nies: Kanto Auto Works, Ltd., Central Motor Co., Ltd., and Toyota Motor Tohoku Corporation. - Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.'s Iwate Plant No.2 line was completed in November 2005. - Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.'s Iwate Plant No.1 line was completed in November 1993. World premiere of new Toyota Yaris Toyota to launch all-new Yaris in Japan on February 10, 2020 Toyota adjusts production at all domestic plants, continuing influence of coronavirus Toyota East J...

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nture, PT. Bimantara Hyundai Indonesia (Hyundai 50%) in Jun. 1997. It planned to set up a new plant and produce Hyundai models with 100,000 units per year. But the plan discontinued at the end of 1997 due to the currency crisis. Chery Indonesia to spend 2 years constructing plant locally, confirms launch of 3 SUVs in 2022 Chery commences production in Indonesia at Handal Indonesia Motor’s plant with Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs Chery Tiggo...

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HV (2016-), C-HR PHV (2023-); PHV battery (2023-); Toyota's plant in Turkiye - Number of Employees: 5,000 (as of December 2024). - Total Investment: EUR 2.5 billion (as of December 2024). - Production started in Sep. 1994. - Established in 1990. Toyota C-HR interior revealed prior to launch Toyota C-HR production begins in Turkey Toyota Turkey halts production for maintenance, repair and revision works Toyota to produce fif...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Geely, Chery Geely unveils AI-equipped flagship MPV; Chery premieres new QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts Summary Geely: AI-equipped four-wheel drive "Galaxy Battleship"; battery business integration Chery: New QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts, luxury SUV Exeed brand “Sterra Tianji” Zeekr launch event   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, was held at the Nationa...

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logy First battery swappable model jointly developed by DPCA and CATL rolls off the line DFM’s plants in Wuhan adopt closed-loop production due to COVID-19 outbreak Dongfeng Motor displays products under nine passenger vehicle sub-brands at Auto Guangzhou 2019 Dongfeng Motor’s Peugeot brand to launch 508L PHV in first half of 2020 Dongfeng Motor’s Peugeot brand announces 2020 launch plan The factory operation status in China as a result of...

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introduces all-new 2020 CT4 sedan being built at Lansing Grand River plant in U.S. GM to add more than 1,200 jobs at Lansing area assembly plants General Motors opens 18 North American plants on May 18, others follow later Cadillac opens 2022 CT4-V, CT5-V-Series Blackwing presales before summer launch GM to idle Wentzville plant, extend Lansing plant shutdown due to chip shortage GM idling Lansing Grand River plant for at least 2 weeks over...

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is approved FCA CEO updates product plans for North America delayed by COVID-19 Jeep introduces Grand Wagoneer Concept marking rebirth of famous American nameplate Jeep to reveal the all-new 2022 Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer on March 11 Jeep presents all-new 2022 Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer ahead of Q2 launch Stellantis builds, holds Ram 1500 Classic in Warren, Saltillo awaiting microchip parts Stellantis halts 5 North American plants until mid-Apr...

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’s plant in the Fuji area, which has been renovated, started as an E-Axle plant in April 2025. Jatco plans to start operations of an E-Axle plant in the U.K. in 2026 with an annual production of 340,000 units. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is hastening to revamp its performance, plans to launch a hybrid vehicle (HV) equipped with its third-generation e-Power system from the second half of the fiscal year that starts in April 2025, and ...

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Aisan Industry’s Mirai Plant equipped with carbon-neutral facilities to launch operation in FY2026 The Aisan Mirai Plant, which was under construction in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, by Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Aisan Industry), was completed on May 29, 2025. It is scheduled to start operation within FY2026 as a state-of-the-art carbon-neutral (virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions) factory. The new plant is the first factory in the Chubu cen...

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BYD confirms date for start of operations of Camaçari plant in Brazil On May 28, BYD confirmed that operations at its new plant in Camaçari, Bahia, will begin on June 26 at 9 a.m., with the Dolphin Mini as the first model to be assembled. Vice President Alexandre Baldy stated the launch is ahead of the contractual deadline of July 20, 2025, despite prior delays and union concerns. BYD has invested BRL 5.5 billion in the project and already hire...

