ioz SUV announces production in Valladolid plant Horse's Valladolid plant produces 35 million engines Horse secures EUR 13 million for R&D of next-gen hybrid battery projects in Valladolid center Horse partners with Telefónica Tech for cybersecurity solution at Valladolid plant, Spain CGT Union protests for night shift cut in Renault Valladolid factory CGT calls for two-hour strikes over night shift removal in body shops in Renault Valladolid fa...

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SEAT Technical Centre (CTS) (Martorell) SEAT's R&D location, in charge of development of batteries, EVs and HVs, testing and evaluating of them, plans to have several climate chambers - Number of employees: 1,134 (as of 2024) - Annual test capacity: 6000 complete tests of the high-voltage system (battery, charging, and safety) - Operation started in 1975. - Investment: EUR 7 million SEAT to build battery test center in Martorell plant SEAT o...

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of employees: 2,872 (as of May, 2025) - Established in 2019 - The facility contains Design Center and Production Technology Research Institute. - Related facilities ・GM Technical Center Korea,CheongnaTechnical Center ・Cheongna Proving Ground(Established in 2007） ・Virtual Engineering Lab (Established in 2025） General Motors opens new advance design studio in UK GM Technical Center Korea strengthens GM global design capabilities ...

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SEAT Martorell plant produces one millionth vehicle with Cupra Formentor e-HYBRID SEAT unveils refreshed Ibiza and Arona ahead of 2026 launch, plans full range electric models by 2028 SEAT upgrades new high-tech PXL press in Martorell plant, Spain CUPRA begins pre-series testing of Raval ahead of 2026 global launch SEAT starts production of updated Ibiza and Arona, deliveries from January 2026 SEAT opens new battery as...

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BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) (Munich) Small production of BMW iX5 Hydrogen (2022-) BMW group's R&D location, in charge of product development, manufacturing processes to engines, alternative drives, future materials, future mobility concepts, electro-mobility and autonomous driving, purchasing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, aerodynamic test centre (AVZ), exterior lighting test center (Light Channel Next); acting as In...

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Maruti Suzuki’s Rohtak R&D Centre Maruti Suzuki's R&D center has facilities, including a vehicle testing and evaluation lab, EV testing area, battery testing facility, environmental test chamber, noise measurement setup, electric motor evaluation lab, and dedicated test tracks. - The Rohtak R&D Centre has Endurance Tracks, NVH Tracks, High-Speed Tracks, Braking Tracks, Ride and Handling Tracks, which allow nearly 70 vehicles to be tested simul...

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edes-Benz van models that consists of two parts, one in Qingkou, Fuzhou City and another in Fuzhou Haixi High-Tech Park. The center has an area of about 150 mu (1 mu: 6.667 are). The new center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust gas lab, a prototype production department, an endurance testing workshop, and other...

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Aion takes measures to manage waste GAC Group takes waste water management measures GAC Aion realizes sustainable packaging 100% equity interests in GMMC transferred to GAC Aion JV between GAC Aion, DiDi Autonomous Driving granted business license Auto China 2024: GAC Group sub-brands to exhibit latest corporate strategies, new models Auto China 2024: GAC Aion unveils 2nd-generation AION V First GAC Hycan export vehicles shipped outside China GA...

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a Karma unveils Amaris, the hybrid coupé redefining performance Karma Automotive unveils Gyesera Hybrid EREV Grande Coupé with 566 hp and advanced technology Karma Automotive commemorates final production of 2019 Revero with four custom cars Karma Automotive opens USD 9 million powertrain lab at Irvine, California headquarters Karma showcases new Revero GTS in Los Angeles Karma reveals AWD extended range e-flex platform for pickup truc...

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USD 2.7 billion in supplier partnerships in North American, including a battery partnership with SK Innovation. VW will upgrade its factories in Puebla and Silao, Mexico, for the assembly of EVs and components (such as e-motors), by the middle of the decade. In May 2022, its new Battery Engineering Lab (BEL) in Chattanooga will start operations as a result of a USD 22 million investment. The company’s Center of Excellence (CoE) NAR Battery, wit...

