increased its investment in expanding its Horna Streda plant in Slovakia from EUR 200 million to EUR 1 billion to produce battery modules for electric cars. The first phase, with a EUR 360 million investment, began earlier this year, with production expected to start by late 2024. The second phase, costing EUR 700 million, will begin this autumn, with battery cell sub-assembly production likely to start in three years. On September 7, multiple so...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/04

oles are based at Bentley's headquarters in Crewe, the company has introduced hybrid working - a blend of onsite and remote working. On February 16, Bentley Motors announced a ground-breaking ceremony for its new Launch "Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre" at its headquarters in Crewe. Costing GBP 35 million to construct, the center forms part of a GBP 2.5 billion, ten-year investment program in future products and at the Pyms Lane f...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

of dozens of global markets. On July 13, Skoda Auto's energy provider subsidiary, SKO-ENERGO announced the project launch to modernize its plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, aiming for 100% biomass usage and carbon neutrality. Construction will begin in 2024, and the upgraded heating plant, costing EUR 141 million, will be operational within 3 years. The power plant will undergo a total revamp with all boilers exclusively using biomass, c...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

o and the 440 hp Panamera 4S. Both models will be equipped with a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK II) and all-wheel drive as standard. For production of the Panamera, Porsche had invested EUR 500 million in its Leipzig site, which includes a completely new body manufacturing facility. Costing EUR 500 million and taking two years to complete, the expansion saw the creation of a new body shop with a production area of around 60,000 sq...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

e critical engine spares for the Brio would be manufactured. Honda will utilize the free trade agreement with Thailand to export the components. Honda Siel Cars India launched an upgraded version of its Accord luxury sedan. The new 'Accord' will also be available in two options, a 2.4-litre version costing Rs 19.60-20.36 lakh and a 3.5-litre variant with a Rs 25.41 lakh price tag. It features ABS, TCS (Traction Control System) and VSA (Vehicle St...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

1.5-liter motor in the Vios, in contrast, generates 108 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm at a higher 4,200 rpm. The Ativ has four grades and is priced exactly the same as the Yaris: J Eco at THB 469,000, J at THB 519,000, E at THB 549,000 and G at THB 599,000. However, the Ativ gets an additional S trim costing THB 619,000. On September 14, Toyota Motor Thailand launched new Yaris Hatchback. It comes with a 1.2-liter DUAL VVT-i and Super CVT-i transmi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07

ling the planned sale of its Opel division in Germany and Vauxhall division in the U.K. to Magna and its partner in Russia, the automaker will keep them in its group, citing an improved business environment and Opel's strategic importance. The automaker is shortly submitting its restructuring plans costing approximately 3 billion euros to governments of countries concerned including Germany. In response to this new move, the German government sai...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

he U.S., while the Equinox EV will have a mixed distribution, serving both the local and North American markets. On June 10, Chevrolet revealed that its 2025 Blazer EV electric SUV will arrive at a lower base price in its existing LT and RS versions, however, there are content changes, with options costing more. The 2025 Blazer models have not yet started production, at GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, and GM suggested that there will be “...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

On August 16, JLR announced that it will recruit 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands to expand production of its Range Rover vehicles and develop its next-generation electric models. JLR will recruit around 100 technicians for its Solihull plant to operate in a new body shop costing around GBP 130 million, which will support a 30% increase in Range Rover and Range Rover Sport production and a new body production system cos...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/26

28. Manley said that the issues with fit and finish which had slowed the launch of this important new vehicle have been worked out, and that the replacement for the Jeep Liberty would begin shipping in volume this fall. The production of the Liberty ended last summer, and the loss of the Liberty is costing the Jeep brand 7,000 to 8,000 sales each month. Manley said he expects retail sales of the new Cherokee eventually to double the 75,000 of Lib...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

n February 22, the consortium of Olectra Greentech Limited and Evey Trans Private Limited (EVEY) received a letter of award (LOA) from Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST / Authority) for supply, operation, and maintenance of 2,400 electric buses on gross cost contract basis costing around INR 40 billion approximately. EVEY will procure these buses from Olectra and will deliver them over 18 months. The maintenance of these...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/06

million will create 125 new jobs. This investment is the fourth for TMMAL since the plant commenced its operations in 2003, bringing total investment to over $700 million. Toyota started production of four-cylinder engines at the Huntsville, Alabama plant, creating an additional 1,000 some jobs and costing $637 million. The engine plant has an annual production capacity of 210,000 4-cylinder engines, boosting a total capacity to 506,000 engines, ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/19

On August 16, JLR announced that it will recruit 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands to expand production of its Range Rover vehicles and develop its next-generation electric models. JLR will recruit around 100 technicians for its Solihull plant to operate in a new body shop costing around GBP 130 million, which will support a 30% increase in Range Rover and Range Rover Sport production and a new body production system cos...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/11/21

troduced the revised Brio and Brio Amaze on May 17 with refreshed interior and exterior. The refreshed models are powered by a 1.2 liter, 4-cylinder, 90-horsepower SOHC i-VTEC engine, mated with a CVT. The manual transmission has been dropped from the range. The Brio is available in one trim now: V costing THB 495,000. The Brio Amaze has two trims: V priced at THB 517,000, and the new SV going for THB 577,000. Both models are produced at the Ayut...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/10/17

here Solaris buses are powered by Ballard fuel cell engines. The deliveries will start in 2024 and continue through the end of 2027. On September 13, Solaris announced that it has signed framework agreement with French-based public transport operator RATP for the supply of 12-metre electric buses costing a maximum of EUR 825 million over 4 years. Solaris is one of the five selected manufacturers, demonstrating that its zero emission offering me...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/10/15

On August 16, JLR announced that it will recruit 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands to expand production of its Range Rover vehicles and develop its next-generation electric models. JLR will recruit around 100 technicians for its Solihull plant to operate in a new body shop costing around GBP 130 million, which will support a 30% increase in Range Rover and Range Rover Sport production and a new body production system cos...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/08/01

ling the planned sale of its Opel division in Germany and Vauxhall division in the U.K. to Magna and its partner in Russia, the automaker will keep them in its group, citing an improved business environment and Opel's strategic importance. The automaker is shortly submitting its restructuring plans costing approximately 3 billion euros to governments of countries concerned including Germany. In response to this new move, the German government sai...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2023/08/10