the Martorell site. On February 12, multiple sources reported that SEAT has cancelled its afternoon shift on February 12, 2026, at its work centers because of strong wind warnings in Catalonia. The cancellation also affected facilities in Martorell, Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona), and R&D. Earlier, the night shift on February 11 and the morning and day shifts on February 12 were also suspended. The disruption also caused parts short...

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Emissions FAW-VW Recovers and Reuses Waste FAW-VW’s next-generation EA211 1.5T Evo2 engine rolls off production line at Changchun site FAW-VW officially inaugurates technology development and styling center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Auto Shanghai 2023: Volkswagen to invest EUR 1 billion in China for R&D of electric vehicles FAW-VW partners with Alibaba Cloud to drive digital transformation in the auto industry FAW VW, VW Group form partnership fo...

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Government held a meeting with Avtovaz officials about production, business activities, and budget execution. During the meeting of the Board of Directors, Avtovaz’s investment program for next year was approved. It will exceed RUB 45 billion. The bulk of these funds will be spent on implementing R&D on automobile projects, power units, and capacity development. The approved production plan for 2025 provides for producing 500 thousand cars.  O...

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overall planning and style definition, will leverage digital tools such as cloud platforms, AI, and VR for efficient integration of global design resources. The DFMC Shanghai and Munich design centers specialize in exploring fashion trends for young consumers and performing international design and R&D operations in the European market, respectively. From DFMC and WEDZ press releases...

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890,000 (Note)The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - R&D Center: Shanghai: International Business Headquarters, Global Production Vehicle R&D CenterHefei: Chinese headquarters, R&DSan Jose: Intelligent D...

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BYD Co., Ltd. Headquarters of BYD, R&D center BYD's Output : Vehicle 4,537,356 units ( 2025 ) Vehicle 4,304,073 units ( 2024 ) Vehicle 3,045,231 units ( 2023 ) Vehicle 1,881,669 units ( 2022 ) Vehicle 747,540 units ( 2021 ) Vehicle 431,954 units ( 2020 ) Vehicle 455,073 units ( 2019 ) Vehicle 529,315 units ( 2018 ) Vehicle 423,143 units ( 2017 ) BYD's Production Capacity Plants units/year Production Capacity Note Plan Note BYD Automobil...

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,000 (Note) The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - R&D Center : Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, San Diego. - August 26th, 2025, XPeng Motors' new headquarter, the XPeng Technol...

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sed on real road data from mass-produced Level 2+ vehicles, covering various complex operating conditions. Moreover, the massive scenario data and rich practical experience from Level 2 and Level 3 vehicles have created an efficient closed loop from “testing to optimization to feedback” for the R&D of a Tianshu-powered Level 4 intelligent driving solution. With Tianshu at the core, Changan Auto will continue to polish Level 4 intelligent driv...

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le production systems. It is also planned to provide training to factory staff to adapt and improve their skills. On May 12, it was reported that GAC Motor confirmed a USD 300 million investment increase in Brazil, adding to the USD 1 billion previously announced for local vehicle production and an R&D center in the Northeast by 2030. GAC President Wei Haigang stated that the company aims to manufacture electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel hybrid vehi...

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rol System Co., Ltd. Shanghai Zhongke Shenjiang Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Broad-Ocean EV Motor New Energy Co., Ltd. (Formerly Broad-Ocean EV Motor New Energy System Development Co., Ltd.) FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company Yongkang Sikeruo Electric Co., Ltd. Beifang Kaida Automotive Technology R&D Co., Ltd. LG Electronics Inc. HP Pelzer (Automotive Systems), Inc. (Formerly Adler Pelzer Eudora) Hangzhou Genwell-power Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Weiteli...

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ating Co., Ltd.) Marutaka Co., Ltd. AUNDE Boshoku Co., Ltd. (Formerly TB Kawashima Corporation) PWO AG (Formerly Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG) TF-Metal Mexico S.A. de C.V. Faurecia (Shenyang) Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Beijing Goldrare Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. Guangzhou GAC-Ullitec Auto Interiors R&D Co., Ltd. Zigong Chenghua Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. Zhejiang DAS Automotive Seat Co., Ltd. (Formerly Zhejiang DAS Vanga Automotive Seat Co., Ltd....

