GlobalData blog: The rise of Chinese automotive brands in Europe: Insights from 2025 so far As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the momentum of Chinese brands has gathered more pace as they carve out their niche in the European market.  With the introduction of the “make origin” fields in GlobalData’s Light Vehicle Sales Forecasts, we now have clearer visibility into the growth trajectory of these brands than ever before. The results from...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

ng to life cycle assessments, it reduces up to 75% of CO2 emissions. NAFILean Vision meets stringent performance standards. It also enhances aesthetic quality by making biomass fillers visible, featuring varied colors, grains, depth, and high perceived quality textures that reflect their nature and origin. Moreover, it is fully recyclable, supporting circular economy and minimizing waste. This innovation can be used in a single injection process,...

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th a full range of body reinforcements and accessories to drive over hill and dale, the BERLINGO MOUNTAIN VIBE CONCEPT is the ideal vehicle for all those looking for field sports and freedom, the company says. The concept model also features pink lines on the exterior and interior. The Berlingo was originally launched in 1996. The current second generation was released in 2008. The panel van is also sold as the Partner under the Peugeot brand. Bo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Brazil expands automotive trade agreement with Argentina On June 17, it was reported that acting President Geraldo Alckmin signed a decree expanding the automotive trade agreement between Brazil and Argentina. The measure updates the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 14 (ACE-14), originally signed in 1990, by incorporating its 46th additional protocol. The new terms allow more flexible market access for buses, vans, and trucks up to 5 tons a...

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d new Cadillac XT4 crossover Cadillac introduces first-ever XT4 compact SUV in New York Cadillac invests USD 175 million in Lansing Grand River plant for model overhaul Chevrolet Malibu production to end in November to prep Fairfax for Bolt GM reports record Q2 profits and revenue, suspends Cruise Origin production GM to temporarily lay off workers at Fairfax plant GM to discontinue Cadillac XT4 at Fairfax Assembly in January 2025 GM to invest U...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

tax break is unknown, but GM rejected a proposal that would have required it to retain 90% of the jobs at the Wentzville plant in order to receive the tax credit. 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

s than last year.Scotiabank projects for 2025, given the greater complexity and uncertainty in the outlook, the sector continues growing, albeit at a slower pace than last year. New Asian brands will have a significant presence in the market, partly due to their more accessible prices. However, the origin of these new players’ vehicles will be a relevant issue, as an industrial policy imposing tariffs on Chinese-origin vehicles could slow sales...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/06/18

dex is of interest to OEMs, suppliers, consumers, and the U.S. government. The American-Made Index ranks cars based on five factors:     •    Location(s) of final assembly   •    Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts as per the American Automobile Labeling Act   •    Countries of origin for all available engines   •    Countries of origin for all available transmissions   •    U.S. manufacturing workforce About 25% ...

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paint shop, a new Performance Build Center, and additional plant upgrades. The last production seventh-generation C7 Corvette will be auctioned off this summer. 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Cinemo, Germany to provide infotainment solutions technology for Mahindra electric SUV range On June 12, Cinemo announced that Mahindra has selected it as the infotainment technology provider for its range of electric-origin SUVs (eSUVs). Mahindra will integrate Cinemo’s CARS Connect Suite to deliver premium bring-your-own-device (BYOD) media experiences for its customers. Notably, the project progressed from kick-off to production in just six ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

he end of production of the Chevrolet Bolt and Camaro. Starting January 1, GM will lay off 945 workers at the Orion Assembly plant and 369 workers at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant. Production of Ultium Drive components at the GM Toledo Powertrain plant will now start nine months later than originally anticipated as GM slows its EV investments. The Ultium Drive production line fully tooled up and operational by Q4 2024 rather than in Q1. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

D 2 billion invested in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010. As the largest GM facility in North America, Spring Hill Manufacturing employs over 3,700 people. 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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

t five GM facilities in Gravataí, Joinville, São Caetano do Sul, São José dos Campos, and Indaiatuba (proving grounds,, 91 respirators have already been located and received for refurbishment, with 37 of those having been repaired and awaiting calibration before heading back to the hospitals of origin. On April 9, General Motors said it plans to keep its Brazilian factories shut down for at least 60 more days due to the coronavirus crisis, ta...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

t five GM facilities in Gravataí, Joinville, São Caetano do Sul, São José dos Campos, and Indaiatuba (proving grounds,, 91 respirators have already been located and received for refurbishment, with 37 of those having been repaired and awaiting calibration before heading back to the hospitals of origin. On April 9, General Motors said it plans to keep its Brazilian factories shut down for at least 60 more days due to the coronavirus crisis, ta...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ns for the electric model will also include Turkey and Israel, as well as the islands of Reunion and Guadeloupe. According to 2023 Sustainability Report, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) has transitioned to 100% renewable energy for the electricity used in its plant through the guarantee of origin (GO) system in 2022. It has also implemented the Eco Smart vapour emission control (VEC) system, based on the gas monitoring system in the pain...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Global EV battery installation Jan-Apr up 40.2%, CATL on top with 38.1% share On June 4, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in April 2025. For January to April, the global battery installation increased 40.2% to 308.5 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.0% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 17.8% and Japanese manufacture...

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to Interior Trim Co., Ltd. in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. The plants' main customer is the joint venture created by Volkswagen and FAW to whom it will supply headliners. (From a press release on January 17, 2011) Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. has decided to allocate production of sun visors, which it originally planned to concentrate in Thailand, to other countries as well. Based on the experiences of the massive earthquake in Japan earlier this ye...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/05

t five GM facilities in Gravataí, Joinville, São Caetano do Sul, São José dos Campos, and Indaiatuba (proving grounds,, 91 respirators have already been located and received for refurbishment, with 37 of those having been repaired and awaiting calibration before heading back to the hospitals of origin. On April 9, General Motors said it plans to keep its Brazilian factories shut down for at least 60 more days due to the coronavirus crisis, ta...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/03

receive a total of 24 new robots and vehicle body molds to stamp sheet metal parts for the two body versions of the Joy beginning in early 2023. Since the end of production of the Chevrolet Spark GT in late 2021, the Colmotores plant has only assembled the N-Series line of trucks and buses of Isuzu origin. GM expects to manufacture 35,000 units of the Chevrolet Joy in Colombia during the first year. On June 29, GM do Brasil announced that Chevrol...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/31