ietnam. It is an inspirational model with a combination of sporty and fashionable appearance and a technology-rich interior space following the trend of "Smart Design”, inspired by the Kia EV6 model. All 3 available variants of Kia K3, K3 Premium, K3 Luxury and K3 Deluxe (MT), are powered by the Gamma 1.6L MPI engine. The first 2 variants are equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission, while the Deluxe is mated to a 6-speed MT. On October 9,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

is ready with the production of the new Ypsilon, the first of three cars in the brand's new Renaissance plan which will be launched in 2024 in a 100% electric and 48-volt hybrid version. Under a 10-year strategic plan that includes a lean and efficient range, Lancia is planning New Ypsilon in 2024, Gamma in 2026, and Delta in 2028, having a new product every 2 years. On June 15, Stellantis announced that the successor to the Opel Crossland B-SUV ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

first full model change of this 5-seater, compact and tall hatchback wagon with five doors. It wheelbase is now 2,570 mm, 20.3 mm longer than its predecessor, and the body length is 4,140 mm, the width is 1,800 mm (152 mm longer) and the height is 1,600 mm. It is powered by the 1.6L, 130-horsepower Gamma engine or the 2.0L, 164-horsepower Nu engine. For the U.S buyers, the Soul is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus and Exclaim, mated to a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ith a 1.2-liter direct fuel injection gasoline turbo engine"GDI" will be added in 2012. Kia Motors announced its new "Rio" model at the Geneva Motor Show. Its European specifications model comes with four types of engines; 1.1-liter and 1.4-liter diesel engines and 1.25-liter (Kappa) and 1.4-liter (Gamma) engines. A 5-door model will be launched from July to September 2011 and a 3-door model from January to March 2012. In Korea, three types, that...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ed a new model of the highest-class sedan "Opirus", which carries a 3,300 cc, V6 engine "Lambda." With a total investment of 117 billion won by 2008, Kia will build a new engine factory with a yearly production capacity of 100,000 units on the premises of its plant. Kia intends to produce 1,600 cc "gamma" engines for semi-medium-sized "Cerato" sedans whose export is soaring. The engines for this model are currently supplied from Hyundai's Ulsan p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

splayed at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show. The Veloster is the first passenger car model reflecting Hyundai's new brand slogan "New Thinking, New Possibilities", featuring an asymmetric layout with two doors on the passenger side but just one door on the driver side. Powered by the new 1.6 straight-four Gamma GDI engine, Veloster delivers a peak power of 140ps at 6,300rpm and maximum torque of 17.0kg.m at 4,850rpm, while boasting fuel efficiency of 15...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

020-2022), PHV Jeep Renegade 4xe (2020-2025), PHV Jeep Compass 4xe (2020-2024, 2025-), Jeep Compass EV (2025-), Jeep Compass MHV (STLA medium) (2025-), Jeep Renegade MHV (2022-2025); DS: EV DS N°8 (STLA Medium) (2025-), DS N°7 MHV (STLA Medium) (2026-), EV DS N°7 (STLA Medium) (2026-); Lancia EV Gamma (STLA Medium) (2026-planning), Lancia MHV Gamma (STLA Medium) (2026–planning); Opel EV Manta (2026-planning); Battery assembly (planning); Ste...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ched by the end of the year. Geely has set the sales target of the Quanqiuying brand models for 2009 at 50,000, or 40,000 for commitment. Geely has launched three variations of the Emgrand EC718 sedan, the first model of the Emgrand brand. The EC718 is powered by a self-developed 1.8-liter GETEC JL Gamma 4G18 CVVT connected to a 5-speed manual transmission, delivering the maximum power of 102kW at 6,000rpm and the maximum torque of 172Nm at 4,200...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

up (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes despite potential tariff increases on Mexican imports to the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Hyundai Wia’s focus will be on ramping up production of 1.6-liter Gamma engines used in HEVs under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. On April 8, it was announced that KIA started production of the new 2026 KIA K4...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah. The 2.0G variants come with a Smartstream 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 petrol engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the 1.6T options feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is mated to the Gamma II engine, which gets either FWD- or AWD. Reported on January 8, BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the 2025 MINI Countryman S All4 crossover in ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/13

t a position higher than the "Accent," it is actually positioned between the "Accent" and the "Elantra (Yuedong)" and will be priced at between 80,000 and 110,000 yuan. Its body is 4,340 mm long, 1,700 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall with the wheelbase of 2,570 mm. It is installed with the same 1.6-liter gamma CVVT engine as that on the "i30" and "Elantra." Its 1.4-liter engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai M...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB), Piracicaba Plant HB20 (September 2012-),Creta Action (2016–);Creta Comfort (2016-) Kona Hybrid (planning) GM-Hyundai Alliance : Compact pickup truck (2029-plannig) Engines (2022-): Kappa 1.0, Gamma 1.6 (2022 - 2024 ); Passenger car assembly, Hyundai owned - Investment:   2024 - 2032: BRL 5.5 billion (approx. USD 1.1 billion)   2022: BRL 550 million (approx. USD 88 million)   2021: BRL 350 million (approx. US...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ntra HV (2020-2023), Santa Fe (-2010, 2016-), Santa Fe HV (2022-), Pickup Santa Cruz (2021-2027 planning), Tucson (2021-); Genesis EV Electrified GV70 (2023-2025), GV70 (2023-) Theta engines (2,400cc/4-cylinder), Nu engines (1,800cc/4-cylinder, 2012-), Lambda engines (3,300cc/V6, production ended), Gamma engines (1,600cc/4-cylinder); Cylinder heads (2019-) Hyundai's manufacturing headquarters, passenger car and engine assembly -Year opened: 200...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

up (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes despite potential tariff increases on Mexican imports to the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Hyundai Wia’s focus will be on ramping up production of 1.6-liter Gamma engines used in HEVs under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. On March 24, Hyundai Motor Group announced a total of USD 9 billion will be inv...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/26

ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/20

drew in 2008. Nanyang Industries Co., Ltd. unveiled the Hyundai Verna, an all-new compact sedan, on November 10, 2015. Nanyang Industries is an exclusive distributor of Hyundai in Taiwan. Its coupe-like exterior design reflects Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design concept. Its engine is a 1.6-liter Gamma engine equipped with continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) and multi-point injection (MPI) systems. The car produces the maximum output of 124...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/18

May 2006. A small car "NX01 (tentatively called)" to be launched in April 2006 will be produced in AMM's Pekan plant, and another model of "NX02 (tentatively called)" to be launched in May 2006 will be produced at the Gurun plant. Naza Kia Malaysia launched new medium sedan Cerato on July 3. Kia's Gamma 1.6 MPI D-CVVT engine which produces 130 PS and 157 Nm of torque while Kia's 2.0 Nu D-CVVT Engine produces 161 PS and 194 Nm of torque, mated to...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/12

the Chinese market. The i30 midsize hatchback in the C segment is Hyundai's strategic model for the European market, developed at Hyundai's R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany. It is codenamed FD in Europe and FDC in China and built on the same platform as Kia's cee'd. It is powered by a 1.6-liter new gamma engine or a 2.0-liter beta engine, delivering 105kw of power and 186Nm of torque, connected to a manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic tran...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/12