ation Jeep repositions 2025 Gladiator pickup in U.S. with lower prices Stellantis pauses, reduces production at Detroit Assembly Complex, Warren Truck, Toledo Assembly Stellantis to cut a shift at Toledo's Jeep Gladiator plant, lay off 1,139 Stellantis cancels layoffs in Toledo as it reassesses its strategy Stellantis commits to restarting Belvidere plant with new midsize pickup Stellantis pauses Jeep Gladiator production in Toledo due to parts i...

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EV Platform; mid-size pickup will be platform’s first model Ford Kentucky Truck plant expansion plans revealed Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator production paused in Kentucky after aluminum plant fire Ford F-150 production cut in half at Dearborn Assembly after supplier fire Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly Ford delays 3-row EVs a...

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directly affected, along with employees from auxiliary companies and those relocated from the Palencia plant, Spain. The plant, which produces models such as Renault Captur, has seen demand decline in recent months. The reduction in production may impact delivery times and the brand’s commercial strategy. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to h...

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hok Leyland Ltd through its subsidiary Switch Mobility Ltd, the U.K. based electric vehicle (EV) producer of buses and vans announced its global expansion plans into India and its plan to create two subsidiary companies. The first, Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, is being formed to carry on the EV strategy in India, which forms part of its global entity. The second is OHM Global Mobility Private Ltd, which will focus on providing “Mobility as ...

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estone in India Datsun launches redi-GO 1.0L in India Datsun announces redi-GO 1.0L Nissan India goes digital with NissanConnect platform Renault launches CAPTUR in India Datsun India celebrated the production milestone of its 100,000th car Datsun India to launch redi-GO 1.0L AMT Nissan announces strategy for India Move 2018: Nissan showcases Leaf in India, discloses plan for India launch Datsun India launches new Datsun GO and Datsun GO+ Nissa...

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three wheelers use Mahindra Electric’s home-grown powertrain and maintenance free Lithium ion battery. With the use of exceptional light weighting technologies and composite body panels, the Treo boasts of a certified range of 170 km (eAuto).  On February 21, Mahindra CIE informed that the KIA strategy this year is that they want to introduce electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles in India and they have been trying to get higher local...

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technology, patented pallet designs for insulation, hidden cell terminal welding, and multi-layered end-of-line testing simulating real-world conditions. The facility ensures IP67 ingress protection, real-time temperature monitoring, and automated anomaly isolation, implementing a no-fault-forward strategy with proprietary switching technology. On March 22, Mahindra announced that to ensure employee safety and contain the spread of the Coronavir...

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f Exeed cars in Egypt. The EGA factory now produces luxury vehicles under the Mercedes-Benz and Exeed brands. At present, the factory manufactures 1,200 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and 3,000 Exeed vehicles annually. Production is set to expand next year under the National Automotive Industry Development Strategy. EGA also plans to export its vehicles, particularly in the Arab region. On January 13, multiple sources reported that Exeed delivered the fi...

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wn days during favorable periods. The stoppages, scheduled for 8 days in June 2024 and 13 days in July 2024, are necessary for significant investments in new car models and factory decarbonization, with the aim of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 85% in line with Volkswagen's Zero Impact Factory strategy. The Workers' Committee assures that all temporary workers will retain their jobs post lay-off. On December 17, Volkswagen Autoeuropa announc...

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e 1 of Vauxhall (IBC Luton) on Kimpton Road, UK. Unite union urges Stellantis to halt the closure plans, especially after CEO Carlos Tavares’ resignation shortly after the announcement. The closure of the factory set to produce EVs from 2025 is seen as a poor decision, driven by an unsustainable strategy to cut costs and maximize profits. The union is calling for the company to withdraw redundancy deadlines and engage in constructive talks to...

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enault. It is planned to stop production of the family Lada Samara in 2014 and in 2015 manufacture of a hatchback of B-segment and a C-segment crossover will begin. In 2016, production of a new model Priora, a crossover of B-segment and a C-class sedan will be launched. According to the development strategy till 2020, AvtoVAZ plans to increase manufacture and sales more than twice - up to 1 million 19 thousand cars by 2017. By 2020 the company pr...

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gh-tech electric bus tailored for Latin American markets. On February 24, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Raízen Power marked a key milestone in the “Dunamis” solar energy project in Rio Grande do Norte, as its power plants reached full operational capacity in January.As part of its sustainability strategy, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil, a Daimler Truck subsidiary, has acquired a stake in the Dunamis solar farm, which spans 410 hectares and has an ins...

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ons stopped in December 2012) -Established in February 1963, Production started in January 2015. -Received a Certificate of Registration from the Department of Trade and Industry's Board of Investments, as one of the participants under the Philippine government's Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. -Additional investment around PHP 4.3 billion (USD 85 million). -Number of Employees: 1,400 (as of December 2016) Mits...

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, Spain VW confirms to launch ID. Polo for 2026 as new entry-level EV Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO discuss electric mobility projects SEAT reveals production plans and specifications for upcoming CUPRA models SEAT reveals plans for Martorell and Pamplona, Spain plant, announce new ESG strategy CUPRA announces name of future urban electric car "CUPRA Raval" SEAT renovated its PXL press in its speed and robotics system in its Martorel...

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hicle (BEV) options. On December 13, JLR announced that it would reveal its first fully electric Range Rover in 2024. Prototype testing of the all-electric Ranger Rover is underway, with one of the most rigorous engineering sign-off programs ever. The Range Rover Electric is part of JLR's Reimagine strategy, built on the Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) platform. The vehicle is the quietest and most refined Range Rover and comes with activ...

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ent. On December 17, Nissan announced that Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) would not continue in the negotiation process for the reindustrialization of the company's plants in Barcelona (Zona Franca, Montcada i Reixac and Sant Andreu de la Barca ) due to a reorientation of its implementation strategy in Europe. The Reindustrialization Commission is considering the electromobility hub led by QEV Technologies and a proposal from the Belgian ...

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he new one to ensure Jaguar dealers always have new vehicles in stock, as the new Jaguar full-electric vehicles are not expected to land until 2025. On May 22, JLR announced that it had ended production of cars at the Castle Bromwich plant in the UK. The decision aligns with the company's Reimagine strategy, transforming Jaguar into an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. Previous, OPmobility, a major automotive supplier, also announced that it has...

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1 billion from the previously planned level to EUR 12 billion. As part of VW's efforts to reduce the investment amount, the development of the next-generation Phaeton luxury sedan, which is to be built at the Dresden plant, will be put on hold. On October 13, 2015, Volkswagen announced its reviewed strategy on VW diesel models, as well as other product decisions. For example, the next-generation Phaeton luxury sedan will be available only in elec...

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ext-generation EVs manufactured in the UK. The project will create over 1,000 jobs once operational. The site will be AESC's second plant in Sunderland, with the existing 1.8 GWh facility built in 2012 currently the UK's only operational gigafactory. The project aligns with the Government's Battery Strategy and the UK Infrastructure Bank's mission to tackle climate change, boost local economies, and invest in supply chains and advanced manufactur...

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Dunton Campus, Ford Britain (Essex) (formerly Ford Dunton Technical Centre) Ford's R&D locations, responsible for engineering, design, product strategy of CV and powertrains. It has a proving ground. Also takes care of test and prototype building of electric power unit. - Number of employees: 3,200 (as of June 2024). - Investment:    • (2022 – 2024): GBP 47 million for Advanced Propulsion Laboratory (APL) and E:PRiME (Electrified Powertr...

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