been launched. The new "Triton" has been placed on the market since November 16, and the "Pajero Sport" is slated to go on sale starting on November 28. The facelift has been limited to exteriors including lamps and interiors like seating. The "Triton" has upgraded its 5-seat Double Cab and 2-seat Mega Cab. Whereas, the "GT model of the "Pajero Sport" features a rear-view camera and rear spoilers. Prices of the "Triton" Mega Cab start at 571,000...

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e factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus is as follows (Chinese OEM). On July 10, the MG brand of SAIC launched the third-generation MG6. The vehicle is 4,704mm long, 1,848mm wide and 1,466mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,715mm. The vehicle is equipped with an MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T engine (maximum power output of 181PS, peak torque of 285Nm), mated to a 6MT (6-speed manual transmission) or 7-speed we...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/01

s for its all-new MG ONE-α compact SUV under the MG brand. MG ONE offers two series, MG ONE-α and MG ONE-β. At the same time, MG ONE-β is also open for blind preorders. The vehicle is based on the platform Sigma (SAIC Intelligence Global Modular Architecture).  The vehicle is equipped with a MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T high-power engine (maximum power output: 133kW, peak torque: 285Nm), paired with a new-generation MEGA Tech CVT325 high ...

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, big data development and decision support as well as research on vehicle safety and evaluation technologies. On July 10, the MG brand of SAIC launched the third-generation MG6. The vehicle is 4,704mm long, 1,848mm wide and 1,466mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,715mm. The vehicle is equipped with an MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T engine (maximum power output of 181PS, peak torque of 285Nm), mated to a 6MT (6-speed manual transmission) or 7-speed we...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/01

smissions. The 1.0 Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol Engine will also debut with the Hyundai VENUE along with the 1.2 l Kappa Petrol and 1.4 l U2 CRDi Diesel Engine. On May 6, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. rolls out global first – Made in India connected SUV- Hyundai VENUE from its Chennai plant. The Hyundai mega manufacturing plant with its advanced manufacturing 4.0 production equipped with over 590 - Generation 4 robots, Quality and testing capabilities...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/28

nd model produced at the Kosice plant, following a new-generation Volvo model. The Polestar 7 will feature the similar design and performance and will share its technology platform with two upcoming Volvo models, including the Volvo EX60. The vehicle will also use shared group components, including mega casting, cell-to-body technology with advanced battery performance, and Volvo’s next-generation in-house electric motors. This approach of shar...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ed), Affordable gas-powered trucks (2029-planning) Ford Tennessee vehicle assembly plant, with former JV battery production plant transferred to SK On - Recently split off battery plant owned by SK On to produce batteries for energy storage and Ford vehicles by 2028 - USD 5.6 billion investment for mega campus - 3,600-acre campus will encompass vehicle assembly, battery production and a supplier park (initially planned) - Official ground breaking...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/26

oth MAP and East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP). The Anna Engine Plant (AEP) will now build the IPU case that will contain the EV battery module and serve as the main frame structure for the floor of Honda and Acura EVs. AEP is preparing to install six, 6,000-ton high-pressure die cast machines that will mega cast the IPU case in two pieces that will be welded together seamlessly using Friction Stir Welding. In 2023, AEP transferred production of engin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/25

n of all-new AION Y in 2021, according to GAC Aion. On April 19, GAC Group released its GREEN strategy and exhibited new technologies and products in the CASE field at the Auto Shanghai 2021. GAC R&D Center introduced the Green Power Technology as an upgraded hybrid powertrain platform based on the Mega Wave Power platform. Additionally, the Trumpchi brand unveiled the GS4 PLUS SUV, while GAC Aion launched the AION Y battery electric SUV and ann...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/25

