illion credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and mach...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/01

ld a launch event for the Li L8, successor to the One, on September 30. The Li L8 is a 6-seat large SUV. Delivery is scheduled to begin in early November. The Pro variant comes standard with the smart driving system AD Pro and the smart cockpit SS Pro. AD Pro adopts the J5 chip developed by Horizon Robotics and comes standard with high-speed Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) function. SS Pro uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and an interaction syste...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

olfing site. On July 19, the BMW Group announced that it is launching a unique project that will see cars maneuver around production without requiring a driver. The Automated Driving In-Plant project ('Automatisiertes Fahren im Werk', AFW) is being realized in collaboration with two startups, Seoul Robotics and Embotech, and will enhance the efficiency of new-vehicle logistics in plants and distribution centers. Launching in July 2022 at BMW Grou...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/29

illion credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and mach...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

illion credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and mach...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/28

espectively SAIC Motor and Volkswagen plans CNY 140 billion investment in new energy and intelligent connectivity fields in coming 5 years SAIC Motor forms strategic partnership with China Baowu in hydrogen energy, fuel cells and other fields SAIC Motor establishes joint AI laboratory with Horizon Robotics ThunderSoft and SAIC Z-One to build intelligent connected vehicle software platform SAIC Motor releases its hydrogen strategy and first fuel...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

tion due to semiconductors shortage Skoda’s production to impact by Russian gas supply cutoff Skoda signs MoU with Ministry of the Environment, Czech Republic for sustainability ŠKODA AUTO: Milestones in vehicle and component production Škoda Auto unveils training hub in Kvasiny site for robotics skills Skoda launches production of new Octavia at Mladá Boleslav plant in Czech Republic Škoda Octavia production begins at Kvasiny plant ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

UV as the first model to roll off its production line. GWM’s Rayong Plant is comprised of 4 main workshops, namely Press Shop, Body Shop, Paint Shop, and General Assembly (GA) Shop. Each workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art innovations and technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and computerized control systems for better production efficiency. Announced on September 24, at “ZEV Thailand Policy: Road to EV ASEAN Pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

driving; battery, motor, and electronic control systems; and exterior style leveraging FAW Group and VW Group’s core technical competence. The automaker will partner with top suppliers such as Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Welling Auto Parts Co., Ltd., while adopting Horizon Robotics’ latest J6 chip. On January 20, Joynext Technology Co., Ltd. (Joynext), a subsidiary of Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. (Joyson Electronic),...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

ership regarding power battery testing BYD shows first DM-i hybrid technology sedan at Auto Guangzhou 2020 BYD Auto unveils new brand logo BYD unveils its super hybrid technology DM-i BYD starts construction of its NEV power battery manufacturing site in Anhui Province BYD joins hands with Horizon Robotics to develop intelligent driving technologies BYD launches four battery electric models with blade battery BYD launches Tang DM-i mid-sized SU...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

y, a wheel-side drive system, and a high-integration electronic controller. On July 8, BYD signed a cooperation framework agreement with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the establishment of a joint embodied intelligence (EI) lab focusing on the frontier research of robotics and intelligent manufacturing. The lab is located on the HKUST campus. In the coming years, BYD will invest tens of millions of HKD to suppor...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On December 6, SAIC Motor and Huahong Gro...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/21

ge SAIC Motor launches Roewe RX5 ePLUS plug-in hybrid SUV SAIC Motor begins global presales of its all-new 5G intelligent electric MARVEL R SUV under R brand SAIC Motor launches MARVEL R, all-new 5G intelligent electric SUV under R brand SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company to partner with Horizon Robotics in development of intelligent and connected automotive products SAIC Motor’s R brand debuts its new technology brand “R-TECH” SAIC Moto...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On September 19 Volkswagen announced that...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

nd, released official images of the Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV. According to China’s MIIT, the Sterra E05  is powered by a 115kW engine and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 200km/h. The Sterra E05 is Chery’s first global strategic model to employ Horizon Robotics’ HSD all-scenario intelligent driving solution and Journey 6P chip. On August 2, the EXEED brand of Chery Holding began preorders of a luxu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

gfeng Motor, GAC Group, BAIC Group establish R&D joint venture focusing on FC systems for commercial vehicles FAW establishes new subsidiary to focus on autonomous driving field FAW, Dongfeng and Changan co-unveil joint venture FAW intelligent connection development institute partners with Horizon Robotics on autonomous driving FAW Xiali releases reorganization plan and will no longer have automotive businesses after reorganization FAW and Neus...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

illion credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and mach...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

of first DCT400 transmission FAW Hongqi starts official production of all-new Hongqi H9 large sedan FAW Hongqi begins preorders of all-new H9 large sedan FAW Hongqi’s all-new E-HS9 large battery electric SUV makes global debut FAW intelligent connection development institute partners with Horizon Robotics on autonomous driving FAW Hongqi launches all-new H9 large sedan CATL-FAW starts operation and will push forward FAW’s electrification stra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

n, Ohio, which was the first to unionize. GM is now producing more battery cells in the U.S. than Tesla, according to recent reports. Its Ultium Cells battery plants in Warren, Ohio, and Spring Hill, Tennessee are producing enough cells to power one new EV every minute. Using AI-powered cameras and robotics only 250 workers at the Ultium Cells facility in Tennessee, overseeing a highly automated system spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/15

driving; battery, motor, and electronic control systems; and exterior style leveraging FAW Group and VW Group’s core technical competence. The automaker will partner with top suppliers such as Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Welling Auto Parts Co., Ltd., while adopting Horizon Robotics’ latest J6 chip. On January 12, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, launched the VA7 sedan. The VA7 is based on the VW MQB (Modular Transverse Tool...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14