iary in Hangzhou FAW-VW launches China-made Audi e-tron and imported Audi e-tron Sportback in China FAW-VW unveils face-lifted Audi Q5L SUV and all-new large battery electric concept car FAW-VW launches all-new Talagon large SUV On September 16, FAW-Volkswagen released its "2020/2021 Sustainability Report". The report announced that switching from solvent-based paints to water-based paints will fundamentally reduce VOCs emissions. FAW-Volkswagen ...

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and verification. 6) Product Planning and New Auto Technologies Research Institute: This institute's primary focus is product planning and forward-looking research of new technologies for passenger, commercial and specialized vehicles, as well as urban rail transit systems and their components. 7) Global R&D Center: Integrating administrative offices, R&D, living facilities and other functions, the project plans to invest CNY 20 billion and is e...

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Skoda signs MoU with Ministry of the Environment, Czech Republic for sustainability VW Group considering to build one of six gigafactories in the Czech Republic ŠKODA AUTO: Milestones in vehicle and component production Škoda Mladá Boleslav plant builds 100,000th Elroq EV Škoda Auto announces global production for 2025 Skoda invests EUR 205 million to expand battery production at Mladá plant Skoda updates Elroq and Enyaq EVs with new tech ...

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apan Toyota temporarily suspends operations at Lexus assembly lines Toyota extends partial suspension of operations at plants in Japan Toyota revises production suspension plan for February in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu to suspend production at Miyata Plant Production Line #1 Toyota expects March global production to be around 950,000 units Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants in Japan on March 1 Lexus to end production of CT hybrid-only c...

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Analysis Report: Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets) The widespread adoption of battery thermal management systems tailored to market characteristics List of Suppliers Introduction I. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map II. Overview and trends of thermal management methods III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status major functional parts by model Valeo...

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Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2026) Slowdown in BEV and PHEV sales in Chinese market, creating a mix of recovery hopes and uncertainty Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report ...

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third generation of Q3 SUV Audi starts production of new Audi Q8 e-tron in Brussels plant Audi to manufacture electric vehicles in all production plants by 2029 Audi updates about upcoming production models in Hungary SEAT reveals production plans and specifications for upcoming CUPRA models Audi reports status of achieving net carbon neutrality at each site Audi developed contingency plans and revised energy supply concepts Audi Hungaria Zrt. ...

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Analysis Report: Brake (U.S. and European Markets) Integrated control of advanced braking systems and power steering List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Major brake component suppliers and their OEM customers III. Recent trends in brake technology IV. Overview of major brake component suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Europe and Americas footprint of major suppliers (Detail) Brake systems and foundation...

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IC GM to invest 26.5 billion yuan in new energy technology development SAIC GM starts accepting orders for Malibu XL Hybrid SAIC GM slapped with USD 29 million antimonopoly penalty SAIC-GM Buick launches next-generation Excelle sedan 1 1 SAIC General Motors launched the new LaCrosse, Buick's latest global strategic vehicle, on March 18, 2016. Auto Guangzhou 2025: Buick globally debuts, starts accepting pre-orders for Electra Encasa plug-in hybrid...

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China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - March 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in February and outlook for March China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for Febru...

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in the Chinese market. In addition to Fujian Daimler, the company also operates Beijing Benz, a joint venture with BAIC Group. Meanwhile, BAIC Group hopes to tap the LCV market through capital contribution in Fujian Daimler. On June 27, BAIC Group released the 2021 BAIC Group Social Responsibility Report. The report pointed out that in recent years, BAIC Group has completed the construction of 17 national-level green plants and the construction ...

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s 78,673, slightly down from 85,430 last year and in line with 77,744 visitors in 2024. Although the number of Tier 1 suppliers and Chinese suppliers seemed to have decreased this year, many electric vehicle-related components, measuring instruments, and engineering services were introduced. This report introduces the electrified vehicle-related exhibits at Automotive World 2026 (17th EV Japan EV/HV/FCV Technology Expo, the 18th Car-Ele Japan I...

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a & Co., Fuji Soft) Self-driving taxi business (newmo) AD/ADAS components (Vispect, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Cornes Technologies)   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 (Wed.) to 23 (Fri.), 2026, organized by the Automotive World Secretariat of RX Japan Ltd. This report introduces new products, component technologies, and business developments related to autonomous driving. The focus is on map-related technolog...

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but in human creativity and collaboration, and that creating a development environment in which engineers/employees can proactively demonstrate their capabilities is what leads to competitiveness. Ultimately, he stressed that what matters most is not winning or losing competition but protecting the global environment and securing a future for the next generation, noting that cooperation beyond national and regional boundaries is essential to achi...

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Mazda ranks as one of the most reliable brands in Europe On March 4, Mazda Spain announced that the brand was ranked as the safest car brand in the market according to the latest analysis by Consumer Reports in the U.S. The study placed Mazda at the highest safety level based on its performance in crash tests, the standard inclusion of ADAS, intuitive control layouts and the absence of distracting elements. The report highlighted the brand’s pr...

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of stamped parts supplied by Wentzville’s stamping operations to Fairfax, where the Chevrolet Malibu sedan and Cadillac XT4 SUV are built.  As of midday November 15, the tentative contract between the UAW and General Motors appears to be trending towards ratification. According to a Detroit News analysis of current voting totals, approval of the contract across GM facilities is leading with approximately 55% of voters in support. Approximately...

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UE" wooing the young generation customers. GM intends to double sales of its Cadillac brand models. Current top three brands in the U.S. luxury segment market are BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The Cadillac is aiming to overtake the Lexus now standing at the fourth position within the next ten years. Global sales of Cadillac vehicles in 2011 were 199,000, of which 152,000 were sold in the U.S. GM is expanding the Cadillac model lineup in 2012 by la...

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90% of GM's workforce is back to work now. GM added shifts at its truck plants in Flint, Fort Wayne, and Wentzville at the beginning of June. Arlington Assembly in Texas is also back to three shifts and starting up the launch of GM's new full-size SUV lineup.  On May 22, multiple UAW sources have reported that a lack of parts from suppliers, wiring harnesses in particular, is hampering GM's plans for ramping up production. Second-shift workers ...

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Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2026) Changing subsidies, changing markets: A new phase of xEV demand Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (x...

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r V8 L87 gasoline engine for non-V variants of the refreshed 2025 Escalade, while the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V will continue to feature the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 LT4 gasoline engine. The Cadillac Escalade is built on the GM T1 platform at the GM Arlington plant in Texas. In its Q2 2024 earnings report released on July 23, General Motors announced that the refreshed 2025 GMC Yukon will be revealed on August 19. The 2025 GMC Yukon will feature ...

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