s for South America PSA to begin assembly of Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy in Uruguay Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy begin production at Nordex plant in Uruguay Peugeot Expert commercial vehicle launches in Argentina PSA announces record sales of LCVs in Latin America in 2017 Uruguay asks Brazil for revision to bilateral trade agreement Kia assembles 25,000 Bongo trucks at Nordex facility in Montevideo, Uruguay Changan presents Kaicene ...

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body stamped parts (small-item parts)  100.0 G-TEKT (Shanghai) Technical & Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China. Sales and R&D 100.0 Guangzhou Nansha Auto Parts Alliance (China) Ltd. Guangdong, China. Manufacturing and sales of automotive body stamped parts 100.0 G-KT do Brasil Ltda. Sao Paulo, Brazil Manufacturing and sales of automotive body stamped parts 100.0 Affiliates accounted for under the equity method G-ONE Auto Parts de Mexico,...

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-new 2025 Kicks in U.S. Nissan launches Nissan Kicks Play in Mexico Nissan begins production of 2025 Kicks at Aguascalientes A1 in Mexico Nissan Cantabria plant to produce steering and rear knuckles for Kicks model produced in Mexico Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan Mexicana planning to supply three plants with nuclear energy Nissan disconti...

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nd manufacturing of the K3 begins at Pesqueria plant in Mexico Kia Mexico starts K4 Hatchback exports to Europe Kia Motors and Hyundai Glovis launch CKD Uzbekistan exports project Kia America announces 2026 K4 Hatchback pricing ahead of early 2026 launch Kia launches new-gen Mexican-built Cerato in Brazil Kia forecasts 300,000-unit production by the end of 2019 in Pesquería, Mexico Kia launches Mexican-built Rio in two versions in Brazil Kia ...

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U.S. Honda’s Prologue EV has best U.S. sales month ever in August Cadillac begins production of 2025 Optiq EV in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico GM dismisses 800 workers at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico Cadillac 2025 Optiq deliveries begin in U.S. GM dismisses 1,000 workers at Ramos Arizpe plant due to U.S. tariff imposition on Mexican imports Chevrolet Blazer EV SS at Daytona 500 on February 16 ahead of Q1 launch Honda Prologue EV SUV receives power, ran...

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ational Auto Show Toyota North America builds 1,983,723 vehicles in 2017 Toyota launches all-new fifth generation 2019 Avalon flagship sedan in U.S. J.D. Power 2018 Plant Quality Awards for U.S. market vehicles led by Toyota Toyota Camry would be USD 1,800 more expensive to build in U.S. with Trump tariff Toyota production workers join others in opposition to U.S. tariffs Lexus seventh-gen 2019 ES 350 begins production in Georgetown, Kentucky Toy...

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or beginning of construction of batteries production center in Mexico BMW announces start of construction of battery plant in Mexico BMW to manufacture BMW M2 and BMW Series 2 Coupé in Mexico BMW expands production for Neue Klasse batteries with new global facilities BMW to temporarily absorb U.S. tariff costs on models from Mexican plant BMW unveils high-performance version of M2 CS AESC pauses construction of USD 1.6 billion battery cell plant...

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in Korea GM Korea workers strike over wages GM Korea concludes wage hike negotiations with labor union at Bupyeong and Changwon Plants GM Korea lowers 2025 production target by 12% GM Korea to produce an additional 21,000 vehicles at Bupyeong Plant GM’s future in South Korea clouded by Trump’s tariffs GM Korea boosts production by 10,000 units amid U.S. tariff challenges GM Korea to sell Bupyeong plant assets and nine service centers amid sa...

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its rapid production ramp-up as demand for electric mobility booms. (Based on a press release on May 7, 2024)End of production operations in Russia-As of March 29, 2024, the Company no longer had any production activities in Russia. Recent Developments First locally produced iBSG system launched in Brazil-The Company launched its iBSG as its first locally produced Belt Starter Generator (12V/48V) for flex-fuel engines in Brazil, marking its entry...

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s 79.7 Affiliate Company in Equity Method Kanae Kogyo Co., Ltd. Fujinomiya City,Shizuoka Pref. Auto body stamped parts 35.0 San-Esu Co., Ltd. Fujieda City,Shizuoka Pref. Auto body stamped parts 48.1 METALTECH Corporation  Komaki City,Aichi Pref. Auto body stamped parts 33.3 MA Automotive Brazil Ltd. Rio de JaneiroBrazil Auto body stamped parts 40.0 Unipres Sunrise Corporation LiaoningChina Auto body stamped parts 40.0 Guangzhou Don...

