production for the first seven months of 2024 increased 7.7% from the same period in 2023 to 462,347 units.Last month, MAA revised its original annual sales forecast from 740,000 units to 765,000, changing from a projected decrease of 7.5% to a projected decrease of 4.3% compared to last year. This revision was influenced by several positive factors, including the government's forecast of Malaysia's GDP expanding in the range of 4% to 5%, Bank Ne...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2025/07/04

recently, it officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD. Centering on China’s national strategic target of new energy storage and development, the two parties will cooperate in such fields as cooperative tackling of science and technology projects, application, formulation, and revision of standards, security risk assessment, technical services for safety production, and construction of energy storage technical service system...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/03

n the U.S., ideally at the nearby Warren Truck Assembly Plant, which recently had 1,100 layoffs and is down to one shift after production of the Ram 1500 Classic ended. On November 21 at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, Stellantis Ram brand head Chris Feuell acknowledged the company is considering a revision of its manufacturing expansion into Mexico in response to tariffs proposed by President-elect Trump. Stellantis is expanding its pickup truck...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/03

production for the first seven months of 2024 increased 7.7% from the same period in 2023 to 462,347 units.Last month, MAA revised its original annual sales forecast from 740,000 units to 765,000, changing from a projected decrease of 7.5% to a projected decrease of 4.3% compared to last year. This revision was influenced by several positive factors, including the government's forecast of Malaysia's GDP expanding in the range of 4% to 5%, Bank Ne...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2025/07/02

nnovation awards MATERI’ACT presents NAFILean Vision: sustainable materials for visible vehicle parts Faurecia, which is the largest auto parts supplier in France, has decided to increase its number of development personnel in Japan by 60 percent to 80 over the next five years. This is a downward revision of its original plan to hire 100 engineers by 2008, since it is becoming increasingly difficult to employ skilled personnel in the booming ec...

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produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Toyota Motor Kyus...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/27

produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Specifically, Toy...

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hama City) on June 24. Discussions at the meeting became contentious as shareholders questioned the responsibility of independent outside directors and former management members for worsened business conditions and submitted unscheduled motions. Five items were proposed by shareholders, including a revision of the compensation system for directors, all of which were rejected. Nissan’s former President Makoto Uchida, who was repeatedly asked to ...

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produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Toyota Auto Body ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/24

ssion Ignition and Positive Ignition Engines Addition of exhaust gas measurement methods for hydrogen internal combustion engines in line with EURO 6. 2 AgreementregardingUN/ECEregulation 83 7 ｓ17 WP.29/2024/49 2025/3/19 2025/1/10 The Emission of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements Revisions to align with the evaporative COP requirements described in UNR154. (Series difference) 3 AgreementregardingUN/ECEregulation 117 2 ｓ16 W...

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produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Specifically, Toy...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

sion, KRW 19.95 million for the VX version and KRW 22.2 to 23.47 million for the LX version. Ssangyong Motor announced on April 3, 2015 that the fuel economy of the Korando Sports' Diesel AWD automatic transmission model has been downgraded by 4.5% from 11.2 km/liter to 10.7 km/liter. This downward revision in fuel economy affects 18,990 vehicles produced up to December 2013. The company has made this specification change because its measured val...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/19

ccurance on September 20. In light of this finding the company stated that it has ceased all final inspections, supply, and registration for all models originating from its six plants across Japan. Nissan is considering a recall and re-inspection of previously registered vehicles, along with a full revision of its inspection processes. On November 6 Nissan announced that production and shipment of vehicles in Japan, which had been halted due to i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

end of 2020, of the 2030 Climate Target Plan; this sets a target for 2030 of 55% Greenhouse Gas emissions reduction, compared to 1990. The European Union also has a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The European Commission identified that the implementation of this strategy requires a revision of the original post-2025 light duty vehicles CO2 emissions targets, in addition to changes in other policy areas. The European Commission wi...

Regulations  Updated at: 2025/06/18

produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Toyota Motor East...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

produce around 700,000 units globally in February. Current demand is very strong; therefore, Toyota was aiming for high production in February. However, due to the impact of the tight semiconductor market, Toyota has adjusted its production plan by around 150,000 units globally. As a result of the revision, of it 14 plants and 28 lines in Japan, Toyota plans to temporarily suspend production at 11 lines in 8 plants in February. Toyota Motor East...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ACEA urges swift action on EU Weights & Dimensions reform to enable zero-emission trucks On June 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed serious concern over the lack of progress in revising the EU's Weights & Dimensions Directive. The revision is key to helping zero-emission trucks and buses enter the market in large numbers. Updating rules on vehicle weight, axle weight, and length limits is vital so that electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

i Lamborghini signed the renewal of its corporate supplementary contract. Lamborghini and the unitary trade union representative, together with FIOM CGIL and FIM CISL ratified the agreement after an internal company referendum agreement introduced significant changes, which includes a comprehensive revision of working hours and plans for 500 permanent hires by 2026.  In production, a customized shift pattern will be introduced, alternating betwe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/05

collaboration with the private sector, to allow the Japanese automotive industry to maintain high international competitiveness for the era of intelligent vehicles. The Ministry is aiming to increase Japanese automakers’ share in the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market to 30%. Its draft revision will encourage automakers to collaborate in the field of autonomous driving artificial intelligence (AI), based on the rise of rule-based aut...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

the week of April 20 Toyota to restart two more European manufacturing plants on May 11 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey production begins Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey will provide approximately 800 persons Employment Toyota Turkey halts production for maintenance, repair and revision works Toyota to produce fifth generation hybrid electric powertrain in Deesid, UK plant Toyota to produce plug-in-hybrid vehicles a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30