ue PHEV initially will deliver 40 to 50 miles of electric-only range, though Nissan seeks to boost that to 70 miles by early 2027. Nissan will debut a replacement for the Leaf hatchback in 2025, but Pandikuthira said it is unclear whether the vehicle will retain the Leaf name. As part of Nissan’s strategy to begin building EVs at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, starting now in 2028, it has abandoned plans to produce a compact EV. On January 2...

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a, Mexico, and that was produced until recently in Barcelona, Spain, before that plants closure, which also signaled the end of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. On May 17, Renault announced it will start exporting the Alaskan pickup in produces in Córdoba to markets in the region in 2022, as part of its strategy to turn Argentina into the company’s commercial vehicle platform for Latin America. At the end of October 2020, Renault began serial produc...

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Great Wall Motors acquires Daimler’s plant in Iracemápolis Great Wall presents plans for former Mercedes-Benz plant in Iracemápolis, Brazil Great Wall to invest BRL 4 billion to begin production in 2023 in Iracemápolis, Brazil Great Wall Motor takes over a plant in Brazil and releases Brazil strategy Great Wall’s first vehicle in Brazil will be the Haval H6 SUV Great Wall to start production in Iracemápolis, Brazil in early 2023 Great ...

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in production in late 2018. On November 29, Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that the new Land Rover Discovery will be produced both at Solihull, UK, and its newest plant in Nitra, Slovakia, due to the number of advanced orders received for the new model. The company currently uses a similar multi-plant strategy for production of the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport at its plants in the UK, China, and Brazil. The Nitra facility, which...

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’s capacity to 20 GWh when the factory’s total capacity is increased to 50GWh in 2030. - Number of Employees: 500 (as of December 2024). - The VIC Innovation Centre is operational in 2023 in Grenoble, France. - Established in July 2020. Renault Group places France at the heart of its industrial strategy for EV batteries Verkor, France raises EUR 100 million for battery cell production Verkor, France chooses Dunkirk for its first Gigafactory...

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in 2015. The GM-AVTOVAZ joint venture will continue to build and market the current generation Chevrolet NIVA. On July 28, Hyundai Motor Company has filed a petition with the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to obtain the ownership of the General Motors factory in Russia as part of its expansion strategy. Hyundai has been in talks with GM and the Russian government since last year to purchase the USD 300 million GM plant, which opened in 2008 ...

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nt, Volvo Trucks announced the second investment plan amounting to 150 million euros. At the same time, the company filed a petition with Premier Putin to maintain conditions for approval to automobile assembly makers capable of producing 25,000 vehicles based on the automobile industry development strategy aimed at achieving production of 170,000 trucks by 2020. Volvo Trucks Russia is planning to raise localization ratio from 20 percent to 50 pe...

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vendors need to cut prices by as much as 30%. Once the necessary reforms are done, Proton would be able to properly execute its turnaround and offer affordable models of good quality. Proton’s production has fallen from its peak of 200,000 units to 70,000 units in 2017; the company lacks export strategy and only does domestic sales. Moreover, Proton will close its Shah Alam plant in phases, and will completely move to Tanjung Malim by 2019. P...

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hops. The development of welding, painting, and assembly sections of the plant will continue. The focus is on reducing dependence on imported components and increasing localization levels. It is also planning a joint venture with a major Japanese corporation, which is the next step in the expansion strategy....

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matter said. The Armada, sold outside the U.S. as the Patrol, would continue to be built in Kyushu for the Middle East and other markets. The Armada was previously assembled in Canton before production moved to Japan nearly a decade ago. Nissan is working on a “comprehensive body-on-frame product strategy” for the Canton plant, which is operating at less than half of its original capacity, according to the person. The new plan would involve p...

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own in Singapore ahead of launch Volvo Cars, Sweden announces end of production of diesel cars by early 2024 Polestar, Sweden conducts hot weather testing of Polestar 3 in UAE Bcomp, Switzerland with Polestar, Sweden develops fabric for transforming interior of vehicles Volvo Cars unveils new China strategy, expands production Volvo Car to expand production capacity at Chengdu Plant Volvo launches all-new XC60 Volvo adapting XC60 production loca...

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25 Ram 1500 Tradesman model built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, with upgraded electrical architecture and available Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine. On September 11, Stellantis announced it is investing more than USD 406 million in three Michigan facilities to support its multi-energy strategy. Stellantis announced it is investing USD 235.5 million in Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to produce the company’s first-ever battery elec...

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produce the 2011 "Jeep Grand Cherokee" on May 3, and its sales in July. An additional 1,080 workers will be hired to add a second shift. Their hourly wages will be around 14 dollars, substantially lower than those paid for current skilled workers. Putting its "Jeep" brand at the core of its global strategy for growth, Chrysler is intending to raise share of its sales in the overseas market up to around 20 percent in total sales by 2014. In the l...

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sales in Thailand. The X-Trail HV has been exported from Nissan's Kyushu Plant in Japan to the Thai market. Reported on September 3, Nissan Thailand has successfully completed the integration of its production lines at the Samut Prakan plant, marking a significant milestone in the Re:Nissan growth strategy. This consolidation enhances the plant’s efficiency and flexibility, enabling Nissan to respond rapidly to evolving market demands while st...

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tch to free cooling allows for energy savings of 200 MWh per year. The foundry has reduced overall energy consumption by nearly 25% since 2010, aligning with its commitment to environmental sustainability. By mid-2024, most traditional aggregates will be replaced. Volkswagen Poznań's environmental strategy focuses on reducing the environmental impact across its plants in Poznań, Swarzędz and Września, aiming for complete decarbonization by 20...

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investment fund FJMG, CATARC to jointly promote high-quality development of auto industry On June 12, BAIC Motor and FJMOTOR reached agreement on the transfer of Fujian Benz shares. BAIC Motor will officially receive a 35% stake in Fujian Benz that is held by FJMOTOR, and have a hand in formulating strategy with Daimler. After the share transfer, the shareholding ratio will be: FJMOTOR 15%, BAIC 35%, and Daimler Vans Hong Kong Limited 50%. On May...

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will stop for four hours instead of two. At the Braunschweig plant, all shifts will end early for four-hour strikes. Employees at Group Services are also joining the strikes. On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft Volkswagen" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustme...

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lity goals with major renewable energy installations across Spanish plants Stellantis' major projects in Figueruelas (Zaragoza), Spain receive aid in second call for PERTE VEC II Stellantis Zaragoza plant resumes full production ahead of electrification shift 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 Zar...

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tric vehicles. The joint-venture L-H Battery Company near Jeffersonville, Ohio is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, with an annual capacity of approximately 40 GWh and overall investment projected to reach USD 4.4 billion.  On August 15, Acura took a step forward in its electrification strategy with the world-debut of the Acura Performance EV Concept, which previews the brand's next generation all-electric model. Scheduled to go into...

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in 2017. Shared technology between SPA and CMA will include powertrain (both conventional and new plug-in hybrid variants) and the infotainment, climate and data network and safety systems. The simultaneous development of SPA and CMA has formed the cornerstone of Volvo's product renewal and growth strategy, which involves the replacement of every single car in its line-up in the next four years and an annual sales volume of up 800,000 cars. Volv...

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