of the coronavirus (European, U.S. and Korean) FAW-VW facelifted CC and CC Shooting Brake roll off production line and will be launched in 2020 FAW-VW will partner with Banma Network in design of vehicle connectivity products CATL-FAW starts operation and will push forward FAW’s electrification strategy FAW-VW’s Audi brand showcases about 30 models at Auto Guangzhou 2020 FAW-VW launches all-new Audi Q5L Sportback mid-sized coupe SUV FAW-VW ...

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ak AvtoVAZ, Russia plans to produce over 300,000 vehicles in 2025 AVTOVAZ, Russia starts production of M7 van under new SKM brand Lada rolled off 30 millionth car off the assembly line of JSC AvtoVAZ Avtovaz strongly contributes to Groupe Renault Renaulution strategy Lada transfers assembly of Niva Travel to the main production site of AvtoVAZ ...

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and will be launched in Japan in the first half of 2024. The 250 Series, which is positioned as the core Land Cruiser model in the lineup, uses the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series (station wagon type) and offers significantly improved rough road drivability. In line with Toyota's multi-pathway strategy, various powertrains are available, including the Land Cruiser's first hybrid system. Two powertrains are available for the Japanese market: ...

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l NIO partners with Hefei to build world-class IEV industrial park JAC and NIO Holding to establish joint venture in Anhui Province Joint venture between JAC and NIO officially established NIO begins construction of NeoPark Intelligent Electric Vehicle Industrial Park in Hefei NIO announces Norway Strategy upon its decision to enter Norway NIO renews joint manufacturing agreement with JAC NIO incorporates new technology company in Anhui Province...

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number of Fudi subsidiaries to 5 BYD launches “Blade Battery” BYD Microelectronics may become independently-listed company in the future after internal reorganization BYD and Hino will partner in development of commercial BEVs BYD begins construction of IGBT project in Changsha BYD releases new strategy for its DM hybrid technology platform BYD Semiconductor attracts investments from 30 companies including SK Group of South Korea and Xiaomi...

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nter will serve a majority of tests for high-voltage components as well as the trial production of battery packs for new energy vehicles. Additionally, FAW-VW’s South China base will be the first to introduce the MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platform which represents VW’s electrification strategy. On October 29, FAW-VW announced the official launch of the e-Golf and e-Bora. The e-Golf and e-Bora are both equipped with VW’s high-effic...

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vehicle production in Brazil in 2027 through a partnership with HPE Automotores, with annual capacity of up to 50,000 units. The company will invest USD 1.3 billion by 2030 to establish its operations. GAC has also opened a parts distribution center in Sao Paulo state, reinforcing its localization strategy as Brazil emerges as a key market amid growing competition from other Chinese automakers....

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repurposed or sold. The Cologne plant continues its USD 2 billion conversion to become the Cologne Electrification Center, starting production in late 2023 of an electric, five-seat, medium-sized crossover based on the VW MEB platform, and add an electric sports crossover in 2024. Ford’s European strategy includes an electric version of the Ford Puma and four new electric Ford Pro commercial vehicles. Ford will add 240 cars a day to 1,770 of th...

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Skoda Auto and energy services provider CEZ expand photovoltaic systems at the Mladá Boleslav plant Skoda Auto produces 100,000th battery for models with plug-in hybrid drivetrain Skoda Auto celebrates 15 millionth car produced from Mladá Boleslav since 1905 Skoda Auto presents its new corporate strategy Skoda Auto has produced eight million MQ200 manual gearboxes at the Mladá Boleslav site Škoda Auto manufactures 100,000th iV vehicle Skoda ...

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t 30,000 units in Japan and 28,000 overseas. Mitsubishi Fuso will take appropriate responses in accordance with the laws and regulations in each country. Daimler and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced on May 7, Daimler Truck division will introduce the "Asia Business Model" strategy for export markets in Asia and Africa. MFTBC Kawasaki plant and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Chennai plant will be its production...

