stments from 30 companies including SK Group of South Korea and Xiaomi BYD realizes production at its special-purpose NEV manufacturing site in Jiangsu Province BYD releases new fuel power brand “Xiaoyun” and first 1.5TI high-power powertrain BYD forms strategic partnership with Ansteel in NEV lightweight technologies and other fields BYD starts preorders of all-new Song Plus mid-sized SUV BYD starts operation of first production line at pow...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Mitsubishi Fuso will strengthen functions at the Kawasaki Plant as the main facility for its Daimler Commercial Vehicles division. On February 28 Mitsubishi Fuso unveiled the technology used in the all-new Super Great, which is scheduled for launch in 2017. In addition to the two low fuel economy, lightweight engine types (engine displacements of 7.7L and 10.7L), the new model is equipped with a new ShiftPilot AMT, an advanced ABA4 collision mit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

is capable of zero emission electric driving, it is highly efficient and more compact than ever – perfectly tuned for urban gyms as well as for safe Autobahn rides. The new Mokka is based on a new version of the company's highly efficient multi-energy platform CMP (Common Modular Platform). This lightweight and efficient modular system offers maximum flexibility in vehicle development and allows the use of a purely battery-electric drive as we...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ivision of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced the world premiere of the all-new NX, a compact crossover SUV. The vehicle measures 4,660mm (length) x 1,865mm (width) x 1,640mm (height) and has a wheelbase of 2,690mm. The GA-K platform has been adopted and improved to create a package with a lightweight and highly rigid body and a low center of gravity. Available NX powertrains include Lexus' first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, a hybrid (H...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

sker Ocean SUV. The Fisker Ocean will initially be manufactured by Magna at its plant in Graz, Austria with production to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. The vehicle will leverage Magna’s EV architecture combined with the Fisker-Flexible Platform Adaptive Design (FF-PAD) to create a new FM29 lightweight, aluminum intensive platform for the Fisker Ocean and potential future vehicles. On October 28, Jaguar introduced the new P300e PHEV power...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ring thermal management systems for new energy vehicles (NEVs). SAIC VW invested CNY 1.59 billion in a site manufacturing high-end brand models and intelligent connected vehicles. After operation begins, the site will be able to annually produce 1 million sets of NEV thermal management systems and lightweight chassis systems.   On April 14, SAIC VW announced its exhibition lineup for the Auto Shanghai 2021, which will consist of Volkswagen, Sk...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

aris was created as the first Toyota vehicle developed with the reversed concept of turning a motorsports car into a production car. The line-up is comprised of three distinctive models: the base RZ, the fun to drive RS, and the competition based RC. The RZ is equipped with newly-developed compact, lightweight, and high-power G16E-GTS 1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder inter-cooler turbo engine, and newly-developed GR-FOUR sports 4WD system. The GR...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

ird quarter of 2013. The model comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, LT1; a 7-speed MT or a 6-speed AT are available. The maximum output is 450hp (335kW). The maximum torque is 450 lb.-ft. (610Nm). The 0-60 mile acceleration time is up to 4 seconds. The estimated EPA exceeds 26mpg of the current model. Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum are used heavily for the body and the interior. The model has achieved an optimal 50/50 weight...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

lgore system is based on 800-volt technology. It has three powerful 300-kW permanent magnet motors. The battery has a nominal capacity of 92.5 kWh and a discharge capacity of 560 kW. In terms of technical architecture, the new model is the result of an innovative project that makes extensive use of lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium, together with high-performance steel. This approach is paired with the new Atlantis High electri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

unch in Korea in Q2 2017, and in Europe in Q4 2017. On June 20, Kia announced that the all-new Kia Stonic is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe’s newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments. It goes on sale across Europe during the third quarter of 2017. A range of lightweight, downsized, turbocharged petrol and diesel engines are available, each paired with a manual transmission. Buyers have the choice of Kia’...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

nies will cooperate in such fields as technological R&D, resource synergy, investment distribution, market development, commercial mode innovation and international business services. Specifically, the companies will seek cooperation in the fields of new energy, intelligentization, connectivity and lightweight vehicles. They plan to form partnerships in such fields as logistics, automotive finance, insurance services, aftermarket services and ind...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

gary at the Györ facilities, starting from 2024. On June 3, Audi Brussels announced that its battery modules and cells from Hungary will in the future be delivered to Brussels by rail with DB Cargo instead of truck. This switch will reduce annual carbon emissions by around 2,600 tons. Initially, a lightweight hall was built near the Audi plant in Győr, additional expansion is already being planned. To meet the high quality and safety requiremen...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

o with the new AMG GT S Roadster. With this latest addition the AMG GT family now has a dozen members: four two-door Coupés, three Roadsters, two customer sports racing cars and three four-door Coupés. The basis for the high Driving Performance of the new AMG GT S Roadster is the combination of a lightweight aluminium spaceframe, a V8 biturbo engine, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, and a rear axle locking differential. On May 22, Daimle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

t heavy truck line, according to sources connected to the negotiations. Any changeover of ownership is not expected until December 2019. Caoa already manufactures Hyundai’s HR and HD80 trucks in Anápolis. Recently, pictures have circulated on the internet of Xcient P440 horsepower trucks and the lightweight Mighty where Caoa moves imported vehicles. The São Bernardo do Campo plant would provide an export platform for the Hyundai truck line to...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will exhibit the iCar 03 hardcore compact battery electric SUV and its modifications. Concurrently, other models, such as the eQ7 (the first Chery New Energy family battery electric SUV built with China’s first aluminum-based lightweight platform), the QQ Ice Cream, and the eQ1 will be exhibited. On August 25, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, announced that it exhibited and start...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

o Saudi Arabia. The Ankai A9 limousine bus will be delivered. The total price for the buses is CNY 333 million. On January 11, Ankai Auto (Ankai), a JAC subsidiary, held a bulk delivery ceremony for the E9 battery electric bus at its plant. The vehicle features a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, lightweight lithium iron phosphate battery PACK technology, and vehicle weight reduction technology, with a 5% lower comprehensive energy consumption ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

1 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Social Responsibility Report. According to the report, GAC Aion is promoting a three-pronged approach to environmentally friendly production and recovery. The first is in the area of research and development, where an aluminum alloy platform is used to promote lightweight technology, and advanced technologies such as low rolling resistance tires and active grille shutters are used to significantly reduce the...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/20

ive clean energy in manufacturing operations Geely develops energy management system platform EMS 2.0 Geely helps suppliers improve their carbon management capability Geely Holding Group pushes ahead with carbon reduction among EV battery suppliers Geely Holding Group unveils development results in lightweight materials Geely Holding Group launches recycling of scraped cars Geely Holding Group implements low-carbon packaging ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

booth has an area of 4,900 square meters, where a total of 38 models from three major brands, Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac will be displayed. On the first day of the show, the company will showcase the Cadillac ATS for the first time in China, with its retail price. The Cadillac ATS is based on a lightweight rear-drive platform and weighs just 1,550 km. It is powered by a LTG 2.0-liter turbo engine, taking 6.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 10...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

On July 19, various media sources reported that SMPV, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BASF SE. The companies will build a joint innovation lab to work on body paints, automotive interior trims, and other products and to seek innovative solutions including lightweight solutions. In addition, they will explore methods of carbon emission management along the whole value chain of the automotive industry. SA...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17