any will review the production at Gurgaon and Manesar plants. DZiRE will be transferred to Gurgaon by July 2012, while the Swift hatchback currently assembled at both plants will be consolidated to Manesar. It was reported that Suzuki will be supplying its small-size vehicle it produces in India to VW under a contract of offering under the VW brand. The supply is expected to get started as early as in 2012. The models for supply are finally being...

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ll provide 10 or more Leaf electric vehicles for the project. On August 14, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announced that  seven vehicle manufacturers operating in the country will go on a 48-hour strike from August 19. The seven carmakers are Nissan, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. According to a NUMSA personnel in the negotiation, a total of 31,000 workers will be part of the strike....

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e e-NN EV (2021-), GAZ Gazelle NEXT, GAZ Sobol, GAZelle NN (2021-), GAZelle NEXT (2013-), GAZelle City (2020-), Sobol; Volga: K50 (2026-); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2013-Production suspended); Chevrolet Aveo (2013-2015); Skoda Yeti (-2018), Octavia (2013-2022),Kodiaq (2018-2022), Karoq (2019-2022); VW Jetta (2013-2018), Taos SUV (2021-2022); Frames：Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (2013-Production suspended); Casting parts for Diesel Engines GAZ's pl...

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petrol 1.6 litre turbocharged engine. Power output has been increased to 218hp and in conjunction with the ALL4 all-wheel drivetrain it propels the car from 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman is scheduled for market launch in March 2013. The company is reported in talks with VW on consignment production of roadsters on a scale of 20,000 vehicles a year. Daimler announced that its "G Class" will get a minor facelift. Its mo...

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ement, NIO’s new mid- to-high-end intelligent electric brand will be produced at this base which is planned to be put into production in 2024. At present, NIO’s core team of this new brand has been set up, and the first batch of vehicles have entered the critical R&D stage. The code name of NIO Volkswagen’s brand is ALPS. On June 17, NIO Inc. (NIO), revealed that NIO is speeding up the development of models under a new brand. William Li als...

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e in Brazil with 747 layoffs, new model direction Renault starts production of new Captur with imported 1.3-liter turbo in Brazil Renault halts production at São José dos Pinhais due to semiconductor supply Renault do Brasil extends shutdown in São José dos Pinhais another two weeks Renault, VWCO halt production at Brazilian plants until April 5 as COVID spreads Renault extends production stoppage in Brazil Renault Sandero RS production e...

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tteries. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing with system resets and internet problems. All plants began restarting early on ...

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trial value chain. Several companies received funding, including Stellantis Zaragoza (EUR 81.79 million), Ebro Barcelona (EUR 25.15 million), Powerco Battery Spain (EUR 19.81 million), and Iveco Madrid (EUR 11.84 million), marking the first aid for a heavy vehicle project. Other recipients include Volkswagen Navarra (EUR 3.55 million), Gestamp Vigo (EUR 890,223), Gestamp Servicios Vizcaya (EUR 5.57 million), and others. The goal is to increase ...

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nment Audi demonstrating 3D printing expertise with in-house design software in Neckarsulm Audi production gradually restarts in Europe Audi Aluminium Closed Loop established in Ingolstadt plant since beginning this year Audi announces all-new e-tron GT Audi site Neckarsulm to be first plant in the Volkswagen Group to use RFID technology throughout the entire production process Audi launches initiative for digital factory transformation in Heilbr...

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ations in Gaimersheim, in the outskirts of Ingolstadt: * Battery Testing Center, Gaimersheim * Audi Production Lab (P-Lab), Gaimersheim * Contact address: AUDI AG, Auto-Union-Str. 1, 85045 Ingolstadt Audi's Ingolstadt plant to achieve net carbon-neutral production in 2024 VW Group faces production disruptions across multiple plants due to Slovenia floods Audi starts production of electric engines at Győr, Hungary Audi ...