r investments in EV by USD 12 billion, citing lack of demand for EVs, which in turn, is being driven by high prices. The company stressed that they are not cutting back on future EV development; they plan to increase EV capacity, but at a slower rate than originally planned. As part of this, the “mega-campus” they planned for Kentucky has been temporarily put on hold. No new target date has been announced. Ford’s BlueOvalSK Battery Park, wh...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Hyundai Motor, Jeonju Plant Buses : Universe (1987-), County(2008-), County Electric (2020-) , Aero city (2008年-end of production), Green city (-2024), Aero Town (1987-2024), EV Elec City (2017年-), FCV Elec City (2018-), EV Elec Citytown (2022年-); Trucks : Xcient (2013-), Xcient FCV (2020-), Mighty (1987-), Mega Truck (1998-2021), New power truck (2004-),Trago (2006-end of production), Pavise (2019-); MPV: Staria (2022-), ST1(2024-); ful...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

s range extension system is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine, supporting a total CLTC range of 1,315 kilometers and a total WLTC range of 1,100 kilometers. The vehicle is equipped with the AD Max smart driving system which includes one forward-looking 128-line LiDAR, six 8-megapixel cameras, five 2-megapixel cameras, one forward-looking millimeter-wave radar, and twelve ultrasonic sensors. Li Auto also announced that it ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/20

announced on October 21 that an online consultation for local citizens to express objections will be repeated for legal reasons from November 2 to November 22, and then review the objections before Tesla receives final permit approval. Tesla will produce the Model Y with front and rear single-piece mega-castings at Gigafactory Berlin. On October 26, the State Office for the Environment approved the construction of further parts of the Tesla vehi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/13

th manual mode. On March 28, the Trumpchi brand of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced the Chinese name for its all-new EMPOW55 sports sedan. The vehicle was developed based on the GPMA (Global Platform Modular Architecture) platform. It is equipped with the third-generation Mega Wave Power 1.5L turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine with a maximum power output of 130kW and a peak torque of 270Nm. The vehicle consum...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/11

assistance), an ADiGO SPACE smart cockpit system (using Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 SoC).  On August 18, the Trumpchi brand of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) announced that it opened reservations for its all-new Emkoo compact SUV. The 1.5T version is equipped with a third-generation Mega Wave Power 1.5L turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine (maximum power output of 130kW, peak torque of 270Nm), mated to a 7-speed high-effi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/11

tion Volkswagen do Brasil officially starts Nivus production at Anchieta plant ZF suppling multiple components for new VW Nivus, helping to raise Brazilian content to 70% Volkswagen opens preorders of Nivus compact SUV in Brazil VW ends 2016-20 investment cycle in Brazil with inauguration of PXL megapress at Anchieta plant VW restarts second shift in Taubaté, Brazil, though with 25% reduction in hours Volkswagen develops prototypes for Skod...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/08

, testing, validations and new energy technologies. On April 19, GAC Group released its GREEN strategy and exhibited new technologies and products in the CASE field at the Auto Shanghai 2021. GAC R&D Center introduced the Green Power Technology as an upgraded hybrid powertrain platform based on the Mega Wave Power platform. Additionally, the Trumpchi brand unveiled the GS4 PLUS SUV, while GAC Aion launched the AION Y battery electric SUV and ann...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/29

and Northvolt to join forces in battery development and production Valmet, Finland assembles high-voltage batteries for Volvo Cars 60 and 90 series Volvo Cars to invest SEK 10 billion in Torslanda plant Volvo Cars and Northvolt to establish new 50 GWh battery plant in Gothenburg Volvo Cars adopted Mega-casting in Torslanda for rear floor section of a new EV platform Volvo Cars announces new plant in Slovakia for electric cars Volvo Cars to reduc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/24

go. The first model of the Mengshi brand will hit the market in 2023. Dongfeng Motor independently developed the M-TECH, an intelligent off-road architecture for Mengshi. The architecture has created a hardcore technology cluster in three fields, including the MORA skateboard off-road platform, the MEGA-POWER powertrain, and the M-ATS all-terrain solution. MEGA-POWER adopts a four-motor drive layout. It is the first power platform exceeding 1,000...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20

ed parking through route learning and memorizing.  On April 19, GAC Group released its GREEN strategy and exhibited new technologies and products in the CASE field at the Auto Shanghai 2021. GAC R&D Center introduced the Green Power Technology as an upgraded hybrid powertrain platform based on the Mega Wave Power platform. Additionally, the Trumpchi brand unveiled the GS4 PLUS SUV, while GAC Aion launched the AION Y battery electric SUV and ann...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20