e Solutions Japan on December 3, and changed its new subsidiary's name to “Bosch Automotive Service Solutions”, following the acquisition of the U.S. global enterprise SPX Service Solutions by Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany. SPX Japan has been developing automotive special service tools since the 1970's, and diagnostic testing systems since the 2000's, while offering solutions based on cutting-edge technology, including information services thr...

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n ring (later named the "Mann Piclon"). 1969 Purchase of another production plant in Ludwigsburg and expansion of the "Plant Engineering" Division (now Mann+Hummel ProTec GmbH).First series orders for automobile air cleaners made of plastic.First flat filter element for automobile air cleaners. 1970 Concentration of the Speyer plants in the "Brunckstrasse", the actual site of the Industrial Filters Business Unit 1973 Delivery of the first c...

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es by 2025 that will impact around 1,400 people. The decision is in line with the North American market’s shifting needs and transformations, and the site is not being equipped to deliver tires at competitive costs to meet these evolving market demands. The site has produced passenger tires since 1970. (From a press release dated October 26, 2023) Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) and Michelin Group (Michelin) have published a joint techni...

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models featuring a new architecture and leading technologies. On January 20, Changan Automobile Group announced that the electric crossover AVATR 11 will be presented in three trim levels - "90 kWh RWD 5 seats", "116 kWh AWD 5 seats" and "116 kWh AWD 4 seats" in Russia. It has a dimension of 4880×1970×1970 mm and a wheelbase of 2975 mm. On April 18, Changan Auto released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The report mentione...

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UR 550 million (for introducing AmpR platform)- Number of Employees: 2,464 (as of Dec. 31, 2023) - AESC, a battery cell (NMC lithium-ion battery) manufacturer, plans to build a 9 GWh gigafactory at its Douai plant in 2024 and expand its production capacity to 24 GWh by 2030. - Start of production: 1970 Groupe Renault presents its draft plan to reduce fixed costs by more the EUR 2 Billion over three years Renault all-new Megane E-Tech...

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ota HV Prius α (April 2011-2016, Prius +/Prius v)/Daihatsu HV Mebius (Production ended), Premio (December 2001-March 2021), Allion (December 2001-March 2021), Wish (January 2003-March 2009); Lexus ES (1989-2004, 2019-2023), ES HV (2019-2023) Toyota's vehicle plant - Production started in November 1970. - Number of employees: 4,776 (As of March 31, 2024) Toyota postpones new Prius PHV launch Toyota launches new Prius PHV Toyota's mainstay Camry...

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Mitsubishi Motors, Kyoto Plant - Kyoto Automotive engines and transmissions Mitsubishi Motors' engine plant, formerly Powertrain Plant - Kyoto - April 2017: Powertrain Plant changed its name to Kyoto Plant. - June 2003: Kyoto Plant changed its name to Powertrain Plant. - June 1970: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. transferred its some sites, including part of Kyoto Plant (currently Kyoto Plant - Kyoto), to Mitsubishi Motors. - April 1970: Mitsub...

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EV (2011-2023), Mitsubishi Lancer (for export, -2017); Peugeot EV iOn (based on i-MiEV, 2010-2020)/Citroen EV C-Zero (based on i-MiEV, 2010-2020) Mitsubishi Motors' vehicle plant, producing Nissan models as well - June 1999: Mizushima Motor Vehicle Works changed its name to Mizushima Plant. - June 1970: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. transferred Mizushima Motor Vehicle Works (currently Mizushima Plant) and other facilities to Mitsubishi Motor...

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announced that it has acquired the German company HKO, that designs, produces and distributes a complete range of very high temperature thermal insulation and fire protection solutions made from various types of glass fibers to cover temperature resistances between 600 and 1,000°C. Founded in the 1970s, HKO employs 225 people and has two plants in Germany with sales affiliates in France, USA and China. It reported sales of 39 million euros in 2...

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the front passenger's airbag in March 2024. On March 12, AvtoVAZ announced that it had produced 31 million vehicles from its main conveyor belt. It was a LADA Vesta sedan in a new modification with an automatic transmission. AvtoVAZ started the production of cars in the Volzhsky Automobile Plant in 1970. On April 29, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ has launched a project to assemble Lada cars in Azerbaijan. It has started assembly of Lada ...

