VW announces EPA mileage ratings of 2027 Atlas with new EA888 evo5 engine On June 4, Volkswagen announced the official U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2027 Atlas SUV that launches this fall. Built at the Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Tennessee, it features the new EA888 evo5 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI engine. The new engine, which produces 282 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front...

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Hyundai Motor India launches innovation challenge 2026 for startups in EV, ADAS and Mobility Tech On June 5, Hyundai Motor India launched the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month program to partner with startups developing solutions across electrification, new mobility, connectivity, ADAS, AI-driven tools, and next-generation vehicle technologies. The program is supported by Hyundai Motor Group's global open innovation platform ZER01NE ...

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Hyundai Motor India commits INR 40 billion supplier spend increase in Tamil Nadu On June 4, Hyundai Motor India announced that it plans to raise localization levels from the current 82% to 90% over the next five to six years and increase purchasing value from Tamil Nadu-based suppliers by approximately INR 40 billion, expected to create around 2,000 additional jobs in the state.  Hyundai is committed to launching two new models from its Chennai ...

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Toyota do Brasil Ltda., Porto Feliz Plant Fuel-flex hybrid engine for Yaris Cross (2026-); 1.8L and 2.0L engines for Corolla (2019-) PHEV-FFV (Plug-in Hybrid Flex) engine (Planning) 1.3L and 1.5L engines for Etios ( -2023); Engine assembly plant, operations started in Feb. 2016 - Number of employees: 800 (as of May., 2025) - Investment:   2027-2030: BRL 6 billion (approx. USD 1 billion), for the development of new vehicle platforms   2024-2...

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Ford Lio Ho Motor, Chungli Plant Ford: Territory (2025-), Territory HV (2025-) Ford: Mondeo (-2014), Escort (2017-2019), Fiesta (-2019), Focus Sedan (-2023), Kuga (Production ended), Focus Hatchback (Production ended), Focus Active (2020-Production ended), Focus Wagon (2023-Production ended), Focus Active Wagon (2023-Production ended) Mazda: Mazda3 (-2014), Mazda5 (-2016) Ford Lio Ho Motor's vehicle plant, producing Ford models - 1973: The first...

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mpact SUV in Sorocaba Toyota invests BRL 160 million to improve plant logistics in Sorocaba, Brazil Toyota to end Etios production in Sorocaba, Brazil on August 31 Toyota announced updated Yaris to be launched in November in Argentina Toyota postpones Yaris Cross launch in Brazil due to damages at engine plant Toyota to halt vehicle production until early 2026 in Brazil Toyota planning to import engines to Brazil to continue vehicle manufacturin...

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Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026. The sales of the VOLGA lineup are set to begin in June 2026, with the K50 priced from RUB 4.199 million. The vehicle measures 4,770 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,689 mm in height. The K50 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, producing 238 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,800 and 4,500 r...

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Rightware, Finland, AquaDrive AIOS 1.0 adds support for MediaTek’s Dimensity AX platform On June 2, Rightware announced full compatibility between AquaDrive AIOS 1.0, its AI-native automotive operating system built on the Kanzi Engine, and MediaTek’s Dimensity AX C-X1 platform. The combined solution integrates advanced AI software capabilities with high-performance hardware to deliver a flexible, scalable, and mass producible AI cockpit platf...

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KAMAZ, Russia launches production of SENAT 900 executive sedan On June 4, KAMAZ unveiled the new SENAT automobile brand at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026). The company has also launched production of the SENAT 900 executive sedan at the Shushary plant in Russia. The SENAT 900 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine and comes with all-wheel drive, offering 326 hp of power and 450 Nm of torque. The vehicle can accelerate fr...

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ributions to the development of Egypt's automotive sector and Japanese industries. He stated that localizing the automotive industry is a priority for the Egyptian state and discussed the government incentives to support the sector. He also expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Toyota Motor Corporation in the areas of local manufacturing, component industries, and the establishment of regional supply chains originating from Egypt. H...

