March of this year. Approximately 8,000 vehicles have already been exported by the end of October. AvtoVAZ’s share of each market is 49 percent in Kazakhstan, 24 percent in Azerbaijan, 15 percent in Ukraine, and 5 percent in Belarus. Nissan said on December 12 its new lithium-ion battery plant in Smyrna, Tennessee got into operation to support the "Leaf" EV slated to enter production at the Smyrna Plant starting in 2013. The battery plant will ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/03

HellermannTyton GmbH DELFINGEN DE-Aschheim GmbH (Formerly Schlemmer Holding GmbH) Fukoku Co., Ltd. Bose Corporation RECARO Japan Co., Ltd Alcantara S.p.A. Gentex Corporation Hi-Lex ACT Corporation (Formerly Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Corporation) ALPHA Corporation Kotobukiya Fronte Co., Ltd. AESC US LLC - Smyrna Plant Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan Plastics Technologies Co., Ltd....

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ery Co., Ltd. (Formerly FinDreams Industry Co., Ltd.) Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Energy New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Viridi E-Mobility Technology (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. (VREMT) Samsung SDI America, Inc SK On Hungary Kft. (Formerly SK Battery Hungary Kft.) AESC US LLC - Smyrna Plant Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. - Suminoe plant Liyang HiNa Battery Technology Co., Ltd. Volkswagen - Salzgitter Plant Dongfeng Motor Clarios,...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/02

gsu Aiways New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd. Tianjin RiseSun MGL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. H Green Power Co. Ltd. (Formerly HL Green Power Co. Ltd.) Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. Sungwoo Hitech Co., Ltd. Skoda Auto Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. Renault Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland AESC US LLC - Smyrna Plant GS Yuasa International Ltd. LG Energy Solution Wroclaw sp. z o.o. LG Energy Solution (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. (Formerly LG Chem (Nanjing) Info...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ous consequences for its business. To address these challenges, Nissan announced a restructuring plan, aiming to cut global production by 20%, reduce operations in smaller markets, eliminate 9,000 jobs, and adjust workforce levels in Thailand. It will also scale back shifts at its U.S. factories in Smyrna and Canton, affecting 6,500 workers by 2026.Despite these issues, Nissan has performed well in Mexico, increasing production by 8% in January 2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan studies bringing Sentra production to U.S. from Mexico Nissan Mexicana planning to supply three plants with nuclear energy Nissan planning to manufacture new model in Mexico Nissan extends shutdown at Smyrna, Aguascalientes plants due to COVID at chip supplier Nissan Mexico to halt production in October due to semiconductor shortages Nissan Mexica...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

nment in Mexico Nissan increases workforce by 700 at Aguascalientes plant Nissan and Mazda halt production in Mexico due to road blockades and security issues Nissan starts 2026 Versa production in Mexico Nissan reports progress in water conservation initiatives in Mexico Nissan extends shutdown at Smyrna, Aguascalientes plants due to COVID at chip supplier Nissan Mexicana to close Production Line 1 at CIVAC plant, lay off 562 workers Nissan Me...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

y Express, which will go on sale this fall. Based on the Nissan NV200, the City Express has differentiated front grille and rear badge as Chevrolet brand. The van will be produced at Nissan's Cuernavaca plant, and then modified at GM's Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. Nissan announced on August 6 that Smyrna, Tennessee facility becomes the top-producing automotive manufacturing plant in North America through first half of 2014. Nissan produced 900,1...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Nissan North America, Smyrna Plant Nissan EV Leaf (2013-2024), Murano (2021-), Rogue (2013-), Rogue Hybrid (2017-2019), Rogue PHV (2026-planning), Altima (-2020), Maxima (-2023), Pathfinder (2004-2020, 2022-); Infiniti QX60 (2012-), Infiniti QX65 (2026-planning); Lithium-ion Battery Pack (2012- Mar. 2019, sold to Envision Group) Passenger car and SUV assembly and battery plant -Production started in June 1983. -Investment: USD 8.8 billion as o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

