omous driving FAW Hongqi launches all-new H9 large sedan CATL-FAW starts operation and will push forward FAW’s electrification strategy FAW Hongqi starts production of E-HS9 at Hongqi plant FAW Hongqi launches all-new E-HS9 large battery electric SUV FAW establishes joint laboratory with Renesas Electronics Baidu Apollo receives five L4 autonomous driving test licenses from Nanjing FAW subsidiary and Black Sesame Technologies build integrated...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

D launched the G6 sedan in the B-class, priced between 79,800 and 112,800 yuan. It measures 4,860 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,463 mm high, with the wheelbase of 2,745 mm. It is powered by a 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged engine mated to a Dual Clutch Transmission. It features a variety of electronics applications, such as the keyless entry system, CAN-BUS and multimedia player. BYD has named its self-developed e6 electric vehicle as "e6...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

cilities in Saint-Eustache and Saint-François-du-Lac, Quebec. On October 14, Nova Bus launched the LFSe+, its new long-range fully electric bus, in New York City. Built on the proven Nova LFS platform, the new LFSe+ is modeled on the Nova Bus LFSe electric bus. With HDS200 traction motor and power electronics from BAE Systems, and a total battery capacity of 594 kWh, the LFSe+ can run between 211 and 292 miles before needing a charge. The LFSe+ ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, which produces 335 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. The X6 M50i is powered by a new version of BMW’s 4.4-liter eight-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged engine, which produces 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The eight-speed Sport Steptronic transmission’s new control electronics increase the powertrain’s overall performance working with the BMW xDrive system. The new X6 will be produced at Plant Spartanburg in So...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

n Plant. FAW-Volkswagen exhibited all-new Magotan mid-luxury sedan at the Beijing Auto Show. It's a Chinese specification model of the Passat B8 built based on VW's MQB-B platform. Its wheelbase is 2,871mm and 59mm longer than the conventional model. It's equipped with the second-generation Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system that instantly regulates dampers and electric power steering to offer a driver full control over the car. The Magotan is ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

olar EV from Sono Motors Lightyear, Netherlands claims solar EV Lightyear 0 most aerodynamic production car Valmet, Finland produces first pre-production solar-electric Lightyear 0 vehicle Valmet, Finland continues to expand battery production capacities Lightyear, Netherlands acquires Next Level Electronics Valmet Automotive car plant is CO2 neutral by the end of 2021 Valmet Automotive restarts car production with strict safety measures Valmet...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A., Juan Manuel Fangio Plant Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (1996-), Vito (2015-2019), Accelo 815 (2019-2025 planning), Atron 1735 (2016-2019), Atego 1721/1726 (-2025 planning); Bus chassis OF 1621, OF 1721, OH 1621, OH 1721 (all of them -2026 planning) Accelo 815 (2019-2025) Atego 1721/1726 (-2025);-->> Accelo 815 (2019-2025 planning) Atego 1721/1726 (-2025 planning); Commercial vehicle assembly plant - Investment:    202...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/04

d 155 PS) paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. The all-new Transit will offer customers the choice of front-, rear- and all-wheel drive. Multiple gross vehicle mass (GVM) options from 3.1 to 4.7 tonnes will be available on the Russian market in a range of body style variants: Van, Chassis Cab, M2 Bus and Kombi. The Van model will be offered with a choice of three length variations and two different roof heights. ZAO Ford Motor C...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/02

d SUV comes off production line China starts operation of first demonstrative route for hydrogen heavy-duty trucks in Hebei Province Great Wall Motor appears at Chengdu Motor Show with five of its brands; reveals Haval Shenshou and Tank 500 Great Wall Motor to achieve mass production of intelligent chassis-by-wire in 2023 SALOON brand and its first model Jijialong unveiled by Great Wall Motor at Auto Guangzhou 2021 Great Wall Motor to build vehic...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/28

mplete Fisker Ocean prototypes have been built in Magna's production facility and Magna continues to build additional prototype vehicles. Ongoing extensive testing includes crash, safety, powertrain, high and low-speed features, and much more. For example, several prototypes made their way to Magna Electronics in Michigan for ADAS testing. Fisker and Magna's joint test program aims to deliver high-quality vehicles right from the start of producti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

