ed operation in January 2014. - The first plant started operation in February 2003. - The company was established in Feb. 1999 owned by Prospect Motor 51% and Honda  49%. It changed its share structure to the present interests by Sep. 2003. Prospect Motor has been assembling Honda vehicles since 1970's. Honda Indonesia launches new HR-V RS e:HEV all-new Honda BR-V three-row sport crossover vehicle made its official debut in productio...

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production results were not released from 2017 to 2019 and resumed from 2020. - Number of Employees: 243 (as of 2023) - In 2019, PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) was established. - The company, which was known as PT. German Motor Manufacturing, was established in Jan. 1970. It changed its company name into PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia in 2000 Daimler Group Indonesia announces new business entity foc...

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PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) Mitsubishi Fuso's manufacturing & distribution company, Headquarter - Established in July 1970. Changed its name from PT. New Marwa 1970 Motors in 1973. Mitsubishi Fuso signals EV production readiness at Indonesia plant, subject to demand In 2014, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will start selling in Indonesia its mid-to heavy-duty FUSO trucks, which are produced at a plant in Indi...

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Kuga/Escape (-2012); Ford's passenger car assembly plant. The plant shut down in November 2025. - Number of Employees: 2,700 (as of November 2025). - In November 2025, the site rolled of its last Focus model. - Vetter, a pharma company to build a new factory at the site. - Production started in 1970. Ford investing EUR 600 million in preparation for Focus production in Saarlouis Ford unveils all new Focus for Europe All new Ford Focus achie...

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ualize tire sensors, lower hardware costs, improve safety, extend tire life, and reduce operating expenses. Michelin’s Tire Digital Twin runs securely at the vehicle edge across multiple ECUs, minimizing cloud dependence and protecting data. The technology will be demonstrated using a retrofitted 1970 Ford Bronco, showing how real-time insights are delivered through Michelin’s MyTires app. (Sonatus release on December 19, 2025) ...

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ech plans to transfer AvtoVAZ share to NAMI On March 12, AvtoVAZ announced that it had produced 31 million vehicles from its main conveyor belt. It was a LADA Vesta sedan in a new modification with an automatic transmission. AvtoVAZ started the production of cars in the Volzhsky Automobile Plant in 1970. On April 29, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ has launched a project to assemble Lada cars in Azerbaijan. It has started assembly of Lada ...

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of December 31, 2024) - Investment:    ・2024: EUR 550 million for introducing AmpR platform - AESC, a battery cell (NMC lithium-ion battery) manufacturer, plans to build a 9 GWh gigafactory at its Douai plant in 2024 and expand its production capacity to 24 GWh by 2030. - Start of production: 1970 Groupe Renault presents its draft plan to reduce fixed costs by more the EUR 2 Billion over three years Renault all-new Megane E-Tech...

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Mitsubishi Motors, Research & Development Center (Okazaki) Mitsubishi Motors' R&D location, responsible for fundamental research and product development, also equipped with test courses - 2018: New R&D office, located in Research & Development Center, started operations in October. - 1970: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. spun off its automotive business division and established Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. - 1969: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries...

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any applicable to the equity method).Started manufacturing rivets, auto fuses, etc. Nov. 1962 Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange. Oct. 1963 Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nov. 1963 Relocated its headquarters to Kyutoku-cho, Ohgaki City. Aug. 1970 Listed on the First Sections of both the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges. Apr. 1972 Established an affiliate company, Pacific Development Co.,...

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models featuring a new architecture and leading technologies. On January 20, Changan Automobile Group announced that the electric crossover AVATR 11 will be presented in three trim levels - "90 kWh RWD 5 seats", "116 kWh AWD 5 seats" and "116 kWh AWD 4 seats" in Russia. It has a dimension of 4880×1970×1970 mm and a wheelbase of 2975 mm. On April 18, Changan Auto released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The report mentione...

