spanish Ministry collaborates on 'Antares Project' in Figueruelas, Spain Aragon Government commits funding support to Zarago...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/14

gines as the NR series, but instead of a 4-speed AT, includes either a 5-speed MT or S-CVT. On November 1 GAC Toyota announced the Levin small sedan, which is equipped with a 1.2L direct injection engine. Store sales will start in December. The engine adopts Atkinson Cycle and D-4T direct injection technology. It achieves a thermal efficiency of 36%, has a maximum output of 85 KW/5, 200-5,600 rpm,and a maximum torque of 185 Nm/1,500-4,000 rpm. Th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/29

siness Guangzhou Automobile's Trumpchi GS7 SUV makes global debut GAC Group receives CNY 300 million in funding for research and development Guangzhou Automobile Group agrees to strategic partnership with Huawei GAC Group officially breaks ground on Lisheng Technology project GMMC to be officially restructured to become GAC Group wholly-owned subsidiary GAC Group to establish CNY 10 billion-range industri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20

he future e-lion in its innovative eMobility Centre at the main plant in Munich. The planned future-oriented mixed series production with conventional trucks is thus already being tested under real conditions. The workforce is also prepared and to a large extent already trained for the new electric technology. By the end of 2023, all relevant skilled workers in truck production will be qualified for the series production of electric trucks. In ad...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/06

’ Europe HQ and Commercial Vehicles Division HQ. The grEEn-campus is scheduled to open by 2027. - Number of Employees: 2,200 (as of April 2024) - In 2023, the site started the SUSTAINera testing/recycling center for vehicle reconditioning, vehicle dismantling, parts remanufacturing, and the Battery Technology Center for testing and development - Inaugurated in 1939 Stellantis to turn Turin plant into an Electrification Centre Stellantis stops p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Volkswagen Argentina, General Pacheco Plant VW: Suran (SpaceFox/Fox) (-2019), Amarok (2009-), Amarok V6 (2017-), Taos SUV (2021-2025); Engines (assembly only) VWCV's plant - Investiment:   2025-2029: USD 580 million funding development, production technology and site structure   2022-2027: USD 250 million to produce hot-stamped parts and the Amarok pickup truck redesign   2020-2021: USD 650 million for modernization in technology and in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

er SUV in the U.S. Mazda upgrades Mazda2, to be released in late March Mazda to temporarily suspend operations due to Typhoon No. 6 Mazda launched new Axela with GVC Mazda starts CX-3 production at Hofu Plant H1 Mazda to start CX-5 production at Hofu Plant from November Mazda makes advanced safety technology standard in Demio Mazda CX-3 gasoline engine version receives WLTC Mode certification Mazda adds gasoline engine variant for CX-3 small SUV...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

eeks. The Hermosillo Plant, producing the Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the Cuautitlan plant, producing the Fiesta, will also close for short periods. On January 3, Ford announced that it is cancelling plans for a new USD 1.6 billion plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Changing its plans to meet market trends, Ford has found capacity at its Hermosillo plant in Mexico to build the next-generation Focus. Ford Motor Company took a USD 199 million charge...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

en by the president on September 21, the Yorii Plant will go into operation in 2013 for production of models focused on compact vehicles like the new "Fit" series. Honda announced on December 12 it has developed the "Honda Smart Ecological Paint (Honda S.E. Paint), a highly functional short process technology. It will be introduced to the Yorii Factory at Saitama Factory in July 2013. This technology, coupled with high performance auto painting p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/18

tering the final stages of completion to be ready for operation. The plant has a strategic location, on the shore of Cua Luc Bay, convenient for both domestic and international trade. The PM also encouraged Skoda Auto to focus on R&D of electric vehicles, increase the localization rate, and promote technology transfer in Vietnam.  Announced on March 22, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) will hold the inauguration ceremony of Thanh Cong Viet Hung Autom...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/13

ve Complex in Rosario, Santa Fe. GM invested USD 740 million for the local production. GM announced on May 31 that Chevrolet introduced the all-new Cruze in Brazil. The new Cruze is produced at the Rosario plant in Argentina. The new Cruze is equipped with the unprecedented engine with turbo Ecotec technology with stop/start and direct fuel injection. GM announced on November 30 that Chevrolet introduced the new generation of the Cruze5, a vehicl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/29

car and SUV assembly plant, Porsche Leipzig GmbH - Number of employees: 5,000 (as of July 2025) - Investment:   2019-2024: EUR 600 million (to expand factory for E-Macan) - Established in 2000 and production began in 2002 Porsche Leipzig plant develops paint inspections with AI-powered precision technology Porsche Leipzig plant builds one-millionth Macan SUV Porsche to phase out gasoline 718 and Macan models in 2026 Porsche is restarting produ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/27

acoustics in the highly reflective production area. This aims to improve acoustic ergonomics for employees, especially during metal part handling, reducing noise peaks. On June 5, BMW announced the launch of the fourth-generation BMW 1 Series, featuring revised drive portfolio, and improved chassis technology. Production will occur at the BMW Leipzig plant and the market launch is set for October 2024. The top model, BMW M135 xDrive comes with fo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Mazda Motor Europe GmbH (MME), European R&D Center (Oberursel) Mazda’s R&D Center, responsible for technology and market trends studies, design development, and assessing product compliance with European market standards. - Number of Employees: 74 (as of March 2024). - Established in December 1987. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Mazda Motor (China) Co., Ltd. China Engineering Support Center (MCO-CESC) Mazda China's R&D location, responsible for the investigation and research of technology/market trends in the Chinese market - Provide Mazda with technical support for automobile production, research and development services, etc. - Established in August 2005. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/17

in 2013. - Founded in 2011. Nissan to realign global design operations, closing San Diego and Sao Paolo operations On September 17, Nissan Motor announced a strategic realignment of its 7 global design operations to 5 as part of its Re:Nissan plan. Nissan will better align resources while embedding technology at the core of the design process - enabling faster decision-making, deeper creative collaboration, and more agile responses to market shif...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA (China) CO.,Ltd. Shanghai Branch (IEM by TOYOTA, formerly Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch) Toyota R&D Location in Shanghai, in charge of car styling design, investigation of Chinese customers preferences and market trends - The company was established on Jun 14, 2011. Toyota to accelerate local R&D of intelligentization and electrification to enhance its...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/13

he future e-lion in its innovative eMobility Centre at the main plant in Munich. The planned future-oriented mixed series production with conventional trucks is thus already being tested under real conditions. The workforce is also prepared and to a large extent already trained for the new electric technology. By the end of 2023, all relevant skilled workers in truck production will be qualified for the series production of electric trucks. In ad...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Haval Motor Manufacturing Rus has become the second-largest automobile plant in Russia in terms of production volume. Last year, it produced 130 thousand cars.  On March 17, Haval launched a new five-seater crossover HAVAL H7 in Russia. The production of the new Haval H7 crossover using full-cycle technology has been established at the Haval plant in the Tula region. The first batch of serial cars has already rolled off the assembly line. Sales ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/04