Technological Development Zone. The first phase of construction will result in an annual capacity of 50,000 units, and the company plans to produce Trumpchi brand mid-class and luxury SUVs as well as new energy vehicles. The second phase of construction will increase capacity to 100 thousand units. Investments in the plant are expected to rise as high as CNY 1.6 billion. On February 6 Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Automobi...

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ic range, and torque delivery. Spectre also underwent the brand's unique Lifestyle Analysis process, to identify necessary adjustments to the car's specifications or performance and to encompass how clients will use the motor car in their daily lives. On January 8, Rolls Royce announced significant investments at Goodwood, UK to increase capabilities and support Coachbuild growth in 2023. After opening Private Offices in Dubai and Shanghai, plans...

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ergy transformation of all its models. Zeekr will launch the Zeekr X battery electric SUV and one intelligent electric sedan, and will enter the European market. Livan Auto will launch the Livan R7, a battery electric model with a swappable battery. For intelligentization, Geely has been increasing investments in the R&D of intelligent electrification, with the 2022 total investment reaching CNY 8.39 billion, up 51.2% y/y. Geely will accelerate t...

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acting 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Reported on April 12, Proton will fully relocate its Shah Alam operations to Tanjung Malim by 2027, said Menteri Besar of Perak. Proton-Geely has recently confirmed plans to have additional investment in Malaysia, specifically in Proton City and future investments are expected to rise to MYR 32 billion. All its operations including vendors will be moved to Proton City as well. On August 24, Proton la...

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y 2018, the cornerstone for the expansion project of the VW Poznań plant in Antoninek in the eastern section from Smołdzinowska street was laid. The project involves the construction of a welding shop with logistics facilities. The plant will grow by a total of approximately 60,000 square metres. Investments related to the expansion of the factory will be worth over EUR 400 million over the coming years. The first parts will be delivered to the...

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Project cooperation agreement with the People’s Government of Jiangjin District of Chongqing. According to the agreement, it is expected that DFSK will use the existing stock of its assets, resources and technologies to invest a total of approximately CNY 3.2 billion in the project, including R&D investments, production line renovation, market promotion, and marketing investments. The implementation period of the project is 10 years. Additional...

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mains to be December 2019, with an initial production capacity of 100,000 Tacoma pickup trucks per year built by 1,000 workers. Toyota affirmed there will be no change of plans following the result of the new trade agreement (USMCA) negotiations, and that the outcome will only give certainty to the investments they have planned for Mexico. On November 20, Toyota Motor Corporation officially began the first stage of recruitment for its Guanajuato,...

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versified Manufacturing Plant, Windsor Engine Plant, and Chihuahua Engine Plant. On October 29, the UAW National Ford Council voted to send the tentative agreement to members to begin voting on November 1 through mid-November, on a deal that includes USD 8.1 billion in product commitments and plant investments over the length of the contract, including new EVs at Dearborn Truck and Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Louisville Assembly, Ohio Assembly...

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, batteries with LG GM, Ford idle plants in U.S. the week of April 4 due to supply issues GM Subsystems avoids strike, reaches tentative agreement with UAW GM Subsystems LLC subsidiary workers ratify contract with pay increase GM lays off 2,000 workers as it announces USD 915.6 million in plant investments GM to idle Lordstown, Lansing Grand River, and Lansing Delta Township plants Cadillac invests USD 175 million in Lansing Grand River plan...

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s remain at risk FCA announces Widebody version of Dodge Charger as model line continues Dodge offers Challenger specials before Brampton plant shuts for conversion on December 31 Unifor declares October 29 strike deadline for Stellantis contract deal Unifor ratifies agreement with Stellantis, new investments in Canadian plants revealed Chrysler 300C production ends at Brampton plant in Canada Dodge Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300 productio...

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el is aimed at competing with the Toyota SW4. It will feature a monocoque body, not pickup-based and will be assembled in Iracemápolis (SP). According to executives at the Shanghai Auto Show, the plant will be ready by June, including diesel and hybrid models. Expansion is possible with additional investments. Initially, assembly will follow the CKD system, with all parts imported from China. Battery localization is a future goal. The Haval H6 w...

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vestment is in addition to the January 2017 announcement, which committed to spending a portion of USD 1 billion at Warren Truck Assembly to build an all-new Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as well as retool the South plant of the Toledo Assembly Complex for an all-new Jeep truck. Other recent FCA investments include USD 350 million in the Belvidere Assembly Plant for the Jeep Cherokee, USD 700 million in the Toledo Assembly Complex to retool th...

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ort its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder flex engine into Brazil Ford Brazil promotes local production of parts to support Camaçari plant Hyundai rivals Ford’s market share in Brazil for first half of 2017 Ford EcoSport sales up in Brazil ahead of launch of new version in August Ford prepares new investments for Camaçari plant, others in Brazil Ford increases safety of Brazilian-built Ka compact Ford opens voluntary resignation program at Ca...

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Canada Ford adjusted EBIT down 26.3% in Q2 on warranty claims, EV costs Ford abandons plans for CAD 1.2 billion Quebec battery materials plant Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Ford expanding Essex Engine Plant for new V8 production line Canada demands OEMs honor planned investments amid tariff struggle Ford reduces F-150 production among other models due to chip shortage Ford idles North American plants first...

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has yet been given. On January 30, General Motors Co. and Honda announced the establishment of the automotive industry’s first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. The companies are making equal investments totaling USD 85 million in Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM), which will begin mass production within GM’s existing battery pac...

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all-new Jeep Compass SUV in North America Jeep Compass completes one year of production in Brazil Fiat launches renewed 2019 Toro after 100,000 sales in two years in Brazil Jeep posts 211,000 sales since launch of locally-produced Renegade in Brazil Jeep plant in Pernambuco, Brazil to receive new investments Fiat to have three new models in Latin America FCA reaches 500,000 production mark at Pernambuco plant in Brazil FCA works to localize su...

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tte, Indiana. On May 8, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) announced the start of production of the new 2019 Ascent, a three-row SUV, at its plant in Lafayette, Indiana. The addition of the vehicle to the existing production mix at the plant required USD 140 million in equipment and expansion investments and the addition of approximately 200 employees. SIA now has over 5,600 employees and will produce approximately 400,000 vehicles annually...

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4 production. On January 22, Invest in Spain announced that Stellantis Spain has been the group with the most projects approved in the second call for aid for battery production projects for electric vehicles (PERTE VEC II). The aid that Stellantis Spain will receive will reach EUR 66.3 million, on investments that in total are close to EUR 333 million. A second assembly and production line for electric vehicle batteries will be located at the S...

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eTGL, expanding eTruck portfolio for urban logistics MAN Truck & Bus celebrates topping out ceremony of new battery production facility for EVs in Nuremberg, Germany MAN begins production of diesel engine D30 in Nuremberg plant, Germany MAN expands battery production in Nuremberg with half billion investments MAN launches Lion’s Coach E as Europe’s first fully electric long-distance coach DB Schenker to use MAN eTrucks from 2024 onwards MAN ...

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Aires area produced 5,607 units in both cargo and passenger configurations, with only 1,479 units built in 2018, according to MarkLines data. The Vito has been produced in the same factory where Mercedes-Benz has been building the Sprinter van at a rate of nine times higher. Mercedes-Benz announced investments of USD 170 million in 2012 to expand the capacity of the Juan Manuel Fangio plant and start Vito production in June 2015. Vito's sales in ...

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