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1 - South Korea 2 2 Türkiye 5 - Japan - 3 Sweden 0 1 Thailand 3 - Romania 2 2 Sub-totals 87 26 Slovenia 1 - Africa Serbia 2 - Morocco 2 1 North Macedonia 1 - Sub-totals 2 1 Sub-totals 100 51             Nov. 1961 Incorporated as Magna Electronics Corporation Limited. 1970-72 Automotive operations expanded to include stamping and electro-mechanical components. Jan. 1973 Changed to current name. 1981 Sold its aer...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Porsche presents 911 Spirit 70 and GT3 version On April 24, Porsche showcased two special versions of its 911 models i.e., the 911 Spirit 70 and the 911 GT3 in the Auto Shanghai 2025. The display featured nine classic Porsche cars on a 1970s meets modern themed stand, highlighting the 911 Spirit 70—the third model in Porsche’s Heritage Design collector series. Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is limited to 1,500 units, based on the 9...

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1961 Listed on Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges May, 1965 Established a joint venture, Bridgestone Imperial Eastman Corporation (currently Bridgestone Flowtech Corporation) June, 1967 Established Thai Japan Tire Co., Ltd. (currently Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd.), a joint venture in Thailand Feb. 1970 Established a joint venture, Bridgestone Kurebeit (currently Bridgestone Elastic Corporation) Sep. 1972 Established a joint venture, Bridgeston...

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ed operation in January 2014. - The first plant started operation in February 2003. - The company was established in Feb. 1999 owned by Prospect Motor 51% and Honda  49%. It changed its share structure to the present interests by Sep. 2003. Prospect Motor has been assembling Honda vehicles since 1970's. Honda makes first global debut of 2nd generation all-new BR-V in Indonesia Production of all-new 2nd generation Honda BR-V in Ind...

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(Note)The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites.(Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - Established in 1970. Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange in April 2003. Hanma Technology releases target and product planning for 2023 Hanma Technology to acquire 100%...

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ion bases are former Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors plants, and have a history of AT production since 1967. Along the way, Japan Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd. was jointly established with capital investments by Nissan, Mazda Motor Corporation (then: Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.), and Ford Motor Company in 1970, but these latter two companies left. Production at the Kakegawa Plant ended in July 2024. This is part of the consolidation of production in res...

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ain location in Saarbrucken are nearly exhausted so that the production of transmission components will be relocated to the plant in Neunkirchen. At this location, ZF will produce components for passenger car automatic transmissions and takes over about 240 Bauknecht employees. The plant founded in 1970 in Neunkirchen offers a space of about 40,000 square meters for production, warehousing, and offices on 10-hectare premises. (From a press releas...

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Sociedad de Fabricacion de Automotores S.A. (SOFASA), Envigado Plant Renault Clio II (-2017), Logan (2005-), Sandero (2008-), Sandero Stepway (2008-), Duster (2012-), Kwid (2025-) Passenger car assembly - Will start new platform's production in 2025. - Investment: USD 100 million (2023 - 2025) - Number of employees: 830 (as of Dec., 2022) - Year opened: 1970 Renault starts production of Kwid at Envigado plant in Colombia Renault begins produc...

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tive advantage (Source: Automotive World presentation materials) 1-4) 04 Openness (Source: Automotive World presentation materials)   05 Restructuring through "abstraction”   To first explain what abstraction is, a case study of Busicom Corporation and Intel Corporation was presented. Around 1970, Busicom Corporation, the world's number one developer of calculators, asked Intel Corporation, a semiconductor chip contractor that had just bee...

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2); Ford's passenger car assembly plant. The plant will be operational till November 2025. -Production of Ford Focus to end in November 2025. -Vetter, a pharma company to build a new factory at the site. -Number of Employees: 3,750 (as of March 2024), 1,000 (2025-Planning) -Production started in 1970. Ford investing EUR 600 million in preparation for Focus production in Saarlouis Ford unveils all new Focus for Europe All new Ford Focus...

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