ing CUPRA's product range. In 2024, production of the SEAT Ibiza and Arona was shifted to Line 3 to make space for the Electric Urban Car on Line 1. By 2025, Line 1 will be fully transformed, including pre-series production for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID.2 which will begin full production in 2026 in the Martorell plant, Spain. SEAT will install 128 new charging points at its Martorell and El Prat plants by 2025. By the end of Q1 2025, ove...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

MITI clarifies open investment rules for BYD and other foreign automakers in Malaysia Reported on March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued a statement clarifying its policies on foreign automotive investment and BYD’s CKD assembly plans in Malaysia. Earlier reports suggested that MITI had imposed restrictive conditions on BYD’s Tanjung Malim plant, including a reported requirement to export up to 80% of...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Plant News Home OEM Plants Plant News Plant News News on OEMs (production facilities, etc.) listed in chronological order in Excel format.Filter in chronological order by Region, Group, or Company Name.  OEM News (Click to open the Excel sheets) 2026 Jan. - Mar. (Mar. 27. 2026)New 2025 Jan. - Mar. Apr. - Jun. Jul. - Sep. Oct. - Dec. 2024 Jan. - Mar. Apr. - Jun. Jul. - Sep. Oct. - Dec. 2023 Jan. - Mar. A...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

V-Green joins Vikki Bank to expand EV charging and battery swapping network in Vietnam Announced on April 1, 2026, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Vikki Bank have formed a strategic partnership to grow Vietnam’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The collaboration will deploy EV charging stations and electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets for VinFast users, supporting a more sustainable and connected EV ecosystem. Under...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Auto China 2026: Marelli to unveil 3 lighting innovations Marelli announced that it will introduce 3 production-ready lighting technologies at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. Thin Corner to Corner Headlamp integrates all core lighting functions with touch and intelligent voice interaction directly into the lighting system. It features ultra-slim lighting modules of just 15 mm x 120 mm. Its interactive functions include opening ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ducts, and specialty filler materials. It employs approximately 1,200 people and generated around USD 220 million in sales in 2025. The acquisition strengthens Michelin’s growth in polymer composite solutions and expands its sealing portfolio and market reach. (From a press release dated April 2, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Canada - New car sales in 2026 by vehicle type Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, March 2026 Apr 3, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.Canadian sales down 8.2% in March, down 4...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Philippines’ MIAS 2026 scheduled for April 9–12, themed “Powering Mobility” Announced on March 27, 2026, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 will be held from April 9 to 12 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, with additional space at the Philippine Trade Training Center. Under the theme “Powering Mobility,” this year’s edition will extend beyond vehicle displays, with a stronger emphasis on solutions-driven engagement...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Charge+ exceeds 4,000 EV charging points in Singapore Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ has grown its network beyond 4,000 charging points nationwide, reinforcing its position as Singapore’s largest EV charging operator, as the country steps up EV adoption under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Of these, over 2,000 are installed across four of Singapore’s five HDB zones, while around 1,700 points are located within roughly 300 condominiums. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ches A5L midsize sedan FAW-VW’s Jetta brand signs business development cooperation agreement in Chengdu First FAW-VW vehicles for export roll off production line FAW-VW establishes Jetta Auto Tech in Sichuan Jetta Auto Tech starts operations in Chengdu FAW-VW to introduce 13 new vehicle models in 2026 CAAM believes chip shortage may cause domestic car production to drop by 500,000-700,000 units in August FAW-VW Digitalization R&D Center unveile...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Azkarra REV Mar. 2026 China EREV/REEV Length 4,680 (184.3) X Width 1,892 (74.5) X Height 1,650 (65.0), Wheelbase 2,778 (109.4) mm(in) Curb weight: 1,760kg (3,880.1lbs) For power generation: 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (Max output: 82kW/112ps, Peak torque: 136Nm) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (Max output: 160kW/218ps, Peak torque: 327Nm) Lithium-iron phosphate battery (Capacity: 28.3kWh/70.9Ah, 50.4kWh/140Ah, Total voltage: 399V, ...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Guizhou Geely Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (formerly Guizhou Geely New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.) Geely: SUV JiaJi L (2022-), SUV Okavango L (2022-), REV SUV Boyue/Azkarra (2026-); Geely Galaxy: EV SUV Galaxy E5/Overseas name: EX5 (2024-), Galaxy A7 PHV (2025-), Galaxy A7 EV (2026-planning); Car Body; Geely: MPV Jiaji (2019-2022), PHV MPV Jiaji ePro (2020-2022), SUV Okavango (2020-2023); Geely Auto's Guiyang Plant (Guizhou Province), sta...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

