KGM aims to launch 7 new SUV and MPV models by 2030 On June 17, multiple sources reported that KGM held its ‘KGM Forward’ event at its headquarters in Pyeongtaek, where the company unveiled its mid- to long-term strategic roadmap. At the event, KGM highlighted the expansion of its SUV-focused lineup and enhanced collaboration with global partners as its core strategies. KGM plans to introduce seven new models by 2030, including practical, exp...

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ssembly. In the development of sites in Europe and the U.S., many Japanese suppliers have formed joint ventures or alliances with major competitors such as Faurecia (FORVIA) of France, Tenneco of the U.S., and Eberspaecher of Germany. Since the late-1980s, suppliers have proactively increased their overseas footprint as they follow the localization efforts of their OEM customer base, which was led by localization in the U.S. From 2000 onwards, ea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

March despite the massive earthquake in Japan, but halted overtime operations, and will keep normal operations without overtime in April as well due to still murky conditions in the future. Even while Japanese domestic assembly plants remained closed, Toyota is prioritizing production of parts for overseas production and replacement. If shutdowns in Japan are not prolonged after May, the impact on production is expected to be held to minimum. As...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

re of its line-up for 2020 Kia invests EUR 70 million in European powertrain production Kia produces over 5 millionth vehicles at Žilina plant, in Slovakia Kia unveils EV4 models at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain World debuts for all-new Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon at Geneva Motor Show Kia Motors overseas reorganization begins with North America, Europe Kia Motors Slovakia starts production of new ProCeed Hyundai and KIA met with Czech and Poli...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/17

ader in this field. The company’s products have been adopted in more than 300 models of more than 30 automotive OEMs, mainly in the Chinese market. In 2024, the total shipment of chips has exceeded 6 million units. Calterah is currently a radar system supplier that is steadily preparing to expand overseas. Calterah radar system (Material provided by Calterah)   As for the product lineup, Calterah boasts the Alps-mini which handles sho...

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-), K3 (2023-); Hyundai Accent (2017-), Tucson (ix35) (2024-); Passenger car assembly plant, Operations started in May 2016 -Year opened: 2016 -Investment announced since 2016: USD 3 billion by Kia and suppliers Kia accelerates EV transition with target of 1.6 million EV sales by 2030 Kia considers expansion to build EVs in Pesquería, Mexico Kia works to expand supply chain in Mexico Dayou AutoParts inaugurates steering wheel factory in Santa C...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

lso plans to open a sales and servicing network of 100 dealers in Indonesia within three years. Changan Automobile Reported on February 21, 2025, Changan Automobile has officially partnered with Indomobil Group through its subsidiary Mobitech Co., Ltd., which is engaged in international trade and overseas market operations. Indomobil Group will be responsible for the distribution and sales of Changan vehicles in Indonesia through its subsidiary...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

nayi, Turkey by Hyundai Hyundai Assan started to produce Bayon and i20 N in its factory in Izmit Hyundai Assan changes its title to Hyundai Motor Türkiye Otomotiv A.Ş. Hyundai Motor Türkiye to begin EV production in 2026 Hyundai i10 will debut live at the Paris Motor Show 2016 Hyundai announces overseas business reorganization Hyundai Motorsport Gmbh has unveiled its brand new WRC-specification car desgined for the 2014 FIA World Rally Champi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

xport destinations for this model to around 30 countries globally, with the aim to export as many as 6,000 BR-V cars in 2022. Reported on November 3, PT Honda Prospect Motor revealed that the recently debuted new generation Honda WR-V’s production in Indonesia will commence in December, while the overseas shipments will begin in 2023, with the information of export destinations and volume set to be unveiled later. Total production can be up to ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

blade battery, with an RWD layout and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.9 seconds. On January 11, multiple sources reported that BYD is using a dedicated car carrier to export vehicles to Europe. The BYD Explorer No. 1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic electric vehicles overseas. It is capable of carrying 7,000 cars. The ship sailed from Shenzhen port to deliver vehicles to Europe. On March 29, BYD released the 2022 B...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ection "4680 large cylindrical batteries" for details). 2) Blade batteries:   The flattened design reduces the number of parts used and improves heat dissipation performance and structural strength. BYD has introduced Blade batteries in all of its series and is accelerating external supply and the expansion of its production capacity. SVOLT Energy is accelerating the spread of short blade “Dagger” batteries. The penetration of lamination tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

