he introduction of innovative technologies at its production facilities and the use of hydrogen. Toyota Kyushu is considering consolidation of its engine production scheme from two lines by one shift to one line by two shifts to increase efficiency in production as early as in 2009. Toyota plans to retool one production line now standing idle at its Kyushu plant so that it can produce engines with displacement under 3,500 cc for compact passenger...

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Ford Oakville plant retooling for Super Duty continues amid tariff risks On June 10, Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman said that the company’s CAD 3-billion project to retool its Oakville Assembly Complex is “well in the works” despite tariffs hanging over the North American auto industry, though “it will be late 2026 before we see trucks rolling off the line”.  Ford said crews poured the foundation for a new stamping facility this spring...

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on 1 pickups being delivered to U.S. dealers GM targets six-fold increase in 2022 EV production, 400,000 units by 2023 GM seeks U.S. NHTSA approval to begin building Cruise Origin robotaxi Chevrolet selects Lear to supply 2024 Silverado EV seating GM idles Ramos Arizpe plant for 6 weeks, begins retooling for EV production GM works to increase GMC Hummer EV production as reservations top 65,000 GM to announce 4th Ultium Cells plant location ...

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0 hybrid version of the "Chevrolet Malibu" given high level inventories at dealers due to sluggish sales. While production of hybrids for fleet users will continue, whether to resume production for individual consumers is yet to be decided. GM plans to invest $20 million in its Fairfax, KS plant to retool the existing equipment in preparation for installing the next generation technology like "eAssist" on the "Buick LaCrosse." The plant has been ...

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ut four NA plants September 6 due to semiconductor shortage GM resumes truck production, Bolt production remains down due to batteries GM plants return to production November 1, some with single shift GM highlights EV product, plant launches in U.S. GM's Lansing Delta Township plant to be idle, retool for 3 months in 2022 GM, LG investing USD 2.3 billion for second Ultium Cells plant in U.S. GM begins deliveries of GMC HUMMER EV and BrightDr...

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ty claims, EV costs Ford abandons plans for CAD 1.2 billion Quebec battery materials plant Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Ford expanding Essex Engine Plant for new V8 production line Canada demands OEMs honor planned investments amid tariff struggle Ford Oakville plant retooling for Super Duty continues amid tariff risks Ford selects Rockwell Automation for three North American EV assembly plants Ford investing CAD ...

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e (2016-2023); Passenger car and engine assembly plant, General Motors de Argentina S.A. - Investiment: 2017 - 2022: USD 500 million 1997: USD 2.0 billion - Number of employees: Approx. 1,200 (as of Apr., 2024) - Established in 1997 GM to temporarily close Rosario plant in Argentina in February to retool for new model General Motors to restart plant in Rosario, Argentina on June 29 GM Argentina resumes refurbishing work at Rosario plant for ne...

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incide with the arrival of the 2022 model year of the S10. On May 25, GM released a statement to its employees stating that it will completely halt manufacturing operations at the São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil for six weeks, from June 21 to August 2, due to the lack of components, and also to retool the assembly line for production of the new Chevrolet pickup truck. On May 10, GM resumed the second production shift at the São José dos Cam...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

vatai in Brazil will remain down for all of April and May. On May 25, GM released a statement to its employees stating that it will completely halt manufacturing operations at the São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil for six weeks, from June 21 to August 2, due to the lack of components, and also to retool the assembly line for production of the new Chevrolet pickup truck. On May 10, GM resumed the second production shift at the São José dos Cam...

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,000 workers, launches 2020 Chevrolet, GMC HD pickup production in Flint, Michigan GM receives USD 2.8 million from public utility for energy savings at Flint assembly plants GM reducing Pontiac Metal Center workers as Detroit-Hamtramck plant slows GM temporarily shuts down Flint Assembly Plant to retool for 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD GM’s U.S. sales down 1.5% for second quarter, down 4.2% in first half 2019 GM investing USD 150 million in Fl...

