how FAW’s SOP for next-generation CC coupe at Changchun Plant FAW VW opens preorders for all-new Audi Q5L long-wheelbase medium SUV VW to launch two PHEVs in 2018 Audi and FAW start a model initiative in China olkswagen to introduce new Jetta brand in China VW brand China and FAW-VW establish new JV for connected services FAW VW launches JETTA brand in China 1 1 Audi likely to include BYD as its battery supplier VW China signs Memoranda of Un...

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t such a plan would only be acceptable if the venture used Ontario-made auto parts and assembled the vehicles with Ontario autoworkers. Stellantis bought a 20% stake in Leapmotor in 2023, and in 2024 formed the Leapmotor International joint venture, focused on global production and sale of EVs. The JV plans to start producing Leapmotor SUVs later in 2026 at a Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain, near a battery plant Stellantis is building with CA...

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on 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-backed Weineng Battery estab...

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Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings cancel establishment of Swedish JV for EV battery casing materials On March 31, Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (Toyo Seikan) announced the cancellation of its plan to establish a joint venture in Sweden with TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TOPPAN Holdings) to manufacture casing materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). In June 2024, Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings agreed on the establishment of a ...

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technical license agreement with Yutong to enter into the intercity bus segment of Pakistan. - Start of production- 2002 Master Motor launches Foton Aumark M290T light duty truck in Pakistan Master Motors and Yutong partner to locally assemble city buses in Pakistan Master Motor and Foton announce JV to manufacture vehicles in Pakistan On July 8, 2024, Master Motor (Pvt.) Ltd., a Pakistan-based automobile manufacturer, launched its latest FOTON ...

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ry Models, "Prima" factory - Planning a plant in Sadat City for Changan and Haval brand manufacturing expects to start in 2024. - Volvo buses and Fuso trucks & buses are assembled at GB Auto plants located in Sadat and Suez. - Number of employees: 2,800 (as of 2021) - Produces Marcopolo Buses in JV GB Polo bus body manufacturing facility with a 5,000 unit-per-year capacity. - Started production in 1994. GB Corp, Egypt to assemble new Hyundai ...

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SK On to name North American battery JV with Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America” Several South Korean media sources reported that SK On Co., Ltd., a South Korean secondary battery manufacturer, unveiled that it had decided to name its battery joint venture with the Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA).” The joint venture, established by the two companies on a 50:50 basis, is curr...

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tract new Chinese joint-venture investment “with trusted partners” in the Canadian auto sector. Stellantis and Leapmotor formed the Leapmotor International joint venture in 2024, and currently plans to start producing Leapmotor SUVs later in 2026 at a Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain, near a JV battery plant with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Leapmotor and Stellantis also plan to produce EVs in Brazil and Malaysia, initially with ass...

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ided vehicles) that facilitate the process and transportation of vehicles on the production line. Information on the Resende plant was recently presented in a "Manufacturing Innovation Summit" in Aguascalientes, Mexico, site of Nissan’s A1 and A2 production plants and the COMPAS plant shared with JV partner Daimler. On June 18, Nissan Mexicana confirmed that there are plans to separate the alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mercedes Benz Grou...

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ided vehicles) that facilitate the process and transportation of vehicles on the production line. Information on the Resende plant was recently presented in a "Manufacturing Innovation Summit" in Aguascalientes, Mexico, site of Nissan’s A1 and A2 production plants and the COMPAS plant shared with JV partner Daimler. On August 12, Nissan Mexicana announced it has produced 13 million vehicles at its Aguascalientes A1, Aguascalientes A2 and CIVAC ...

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ided vehicles) that facilitate the process and transportation of vehicles on the production line. Information on the Resende plant was recently presented in a "Manufacturing Innovation Summit" in Aguascalientes, Mexico, site of Nissan’s A1 and A2 production plants and the COMPAS plant shared with JV partner Daimler. On August 12, Nissan Mexicana announced it has produced 13 million vehicles at its Aguascalientes A1, Aguascalientes A2 and CIVAC ...

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Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

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Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA) Lithium-ion battery cells Hyundai-SK On joint venture battery cell project, Production to start H2 2026 - JV shared investment: USD 5 billion - Production start: H2 2026 - To supply: Hyundai Montgomery Alabama, Kia Westpont Georgia plants, possibly Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia - Expected staffing: 3,750 workers Hyundai considering hybrid vehicle production at USD 7.6 billion Metaplant in Georgia H...

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ey technology research, product development and other fields BYD starts preorders of all-new Han new energy sedan BYD discloses information on blade battery factory BYD releases new strategy for its DM hybrid technology platform BYD launches all-new Han new energy sedan BYD and Hino to establish JV for commercial BEVs development in China BYD launches 1.5L high efficiency engine for PHEV, with 43% thermal efficiency BYD and CAERI form strateg...

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Lumax Auto Technologies, India, to invest in JV Lumax Alps Alpine India On March 27, 2026, Lumax Auto Technologies has approved an equity investment of up to INR 70 million in Lumax Alps Alpine India Private Limited (LAAIPL), a 50:50 joint venture in which it already holds half the equity, to support the JV's capex, working capital, and general business requirements. The transaction, to be completed in cash within approximately three months, is a...

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al, Haryana 1 JTEKT Bearings India Pvt. Ltd. Bawal, Haryana 1 Sona Steering Systems Limited Sanand, Gujarat 1 JTEKT Electronics India Pvt. Ltd Gurgaon, Haryana 1 Jan. 1985 Technical Collaboration Agreement with Koyo Seiko (presently JTEKT), Japan for manufacturing. Feb. 1986 Entered a JV agreement with Maruti Udyog Ltd. (presently Maruti Suzuki) Oct. 1987 Commenced production of manual steering gear and manual steering column. M...

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Foton Motor, COSCO Shipping establish JV On March 26, Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain Co., Ltd., a joint venture (JV) between Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton Motor) and COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping), was officially inaugurated. A roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel branded with both companies’ logos was also delivered, by which the first 600 Foton Motor pickup trucks will be shipped to South America. The...

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Rivian-VW software JV clears way for USD 1 billion investment after winter test milestone On March 27, the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ RV Tech joint-venture announced it has completed a successful winter test program with vehicles including an Audi, a Scout, and ID.EVERY 1 entry-level VW EV, where they “validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software – an important milestone for the joint venture’...

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Rivian-VW JV RV Tech completes winter testing of first generation SDV architecture On March 27, VW Group Technologies and Rivan JV firm RV Tech completed winter testing of its new zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (VW ID.EVERY1 as reference vehicle). Testing took place over several months in Phoenix, USA, and Arjeplog, Sweden. The program had two phases. In Arizona, engineers finalized important software fea...

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g EVs by late 2024. Starting in 2027, it will also produce a new large van designed to compete globally. The Modena plant will focus on high-end "Made in Italy" cars, collaborating with the Motor Valley production ecosystem. Stellantis remains committed to supporting the Termoli and ACC Gigafactory JV, which will outline its plans in 2025. The decision to build the Gigafactory will depend on evolving technologies and market conditions. On January...

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