ty, intelligent manufacturing and smart industrial parks. According to the agreement, the companies will seek a deeper integration of such technologies as 5G, C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything), cloud computing, edge computing, intelligent driving, smart manufacturing and AR (augmented reality)/VR (virtual reality). The companies will also cooperate on intelligent connected vehicles in terms of product development, production, testing, operat...

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l planning makes processes more efficient and sustainable. The Audi e-tron GT quattro, for example, is the first Audi model for which the assembly procedures and associated logistics processes were tested exclusively virtually and without any physical prototypes.  With the help of virtual reality (VR), every work step and every action were simulated in advance in digital space. To ensure that everything runs smoothly in the factory later on, the...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/14

, with announced investments of BRL 7 billion, 13 models will be made in Brazil, two in Argentina, and the rest in other countries.  Volkswagen is introducing Industry 4.0 manufacturing techniques at its Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. The plant has inaugurated a virtual reality (VR) laboratory unit to simulate the production of a future vehicle on an assembly line which does not exist physically. In the VR lab, employees can i...

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e in the future. In addition, the use of 5G+V2X technologies will enrich intelligent cockpit functions and speed up OTA upgrades of a vehicle. In the future, GAC Aion will continue to optimize V2X technologies and realize innovative functions such as networking of numerous vehicles, AR video calls, VR remote driving and automated formation driving (platooning). On December 28, CATL-GAC Power Battery Co., Ltd. (CATL-GAC) completed construction ...

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to made lower down to $20,000. Its body is 4,868 mm long and 1,835 mm wide with a 2,803 mm wheelbase. Compared with the European model, its overall length is 100 mm longer and the wheelbase is 92 mm longer. The gasoline engine version is loaded with either a 2.5-liter 170ps engine or a 3.6-liter V6 VR6 280ps mated to a 6-speed DSG. The diesel version is installed with a 2.0-liter140ps "TDI" turbo engine compliant with diesel engine regulations in...

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120 design team members. The new facility will create future Polestar models built on design language previewed by Polestar Precept. The new facility includes a specialist showroom area, clay working station, material and color lab, auditorium and multiple digital studio spaces, management offices, VR rooms, and meeting spaces. On April 17, real estate company Kraftstaden Fastigheter AB announced that Polestar is expanding further in Trollhättan...

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its new intelligent architecture. On November 19, the 19th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) kicked off. SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) exhibited over 100 new models under its ten brands (IM Motors, R Auto, Roewe, MG, Maxus, Volkswagen, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac) at the auto show. IM Motors (Zhiji Motors in Chinese) displayed models such as the IM L7, a luxury intelligent battery electri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/24

d a strategic cooperation agreement with Dassault Systemes (Dassault). MAXUS will leverage Dassault’s 3D Experience platform to construct a C2B (consumer to business) coordinated design community and a new experience online R&D platform. It will use advanced technologies such as big data, AI, and VR to deepen MAXUS’s C2B custom mode. On August 27, SAIC Maxus released two new energy SUVs. The two new models, a medium-sized plug-in hybrid SUV E...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/22

on and create 2,000 new jobs. This plant is going to produce power batteries for BYD’s new energy vehicles. On June 25, the construction of BYD’s global design center in Shenzhen was completed. The design center is equipped with Italian five-axis equipment, German oil clay cutting machines, and VR technology. The design center has an area of more than 6,000 square meters for oil clay models. It is also reported that BYD’s design language Dr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

o the product portfolio, Mercedes-Benz extends local production by adding the AMG GLA 35 4M.  On October 7, Mercedes-Benz rolled out the all-new S-Class from its facility in Chakan, Pune. The S-Class production involves the use of the latest technology and innovations, including robots, various AR/VR based training modules. It is available in two variants S-Class 350 d and 450 4MATIC. S 350 d 4MATIC has 2,925 cc OM 656, In-line 6-cylinder engin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

hipped to customers around the world and will arrive in the U.S. later this summer. The 2018 model is the first Q50 to feature two distinct exterior appearances for the Sport and the Pure and Luxe versions. The range-topping 2018 Q50 Red Sport 400 features the award-winning 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 VR30 engine. On June 15 Nissan launched a facelifted version of its Cima luxury sedan. The vehicle has been upgraded with a number of safety technolog...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

production line. One of the major innovations on the Mercedes-Benz Actros is Active Drive Assist. As early as 2014, the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant started intensive preparations for the all-new Actros along the product development process using state-of-the-art technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR). On April 8, Daimler informed that it will continue the short-time work that has existed since April 6, 2020 for the majority of its production in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/23

