ghuai Automotive Group Co., Ltd. denied the press report regarding a merger with Anhui Jinghuai Automotive (Anhui) and reorganization. Along with the policy of shifting the previous strategy focused on low price models to the full brand strategy to expand the model lineup to include middle and high-class models, Chery Automobile announced the "Riich" brand for middle and high class cars, as well as the "Rely" brand for MPVs and SUVs, bringing the...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Schaeffler AG Germany Klaus Rosenfeld (CEO) -The Company is a global mobility and motion technology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and servicing components and systems including bearings, transmissions, gearboxes, dampers, sensors, ECUs, actuators, electronics, electric drive systems, energy generation systems, energy storage systems, and digital services for powertrain and chassis applications across various markets including the ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/11

bile for cooperation in automotive informatization and other fields Changan Automobile deepens cooperation with Ford as both parties release “Changan Ford Acceleration Plan” PSA and Changan Automobile to sell Changan PSA shares China to publish national standards for vehicle autonomous driving classification in 2020 Changan Automobile plans to sell Changan PSA shares to Baoneng Motor subsidiary 5 companies including FAW, Changan Automobile ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/11

omotive-related policies announced in Q1.   Chinese manufacturers are accelerating the deployment of "full-stack AI + advanced autonomous driving". SAIC, Geely, and Chery have successively announced upgrade strategies related to AI, promoting integration in areas such as cockpits, autonomous driving, and chassis. BAIC's ARCFOX has started a large-scale demonstration test of L3 compliant vehicles, while Changan has obtained a test license for its...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

hina] Withdrawal from truck and bus tire business. [EU] Reduction of unprofitable products, strengthening retail business restructuring.(Detailed news) -The main manufacturing subsidiaries and controlled companies by region are as follows: Region Major companies Japan Management, manufacturing, and sales Bridgestone Asia, Oceania, India, China Supervision and sales Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ounces independence of Tank brand and showcases HAVAL Chitu, WEY Mocha Great Wall Holding and Sinopec sign hydrogen energy strategic cooperation framework agreement Great Wall Holding to build new energy commercial vehicle project in Xingtai, Hebei Great Wall Motor sets up R&D company in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Great Wall Motor deepens strategic partnership with TotalEnergies Great Wall Holding’s autonomous driving subsidiary unveils 10 latest au...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/27

), PHV Dolphin G (2026-planning), EV SUV Yuan Plus (planning), PHV Yuan Pro (2026-planning), PHV Song Pro (2025-), SUV Hybrid-Flex Song Plus (2026-planning), PHV Sedan King (2025-); Engines: 1.5 L Plug-in Flex (2026 - planning), 1.5 DM-i flex hybrid (planning); Phosphate-lithium processing; Stamping, Paining; EcoSport (2003-2021), Fiesta (-2013), Fiesta sedan (-2013), Ka (-2021), Ka+ (2014-2021) 1.0-liter TiVCT engine (2014-2021) BYD’s Cama...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Features Correction of a typo removing unnecessary conjunctions. 9 Adopted proposalregardingUNregulation 131 02 S3 WP.29/2025/141 2025/11/12 2026/6/4 Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) - Addition of virtual testing for dynamic tests. - Insert of Annex 4 (virtual testing for dynamic testing, tool requirements, test methods, etc.). 10 AgreementregardingUNregulation 154 02 S1 2023/127 2023/11/15 2024/6/15 Criteria Emissions, Emissions o...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/04/21

e annual production capacity is 350,000 sets. It was revealed in February 2009 that SAIC was negotiating with Proton based in Malaysia on using the platform for SAIC's own brand "Roewe750" and "MG7" for Proton's premier cars. They are also talking about common use of other platforms including an A+ class platform for the "Roewe 550," a small car platform for the "MG7" and a new SUV platform developed by employing technologies by Ssangyong Motor u...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20

