d that it had discussions between various government agencies and Audi management regarding the future of the Audi Forest plant, Brussels. The production of Audi Q8 e-tron models began in December 2022, with plans unchanged until 2027. Since 2006, Audi has heavily invested in the plant, making it a benchmark in sustainability, achieving carbon dioxide neutrality in 2018. The Belgian government has also supported the site's sustainability and prod...

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– the Nissan Qashqai. Prototypes of the all-new model are racking up the testing kilometers on European roads in anticipation of it again resetting what customers can expect from a compact crossover when it goes on sale in 2021. The all-new Qashqai will build on its position as the pioneer of and benchmark in the medium-crossover segment in Europe since 2007. Underpinning the new Qashqai is the new Alliance CMF-C platform, a showcase of advance...

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aidu Geely Auto to accelerate application of high-end NEV technologies to Lynk & Co, Galaxy models Auto China 2024: Geely Galaxy to debut new flagship SUV Auto China 2024: Geely Galaxy makes global debut of prototype for new Galaxy Starship SUV Geely Automobile Baoji Plant emerges as carbon neutral benchmark factory-Photovoltaic Power Generation Geely Automobile Baoji Plant emerges as carbon neutral benchmark factory-certificated as Zero Carbon F...

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February 13, that they intend to give its line-up a new dimension with three latest-generation models designed for very different brand environments. The new line-up stems from a single development program. An innovative platform has been developed for the new vehicles, to ensure that they set the benchmark for the Leisure Activity Vehicles segment. Developed based on the EMP2 platform, the new models will accommodate the latest generation of po...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/14

a production destined to the local market and export. The El Palomar plant has produced a model of the Citroen Berlingo, which was adapted to transfer people with reduced mobility. On March 17, the PSA Group announced its intentions to transform its Buenos Aires production center in Palomar into a benchmark site from both an economic and quality standpoint. A flexible production multi-body type assembly line with full kitting logistics is curren...

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formed that preparations for the future BMW Group plant in Debrecen have reached another important milestone. Following successful preparation of the land by the City of Debrecen, BMW Group started the official handover process, that will be finalized by end of May. In some years, the EUR 1 billion benchmark plant will be able to produce premium cars with traditional as well as with electronic drivetrain on the same production line. The new plant...

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mfortable captain seats in the middle row. On February 7, MG Motor unveiled its luxury SUV Gloster and the luxury MPV G10 which are headed to the Indian market at Auto Expo 2020. The launch of Gloster and G10 will mark its entry in the luxury SUV and MPV segments respectively. The Gloster will be a benchmark for luxury SUVs in India with its launch later in 2020 and G10 will also follow soon.  On September 24, MG Motor India introduced India’...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/25

ny for the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement on the first cooperative New Energy Vehicle (NEV) between DFPV and DPCA was held in Wuhan, Hubei. At the same time as the signing of the agreement, the two parties started working on this cooperative NEV, aiming at building it into a benchmark product of electrification and intelligentization. In the future, DFPV will introduce other NEVs into DPCA to provide sustained support for ...

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ny for the signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement on the first cooperative New Energy Vehicle (NEV) between DFPV and DPCA was held in Wuhan, Hubei. At the same time as the signing of the agreement, the two parties started working on this cooperative NEV, aiming at building it into a benchmark product of electrification and intelligentization. In the future, DFPV will introduce other NEVs into DPCA to provide sustained support for ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/12

signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the government of Xiangyang City, Hubei Province and Huawei. The three sides aim to make Xiangyang a national demonstration zone of smart connected cars, an innovative test area of smart mobility and smart logistics, and an intelligent traffic benchmark city. The agreement combines engineering projects for smart car valley, smart mobility, smart logistics, and a smart transportation cloud pl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/10

ly-electric models in the Transit family. Ford, SK On Co., Ltd. and Koç Holding are establishing a JV battery factory with production beginning at mid-decade. On May 9, Ford Pro revealed the first details of the all-new, all-electric, E-Transit Custom. The E-Transit Custom is designed to set a new benchmark in Europe's one-tonne van segment. The all-electric E-Transit Custom will enter production in the second half of 2023. All Transit Custom va...

