nflict Toyota to manufacture Hilux Conquest in Argentina Toyota Argentina starts export of new Hilux and Fortuner models Toyota Argentina to increase production of Zarate plant by 30% Toyota Argentina production for the first half of 2017 increased 45% from 2016 Toyota Argentina introduces new 4x2 versions to Hilux range Toyota launches Innova in Argentina Macri promotes One Million Plan in Argentina, asks 40% domestic content Toyota 2019 Hi...

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On January 14, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil conducted the first international tests of its eO500U battery-electric bus chassis in Santiago, Chile. This vehicle, equipped with a Caio eMillennium body, was temporarily exported for demonstrations to public transport operators and officials. The eO500U, a 4x2 low-floor bus supporting bodies up to 13.2 meters, is part of the O 500 series, designed for urban mobility and environmental sustainability. Key f...

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ter in South America in collaboration with North American designers. On June 15, Stellantiis announced a new version of the Jeep Commander that it builds at the Pernambuco plant in Brazil. The Jeep Commander Longitude is equipped with the T270 Turbo Flex engine, which is also produced in Brazil, a 4x2 traction system and 6-speed automatic transmission. According to the Stellantis Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022 issued on April 28, 202...

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rica. The company has continually raised its proportion of exported products, from 10% of its Brazilian production in 2014 to 40% in 2017. On October 4, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil announced that it is supplying 228 trucks to Brazil’s Ambev Brewery beverage company. The new order includes Atego 1719 4x2 trucks, Atego 3026 6x2 trucks, and Atego 2426 8x2 trucks, as well as sixteen Actros 2546 trucks. The trucks are being delivered from September thro...

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abrupt devaluation of Argentina’s currency altered the project's costs and forced it to modify its manufacturing budgets. On March 1, Nissan announced the SE and S entry versions of its Frontier pickup truck line produced at the Cordoba plant in Argentina.The two new versions join the XE and LE 4X2 and 4X4 versions. Argentine production of the Frontier began in 2018 at the Cordoba plant as part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance after a...

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-Way CNG features a FPT Cursor 13 engine, built locally at its Córdoba plant, which delivers 460 hp and 203.9 kgfm. Iveco has been investing in CNG models produced at its plant in Ferreyra, including the Stralis NP 460 and Tector GNC trucks, the Daily Hi-Matic van, Iveco Bus GNV and the Hi-Way NG 6x2 600S46T. Iveco is planning to make its factories in Sete Lagoa, Brazil and Córdoba, Argentina an export base for heavy vehicles with engines using...

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l invest BRL 300 million to retool its factory in Catalão, Brazil to begin production of the Eclipse Cross SUV in the second half of 2019. The model will join the Mitsubishi ASX SUV, Lancer sedan, L200 Triton pickup and Suzuki Jimny now in production at the plant. The Eclipse Cross will arrive in 4x2 and 4x4 versions at Brazilian dealerships in mid-November as an import until domestic production begins. The Catalão factory has produced 400,000 ...

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d performance needs. The company also streamlined its manufacturing operations at Manesar, Haryana, by setting up a manual production line capable of producing two trucks per shift each day.  The company received certification (homologation) for its 55T 6x4 truck model in May 2023 and for the 55T 4x2 model in March 2024. Additionally, it is developing new truck models....

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haishi (2021-), EV Mini Van Haoyun (2022-), EV Mini Van Qiyun (2022-), EV Mini Truck T50 (2022-), EV Mini Truck T2S (2022-), EV Xinhaishi, EV Haoyun (2023-), EV E3L (2024-), EV E3 (2024-); Jinbei: Jinbei 750 (production ended), Haixing A7 (production ended), Haixing A9 (production ended); SWM: SUV X2 (2020-2022); Xinyuan Automobile's Chongqing plant - In June 2022, Jinbei Automobile Co., Ltd. announced that Dongfang Xinyuan Group Co., Ltd. is th...

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The vehicle offers a range of up to 280 kilometers. DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to commercialize a full electric tractor: the CF Electric (GCW up to 37 tons), primarily for supermarket distribution and inter-urban transportation. More recently, DAF expanded its EV range with the 6x2 CF Electric rigid with steered rear axle (GVW up to 29 tons design), ideal for ‘zero emission’ waste collection for example. The new LF Electri...

