as signed a 10-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola to supply 660,000 MWh of electricity to its European plants. The PPA covers 34 MW of installed capacity and will provide Gestamp’s plants with 100% renewable energy (80% wind and 20% solar), backed by guarantees of origin certificates. This aligns with Gestamp’s strategy to strengthen the stability and visibility of its future energy costs, while supporting its...

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fers fuel-efficient engines and advanced safety features. Due to its ongoing popularity, Škoda plans to keep producing the Fabia beyond 2030. On June 25, Škoda started construction of a new advanced paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which is set to open in 2029. It will replace the original 1996 facility and join the existing 2019 paint shop. The new shop will increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with ...

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ttery pack/module/cell Ningpu Times Battery Technology Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Ningxia Golden Infinity Green Technology Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell NIO Battery Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Original Energy Technology (Beijing) Inc. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Pengpai Energy (Weifang) Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Batter...

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Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky. On February 3, General Motors announced that full production of the all-new mid-engine C8 Corvette has officially began at its Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky. Deliveries are expected to begin later in February or early March. C8 production was originally scheduled to commence in December 2019, but was delayed as a result of the United Auto Workers strike. GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant ...

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n of the RDX hybrid is part of the brand's strategy to offer a mix of gas-powered, hybrid and EV models. The East Liberty plant is currently gearing up for production of the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1. On January 14, Honda representatives confirmed that production of the Honda 0 Series Saloon EV, originally expected in 2026, has been delayed until 2027. “The (Acura) RSX will arrive first, in the second half of 2026, then the Honda 0 Series SU...

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5, power steering manufacturer Nexteer Automotive unveiled its electromechanical braking system (EMB) at the Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show in China. Adoption of EMBs in passenger cars The table can be scrolled left and right. Parts manufacturer Date and time Source of information Country of origin Vehicle type Brake systems Steering linkage system Publication date Production planned Control Frontbrake Rearbrake AUMOVIO (former Conti...

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nd to drive output growth. This trend is further highlighted by the shrinking share of European sales serviced by European-built models, which fell from 87% in 2019 to 78% in 2025, as imports capture a larger portion of the market. But is that the only factor at play? The chart above shows sales by origin as a proxy for European imports and exports: regional sales of European-built models are in blue, while the off-white line tracks sales of Euro...

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ports to Germany were up 82.2% to 15,903 units. Part of the reason for the reduction in exports is given by tariffs, especially those imposed by the United States, which is the main destination for vehicles manufactured in Mexico. Despite this decrease in exports, Mexico remains the main country of origin of vehicles imported by the U.S., while exports to South American markets, particularly Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, showed a notable incre...

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–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The two ministers instructed negotiators to begin a scoping discussion on the necessary measures to ensure the benefits of the USMCA go primarily to the countries, including by reducing dependence on imports from outside of North America, strengthening rules of origin, and enhancing security of the overall North American supply chains. U.S. and Mexican ministers expect negotiators to hold the first meeting th...

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Global EV battery installation in Jan up 10.7%, top CATL with 45.2% share On March 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in January 2026. In January, the global battery installation increased 10.7% to 71.9 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 73.3% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 12.0% and Japanese manufacturers at 4.3%. ...

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f 200,000 vehicles and 200,000 engines per year, and currently manufactures the Nissan March and the Nissan Versa, in addition to a 1.0-liter 12-valve and a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine. Nissan Brazil announced on July 4 that it is launching the export program for Latin America. In March, the Japanese origin company began exporting its national models for Paraguay. Already in this second phase, between July and August, Nissan will export cars also t...

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e Forester Hybrid, its first hybrid model. The state had approved a tax abatement worth more than USD 64 million for the change over in 2024. On May 19, Subaru of America confirmed it “has adjusted its pricing in response to current market conditions. Subaru pricing is not based on the country of origin of its products.” The price increases hitting the vehicles on dealer lots start in June. Among the Lafayette, Indiana-made models: Ascent pri...

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oyota New Global Architecture Program. Toyota Alabama’s USD 106 million investment in the TNGA project increased total plant investment to nearly USD 1 billion. On June 25, the 2019 American-Made Index was released by Cars.com, which reviews five factors, including location of final assembly, the origin of parts reported under the American Automobile Labeling Act, the origin country for engines, the origin country for transmissions, and the num...

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actures over 120,000 motorcycles per year, supplying both domestic and international markets. By using renewable energy, Honda will prevent the annual emission of 63,826 tons of CO2, equivalent to the carbon captured by one million trees over a decade. The agreement also includes GDO (Guarantees of Origin) certification, ensuring complete traceability of its renewable energy use. This initiative aligns with Honda’s goal of achieving carbon neut...

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yon Denali line has also been modernized. Both new 2021 Canyon Denali and AT4 models are powered by a 308 hp 3.6-liter V6 engine, with a 2.8-liter diesel engine available. On May 13, a top GM official acknowledged that the company plans to go from a total shutdown due to coronavirus to producing at original capacity by June 15. On June 1, General Motors confirmed with its employees that most of the company’s U.S. plants will operate through its...

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s. Orion Assembly will begin production of ICE-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks in early 2027. As a result, GM’s Factory ZERO will be the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, and GMC HUMMER EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after retooling. Fairfax Assembly will support production of the ICE-powered Chevrolet Equinox beginning in mid...

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General Motors, Factory ZERO (Detroit-Hamtramck Plant) EV GMC Hummer (2021-), EV Hummer SUV (2023-), EV Cruise Origin shuttle (2023-, halted through 2024), Chevrolet Silverado EV (2024-), GMC Sierra EV (2024-), Cadillac Escalade IQ (2024-), Cadillac Escalade IQL (2025-); EV battery pack modules (2023-); Chevrolet PHV Volt (2010-2019) / Opel PHV Ampera (2011-2014); Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2016), Impala (2013-2020); Cadillac ELR (2013-2016), CT6 ...

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mos Arizpe in Mexico Chevrolet 2025 Blazer EV to arrive with lower price, content changes, performance increases GM starts production of Cadillac Optiq at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico Chevrolet 2025 Blazer EV production start moved to August GM reports record Q2 profits and revenue, suspends Cruise Origin production Cadillac adjusts 2025 Lyriq lineup to make room for Optiq in U.S. Honda’s Prologue EV has best U.S. sales month ever in August Cad...

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tDrop Zevo 400 and 2025 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric commercial vans are currently scheduled to start regular production on August 21 at the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada.. The 2025 BrightDrop Zevo will introduce the front-wheel drive variant for both 400 and 600 configurations that was originally supposed to launch for the 2024 model year, which had offered all-wheel drive (AWD) only.  Unionized workers at the GM CAMI Assembly plant...

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U.S. International Trade Commission to review, tighten USMCA rules of origin On February 19, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced it has begun examining the automotive rules of origin under the current United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact. The commission’s probe appears to overlap with the USMCA renegotiation between the three countries, set for this summer, as it will hold a public hearing in October and ...

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