Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM), Salamanca Plant Mazda3 (=Axela, 2014-2018), Mazda2 (=Demio, 2014-), Mazda2 Sedan (2018-), Mazda3 Sedan (2019-), MHV Mazda3 (-planning), Mazda CX-30 (2019-), Mazda CX-3 (2022-); Mazda2-based Scion iA (2015-2016), Toyota Yaris iA (2016-2018) and Yaris Sedan (for U.S.) (2018-2020), Yaris Hatchback (for U.S.) (2019-2020); Skyactiv-G 1.5, Skyactiv-G 2.0, Skyactiv-G 2.5 engines; Passenger ca...

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Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Chattanooga Plant VW Passat (2011-2022), Atlas/Teramont (2017-), Atlas Cross Sport (2019-), SUV EV ID.4 (2022-); Battery packs (2022-) VW's U.S. car assembly plant - Investment announced since 2009: USD 4.3 billion - Employees as of September 2024: 5,500 - Year opened: 2011 VW seeks separate tariff deal with U.S. in return for investment VW reduces production of ID.4 EV at C...

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White House nears tariff relief for U.S. auto manufacturers after lobbying push The Trump Administration is poised to ease tariffs on the U.S. auto industry in a move that follows aggressive lobbying efforts by automotive OEMs. The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows OEMs to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts, according to people familiar with the matter. Previously, th...

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Carney says Stellantis offered assurances on Brampton plant, dependent on USMCA On October 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that the global head of Stellantis told him shortly before the company announced it would be moving planned production of the Jeep Compass to Belvidere, Illinois from its plant in Brampton, Ontario, that the company is looking at finding a new model to fill the idled Canadian plant, but that a decision ...

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VW to spread out tariff costs, add hybrids in Canadian market VW Canada will count on a number of redesigned models, hybrid powertrains and a balanced approach to tariff costs to augment growth in Canada amid tariffs and trade tensions, according to VW Canada President Edgar Estrada at an industry event in Toronto on October 14. Estrada said the company is already adapting certain models to include hybrid powertrains. “The investment has been a...

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GM Energy expands access to energy management products across U.S. On October 15, GM Energy vice president Wade Sheffer gave an accounting of the progress the wholly owned EV and electrification subsidiary has been capable of over the last 18 months, including •    Expanded operations to all 50 U.S. states•    30% month-over-month revenue growth since January•    5x increase in sales volume for charging and energy products since Janua...

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Toyota North America launches enhanced Toyota Audio Multimedia system On October 13, Toyota announced an enhanced version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system that make its debut in the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future models in the Toyota lineup. The Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D and Connected Technologies team partnered with designers and software engineers at Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) to create this enhanced...

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Volvo Group sees North American trucking slump through 2026 amid tariffs On October 17, upon releasing its Q3 2025 results, the Volvo Group said that in Q3, its net sales had increased in Europe, while more difficult market conditions in North America and South America impacted sales negatively. Volvo said it expects trucking demand in North America to remain under pressure into 2026, as weak freight activity and President Trump's tariffs weigh o...

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Tesla prepares for Robotaxi expansion in other U.S. states Tesla first launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in late June, before expanded the service to the San Francisco Bay Area just a month later. Since then, it has not launched any public rides in any other states, but it has gained several approvals for early testing. In preparation for operation in new states, Tesla routinely lists job postings on its Careers website, which helps...

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EZI Metales, S.A. de C.V. Mexico Various metal forming Various stampings Welding Various machining Paint coating Assembly ISO9001...

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Extrusiones Metálicas - Veracruz Mexico -Shareholder(s): Extrusiones Metálicas Aluminum casting Aluminum machining Aluminum extrusion processing Assembly Other body panel / frame parts Various surface treatments ...

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Extrusiones Metálicas - Vallejo Mexico -Shareholder(s): Extrusiones Metálicas Aluminum machining Assembly Various surface treatments ...

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Extrusiones Metálicas - Texcoco Mexico -Shareholder(s): Extrusiones Metálicas Aluminum extrusion processing Paint coating Various surface treatments ...

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Volkswagen do Brasil, Sao Jose dos Pinhais Plant VW Golf (-2019), Fox (-2021), CrossFox (-2021), Fox GP (-2021), SpaceFox GP (-2021), T-Cross (2019-), Virtus (2025 -), Tarok (2026 - planning); Audi A3 Sedan (2015-2020), Q3 (2016-2019, 2022-2025), Q3 Sportback (2022-2025), Q3/CKD (2026-planning), Q3 Sportback/CKD (2026-planning); Rear axle, Front end assembly Stampings Passenger car assembly and stamping plant - Number of Employees: 1,984 (as of ...

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Renault South Africa presents new-generation KWID model On October 16, Renault South Africa revealed the new-generation KWID, ahead of the model’s 10th anniversary in 2026. It is powered by a 1.0-litre Smart Control Efficiency engine, which uses low fuel i.e., 4.9L/100 km for the manual and 4.4L/100 km for the AMT version. Following Renault’s updated naming system, the trims have been renamed: Life becomes Evolution, Zen becomes Techno, and C...

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Stellantis partners with Pony.ai, China to launch level 4 robotaxi trials in Europe from 2026 On October 17, Stellantis signed a non-binding MoU with Pony.ai, China to speed up the development of robotaxi solutions in Europe. Through Pony.ai’s European division in Luxembourg, the partnership will combine Pony.ai’s autonomous driving software with Stellantis’ AV-Ready BEV (K0) platform for medium vans, creating safe and scalable urban mobili...

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Bengaluru, India based startup Flowatt secures funding to Expand Pay-per-use battery service for commercial EV fleets On October 15, 2025, Flowatt Battery Science Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech battery start-up, raised INR 22 million in a pre-seed funding round led by accelerator PedalStart. The funds will be used for technology optimisation, completing the proof-of-concept for its EV battery design, and building partnerships with insurers,...

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EKA Mobility, India secures investment from NIIF’s India-Japan Fund On October 17, 2025, the India-Japan Fund (IJF), managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF), invested USD 57 million in EKA Mobility. This funding will help EKA Mobility ramp up manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D, improve supply chain infrastructure, and expand its reach in domestic and international markets. EKA Mobility, a subsidiary of Pinnacle...

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Super Auto Forge Ltd. - Tambaram (MEPZ) India -Shareholder(s): Super Auto Forge Ltd. Various forging Assembly Suspension ball joint ...

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imec, Belgium, opens office in Germany to focus on advancements in automotive chiplet On October 16, imec inaugurated an office in the IPAI campus in Heilbronn, Germany, just months after unveiling plans for a new automotive chiplet innovation hub in Baden-Württemberg. imec’s Heilbronn hub is dedicated to cutting-edge chiplet design, advanced packaging, system integration, sensing, and (edge) AI – as part of imec’s broader Automotive Chipl...

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