ry brand will develop the ICE and New Energy technology paths in parallel by launching eight upgraded and iterated ICE and five new hybrid models covering all market segments. The Exeed brand will fully implement New Energy transition. Based on the M3X super hybrid and E0X high-performance electric platforms, it plans to launch a comprehensive product matrix consisting of three iterated ICE, three C-DM hybrid, two battery electric, and two range-...

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of a new plant. A total investment in the expansion will amount to approximately 2.5 billion yuan. The construction of the factory with a floor space of about 200,000 square meters will begin in September, and the operation is scheduled to start in 2010 at the latest. Three models with two types of platforms; "A130" and "B131" will be produced. Combined with the existing plant, FAW aims to expand its annual production and sales capacity to a tota...

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gqi in-house developed battery. The Tiangong 08 comes with the Lingxi cockpit. The model is available with the Sinan intelligent driving solution. On January 7, FAW Hongqi launched the Tiangong 08 luxury mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV. Based on the Tiangong electric and Jiuzhang intelligent platforms. The RWD variants are powered by a single 253kW/450Nm motor, delivering a top speed of 200km/h. 75kWh and 85kWh lithium-iron phosphate and 1...

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ovember 2023, the long-range variant of the Hongqi E001 is now available for pre-orders. From May 2023 to February 2024, Hongqi will launch 5 new models, including the new Hongqi HS5, the Hongqi HS3, the new Hongqi HS7, the Hongqi E001, and the Hongqi E202. Moreover, Hongqi showcased two technology platforms constituting the FMEs architecture - the electric platform HME and the intelligent platform HIS. On June 9, Xiandong QIU, director and gener...

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d future mass-produced high performance cars. Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is reportedly considering adding a new vehicle model to its production line in Izmit, Turkey. The additional model to be produced at the Izmit plant is likely to be a sports utility vehicle based on existing platforms. The capacity of the Izmit plant will reach 300,000 units per year with the addition of a new model, increased from current 210,000 units. H...

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D indicated that almost all the automotive brands are working to find options of cooperation with it on the Blade Battery technology. On June 18, BYD announced a new strategy for its DM (Dual Mode) super hybrid technology platform. According to the new strategy, the DM platform will include two sub-platforms-DM-p and DM-i. Vehicles developed on the DM-p platform will feature outstanding power performance, while vehicles developed on the DM-i plat...

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maximum power output of 70kW, peak torque of 180Nm) mated to a 35.2kWh or 47.3kWh battery. The NEDC cruising range is 305km or 405km. On June 18, BYD announced a new strategy for its DM (Dual Mode) super hybrid technology platform. According to the new strategy, the DM platform will include two sub-platforms-DM-p and DM-i. Vehicles developed on the DM-p platform will feature outstanding power performance, while vehicles developed on the DM-i plat...

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e field of new energy were released. Led by the “Yaoguang 2025” strategy, Chery will release 135 new technologies in 2023, such as a super hybrid platform under the M3X architecture, the E0X high-performance electric platform, and intelligent and ecological technologies supporting the above two platforms. The supporting technologies include a 3rd-generation hybrid technology, battery technologies, electric drive technologies, the in-house dev...

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excellence and Sandouville is the production center for the Renault Trafic van. By the end of the strategic plan, Alliance 2022, the Alliance aims to double annual synergies to EUR 10 billion. To help achieve this target, Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will accelerate collaboration on common platforms and common production facilities. The Maubeuge plant, which ranks among the most efficient plants in France, will serve as the manufacturing...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

AIC VW, Volkswagon New Mobility Services Investment Company Limited (VW New Mobility), and a second-hand trading platform (established by VW, SAIC VW, and FAW VW) signed a cooperation memorandum in Beijing. The partners will collaborate in car R&D and manufacturing, construction of mobility service platforms, algorithm optimization, efficiency improvement of operation management, and second-hand vehicles. On August 23, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive ...