INFINITI reveals all-new 2027 QX65 with fastback design, luxury interior On March 26, INFINITI announced the debut of the all-new QX65, a sporty fastback with dramatic styling inspired by the iconic INFINITI FX, advanced technologies and enhanced performance.  The all-new 2027 QX65, built at the company’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee,  is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early summer 2026, with a starting price of USD 53,990. QX65 var...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

attery pack/module/cell 24M Technologies, Inc. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell A123 Systems, LLC Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cellLithium-ion battery Cathode materials/plates AESC US LLC - Bowling Green Plant Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell AESC US LLC - Smyrna Plant Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell AESC US LLC - South Carolina Plant Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Akasol I...

Green Vehicle Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/27

aving 17 defects each. Toyota’s Cambridge North plant in Canada, which produces the Corolla, tied with its Georgetown plant in Kentucky, which produces the Lexus ES, for the Gold Plant award in the Americas with 17 defects each. Toyota’s Cambridge South and Princeton West plants, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Korean business in preparation for the production of the Rogue. As a result, the Busan plant increased its production capacity to the third place among the group's 18 overseas plants. RSM buys 72% of parts for the Rogue from local suppliers. The delivery price of the parts is lower than that at the Smyrna plant in the U.S. With the start of exporting Nissan Rogue vehicles, 87 Korean parts suppliers' sales are expected to increase by KRW 3.1 trill...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

aving 17 defects each. Toyota’s Cambridge North plant in Canada, which produces the Corolla, tied with its Georgetown plant in Kentucky, which produces the Lexus ES, for the Gold Plant award in the Americas with 17 defects each. Toyota’s Cambridge South and Princeton West plants, and Nissan’s Smyrna plant tied for the Bronze Plant award with their Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Sequoia, and Nissan Altima, Leaf, and Maxima models having 20 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Murano FF-L PF D PF A mid-size crossover SUV. It is built at the Smyrna plant in Tennessee. Taking advantage of the simplified certification process for US-made passenger cars, the fourth-generation Murano, produced in the US, will be introduced to the Japanese market in early 2027. The powertrain will feature a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. The vehicle will be left-hand drive....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/03/23

f the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, at least one Toyota Highlander is already registered and driving on Japanese roads. The Tundra, built in San Antonio, Texas, however, is reported to be going to Japan just as it is built in LHD form. In the case of Nissan, the Murano built in Smyrna, Tennessee, is expected to be imported into Japan in LHD form when it enters the country in early 2027. Honda is bringing over the Acura Integr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Nissan to introduce U.S.-built Murano to Japanese market On March 17, Nissan Motor announced that it will introduce the Murano, manufactured at Nissan North America’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee, to the Japanese market, with sales scheduled to begin in early 2027. Nissan will utilize the new certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles established by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in February 2026 to br...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Pathfinder F-Alpha PF D PF Platform unknown A 3-row 7-/8-seat mid-size crossover SUV. It is produced at the Smyrna plant in Tennessee. Its Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) platform with the frame was changed to the FWD monocoque body since the 2013 model. HEV version had been available from the 2014 model through the 2015 model. The current model was launched in Jun. 2021 as the 2022 model. Only a 3.5L V6 engine is available. The facelifted 2026 model was...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/03/17

he fifth generation EV launching later in 2026), the company is expending the engineering effort into building RHD versions of those models. The Tundra, built in San Antonio, Texas, however, is reported to be going to Japan just as it is built in LHD form. In the case of Nissan, the Murano built in Smyrna, Tennessee, is expected to be imported into Japan in LHD form when it enters the country in early 2027. Honda is bringing over the Acura Integr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Rogue Renault/Nissan C PF CMF-C/D PF CMF-C PF Platform unknown Compact crossover SUV that is a sibling to the X-Trail. The HEV had been available from the 2017 to the 2019 model. It is built at the Smyrna plant and the Kyushu plant. The current model was launched in Oct. 2020 as the 2021 model. It has a 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo engine. The PHEV featuring the same engine and motor as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was displayed at AutoMobility LA 2025...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/03/17