2019, making its first appearance in Japan in seven years. The model was discontinued in overseas markets in 2021, returning to the global market for the first time in five years. First launched in 1982, the Pajero was developed as a recreational vehicle (RV, now widely known as an SUV) with a new concept that combined the off-road performance of a full-fledged four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle with the comfort of a passenger car. Across four gener...

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Stellantis reveals lineup of Fiat, Citroen, Opel, and Peugeot for Europe during Investor Day 2026 On May 21, Stellantis shared its future model strategy for the European market at Investor Day 2026. Fiat will focus on city mobility with small and practical vehicles. It plans to launch a three-wheeler, a larger version of the Topolino, a new Cinquecento, and its own affordable electric car. The core lineup will include models such as Grande Panda,...

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lmost half of the presentations were delivered by OEMs, marking the highest level of manufacturer participation to date.   The lectures addressed key aspects of powertrain and vehicle technology, including hybrid, battery-electric and electrified drivetrains, advanced and hydrogen-based combustion concepts, alternative and renewable fuels, energy storage and charging systems, regulatory frameworks, and software-defined vehicle architectures.   ...

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s engine production at Talegaon plant GM announced plans to produce 1,000 cc diesel engines for the "Chevrolet Beat" at the Talegaon plant starting early 2011. It also plans to produce 1,200 cc gasoline engines as well by the end of 2010. Production of the "Beat" will be boosted from 3,300 to 4,000 cars per month starting in August. The GM Talegaon engine plant will begin operations by the middle of November 2010. The plant will make both petrol ...

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e "i20" for the European market will be shifted from the Chennai plant to a Hyundai Group plant in Eastern Europe, somewhere in Turkey, the Czech Republic or Slovakia in an attempt to cut transportation costs and save import duties. Hyundai Motor has decided to transfer a production site of a small car "i20" from India to Europe, somewhere in Turkey, Czech Republic and Slovakia from 2010. This is an action taken to slash high transportation cost ...

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plants. While no detailed transfer schedule has yet to be decided, one of potential overseas facilities will be the Mississippi Plant slated to go into operation in the fall of 2011. When the transfer to an overseas location is finalized, its domestic production volume will be curtailed by 120,000 cars. Meanwhile, its domestic production will be consolidated to the Miyagi Plant of Central Motor, which is due to start operations in January 2011. ...

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Auto China 2026: Changan Automobile Intelligent transformation and globalization of Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan, Changan, and Kaicene brands Summary Vast Ocean Plan 2.0: Aiming for sales of 1.5 million units outside China by 2030 Avatr: Concept car unveiled in Asia for the first time, 06T debutes at motor show Deepal: L06 Max BEV and Range Extender EV Qiyuan: Launching the all-new Q05 Laser Intelligent Edition Changan: The 4th generation Eado and CS75 ...

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SLS AMG coupe/roadster (2010-2014); Mercedes-AMG GT (2014-2023), MG S 63 E PERFORMANCE Hybrid (2023-); Maybach (-2012), Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (2015-), Mercedes-Maybach Pullman (2015-), EV EQS (2021-); EV Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe (AMG.EA platform) (2026-planning); Traction battery Passenger car assembly plant - Number of Employees: 20,500 (as of 2024) - The Sindelfingen plant is Daimler’s largest production facility. - Founded in 1915 ...

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"i Hydrogen NEXT (FCV)" (2022-); Internal Combustion Engines (-Stopped production in 2024) - 3 cylinder - 6 cylinder engines, V8 - V12 engines, V8 Twin turbo engine for BMW M5,M6,X5, X6, 7 series, M850i xDrive Coupe, - V12 engines for BMW 760Li and Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost (-2022); Passenger car and engine assembly plant, iFactory - Number of Employees: 6,500+ (as of December 2025) - Investment: EUR 650 million - On March 2026, BMW announc...

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Tiangong 06 FMEs-HME PF Hongqi's mid-size pure electric SUV, internally codenamed E007. It was exhibited as a concept car at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show. Dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,750 x 1,900 x 1,640mm, wheelbase 2,900mm. It adopts a 400 / 900V high-voltage platform, equipped with a rear drive motor with a maximum power of 210~340kW or front and rear two drive motors with a maximum system power of 412kW, and a maximum cruising range of 780 / 6...