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o-Parts Co., Ltd. Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems (Thailand) Ltd.(Formerly Valeo Niles (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) Denso (Thailand) Co., Ltd. VALEO Auto-Electric Magyarorszag Kft. Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. ZongMu Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Valeo Autoklimatizace k.s. - Prague R&D Center ZF CV Systems Global GmbH (Formerly WABCO Global GmbH) Keystone Powdered Metal Company SL Corporation Continental Automotive Lithuania UAB ...

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o., Ltd. Zhejiang Vie Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Brembo Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Formerly Brembo Rassini S.A. de C.V.) Shandong Longji Machinery Co., Ltd. HL Mando Corporation Mexico SA de CV (Formerly Mando Corporation Mexico SA de CV) Akebono Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Astemo Intelligent Chassis R&D (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Formerly Hitachi Astemo Brake Systems (Suzhou) Ltd.) Brembo (Nanjing) Automobile Components Co., Ltd. HL Mando Corporation do ...

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.L. de C.V. Zhejiang Wan 'an Zhiyu Automobile Control System Co., Ltd.(Formerly Zhejiang Zhuji Wanbao Machinery Co., Ltd.) KESENS Power Technology (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. Taiwan Atecx Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (Formerly ADVICS Taiwan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.) Alfred Teves Brake Systems (Pty) Ltd. HL Mando R&D America Corporation (Formerly Mando America Corporation - Detroit) [Global] Global ESC market share (2021) ・Bosch - Around 30% ・Continental...

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Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch in-car entertainment hub for Zeekr across Europe On March 31, Geely Technology Europe, the European R&D center of Geely Auto Group, and 3SS, launched Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform rolling out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. Zeekr‘s Entertainment Hub integrates Geely Technology Europe's software expertise with 3SS's 3Ready Automotive platform. Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub...

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CATARC breaks ground on R&D center, ancillary facilities in Tianjin On March 26, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) broke ground on a project on an R&D center and ancillary facilities in Dongli District, Tianjin. With a total investment amount of CNY 416 million, the project is developed to add a floor area of 62,987 square meters. Positioned as an aggregation hub for collaborative innovation of soft science, the p...

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-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor), established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Zhejiang Linghao Thermal Control Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 72 million. The new company’s business scope covers manufacturing of automotive parts and accessories, R&D of automotive parts, manufacturing of battery parts and accessories, sales of New Energy Vehicle electrical accessories, and solar power generatio...

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FPT Industrial S.p.A., Foggia Plant Engines (Fiat, Mitsubishi Fuso, IVECO), Crankshafts, Driveshafts; Buses: EV E-WAY (2023-), EV Crossway (2026-planning), E-Way H2 FCV (2026-planning), FCV buses, Methane, Biomethane, Biofuel buses (2026-planning) FPT Industrial's engine assembly plant and R&D center, responsible for light engines for on-road and off-road applications. - Number of Employees: 1,500 (as of July,2025) - Investment:   ・2024-2028...

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launched the Ford Territory multi-function medium-size SUV developed by Ford and JMC for consumers in China. Six versions are available, with suggested retail prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 167,800. On April 3, Ford released the Ford China 2.0 strategy, which focuses on accelerating product R&D and application, smart technology R&D, strengthening partnerships, pursuing innovation, and the cultivation of local talent. For production R&D an...

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Industrial Park in Vietnam THACO AUTO ships Kia Carnival’s painted bodies/components from Vietnam to India THACO AUTO inaugurates production technology line at THACO Bus factory, Vietnam THACO AUTO inaugurates production technology of THACO Bus plant, Vietnam THACO INDUSTRIES, Vietnam inaugurates R&D Center / new auto chassis and body parts plant THACO INDUSTRIES, Vietnam inaugurates auto premium glass plant / auto electrical equipment plant TH...

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