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hydrocarbon (NMHC), all models have achieved emission levels 75 percent lower than the 2005 standards outlined by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The 2,400cc model has also attained a fuel efficiency of 12.6km/l and CO2 emissions of 184g/km, exceeding by 20 percent the benchmark called for by the Japanese 2010 fuel consumption standards. The new model's monthly sales target is set at 2,500. The "Lexus IS FD" a sports...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/19

ving a 10.25% raise, and the rest getting 9.25%. Additionally, the removal of the lowest pay category boosted the starting wage by nearly 34%, significantly improving entry-level salaries. This marks one of the highest wage increases in Mexico’s automotive industry in over 30 years and sets a new benchmark for labor negotiations. Morales Reynoso highlighted that the progress was made despite regional economic uncertainty tied to USMCA trade pol...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/19

(EUR 1.47 billion). SEAT transferred production there after 40 years in the old Zona Franca factory in Barcelona and since then, the brand’s main models have been made in Martorell, as well as Audi’s Q3 and A1. The factory is the Volkswagen Group’s third largest in Europe, and has become the benchmark smart factory of Industry 4.0. On January 7, SEAT informed that it is enhancing the compressed natural gas-powered variant of the popular Le...

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kpit chip, as well as a Galaxy OS ecosystem. On September 20, Geely Auto announced that the first Bo Yue L compact SUV rolled off the production line at the Chunxiao CMA smart megafactory in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. The factory has been transformed from a "3.0 modernized factory" to a "4.0 global benchmark smart factory". The transformation cost more than CNY 100 million, enabling highly smart and flexible production for the era of digitalizati...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/28

VENUE Hyundai announce global launch on Venue in India on May 21, 2019 Hyundai launches ‘VENUE’ in India Hyundai launches Kona electric vehicle in India Hyundai India starts production of GRAND i10 NIOS Hyundai launches all-new Grand i10 Nios in India Hyundai Motor India commits to reach RE100 benchmark by 2025 Hyundai Motor Group to increase annual production capacity up to 1.5 million units in India Hyundai Motor India and Laxmi Group, Nep...

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ew super sports car Temerario, which is the second model in Lamborghini's High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range, following the Revuelto. Temerario completes the hybridization of the Sant'Agata Bolognese lineup after the Urus SE's debut. The Temerario replaces the Huracán and sets a new benchmark featuring a twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain which generates an output of 920 CV.  On October 18, Automobili Lamborghini demonstrated The Ur...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/14

on XS, M and XL body shapes. The engine recovers energy under braking or during deceleration of the vehicle. Two energy recovery modes under braking are available. On June 17, Opel continues the electrification of its product portfolio with the all-electric, flagship variant of the Zafira Life, the benchmark for multi-seat passenger cars. Customers can choose between two sizes of state-of-the-art lithium ion battery, depending on their needs: wit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/06

February 13, that they intend to give its line-up a new dimension with three latest-generation models designed for very different brand environments. The new line-up stems from a single development program. An innovative platform has been developed for the new vehicles, to ensure that they set the benchmark for the Leisure Activity Vehicles segment. Developed based on the EMP2 platform, the new models will accommodate the latest generation of po...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/23

hina FAW VW to produce EA211 1.5L engine FAW-VW begins production of its first SUV Jetta VS5 FAW-VW takes environmental protection measures in assembly process FAW-VW to adopt highly efficient and environmentally friendly powertrain technology FAW-Volkswagen Chengdu Southwest site to build a green benchmark factory FAW-VW’s Jetta brand officially launches VA3 model Volkswagen unveils three new vehicles at Auto Guangzhou 2019 Jetta brand to la...

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