ID-19. Because of delays in the procurement of components from China, the Nissan Shatai Shonan Plant was shutdown on March 3rd and 7th. On March 20, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) unveiled the all-new QX80 for its Infiniti luxury car brand in the U.S. The all-new QX80 full-size SUV is powered by a VR35DDTT 3.5-liter twin-turbo engine (maximum output: 450hp, peak torque: 516 lb-ft), mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. It is also the first ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/20

5 is equipped with NAD (NIO Autonomous Driving) tech. Supported by Aquila Super Sensing and Adam supercomputer, the ET5 will gradually achieve a safe and reassuring autonomous driving experience in scenarios such as highways, urban areas, parking, and battery swapping. In addition, it boasts AR and VR equipment. On March 28, according to NIO, the first ET7 smart electric sedans were delivered to customers at its China headquarters in Hefei. Since...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Proving Ground(Established in 2007） ・Virtual Engineering Lab (Established in 2025） General Motors opens new advance design studio in UK GM Korea commits USD 300 million to secure long-term production in Korea GM Technical Center Korea held completion ceremony for active safety test road Chevrolet Trailblazer surpassed cumulative export of 300,000 units from Korea GM Technical Center Korea strengthens GM global design capabilities with ne...

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GM Korea, Changwon Plant Chevrolet Beat/Spark (Matiz, 2009-2022), Spark EV (2013-2016); Opel Karl/Vauxhall Viva (2015-2019), Trax Crossover (2022-); Labo (Mini Truck, -2013, July 2014-2021), Damas (Mini Bus, -2013, July 2014-2021); Engines, Transmissions GM Korea's vehicle assembly plant -Completion year: 1991 -Number of Employees: 2,405 (as of May, 2023) Chevrolet’s all-new 2023 Trax for U.S. to be revealed in October GM Korea launching g...

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GM Korea, Bupyeong Plant Chevrolet : Trailblazer (2019-); Buick (for export) : Encore GX (2020-), Envista (2023-); Engines, Transmissions Chevrolet : Aveo / Sonic / Gentra (-2019), Malibu / Epica / Tosca (2011-2022), Trax (2013-2023), Holden Captiva / Winstorm / Opel Antara (2011-2018); Buick : Encore (Mokka) (2013-2022)/Opel Mokka (2012-2014); Alpheon (2010-2015 Aug.); GM Korea's vehicle assembly plant -Completion year: 1962 -Number of Employee...

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rmance, cost-effective ASSBs. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced on August 26 that it has ended production of the R35 GT-R high-performance sports car at its Tochigi Plant. Approximately 48,000 units were produced over the 18 years since sales began in 2007. All of the approximate 48,000 units of the VR38DETT engine installed in the vehicle were hand-assembled by nine skilled workers at the Yokohama Plant. Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Nissan Motor, Iwaki Plant VR30DDTT engines (3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo engines, 2016-), VQ engines (V6 gasoline engines, production ended) Nissan's engine plant - 2022: L-Link machining line was completed. (L-Link: parts for variable compression ratio (VCR) engine) - February 2016: Production of VR engine started. - January 1994: Iwaki Plant started production. - Land area: Approx. 201,500 square meters - Number of employees: Approx. 820 (As of Se...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/11

ignificant milestone. The new Audi China Building, located in the heart of Beijing’s North Central Business District, spans over 6,000 sqm across five floors and accommodates all departments of the Audi China R&D division. In a dedicated area, Audi Design China uses advanced digital tools such as VR headsets and digital drawing tablets to create the car designs of the future. The building also includes two workshops and a robust design lab, as ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/10