yundai waiting to expand operations in Brazil Hyundai completes five years of HB20 production in Brazil Hyundai Brazil continues three shifts, celebrates fifth anniversary at Piracicaba plant Hyundai produces 1 million vehicles in Piracicaba, Brazil Hyundai struggles to meet market demand without expansion in Piracicaba, Brazil Hyundai investing BRL 125 million to increase capacity at Piracicaba plant in Brazil Hyundai sells 100,000 Creta units...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

nt is scheduled to start production in July 2017.Its parent company, Volkswagen AG, has said in early July in 2014 that FAW-Volkswagen Automotive will build its new plants in Qingdao City and Tianjin City. Audi said on May 22 that it will cooperate with Baidu, a Chinese web services company, in the expansion of connectivity with smartphones. The two companies had agreed on the partnership at the end of January 2015. Audi is planning to equip Baid...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ng to lower operational costs. The company also promotes plastic waste reduction on its production lines. Furthermore, VWCO is expanding the use of its electric trucks internally through a partnership with LOTS Group. On December 19, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announced the e-Delivery 17 as an expansion to its electric portfolio in Brazil, which includes the e-Delivery 11 and e-Delivery 14, all built at the Resende plant. The 100% electric t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

orkers. The "Cadillac ATS" will enter production starting in July 2012, and go on sale starting in August. Its prices start at $33,990. GM plans to invest $38.6 million to establish a new logistic center in Lansing plant. Construction could start as early as July and would be completed by 2015. The expansion would create an estimated 150 new jobs. The company would gain $1.7 million in 12-year tax abatement from the city of Lansing. On March 18, ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/05

1.1 mm in thickness.   Expanded aluminum alloy pipe joint technology using rubber (Kobe Steel, Ltd.) Exhibit: Expanded pipe joint technology using rubber Bottom: Example of joining aluminum pipe and ring-shaped parts Material: Aluminum alloy (pipe material) Joining process: Partial pipe expansion using rubber Another exhibit is an example of joining aluminum pipes and ring components. This is an innovative method of joining ring-s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ies EDM – Electric Drive Modules -Automotive Emission Systems Secondary air systems Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves Exhaust gas mass flow sensors Exhaust gas coolers Exhaust gas valves Exhaust flaps Reed valves Brushless actuators -Electrical climate compressors-Thermal modules-Electric expansion valves-Pumps Oil pumps Vacuum pumps Water circulation pumps & coolant pumps Electrical vapor pumps DC motor driven pumps Brushless DC motor...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Isuzu Motors, Fujisawa Plant Heavy-duty trucks & tractors: Isuzu Giga (Incl. C- & E-Series for overseas markets)/UD Trucks Quon (Some models equipped with MT, 2025-), Medium-duty trucks: Isuzu Forward (Incl. F-Series for overseas markets)/UD Trucks Condor, Light-duty trucks: Isuzu Elf (Incl. N-Series for overseas markets)/Mazda Titan (2004-)/Nissan Atlas (F26/F25, 2019-)/UD Trucks Kazet (2023-), Isuzu Elf HV, Isuzu Elf EV (2023-), Isuzu Elfmio E...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ures within the Automotive Technologies division focused primarily on supporting new product launches in the E-Mobility business division in the Europe, Americas, and Greater China regions. Projects that the division invested in during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 included the continuing expansion of the development and manufacturing campus for electric mobility in Buehl, Germany, as well as the expansion of the new logistics center in...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02

n of shares in Huayu-Cooper Standard Sealing Systems Cooper-Standard to consolidate two North Carolina facilities in USA Cooper-Standard opens new India headquarters and technical center Cooper-Standard set up Asia Pacific Sealing Test and Prototype Centers Cooper-Standard invests USD 1 million for expansion in Surgoinsville, Tennessee US Cooper Standard to invest USD 30 million in Dangjin, South Korea Cooper-Standard unveils global technology ce...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02