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ith the first phase expected to start in the coming weeks. On May 25, GM released a statement to its employees stating that it will completely halt manufacturing operations at the São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil for six weeks, from June 21 to August 2, due to the lack of components, and also to retool the assembly line for production of the new Chevrolet pickup truck. On May 10, GM resumed the second production shift at the São José dos Cam...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/31

s staggers work crews at Jefferson North Assembly as chip supplies dwindle Stellantis extends downtime for U.S., Canadian plants, restarts Toluca plant in Mexico Stellantis restarts production at 4 North American plants Stellantis to adjust production at North American plants Stellantis to retool Jefferson North plant while Mack Assembly pollution concerns remain Stellantis announces staggered summer shutdowns for North American plants ...

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ichigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credit first approved in 2009. The amendment commits GM to make USD 3.5 billion in new investment in Michigan facilities by 2029 and maintain a Michigan workforce of at least 34,750. After the 2019 UAW strike, GM announced it will invest USD 3 billion to retool the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant to build electric pickups and SUVs, saying that it will create approximately 2,000 jobs. As part of the am...

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f the high value-added products to further strengthen its presence in the market. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 20, 2012)   Bosch Corporation (Japan) is going to enhance its operations to produce the latest electronic stability control systems (ESCs). The company will retool its equipment at its Tochigi Plant for switching to production of lighter and more compact, ninth-generation hydraulic units, while boosting ES...

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The sale of locally produced car starts in July. The model has an initial price of BRL 83,490. The Brazilian plant will begin local assembly of the Lancer in June 2014. On November 7, HPE Automotores do Brasil, manufacturer Mitsubishi vehicles in Brazil, announced it will invest BRL 300 million to retool its factory in Catalão, Brazil to begin production of the Eclipse Cross SUV in the second half of 2019. The model will join the Mitsubishi ASX...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ssissippi is a likely location. This plant currently builds the Altima and Frontier, but has a utilization rate of just 51%. Nissan’s plans for new electric crossovers and sedans have changed and been moved back. According to the unnamed supplier, it would take Nissan about three to six months to retool the Canton plant for Sentra production. (multiple sources on May 15, 2025)...

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t in Sterling Heights, Michigan UAW details Stellantis’ USD 18.9 billion investment in plants, new products FCA moves Ram production to Sterling Heights, Jeep to Mexico FCA announces USD 1.48 billion investment in Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Fiat Chrysler receives USD 4.56 million to retool Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Chrysler 200 production ends at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant FCA announces USD 1 billion, 2,500 new jobs for...

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ine as the Integra, Acura TLX and TLX Type S. The K20C engine is built exclusively at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, which also produces the turbo V6 that powers the Acura TLX Type S and MDX Type S. On May 31, Honda’s Anna Engine Plant in Ohio built its 30 millionth engine and is now preparing to retool for production of the casings for the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) that houses the EV battery module and its controlling hardware for Honda and...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/14

.S. plant in West Point, Georgia Shinhwa Group to invest USD 42 million for manufacturing plant in Auburn, Alabama Kia to idle one of the last operating U.S. auto plants due to COVID-19 in West Point, Georgia Kia to restart West Point, Georgia plant on May 4 Kia’s West Point, Georgia plant to retool after COVID-19 shutdown, reopens April 13 Kia launching all-new 2021 Kia K5 mid-size sedan in U.S. market Kia debuts all-new 2021 Sorento for...

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complexity with Its NextStar Energy battery JV with LG Energy Solution that will launch production in Q1 2024 in Windsor. Stellantis already has announced a CAD 3.6 billion investment for electric and other alternative fuel systems in its Brampton and Windsor plants. Windsor Assembly is undergoing retooling now and production at Brampton finishes at the end of 2023 ahead of retooling there. Unifor members at Stellantis ratified the new three-yea...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/13