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Tiangong 05 FMEs-HME PF Hongqi's mid-size pure electric sedan, internally codenamed E009. It was exhibited as a concept car at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show. Dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,820 x 1,915 x 1,480mm, wheelbase 2,900mm. It adopts a 400 / 800 / 900V high-voltage platform, equipped with a rear drive motor with a maximum output of 210~340kW. and has a maximum range of 750 / 650 / 850km (400V / 800V / 900V platform, CLTC mode)....

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when the data is updated. General Motors India extends production at Halol plant SAIC motor proposes to acquire GM India Halol plant GM India to cease production at Halol plant General Motors India ceased production at the Halol facility SAIC Motor to set up its first car manufacturing facility under MG brand in India SAIC Motor to invest INR 20 billion in India for manufacturing plant MG Motor inaugurates its fir...

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26-planning), EV eGolf (SSP platform) (2029-planning), EV ID.3 (2027-planning); SEAT SUV Tarraco (2018-2024), SUV Taracco eHybrid PHV (2020-); Cupra: EV CUPRA Born (planning); Components: Pressed parts, Chassis parts (drive shafts, drag link tubes, cable shifts), Plastics parts, Wheels Passenger car assembly plant - Number of Employees: 70,000 (as of March 2024) - Established in 1938 VW tests productio...

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Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2026) BEV Sales Decelerate, HEVs Perform Well; Automakers Revise Electrification Strategies by Region Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sa...

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ion). Both companies have become subsidiaries of ARCHION.   On May 13, 2026, Isuzu (Isuzu Motors Limited) announced that it would absorb and merge with its wholly owned subsidiary, UD Trucks (UD Trucks Corporation), during fiscal year 2027. Against the background of environmental changes such as decarbonization and the advancement of logistics, as well as intensifying competition following the launch of ARCHION, Isuzu will integrate its manageme...

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nvestment in Argentina done by the Renault-Nissan Alliance - Established in 1955 Renault introduces first time pickup truck Alaskan Renault-Nissan Alliance investment in Argentina reaches USD 800 million Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepen cooperation in 2016 Mercedes-Benz reveals Concept X-CLASS pickup truck and launch plan Mercedes-Benz Vans to invest EUR 2 billion for products, services from 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz presents C...

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cific region, including China, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand, amounted to EUR 2,452.1 million. Mahle Group has 60 production sites and 16,141 employees in the Asia-Pacific region.   ＞＞＞＞＞＞ Click here for a report of Mahle Group Passenger carsPiston systems and components Gasoline engine pistons Forged pistons Power Cell Units Diesel engine pistons Cylinder components Bearings Connec...

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cturing Base. Sep. 2018  Schaeffler Friction Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. completed the construction of its continuously variable transmission (CVT) chain production line in Suzhou. May. 2021 Launched operations at Schaeffler (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.’s fourth plant.   Schaeffler develops China concept car with hybrid powertrain Schaeffler’s Nanjing Plant to begin producing truck wheel bearings Schaeffler to construct new manufacturing plan...

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ar power generation capacity reaches 15.6MW Mitsubishi Motors and Foxtron sign MOU for OEM Supply of EV Foxtron signs vehicle development contract with Mitsubishi Motors MG Motor Taiwan launches the G50 Plus, a 7-seater MPV Foxtron Vehicle Technologies releases Bria, first Foxtron branded passenger car Foxtron Vehicle Technologies begins production of the Bria, the first Foxtron-brand passenger car Luxgen Motor officially released the Luxgen7 SUV...

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30,000 units MG Thailand confirms launch of PHEV CKD in early 2021 MG Thailand to begin local production of MG ZS EV in late 2021 SAIC-Motor CP plans to introduce locally made HS PHEV in 2020 in Thailand Thailand-made New MG HS PHEV introduced SAIC Motor-CP Thailand already produces over 100,000 MG cars locally MG Thailand to increase PHEV battery production capacity to 700-800 units monthly All-new MG5 officially launched in Thailand Thailand B...

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