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Jeep reduces pricing, adds content for 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Stellantis pausing SUV production at Warren Truck due to engine shortage Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly Stellantis reduces plans for Saltillo pickup plant, Warren Truck due to tariffs Stellantis pauses Jeep Gladiator production in Toledo due to parts issue Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range tech, freshened styling coming in l...

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GWM Mexico to import vehicles from Brazil to avoid 50% tariffs On November 24, it was reported that Great Wall Motor will supply vehicles and components to Mexico from its new manufacturing plant in Iracemápolis, Brazil, to avoid the potential 50% tariffs Mexico may impose on imports from countries without trade agreements. The decision comes as GWM marks its second anniversary in the Mexican market, where it has established 50 dealerships cover...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

maintain the standards, but only for 2025-2027, looking at compliance based on a three-year average instead of a single year.   In addition, the government launched an investigation into low-priced BEVs made in China (using Chinese government subsidies), and after imposing a provisional additional tariff (38.1%), the tariff was officially implemented in December 2024 at 35.3%.   * See section III-1-6 for description of European Batteries Regula...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Great Wall Motors, Iracemápolis Plant (formerly Mercedes-Benz Brazil) Great Wall: HV/PHV/Gasoline H6 SUV (2025-), Diesel Haval H9 (2025-), Diesel Poer P30 (2025-), HV FFV Poer-based pickups (2026-planning); Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016-2020), SUV GLA (2016-2020) GWM’s passenger car assembly plant in Brazil officially opened on 15 Aug,2025 - Year opened: 2025 - GWM investment:   2022 - 2026: BRL 4 billion (approx. USD 0.77 billion)   202...

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Aug. 2004 Changed company name to "Sapura Industrial Berhad". 2005 Supplied to Proton and Naza Manufacturing on chassis module. 2006 Launched supplying of chassis product to Inokom. Product development for GM Thailand and Ford Philippines. 2007 Awarded contract to supply to Think Norway, GM Brazil and GM India. Launch of shock absorber RE market. 2008 Invested in CNC Bending Machine and oil pan machine line for Perodua. 2009 Launche...

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nufacturers in their core markets of passenger cars and truck/bus tires. On the other hand, there are apparent differences in their target markets and areas following the recent trend of reallocating global management resources. Amid growing uncertainty in their business environment due to “Trump tariffs” and Chinese emergence, attention will be focused on whether each company's strategy succeeds. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbu...

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0 (as of Feb., 2024) - In Jul., 2023, the Engine plant became a subsidiary of HORSE Holding - LCV production: 1999 - Production started in 1998 HORSE delivers first engine to Reborn Electric Motors in South America Renault do Brasil invests to decarbonize its Ayrton Senna complex Renault do Brazil on strike Renault do Brazil and Horse to meet with metalworkers' union amid ongoing strike Strike ends at Renault plant in Brazil Renault plant...

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Mexico’s protectionist stance risks trade tensions with China On November 19, it was reported that Mexico’s increasingly protectionist stance toward China could trigger trade tensions between both countries, as experts warned amid preparations for the upcoming review of the USMCA in 2026. Moody’s Ratings noted that while nations like Brazil are strengthening economic and political ties with China, Mexico is moving in the opposite direction ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

when Toluca plant reaches ‘perfect quality' Stellantis anticipates growth in Mexico for 2025 Jeep begins market launch of Wagoneer S electric SUV in U.S. Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays Stellantis idles production in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. plants over new tariffs Stellantis planning to not dismiss employees at Toluca plant with production halt Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, res...

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CO2-free electricity from 2022 onwards Mercedes-Benz South Africa invests ZAR 100 million in Solar Power Expansion at East London Plant Daimler delivers trucks in South Africa Mitsubishi Fuso wins business for 250 trucks in Zimbabwe Mercedes-Benz’s East London plant operations at risk amid U.S. tariff impact in South Africa Mercedes-Benz South Africa resumes production at East London plant after July 2025 shutdown Mercedes Benz South Africa t...

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