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iangling Motors expands Everest dealer network Ford reveals all-new Territory midsize SUV for Chinese market in 2019 Ford debuts all-new Territory SUV for the Chinese market Ford to launch the Territory compact SUV in January 201 Ford launches the Territory SUV in China Ford releases Ford China 2.0 strategy Ford China releases official image of its first all-electric SUV, Territory EV Ford China opens preorders for its first all-electric SUV “...

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nts located in Sadat and Suez. - Number of employees: 2,800 (as of 2021) - Produces Marcopolo Buses in JV GB Polo bus body manufacturing facility with a 5,000 unit-per-year capacity. - Started production in 1994. GB Corp, Egypt to assemble new Hyundai model from 2026 GB Auto, Egypt announces new strategy and branding GB Corp. Egypt raises funds for new assembly plant GB Ghabbour Auto celebrates the local production of chery "Arrizo 5" GB A...

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2025) - In May 2022, Stellantis announced an investment of EUR 223 million for launch of new models with 100% electric versions. - January 2021: Incorporated into Stellantis. - August 2017: Transferred from GM group to PSA group - Started production in 1982. Groupe PSA reaffirms UK electrification strategy at automotive EV conference in Coventry New Opel Mokka electric and energetic Opel had a world premiere of new Opel Mokka Stellantis...

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Reported on January 23, Ford Motor Company (Thailand) has agreed to acquire Suzuki’s former vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, strengthening its manufacturing footprint in Thailand. Located next to Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM), the facility will support Ford’s long-term regional production strategy. The deal is expected to close within the next few months, after which Ford will evaluate how to integrate the plant into its existing operat...

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Nissan reported to close Civac, COMPAS plants in Mexico in next two years COMPAS plant in Mexico to cease operations by May 2026 BYD reportedly interested in buying COMPAS plant in Mexico Mercedes-Benz to maintain operations in Aguascalientes despite COMPAS plant closing Mercedes-Benz unveils 2026 strategy with 40+ new models and cost-cutting plans BYD,Geely, VinFast interested in acquiring COMPAS plant in Mexico In a dealer memo on February 10,...

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ry 46 seconds. The adjacent Powertrain plant manufactures engines at a rate of one unit every 23.5 seconds, contributing to more than 17 million engines produced over 43 years. On March 26, Nissan announced initiatives to strengthen water conservation at Mexican plants as part of its sustainability strategy under the Nissan Green Program. Its facilities in Aguascalientes incorporate rainwater harvesting infrastructure, including multiple reservoi...

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es developing the new material for the rear knuckle to meet specific mechanical properties, marking the first use of this material at Nissan. The project started in 2021, and began production for test units in March, with support from Nissan Japan's Foundry and Machining teams. The plant's mid-term strategy, "Re+LANZA Nissan Cantabria," focuses on electrification, digitalization, talent management, and sustainability. On February 18, Nissan expre...

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gust 26, it was reported that MG Motor dismissed rumors suggesting it was interested in acquiring Nissan’s CIVAC plant in Morelos. Daniel Nava, vice president of MG in Mexico, confirmed that the brand’s USD 1.05 billion investment plan announced in 2024 remains on track, but emphasized that the strategy is to build a new facility rather than purchase an existing one. “It is not part of our growth route,” Nava stated, underlining MG’s go...

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in Argentina from 2026. The electric Hilux, first introduced as a concept in late 2022, has undergone three years of testing and is expected to hit the market in the coming months, beginning with production in Thailand. Argentina is expected to be part of Toyota’s broader global EV manufacturing strategy, expanding beyond China and Japan to include the United States, Thailand, and Argentina. This localization aims to reduce tariff exposure and...

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dels and will begin mass production in June 2020 BYD Automobile Industry forms strategic partnership with CATARC in key technology research, product development and other fields BYD starts preorders of all-new Han new energy sedan BYD discloses information on blade battery factory BYD releases new strategy for its DM hybrid technology platform BYD launches all-new Han new energy sedan BYD and Hino to establish JV for commercial BEVs developmen...

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