G9 electric SUV in September XPeng launches G9 Flagship SUV XPeng releases promotion plan for intelligent driving at its 1024 Tech Day XPENG launches G9 SUV and P7 sedan for Europe XPeng officially launches P7i super intelligent electric coupe XPeng holds first global partners conference in Zhaoqing, Guangdong VW and Audi form respective partnerships with XPeng and SAIC Motor to launch more NEVs IAA Mobility 2023: XPeng announces participation,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/17

bsorb power fluctuations (as detailed in the subsequent section "Overall Trends [Technology Trends] 1. New Technologies"). In addition, some hybrid systems include an automatic transmission (AT). Figure 1 below compares the main hybrid systems; however, in this report, the system on the far left is classified as an automatic transmission (AT) for the purposes of sales volume calculations and analysis. Figure 1: Classification of powertrai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

titute: The Truck Research Institute engages in R&D for new energy trucks and specialized vehicles, from whole-vehicle design to trial manufacturing and testing. 5) Buses Research Institute: The Bus Research Institute undertakes R&D for new energy buses and chassis, from design to trial manufacturing, testing and verification. 6) Product Planning and New Auto Technologies Research Institute: This institute's primary focus is product planning and ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/02

shares Geely Commercial Vehicles forms strategic partnership with ENN in hydrogen energy and other clean energy fields Geely to develop high-end NEV project in Chongqing Geely Commercial Vehicles Group and Hualing Xingma’s shareholder sign share transfer agreement Geely’s all-new mid- to high-class sedan PREFACE will use Volvo Drive-E 2.0TD engine Geely Commercial Vehicles begins operation of its Zibo base in Shandong Province ECARX partner...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Tianjin Port Group to jointly support port-industry-city integrated development BAIC Group, CICV form partnership to promote ICV development BAIC Group, BOCOM form partnership worth CNY 100 billion New Xiangjie, Aojie brands likely to become Huawei HIMA members BAIC Powertrain promotes energy saving, emission reduction BAIC BluePark to build battery cell manufacturing plant Auto China 2024: Two BAIC Group sub-brands to exhibit 19 new products BA...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

re qualified for tax exemption on eco-friendly vehicles. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. released the all-new Hijet Truck fully remodeled for the first time in 15 years. Its basic performances have been improved, including the loading capacity, durability and corrosion resistance. It also features best-in-class fuel efficiency of 19.6km per liter. It is the first mini commercial vehicle equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission to improve its op...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

complete digitalized system for battery recycling FAW Group releases “SIGHT 531” development strategy FAW Group, iFlytek form partnership for intelligent solutions China likely to invest CNY 6 billion in R&D of all-solid-state batteries FAW Group, Qingdao City hold ceremony for agreement signing, institute inauguration FAW Group to promote vehicle-road-cloud integration with three other parties First validation sample vehicle under FAW Hongq...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Mazda Motor, Hiroshima Plant Head Office District (Engine processing, MT) / Ujina District (Engine assembly, etc): 8C-type rotary engine, Gasoline reciprocating engines, Diesel engines, SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission Ujina District (Ujina Plant No.1): Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV/Rotary-EV (2023-, Production temporarily suspended and will resume around summer 2026), MX-30 MHV (August 2020-), MX-30 EV (May 2020-March 2025), CX-30 (April 2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

S Class (S 450 e/580 e/AMG 63 S E) Jul. 2021 North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia PHEV Length 5,194/5,304/5,336/5,469 (204.5/208.8/210.1/215.3) X Width 1,921/1,953 (75.6/76.9) X Height 1,503/1,516/1,510 (59.2/59.7/59.4), Wheelbase 3,106/3,216/3,396 (122.3/126.6/133.7) mm(in) Curb weight Europe: 2,445kg (5,390.3lbs), USA: 2,450kg (5,401lbs) RWD/4WD. 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder direct injection twin-turbo gasoline engine (Max output: 240kW/326h...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2026/02/26

S Class (S450/500/580/350 d/450 d) Dec. 2020 Japan, North America, Europe, China, Korea, India, Southeast Asia 48V MHEV Length 5,194/5,289 (204.5/208.2) X Width 1,921 (75.6) X Height 1,503 (59.2), Wheelbase 3,106/3,216 (122.3/126.6) mm(in) Curb weight Europe: 2,165kg (4,773.0lbs) RWD/4WD. 48V mild hybrid system. 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder direct injection twin-turbo gasoline engine (Max output: 280kW/381hp, 330kW/449hp, Peak torque: 560Nm, 600Nm, Ty...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2026/02/26

in Taiwan Toyota improves safety performance of Town Ace Van in Taiwan Hotai Motor released the 300 series small trucks made by Hino Motors. The Toyota Dyna, which was imported from Japan, is now assembled in Taiwan and sold under the Hino brand. The company expects that its share in the 3.49-ton class market will exceed 35% in 2012 from 0.5% in 2009. The new 300 series will be equipped with a diesel engine N01C-TU compliant with the 4th term e...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/18