tober 18 as scheduled. Chevrolet Bolt production at Orion Assembly will remain down through October 29 as a result of a battery pack shortage related to the Bolt recall. During the extended downtime at the plant, which has been down since August 23, GM will continue to work with battery supplier LG Electronics. In addition to an upcoming Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup and Ultium-based Equinox EV crossover model, GM President Mark Reuss recen...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

tion and use the same 190 hp 2.3-liter bi-turbo diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed automatic transmission and available in rear-wheel-drive or 4WD. Modifications to the Cordoba Frontier will include an improved bumper, suspension, sound insulation, and more robust electronics. The Cordoba Frontier will be exported to Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru. On July 30, Nissan announced the start of production...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/24

gic cooperation with Shanghai Industrial μTechnology Research Institute (SITRI) to jointly launch a multi-billion CNY "domestic automotive chip special fund". The fund will be used to actively promote the R&D and production of high-performance automotive chips as well as investments in automotive electronics start-up projects, and will be an open platform to attract more social capital in the future. SAIC plans to invest CNY 300 billion in the...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Renault 4 Electric, and the electric model that will replace the Nissan Micra. The Dieppe plant will manufacture the future Alpine GT crossover, the Sandouville plant the new electric Trafic, and the Batilly plant the replacement for the Master as well as a partner vehicle. Le Mans will receive the chassis activities related to the new vehicles. The Cléon mechanical plant will manufacture the future "ePT-100 kW" electric motor for the Renault 5 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/21

t Chrysler's Jefferson North plant in the U.S. The SUV concept based on the "Jeep Grand Cherokee" will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Maserati announced its first SUV "Kubang" at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new SUV, which will be built at Chrysler's Jefferson North Plant, will share the chassis with the "Jeep Grand Cherokee" and "Dodge Durango" produced at the same plant. It will be installed with a new engine supplied from Ferrari ma...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

r 4WD. Dongfeng Honda is expected to start producing Honda Stream within the next two years. The Stream MPV has been developed based on the Civic. The first generation has once been imported and sold as Shiyun in China. The new Stream to be manufactured in China will employ longer wheelbase and new chassis, providing more spacious interior than its predecessor. When the local production will start, it will be renamed as Siyun. Dongfeng Honda anno...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/01

ls will have a unified localization program. To implement it, 12 new factories are being created at the new AvtoTOR production site in the Kaliningrad region, which will produce not only electric vehicles but also dozens of auto components, like electric motors, gearboxes, traction batteries, power electronics, as well as the electric vehicle chassis, body and body systems, steering, etc.  Some of the cluster enterprises will launch in 2024. The...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/01

013), EV El Lada (2012-2015), 2172C, Priora (-July 2018), Kalina (2014-2018); Nissan Almera (december 2012-2018); Datsun on-DO (2014-2020), mi-DO (2014-2020); Renault Sandero (2014-End of production), Logan (2014-End of production)； Engines: HR16 & 4 LADA engines; Transmissions: JX16, JX20, LADA; Chassis; Foundry: Iron & aluminum; AvtoVAZ's plant, a plant for Lada brand - Investment: RUB 45 billion in the whole AVTOVAZ Group - Engine - 150,00...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/28

plant in Zhejiang Province. On May 28, the Leapmotor C01 made its first offline appearance at the 2022 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show. Order-taking for the Leapmotor C01 started on May 10. The vehicle is available in 5 variants. The vehicle applies CTC (cell to chassis) technology. It is equipped with an oil-cooled electric drive built on a variable architecture, delivering an output of 200kW and a peak torqu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

in Jiangsu Province FAW and Audi to establish joint venture for production of battery electric vehicles Pony.ai to partner with FAW in terms of autonomous driving technologies FAW and Fudan University establish joint laboratory focusing on AI algorithms FAW establishes joint laboratory with Renesas Electronics FAW Car to hold 17.02% stake in FAW Jiefang FAW and Audi to enhance their partnership by upgrading their sales network for Audi models in ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/09