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ly Ramcharger) (2026-planning), EV Ram (development halted) Stellantis (FCA)'s passenger car assembly plant - Employees as of May 2026: Approx. 6,000 - Investment announced since 2010: USD 4 billion - Plant was established in 1953 to produce jet engines. Converted to an automobile plant in 1980 by Volkswagen, and acquired by Chrysler in 1983. Stellantis targets Sterling Heights plant over efficiency, absenteeism issues Stellantis temporaril...

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Volkswagen Navarra, S.A., Pamplona (Landaben) Plant VW: Polo (1984-2024), VW T-Cross (2019-), Taigo (2021-), EV ID.Cross (formerly ID.2x) (2026-planning); Skoda: EV Elroq (MEB modular electric platform) (2026-planning), EV Epiq (2026-planning); Passenger car and engine assembly - Number of employees: 4,865 (as of December 2025) - Investment for EV production: EUR 1.024 billion (2023- 2027) - Established in 1984 (as part of VW) - Established in ...

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rma" is produced in Finland and sold through premium brand dealers in North America at prices starting at $89,000. The Fisker "Karma" achieved a range of 83 km/51.6 miles on the EV mode at the test of TUV (Technischer Überwachungs Verein). Fisker plans to produce 15,000 units of the model in 2012. VW said it will assemble the Porsche "Boxster" at the Osnabruck plant starting in fall 2012 in order to make up for deficiency in production capacity ...

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wheelbase of 2,950mm. Its 2.0-liter engine will be combined with a 5-speed manual transmission while the 2.4-liter will be matched to a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Its suspension system includes struts in front and a torsion-beam setup in the rear. BYD Auto announced that it will form a tie-up with VW in developing automotive batteries. Through the parent company BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), BYD Auto and VW wi...

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d at Beijing Auto Show. The new family image dubbed “Flying Dynamics” has been reflected on its exterior design. Its rear part employs a fastback styling. The car is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine mated to a seven-speed G-DCT. The car will be released on December 20 and compete with Volkswagen CC. On December 20, GAC Motor has launched the new Trumpchi GA6 class-B vehicle in China. The fastback exterior style gives it a vibrant fe...

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SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Changsha Branch VW: Touran L, Lavida, EV ID.7 S (planning), Lavida Pro (2025-), PHV ID. ERA 5S (2026-planning); Skoda: SUV Kodiaq (2016-), Coupe SUV Kodiaq GT (2018-); EV (planning); Lithium-ion battery packs (planning); VW: All New Gran Lavida (2018-2020); SAIC Volkswagen's Changsha Plant (Hunan Province), Formerly Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Changsha Branch Production Capacity (year): Lithium...

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Volkswagen do Brasil, Anchieta (Sao Bernardo do Campo) Plant Gol (Pointer) (production ended), Parati (1994-2012), Polo Hatch (-2023), Polo Sedan (-2023), Polo GTS (2015-2024), Pickup Saveiro (1982 - 2027 planning), Pickup Saveiro Cross (2010 -2027 planning), Jetta (2015-2017), Virtus (2017-), Nivus (2020-), Nivus GTS (2025-), Polo Track (2025-), Hybrid Tayron (2027-planning), Hybrid Tayron X (2027-planning), T-Cross HV(MQB Evo platform)(2027-pla...

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Nissan to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030 Nissan invests up to GBP 3 billion at its Sunderland plant, UK Nissan reported to end Leaf EV production in the U.S. Nissan stops production of electric Leaf at Sunderland plant in the UK 50,000th Nissan Leaf produced at Sunderland plant in U.K. VW production interrupted at six German plants Nissan commits to Qashqai and X-Trail production at Sunderland plant Nissan announces first on-road au...

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n Tianjin Toyota to unveil all-new battery electric SUV and Lexus LF-Z concept car Toyota announces new battery electric vehicle series Toyota bZ and exhibits concept version of series’ first model FAW Toyota to begin preorders of all-new Corolla Cross compact crossover SUV in December Toyota and Volkswagen shut down Tianjin plants amid latest epidemic outbreak FAW Toyota launches all-new Corolla Cross compact SUV FAW Toyota resumes production ...

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trategy. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing with system resets and internet problems. All plants began restarting early on ...

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