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Toyota Argentina S.A. (TASA), Zarate Plant Hilux, Hilux GR-2 (2019-), Hilux Conquest (planning), SW4 (Fortuner) (2005-), Hiace (2024-), Hilux EV (2026-planning), Hilux MHV(planning); Engines+ Rear axle, Chassis, Stamping Toyota's Argentina plant - Operations of Latin America and Caribbean countries - investment: USD 50 million (2023) USD 60 million (2022) - 80% of production is exported to 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. -...

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guascalientes Plant, a JV with Mercedes-Benz, had ended. Production of Infiniti's SUV models, the QX50 and QX55, ended at the end of 2025, while production of the Mercedes-Benz GLB ended in May 2026. GM  - GM to Shift Blazer and Equinox Production from Mexico to the U.S.On June 10, 2025, General Motors announced it would invest a total of USD 4 billion in three U.S. plants over the next two years to expand its automobile production in the Unit...

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Cangzhou Sungwoo Hitech Co., Ltd. China -ShareholderS: Sungwoo Higtech Co., Ltd. 70%, Aizun Technology Corp. 30% Body side panel parts Other body panel / frame parts Engine compartment panel parts Various stampings Various machining Welding Body panel Hood panel parts Door panel parts ...

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Proton, Tanjung Malim Plant Persona (Succeeding model of Wira), Proton Iriz (2014-2025), Preve (2012-2019), Suprima S (2013-2019), Gen 2 (Wira successor, 2004-2017), Satria Neo (Satria successor, 2006-2015), Ertiga (2016-2019); CKD: SUV X70 (Geely Bo Yue) (2019-), SUV X50 (Geely Bin Yue) (2020-), SUV MHV X90 (2023-), Sedan S70 (2023-), MPV (planning), Saga (planning); Engine, Transmission; Proton NEV Factory: e.Mas 7 EV (2025-), e.Mas 5 EV (plann...

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Eletre X EPA PF A mid- to large-size sports SUV and the PHEV version of the Eletre, known as Lotus “For Me” in China. The body length is 5,103mm, the wheelbase is 3,019mm. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, paired with a front motor and a rear motor delivering a combined output of 700kW (AWD). It adopts a 900V–6C battery and supports ultra-fast charging. Orders were opened in April 2026....

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SAIC Motor models built in India This table includes models produced in July 2025, and new models launched since that year (for the MG brand)....

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Cangzhou Sanxing Micro Motor Co., Ltd. China Wiper motor Wiper arm Radiator Defroster Heater fan motor Rear defogger switch Assembly Pipe/Tube (Hard) Plastic injection molding Wiper Rubber extrusion processing Various stampings Various motors Wiper motor fixtures ISO14001 ...

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Beijing Motor Powertrain Co., Ltd. Engine, Motor, CVT Transmission, MT Transmission BAIC's powertrain plant - The company was established on Feb. 9, 2010. BAIC Powertrain promotes energy saving, emission reduction On April 22, BAIC Group issued the "BAIC Group 2022 Social Responsibility Report". It is mentioned in the report that BAIC Motor Powertrain Co., Ltd. implemented an energy saving project on the recovery of steam condensate from vacuum e...

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Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC), Daimler R&D Tech Center China (Beijing) Joint R&D location between Mercedes-Benz Group and BAIC Motor in Beijing, in charge of test center and localization. Mainly responsible for testing in new energy vehicle technology, powertrain and chassis, emissions and in-vehicle air quality, the location include a proving ground - Start operation in October 2021. - Established in 2018. - Investment: CNY1,100 milli...

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Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC), Vans R&D Tech Center Joint R&D location between Mercedes-Benz Group, BAIC Motor and Fujian Motor in Fuzhou, in charge of test center, localization. The center have a design evaluation department, test site, vehicle and components test equipment, EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) laboratory, exhaust laboratory, test department, durability laboratory, etc. - Established in 2013. - Investment: CNY 500 mil...

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