AvtoVAZ, Togliatti Plant Lada Granta (2011-2015), Granta Liftback (2018-), Granta Cross (2019-, 2022-), Largus (2012-2023), XRAY (2015-2022), XRAY Cross (2018-2022), Niva Legend (4x4) (2022-), Niva Travel (2021-), Niva Legend Pickup (2023-), Granta CNG (2023-), Vesta NG (2023-), Aura Sedan (2024-), Iskra (2025-), Vesta Crossover (2026-planning); Lada Classic (-2012), Samara (-december, 2013), EV El Lada (2012-2015), 2172C, Priora (-July 2018), K...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Navara New Triton PF A pickup truck for the Oceania market. It is supplied by Mitsubishi Motors on an OEM basis. Production started at the MMTh's Laemchabang Plant in Dec. 2025, and it was launched in Oceania in April 2026. It is equipped with a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/03

A.Ş. BMS (Battery Management System) OTTOMOTIVE Engineering & Design Inc. BMS (Battery Management System) Tunisia Marquardt Automotive Tunisie S.A.R.L. BMS (Battery Management System) Morocco Sungiant Automotive Electronics Morocco Co., Ltd. BMS (Battery Management System) as of 30 Jan. 2026...

Green Vehicle Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/03

2026 Isuzu D-Max with new 2.2L turbocharged diesel engine launched in Malaysia Announced on March 31, 2026, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max has been launched in Malaysia, headlined by a new 2.2L turbodiesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, alongside styling and equipment updates. The new RZ4F-TC 2.2L four-cylinder turbodiesel replaces the 1.9L unit, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission co-developed w...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Korea - New car sales in 2026 by OEM Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, March 2026 Apr 1, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data. South Korea - Sales of domestic make Make Domes...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Transit Courier (Romania) TGS (Poland) e Vitara (India) Kushaq (India) Thar (India) Thar ROXX (India) Bolero Pik-up (India) i20 (India) Kylaq (India) Virtus (India) Taigun (India) Slavia (India) Aviator (USA) 2021 2022 2017 2018 2020 2019 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2015 2016 2024 2023 2025 2026 Glass run channel Glass run seal Window glass seal Plastic glass run channel Rear door glass run Seal career glass run channel Door glass run Gl...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Axela HB (FF) (China) 3 Axela NB (FF) (China) 3 Classic (China) 3 Xingcheng (China) 3 Xingcheng HB (China) CX-5 (FF) (China) CX-7 (China) 6 (China) Atenza (FF) (China) 8 (China) 6 Ruiyi (China) 6 Ruiyi Coupe (China) Landy (China) 2009 2014 2015 2016 2017 2011 2012 2019 2018 2010 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 2027 2023 2022 2008 2013 Dynamic weatherstrip Belt molding Weatherstrip Door weatherstrip Door seal Opening trim weatherstrip Window seal Trunk ...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/03

a) Clio (France) X2 (Germany) Scala (Czech Republic) Wagon R (India) Alto (India) Scorpio (India) Marazzo (India) EcoSport (India) S-Class (Germany) GLS (USA) GR Yaris 4 Series Coupe (Germany) A3 Sportback (Germany) DBX (UK) 2022 2021 2020 2018 2023 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2026 2024 2025 2027 2019 Hydro mount Engine mount bracket Engine mount Active torque rod Engine mount (via Sumiriko Eastern Rubber (Thailand) Ltd.) En...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/03