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e-quattro E-AWD system and several intelligent driving assistance systems such as a pre-cash occupant protection system, forward and rear collision warning systems and an evasive steering assistance system. FAW-VW’s Audi brand will step up electrification of its product lineup based on electric platforms such as the MLB evo platform in Changchun and the MEB platform in Foshan. In addition to the above two models, the Audi e-tron family will i...

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the battery plant will start in the second half of 2021. On August 24, Valmet Automotive announced that it is ready to commence manufacturing of the Mercedes-Benz GLC in early 2017. In the assembly shop and finishing area, changes have been made to about 30 stations based on differences in size and platforms of the currently produced A-Class vehicles and the new GLC. The manual and automated painting stations have been replaced with robots. Valme...

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r, the development of the first electric truck designed and produced in Latin America was possible, as well as the introduction of the e-Volksbus, VW’s first fully electric bus. A key innovation is VWCB's patented flexible modular architecture, enabling rapid adaptation to different truck and bus platforms. The company’s commitment to electrification is further supported by its local software development, which manages over 70% of the vehicle...

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"Digital First" approach uses precise digital simulations to plan, configure, and optimize new production lines for MMA-based models. The approach accelerates production ramp-up, saving both time and money. Mercedes-Benz collaborates with NVIDIA to develop production techniques, utilizing software platforms, data, and AI. They use NVIDIA Omniverse to create digital depictions of production halls, allowing virtual planning, retooling, and inspect...

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ts testing for all types of energy — natural gas, battery electric and hydrogen. It’s a two-story facility with double the previous workspace, covering 4,100 square meters and handling prototypes up to 18 meters long. Built in 18 months, the facility includes 12 workstations with rooftop access platforms, a thermal chamber that reaches 50°C for climate comfort tests, and areas for testing noise, vibration, handling, and energy use. It also h...

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lanning), SUV PHV (2024-planning), MPV PHV (2024-planning); (*The new model is based on MEB platform) CUPRA: EV SUV Tavascan (2023-, export to European market); VW: EV SUV ID. UNYX/UNYX 06 (2024-), EV SUV ID.EVO (2025-); Xpeng: EV 2 models (2026-planning) Lithium-ion battery system (for EV and MAB platforms, 2023-); the joint venture established by JAC and VW, started production in December 2023. Manufactures vehicles and battery systems. - Th...

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ysler Automobiles (FCA), said that new versions of the Fiat Cronos and Peugeot 208, built Córdoba  and Buenos Aries, respectively, will be using more common and locally-sourced parts. The company is currently working on 122 synergy projects in South America alone, with many possibilities to share platforms, engines and production systems. Filosa expects to see the first results of these synergies in the next 12 to 18 months. Stellantis hopes to...

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gxing S50 EV and the 2020 M5 EV. Dongfeng Fengguang launched three models at the event, including the ix7 SUV, the E3 pure-electric SUV and the E1 mini pure-electric SUV. Dongfeng Venucia showed the SUV “Xing” and released the VSA smart modular architecture. The VSA architecture comprises three platforms including VSA-L (for mid-sized and large models), VSA-C (for compact models) and VSA-E (for electric models). The SUV “Xing” is the firs...

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loration of the unknown through scientific and technological research and innovation) and the Alibaba Cloud ecological system. IM Motors receives CNY 5 billion loan IM Motors releases industry’s first D.L.P. AI model Auto Shanghai 2023: IM Motors unveils AI4M strategy SAIC Motor to co-develop EV platforms with Audi IM Motors unveils all-domain 800V dual silicon carbide platform SAIC Motor adds investment in Momenta, an autonomous driving star...

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s 2020 strategic partnership agreement with CATARC Great Wall Motor will start production of new powertrain in 2020 Great Wall Motors launches all-new ORA R2 mini battery electric vehicle Great Wall Motors unveils three tech brands named Lemon, Tank and Coffee Intelligence Great Wall Motors’ new platforms and products displayed at Chengdu Motor Show 2020 Great Wall Motor’s ORA brand gives official name to its all-new small battery electric S...

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