nsmissions. On July 15, SEAT informed that SEAT Componentes, one of the Spanish brand's three production centres together with Martorell and Barcelona, has begun production of the Volkswagen Group's new MQ281 gearbox. This new, six-speed gearbox will be used by the SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda brands and its maximum throughput capacity amounts to 450,000 units annually. Located in El Prat de Llobregat near the Barcelona airport, the plant st...

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that investment policies remain open. BYD was granted an interim manufacturing license in September 2025, and other Chinese automakers, including Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Haval, Wey, MG, and Volvo (under Geely), have also received formal approval under Malaysia’s investment framework. Other global brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Stellantis have already chosen Malaysia as their regional assembly base. Malaysia’s Proton-Geely and Perodua-D...

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tion of renewed Federal incentives and high gas prices encouraged a switch in propulsion means.For Q1 2026, the market came in at 406,000 units, down 4.4% from the same period in 2025, with highlights that include:  •  GM led the market with sales at over 64,000 units in Q1  •  Among volume brands, Stellantis sales increased 14.9% for Q1, and Volkswagen sales increased 12.7% for the quarter  •  The luxury market overall saw a sales de...

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Manila, with additional space at the Philippine Trade Training Center. Under the theme “Powering Mobility,” this year’s edition will extend beyond vehicle displays, with a stronger emphasis on solutions-driven engagement amid supply constraints and shifting economic conditions. Participating brands include 212, Aito, BAIC, Bestune, BYD, Changan, Chery, Denza, Deepal, DFSK, Foton, GAC Motor, Geely, GWM (Great Wall Motor), Jetour, Kia, Lotus...

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BYD models built in China This table includes models produced in June 2018, and new models launched since that year (for the BYD, DENZA, Yangwang, FangChengBao, Linghui brands)....

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s Next-gen FAW-VW Magotan sedan rolls off production line, with launch on July 9 FAW-VW launches next-gen Magotan sedan FAW-VW, Baosteel to jointly bolster green, low-carbon development of industry chain FAW-VW, VW Group forge partnership for import of finished vehicles, components Three FAW-VW sub-brands to launch 19 new models in coming 20 months Joynext signs cooperation agreement with FAW-VW Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan...

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oduction forecast AvtoVAZ plans to produce more than 500,000 cars in 2025 Russian Minister confirms future plans for AvtoVAZ AvtoVAZ, Russia to introduce 12 new models in various segments AvtoVAZ announces upcoming models Russian Government discusses prospects for localization of Chinese automobile brands Novikombank, Russia to support AvtoVA for production of LADA Iskra cars AvtoVAZ, Russia to increase salaries of employees On March 4, multiple ...

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Hyundai/Kia models for US market This table includes models sold in June 2013, and new models launched since that year (for the Hyundai, Genesis, Kia brands)....

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ating heavy-duty truck production functions. Production capacity will be increased from the current 15,000 units per year (one shift) to approximately 25,000 units per year (two shifts). After the completion of the transfer, the Ageo plant will produce heavy-duty trucks for both Isuzu and UD Trucks brands for the Japanese and Asian markets, using a common platform. Isuzu and UD Trucks are currently jointly developing this common platform, utilizi...

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n of renewed Federal incentives and high gas prices encouraged a switch in propulsion means. For Q1 2026, the market came in at 406,000 units, down 4.4% from the same period in 2025, with highlights that include:   •  GM led the market with sales at over 64,000 units in Q1   •  Among volume brands, Stellantis sales increased 14.9% for Q1, and Volkswagen sales increased 12.7% for the quarter   •  The luxury market overall saw a sales d...

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lish a new company as a wholly owned subsidiary and transfer the Hamura Plant to the new company. The transfer of the Hamura Plant to Toyota will be completed in April 2026 by transferring all shares of the new company to Toyota. The Hamura Plant produces light-duty trucks under the Hino and Toyota brands, as well as the Toyota brand SUV Land Cruiser 250. After the transfer, the Hamura Plant will become one of the core plants for frame-structured...

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simplifies in-car app deployment and reduces costs for broadcasters. Radioplayer has developed its Broadcaster Apps platform, enabling broadcasters to publish their content for deployment in the Appning store, while Appning tests, certifies, and distributes these apps across more than 40 automotive brands. Bauer Media Audio is the first broadcast partner to adopt the solution, with its Rayo app now available on the BMW Group (BMW and MINI)’s ve...

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96,917 -3.9% Total 1,405,817 1,593,277 -11.8% 3,694,378 3,922,981 -5.8% Source: MarkLines Data CenterTotal inventory at the end of February rose to nearly 2.9 million units from 2.77 million a month earlier, while days’ supply increased to 92 from 65.As of the end of February, brands with relatively high inventory levels included Lincoln (91 days), Jeep (86), Ram (84), Buick (80), Ford (77), Chrysler (69), Dodge (64) and GMC...

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5 -9.9% 3,071,455 3,196,917 -3.9% Total 1,405,817 1,593,277 -11.8% 3,694,378 3,922,981 -5.8% Total inventory at the end of February rose to nearly 2.9 million units from 2.77 million a month earlier, while days’ supply increased to 92 from 65. As of the end of February, brands with relatively high inventory levels included Lincoln (91 days), Jeep (86), Ram (84), Buick (80), Ford (77), Chrysler (69), Dodge (64) and GMC...

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There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.Italian passenger car sales up 6.2% in January 2026, FIAT sales up 20%, Chinese brands also performing wellOn February 2, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 141,9...

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ea on EV parts and automation NIO launches new Onvo sub-brand NIO No.3 Plant breaks ground NIO Holdings receives additional strategic investment NIO introduces Firefly intelligent EV sub-brand, starts accepting pre-orders for first Firefly model Auto Shanghai 2025: NIO to participate with three sub-brands, debut Onvo L90 SUV JV between NIO Holdings, JAC Group announces deregistration NIO to raise USD 1 billion through equity offering NIO-, CATL-b...

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bia BYD partners with Saga Group, Brazil’s largest automobile dealer BYD’s new CNY million-range high-end sub-brand named “Yangwang” BYD to build NEV parts production site in Baoji, Shaanxi BYD terminates spinning off BYD Semiconductor for listing on GEM Board BYD to introduce two new sub-brands in 2023 BYD exhibits its battery electric logistics vehicle at 2022 World Future Commercial Vehicle Expo BYD launches two new energy passenger ...

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which is manufactured at Haima Auto's Zhengzhou plant. On March 18, Xiaopeng Motors announced that it has installed 30 supercharging stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, all of which are now operational. As such, Xiaopeng Motors is the only automotive company among Chinese brands that constructs and operates its own system of supercharging stations. The stations adopt 180 kW dual-plug DC fast-chargers, which have a charg...

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Motors’ new platforms and products displayed at Chengdu Motor Show 2020 Great Wall Motor launches 3rd-generation HAVAL H6 GWM starts accepting pre-orders for Tank 700 Hi4-T SUV Great Wall Motor optimizes warehouse logistics GWM officially launches Tank 700 Hi4-T SUV Auto China 2024: Five GWM sub-brands to exhibit over 20 blockbuster models Astana Motors, Kazakhstan to produce GWM's TANK 300 model at its new multi-brand plant Auto China 2024: G...

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VW Group models for US market This table includes models sold in May 2014, and new models launched since that year (for the VW, Audi, Scout brands)....

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