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-Daihatsu together represent 63% of local vehicle sales, employ over 700,000 people, and maintain localization rates above 75%, which MITI cites as key contributions to the domestic automotive ecosystem. MITI reaffirmed that Malaysia remains open t...

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l its stake in AvtoVAZ, Russia AvtoVAZ to stop production till May 20, 2022 Renault Group signs agreements to sell Renault Russia and controlling interest in AvtoVAZ AvtoVAZ, Russia extends production downtime AvtoVAZ plans to resume production of Lada Granta cars on June 8, 202 AvtoVAZ to focus on localization AVTOVAZ, Russia suspends car production till May 27, 2022 LADA, Russia starts sales of Granta Classic 2022 AvtoVAZ delays resumption of ...

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On June 14, NIO Capital announced that it recently invested in the Series A financing worth nearly CNY 100 million of Ruitaiwei (Beijing) According to NIO Capital, Ruitaiwei Electronic has been investing in signal chain chips for China-made vehicles since its establishment. The company has achieved localization and initial commercial application of several high-end signal chain chips and aims to achieve mass production of such chips as the SerDes...

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large multimedia screen, emergency braking assistance systems, etc. On September 7, local time in Mexico, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held a launch conference for the GWM brand and the Haval H6 HEV compact SUV in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. Also, GWM has started studying and planning production localization in an aim to build the GWM brand into a true local auto brand. In the future, GWM will introduce multiple models successively. On August ...

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ns to increase production of the next-generation one-ton pickup by positioning the plant as a hub for the African market, as well as to export part of the vehicles to Europe as well. The investment will create about 800 additional jobs at the plant, and more than 4,000 in total in the supply chain. Localization rate of the new pickup, except for the powertrain, is planned to be increased from 50 percent to 70 percent. Furthermore, with the suppor...

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lans to start vehicle production in Brazil in 2027 through a partnership with HPE Automotores, with annual capacity of up to 50,000 units. The company will invest USD 1.3 billion by 2030 to establish its operations. GAC has also opened a parts distribution center in Sao Paulo state, reinforcing its localization strategy as Brazil emerges as a key market amid growing competition from other Chinese automakers....

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l vehicle lineup. The new models and expanded production initiatives build on Hyundai Motor Group's previously announced USD 26 billion investment in the U.S., which includes a new, state-of-the-art steel mill in Louisiana and a robotics innovation hub, and aligns with Hyundai Motor Group's broader localization and manufacturing goals in the United States. (Genesis release on April 1, 2026) (New York International Auto Show release)...

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NAACAM to support Chery localization plans in South Africa On March 25, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) announced that it has been extensively engaging with the Chery team to support localisation opportunities in South Africa and the integration of local suppliers into Chery’s value chain. Chery Director of Strategic Planning discussed Chery’s strategic production, localisation, and supplier ...

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without causing production delays or collisions. In the testing, “TractEasy” of EasyMile SAS (Headquarters: Toulouse, France and Singapore) was selected to verify its application in a truck manufacturing environment. With a load capacity of 25 tons, the TractEasy AIT features centimeter-precise localization at any moment and wide-range perception to handle obstacles. According to the Sustainablilty's page in the HP of Daimler Truck Group, Dai...

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ompleted 2 sample buses to export to Philippines for a trial, which was a success. The company has also signed a plan with its Philippine counterpart to ship 200 buses to the market in 2020. On December 24, 2019, Thaco Vietnam exported to Myanmar 120 Deluxe Edition Kia Cerato passenger cars. With a localization rate of over 40%, Thaco Kia plant meets the Regional Value Contents (RVC) criteria to enjoy the preferential import tax rate of 0% unde...

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Born Electric vehicle platform. The line features automated U-Pin/Hairpin winding stator assembly, reducer assembly, inverter manufacturing, and final e-Axle assembly, with full digitalization and end-to-end traceability. The e-Axle is developed and manufactured locally in India, supporting deeper localization of advanced EV powertrain technology. Based on the Valeo India press release...

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is preparing to hire more than 3,000 new employees. Nissan Mexico now employs a total of 11,600 people at the two existing facilities. Annual production capacity of Nissan Mexico is expected to rise from the current 600,000+ to more than 800,000 when the first phase construction completes Nissan's localization rate of vehicles made in Mexico is 80 percent. On March 20, Nissan announced that that it will temporarily suspend production from March ...

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d production of its worldwide compact vehicle "March" at the Aguascalientes Plant. The plant plans to produce 60,000 units of the model per year, 30 percent of which are delivered to the domestic market, while the remaining 70 percent are exported to Latin America focused on Brazil. The new model's localization ratio of parts stands at 80 percent. Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Versa (Tiida Latio in Japan) at the New York motor show. The four-doo...

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three years of testing and is expected to hit the market in the coming months, beginning with production in Thailand. Argentina is expected to be part of Toyota’s broader global EV manufacturing strategy, expanding beyond China and Japan to include the United States, Thailand, and Argentina. This localization aims to reduce tariff exposure and improve delivery efficiency. The electric Hilux, known as the BEV version, will likely feature a new-g...

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ADM Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, to increase localization, receives certificate of localization for Kia Sonet On March 26, the ADM Jizzakh plant, part of the ADM group of companies, received a certificate of local production for the Kia Sonet. The localization level of the crossover produced at ADM Jizzakh is 35%. The enterprise plans to produce up to 35,000 Kia Sonet cars per year. The presence of the certificate expands sales opportunities, including t...

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August 18, Leapmotor, in its interim report for the first half of 2025, announced that the first batch of B10 models was officially shipped to Europe in July 2025. It will be officially launched at the Munich Auto Show (IAA Mobility) in September 2025. The Company also plans to establish a European localization production base by the end of 2026, further advancing its global market expansion. On October 28, Leapmotor established a wholly-owned su...

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zhou Yuebo Auto Electric Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Megmeet Electric Co., Ltd. Valeo Interior Controls (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. [Japan]Market share of HV-ECU in Japan (2021, June 2023 survey)- Denso: 79%- Hitachi Astemo: 19%- Others: 2% [China]Chinese Vehicle Controllers Technology Roadmap 2025 2030 2035 Localization of vehicle control systems: 80%Installation rate of major Japanese-made chips: 30%Installation ratio of Japanese-made real-time OS (opera...

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Their expansion into Europe is supported by Geely’s long-term investment in technology, with R&D and design centers in Germany, Sweden, the UK, and Italy, helping tailor products to local needs. Going forward, Geely plans to introduce more NEV models tailored for Europe and shift towards a full localization approach, covering everything from development and production to supply and sales. Based on Geely press release...

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of Egypt held a meeting with the UK Ambassador in Cairo to discuss ways to enhance joint industrial cooperation and increase British investments in the Egyptian market. They discussed opportunities for cooperation in the automotive industry, electric vehicle batteries, green manufacturing, export, localization of technologies, etc. The Minister of Industry stated that the automotive industry and its components, especially considering the existen...

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ngfeng Liuzhou Motor (DFLZM) showcased the FRIDAY SUV and Forthing V9 MPV at the Bangkok International Motor Show, following the Forthing brand’s recent market entry in Thailand.  Thailand is a core ASEAN market in DFLZM’s strategy, with plans to expand its sales and service network and deepen localization, including potential local production. Over the next three years, the company plans to launch six family-oriented models across BEV, REEV...

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