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a Toyota increases North American investment from USD 10 billion to USD 13 billion by 2021 Toyota starts RAV4 production at Cambridge North Plant in Ontario, Canada Toyota to begin Lexus NX/NX Hybrid production in 2022 at plant in Cambridge, Canada Toyota to open USD 80 million test facility at Georgetown in 2017 Toyota to end Lexus ES production in U.S., import next-gen from Japan Toyota reportedly plans two electric SUVs fo...

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changing markets Subaru of America prices to increase on most models in June On July 16, Subaru of America, Inc. announced details on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, including the new Crosstrek Hybrid when they arrive at dealerships in the fall. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with an available, all-new next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system for enhanced range and capability. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid models are assembled in...

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udi RS3 Sedan (-2019), RS3 Sportback (2010-2019), Passenger car and engine assembly plant, Technical Development unit attached. - Number of Employees: 11,930 (as of Dec. 2024) - Investment   Until 2023: EUR 12.5 billion - In July 2021, a new Technical Development unit was established. This is a test bench for the development of electric engines, electric drives, etc. - Set up a new tool plant in 2005. - Established in 1993. Audi starts produc...

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ounced the long wheelbase Range Rover on October 27.  The long wheelbase Range Rover will be presented at the LA Motor Show (USA) and at the Guangzhou Motor Show (China) in November. An additional 186mm to rear legroom has been achieved by lengthening the bodyshell in front of the rear wheels. Available with either bench or individual Executive Class rear seats, the second row executive style seats can recline to 17 degrees, a full eight degrees...

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er companies Chery names new NEV lineup “Fulwin”, releases official images of Fulwin A9 Chery introduces multiple technology innovations at Chery Tech Day 2023 Chery officially unveils Fulwin NEV lineup, makes global debut of two concept models Luxeed S7 sedan co-developed by Chery, Huawei available for pre-order JAECOO brand enters South African market Auto Guangzhou 2023: Exeed starts accepting pre-orders for new Sterra ES electric sedan J...

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Honda Ann Arbor Test Lab Honda's R&D location, in charge of pre-competitive cooperative research with other automakers, the U.S. government, and universities on advanced automotive safety identifying and researching future technology areas, particularly those in the Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (CASE) space. Opened in 1996 Honda celebrates 50 years of wide-ranging R&D operations in U.S. On December 3, Honda announced it is celebra...

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Honda Denver Test Lab Honda's R&D location, in charge of development of engine and emissions systems, suitable to measure the impact of high altitude, cold temperatures and mountainous terrain. - Opened in 1979 Honda celebrates 50 years of wide-ranging R&D operations in U.S. On December 3, Honda announced it is celebrating 50 years of R&D in the U.S., including 21 operations in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina,...

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n Audi halts production and cuts shift at Neckarsulm plant amid lower sales and growing economic pressures Audi starts production of new A8 in Germany Audi stops production in Germany, hit by flooding Audi Ingolstadt starts carbon neutral production since January 2024 Audi unveils latest generation of A5 models Audi advances production with new A5 model at Neckarsulm with sustainability and technology upgrades Audi initiates produ...

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er (Body only) (-2023), Engine Components; Drive battery assembly (for EVs) (2024-) Passenger car assembly plant and battery assembly facility - Number of employees: 40,000 (as of December 31, 2024) - Established in 1949 - R&D locations in Gaimersheim, in the outskirts of Ingolstadt: * Battery Testing Center, Gaimersheim * Audi Production Lab (P-Lab), Gaimersheim * Contact address: AUDI AG, Auto-Union-Str. 1, 85045 Ingolstadt Audi Hunga...

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rofit rises 6.3% to 15.1 billion yuan SAIC Motor procures CNY 15 billion for NEV business SAIC invests CNY 15 billion to expand businesses including NEVS SAIC Motor to establish innovation center in Israel SAIC Motor to set up its first car manufacturing facility under MG brand in India SAIC to collaborate with TMRI in multiple fields 1 1 1 1 Chinese SAIC Motor and Egyptian Mansour Auto set up joint venture to manufacture MG cars SAIC deepens co...

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