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investment: USD 50 million (2023) USD 60 million (2022) - 80% of production is exported to 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. - Accumulated investment amount: USD 2 billion - Number of employees: more than 8,500 (as of Jan., 2024) - Production started in March 1997. Toyota launches 2022 SW4 SUV in Brazil, drops flex-fuel engine, returns Diamond version Toyota retires flex-fuel engine on 2022 Hilux built in Zárate, Arge...

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Tesla targeting June 12 for launch of robotaxi service in Austin, Texas On May 28 and 29, multiple U.S. media reported that Tesla is slated to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, noting that the previously unreported date was discussed internally and could still change. Musk has previously said the service would begin with 10 self-driving robotaxis by the end of Jun...

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nd 2024 event on May 16, announced its partnership with Thailand parts manufacturers such as AAPICO, Thai Summit, and Summit. The collaboration includes a total procurement plan of over THB 20 billion for the production of Changan’s first EV in Thailand, which will start in 2025. Changan plans to launch more than 15 new models over the next 5 years in Thailand. It also aims to increase the use of locally sourced parts to over 60%. (From a relea...

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rch in Detroit Chevrolet prepares Silverado HD for debut in 2019 GM Flint Assembly Plant hiring 100 temp workers in ramp up for 2019 Silverado, Sierra GM beginning production of Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD HD in Flint, Michigan Chevrolet 2020 Silverado HD pickup revealed ahead of market launch, debut Lear expands production staff at new manufacturing facility in Flint, Michigan Chevrolet launches first-ever medium-duty Silverado 4500H...

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GM, Brownstown Battery (formerly GM Subsystem Manufacturing LLC, Brownstown Township Plant) Electric drive units and battery packs Hydrogen fuel-cells system (2024-) GM's subsidiary, also the site of Fuel Cell Systems Manufacturing, LLC., a JV between GM and Honda - Year opened: 2009 - Investment announced since 2014: USD over 82.3 million - Employees as of June 2024: 428 GM, Honda launch fuel cell production in Brownstown, Michigan Honda’s nex...

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al by the end of 2026 (planning). - Ford's Camacari plant: Production ceased: January of 2021 - Number of Employees: 10,000 (as of Sep. 2020) - Investment announced since 2009: BRL 4.5 billion - Year opened: 2001 Ford introduces Ka Trail urban adventure model for Brazilian market Ford launches 2018 Ka and Ka + in Brazil Ford to import its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder flex engine into Brazil Ford Brazil promotes local production of p...

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OMODA and JAECOO to launch C9 PHEV in South Africa On May 28, OMODA and JAECOO announced that they will expand their lineup with the launch of a new C9 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid version of the flagship C9 range in South Africa. The C9 PHEV is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine paired with four electric motors, producing a combined output of 440 kW and 915 Nm of torque. It features a 34.5 kWh battery pack that provides an all-electr...

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pan Toyota temporarily suspends operations at two vehicle assembly plants in Tohoku, Japan Toyota resumes operations at vehicle assembly plants in Tohoku. 仮 仮 Toyota refreshes Corolla Fielder and Corolla Axio models Toyota halts Japanese plants in response to Typhoon Lan Toyota launches new vehicle for driving lessons Toyota sequentially restarts operations at Japanese vehicle assembly plants Toyota halts 16 Japanese plants d...

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Mobileye Imaging Radar chosen by leading global automaker for SAE Level 3 automated driving system Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd. (Mobileye) has been selected by a leading global automaker to supply its Imaging Radar for an upcoming eyes-off, hands-off SAE Level 3 automated driving system, set to launch in 2028. This is Mobileye’s first customer nomination for its imaging radar, following an extensive years-long evaluation of its technology ...

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2.5% in 2024. The manufacturing production index (MPI) continued to decline, especially automotive production, which has many related industries. Many workers have lower incomes, causing them to spend less, resulting in slow economic growth. Therefore, the government is requested to accelerate the launch of measures that help guarantee the release of loans, especially for pickup trucks.Thailand - Production and Sales of new vehicles Jan. 202...

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