crewing of nuts on rear wheels. Mitsubishi found the problem in some cars when it made a pre-delivery inspection of the first production batch. Mitsubishi Motors said on July 13 it began to ship the new global compact car "Mirage" from Thailand to Japan. The ship loaded with Thai-made compact cars departed from the Laemchabang port adjacent to the Laemchabang Plant where the "Mirage" is built, bound for the Nagoya port in Japan. Its sales in Japa...

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t its current products and processes to the changes and trends of the automotive industry. Specifically, the Company’s investment is focused on the areas of AI, digital twins, and sustainability. Throughout 2024, the Company restructured its research and development operations, shifting specific departments from Corporate R&D to specific divisions and centralizing other activities.   -In March 2022, the Company reached an agreement with AEQUIT...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/06/12

h 13 will, as scheduled, recommence operations on February 15. On July 16, Toyota announced the prices of the 2013 "Lexus ES" slated to go on sale in the U.S. starting in August. The "ES350" is priced at $36,100 and the "ES300h" at $38,850, each exclusive of a delivery and handling fee of $895. The EPA-estimated fuel economy is rated at 21/31/24 mpg (city/highway/combined) for the "ES 350" and 40/39/40 mpg for the "ES 300h." Because of declining ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/11

by the EVIJA battery electric hypercar introduced by Lotus in the UK and a small battery electric sports car (internal code: Type 135) to be unveiled in 2026. These five models will make up Group Lotus’s global BEV portfolio in the coming five years. In addition, Lotus will launch a proprietary EPA architecture that can adapt to vehicles with a wheelbase range from 2,889mm to 3,100mm and support the development of mid-sized, large, luxury and...

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, and is equipped with a new 3-in-1 EV powertrain that integrates the motor, inverter, and reduction gear. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion drive battery can be selected from two capacities (52kWh/75kWh) to suit user needs. The U.S.-spec 75kWh battery model has a maximum range of up to 303 miles under EPA standards (Japanese and European spec models are over 600km under WLTC standards). The third-generation Leaf will be produced at the Tochigi Plant...

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530 EPA1 PF Changan Oshan's compact pure electric sedan that caters to both the family car and ride-hailing markets. Dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,770 x 1,840 x 1,470mm, wheelbase 2,765mm. It is equipped with a front drive motor a maximum power of 105kW, offering a cruising range of 510km (CLTC mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/06/10

L06 EPA1 PF Changan Deepal's mid-size sedan, internally code-named C518. Dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,830 x 1,905 x 1,480mm and the wheelbase is 2,900mm. The BEV version is equipped with a rear drive motor with a maximum output of 200kW, with a cruising range of 560 / 670km (CLTC mode). The range-extended EV version was added to the market in Apr. 2026, equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine for generating electricity and a rear drive mo...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/06/10

S07 EPA1 PF Mid-size SUV, a different version of Changan Deepal S7. Huawei's intelligent driving system, Qiankun is installed as standard. Dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,750 x 1,930 x 1,625mm, the wheelbase is 2,900mm. The pure electric version is equipped with a rear-drive motor with a Max. output of 200 / 190kW, and a cruising range of 550 / 630km (CLTC mode). The range-extended EV version is equipped with a combination of a 1.5L 4-cylinder engi...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/06/10

ach year). Credits will be generated, in a calendar year, when fleet average emissions are lower than the required values for the relevant year, as reported in Table 2. Credits will be valid for four years and debits will have to be offset by credits within three years. Compliance will be assessed separately for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Each year, manufacturers will have to submit a report of compliance with the fleet average...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/09

atus Standards Test Procedure Greenhouse Gas Regulation Historic Data Updates are indicated with bold text. Status Vehicle emissions legislation in Canada is the responsibility of Environment Canada, a government organisation established in 1971 [1]. Current standards are equivalent to the US EPA Tier 2 legislation. Alignment with US Tier 3 legislation has been finalised and will start from 2017 model year. Standards Introduction Current...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/09

dates are indicated with bold text. Status The Tier 3 regulation for light duty vehicles was published in March 2014. The Tier 3 standards are being phased in from 2017 and are almost identical to the Californian LEV III regulations.   Vehicle Categories The following table gives a summary of EPA vehicle definitions used in the regulations. Table 1: Vehicle Definitions [5][6] Vehicle Type/ Definition Acronym Weight(for sub categories) L...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/09

mage before global debut, Greensburg production Honda debuts 2022 Civic Hatchback, built in Greensburg, Indiana Honda begins 2022 Civic Hatchback production in Greensburg, Indiana Honda to begin CR-V Hybrid assembly at Alliston plant this summer Honda leads auto industry in U.S. with eight U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR plants Honda to replace Insight with Civic Hybrid at Indiana plant Honda presents all-new sixth-gen 2023 CR-V ahead of U.S. launch ...

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as cancelling development and production plans for the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. - Number of employees as of May 2025 : 4,400 - Production started in November 1982. - Investment: USD 5.5 billion Honda’s U.S., Canadian plants cited by U.S. EPA for outstanding energy efficiency Honda Marysville Auto Plant produces 15 million vehicles Honda progresses in building EV Hub in Ohio Honda launc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/09

s Medium and heavy-duty greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards have been effective from the 2014 model year (Phase 1). Phase 2 standards were published in October 2016; they apply from MY 2021. Development of Light Duty Vehicles regulations Initial Phase 2 standards On 30 September 2010, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a Notice of Intent to begin developing new...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/08

issions standards from MY 2027 Heavy Duty Vehicles – Phase 3 CO2 emissions standards Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles – fuel consumption standards Updates are indicated with bold text. Status Updated GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions standards for light duty vehicles have been published by the EPA; these will apply from MY 2027.Updated GHG emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles, applicable from MY 2027, have been published.   2025 re...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/08

ction of the HEV began at the West Point plant in mid-2026. The current engine model and HEV were launched in spring 2022, and the PHEV in summer 2022 as the 2023 model. It features a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine. An HEV and PHEV are equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo engine. It has an EV range (EPA mode) of 32miles (51.5km). Only an HEV and PHEV will be available for the next generation model....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/06/08

avoid holding inventory that the company could not deliver in Europe or the US. Fisker built some units for internal use to maintain production readiness. The company intends to ramp up production on April 20, 2023, for vehicles planned for European delivery. Units destined for the US will have a separate ramp-up, estimated to start the first week of May, with those vehicles ready to ship ahead of EPA approvals. On April 17, INEOS Automotive ann...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/08

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

News  Updated at: 2026/06/06

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....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/06/05

fts once it addresses quality and ramps up production of the LWB versions of the Wagoneers. Stellantis is temporarily laying off hundreds of workers in the U.S. and Canada, which the company says “will allow us time to fully optimize our operations as the hourly workforce considers the voluntary separation packages that were announced this week." The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant will have 179 employees laid off until a June 4 return date. Th...

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