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uanajuato. It is expected that Toyota will announce during the next months, the start of production of the first generation of the Tacoma hybrid, being the first hybrid pickup totally made in Mexico. On February 26 it was announced that the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma will launch with four versions: SR 4x2 and 4x4 and the TRD Sport 4x2 and 4x4. The Vice President of Operations at Toyota Motor Sales, Gerardo Romero, commented that the brand expects to ...

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uanajuato. It is expected that Toyota will announce during the next months, the start of production of the first generation of the Tacoma hybrid, being the first hybrid pickup totally made in Mexico. On February 26 it was announced that the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma will launch with four versions: SR 4x2 and 4x4 and the TRD Sport 4x2 and 4x4. The Vice President of Operations at Toyota Motor Sales, Gerardo Romero, commented that the brand expects to ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ay 5, Ram addressed the affordability issue of its product line by offering a Ram 1500 Express model priced at under USD 50,000. The Express starts at USD 44,495, will be assembled at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and arrive at dealerships in Q3 2025 in crew cab and quad cab body styles with 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains. Ram also is offering the Black Express package for USD 995 on quad and crew Express 4x4 models. On April 30, it was announced t...

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uses. Volvo Buses will be one of the main providers of public transport solutions and buses in Santiago. The Volvo B8R chassis will be produced in Curitiba (Brazil) and Borås (Sweden). The bodies will be provided by preferred partners Marcopolo and Caio. On August 6, Volvo launched its Volvo BZR 4x2 chassis for the South American market, presenting it at LatBus 2024 in Brazil as an electrified solution for passenger transportation. This chassis...

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act SUV. The Duster, the sixth vehicle in the Dacia range, is a production model of a concept car exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Though it is reasonably priced, it is spacious inside. The 2x4/4x4 Duster is powered either by a 1.6L 110hp petrol engine or 85dCi/105dCi diesel power. The 4x2 diesel versions of Dacia Duster will emit less than 140gm/km, while the 4x4 diesel versions will emit less than 150g of Co2/km. Production will beg...

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the JV but failed to reach a consensus. After deliberation, plus negotiation with the partners, the company decided to terminate this agreement. According to JAC Group, the termination of this agreement will not have an impact on its financial position and business status. On August 15, the A5X, a 4X2 model forward developed by JAC Group and Anhui Mingtian Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. (MTH2), was delivered. This makes it Anhui Province’s first...

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oducing 10 midsize EV taxis mainly SM3 of Renault Samsung. Renault unveiled the facelift version of its Koleos crossover SUV. New Renault Koleos is powered by the TR25 four-cylinder petrol engine (170hp) or the M9R four-cylinder diesel turbocharged engine (150hp or 175hp). The CO2 emissions of the 4x2 version powered by a 150hp diesel engine are 148g/km, while those of the 175hp engine have been reduced to 166g/km. Renault Samsung released the 20...

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f the C4 Aircross. It measures 4.34m long, 1.80m wide and 1.63m high. Engine variations include three diesel engines, 1.6i115/HDi115/HDi150, and a petrol (2.0i150). Diesel engines meet the Euro5 emission standards and the petrol engine with the Euro4. CO2 emissions of the HDi115 engine is 119g/km (4x2) or 129g/km (4x4). On April 23 Mitsubishi Motors reported a recall of its Outlander PHEV for a control program defect, which may disable restart. T...

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3 with an investment of USD 200 million, the plant currently has 500 employees and produces the XF extra heavy truck. In 2018, the company invested BRL 60 million for an engine assembly line at the Ponta Grossa plant. On July 3, DAF celebrated selling its 6,000th truck in Brazil, a XF105 Space Cab 6x2 version, with a 460 hp engine. The truck was produced at the manufacturer's plant in Ponta Grossa and purchased by Dellmar Transportation, which is...

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ks to Ambev in Brazil in 2021 VWCO launches VW Delivery 11.180 4x4 in Brazil VWCO announces BRL 2 billion investment cycle for 2021-2025 VW Caminhões e Ônibus exports 5,000 vehicles to Colombia VWCO buses expand presence in the Brazilian market in 2020 VWCO launches extra-heavy Meteor 28.460 6x2 in Brazil Ambev converting 102 diesels into EVs in Brazil while awaiting VW e-Delivery trucks VWCO celebrates 40 years in Brazil, begins new BRL ...

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