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e Solutions Japan on December 3, and changed its new subsidiary's name to “Bosch Automotive Service Solutions”, following the acquisition of the U.S. global enterprise SPX Service Solutions by Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany. SPX Japan has been developing automotive special service tools since the 1970's, and diagnostic testing systems since the 2000's, while offering solutions based on cutting-edge technology, including information services thr...

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ift Sport (Production ended), Suzuki Palette (2008-2013)/Nissan Roox (2009-2013)/Mazda Flair Wagon (2012-2013), Suzuki MR Wagon (2001-Production ended)/Nissan Moco (2002-Production ended) Suzuki's vehicle plant, producing Mazda models as well - August 1983: Plant No.2 started production. - October 1970: Kosai Plant (current Plant No.1) started production. - Site area: 1,191,000 square meters - Number of employees: 3,300 (As of March 31, 2025) ...

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. Wuhan, China Manufacture of industrial fasteners for automobiles, small-sized unit parts, precision springs 100.0 Sep. 1939 Established as Kato Hatsujo Inc. Jun. 1957 Established the Yokohama Plant in Hodogaya, Yokohama Oct. 1964 Established the Totsuka Plant in Totsuka, Yokohama Oct. 1970 Established the Mooka Plant in the First Industrial Park in Maoka, Tochigi Oct. 1973 Established K.P. Products Inc. in Hodogaya, Yokohama, as a...

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U.S. says new fuel economy rule could see return of station wagons On December 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the new fuel economy rollback proposal announced the day before on December 3 could allow automakers to resume building station wagons, a common means of family travel in the 1970s and '80s. Duffy said that the existing fuel economy regulations led manufacturers to develop the market in unanticipated ways “such as...

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upplier of mechanical CVTs. Sales (consolidated): JPY 564.1 billion (fiscal year ended March 2025), 11,700 employees. (As of March 31, 2025) Ownership ratio: Nissan 75%, Mitsubishi Motors 15%, Suzuki 10% Usage status: CVT: Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, Suzuki, Dongfeng Motor, Renault, etc. History In 1970, "Japan Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd." was established as a joint venture of Nissan, Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. (currently Mazda Motor Corporation (...

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iron products AT India Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd. Karnataka,India Production and processing of cast iron products for automobiles AISIN TAKAOKA MEXICO,S.A.DE C.V. Guanajuato, Mexico Production and processing of cast iron products for automobiles 1960 Established as Takaoka Industry Co., Ltd. 1970 Construction of Kira plant was completed. 1978 Opened Tokyo sales office (current Tokyo office). 1979 Machinery and Equipment Plant was const...

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Fukoku Rubber Industry (Headquarters in Nakano-ku, Tokyo and a plant in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo) to manufacture and sell industrial rubber products. Apr. 1956 Succeeded in development of wiper blade technology and started production. Sep. 1967 Ageo Plant was constructed and operations started. Jan. 1970 Succeeded in development of engine mounts and started production. Jan. 1973 Acquired Taiyo Rubber Co., Ltd. (in Tokorozawa, Saitama) and named ...

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Jun. 1933 Started production of rear axle housing. Jun. 1934 Incorporated the company and renamed it "Press Kogyo Co., Ltd" with capital of 0.5 million yen. Dec. 1937 Moved headquarters and plant to Kawasaki. Apr. 1939 Opened Press Kogyo School for Youth (renamed Press Technical College in 1970). Jan. 1953 Succeeded in producing Japan's first stamped large-sized rear axle housing. Feb. 1954 Went public on the Tokyo over-the-counter m...

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med as Yamakawa Industries Inc. from Yamakawa Bankin Kogyo. Apr. 1961 Established the Yokohama Plant in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Pref. (currently the Kanagawa Plant) Oct. 1964 Established Oppama Plant in Natsushimacho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa Pref. (currently the Kanagawa Plant) Dec. 1970 Established the Mooka Plant in Matsuyamacho, Mooka-shi, Tochigi Pref. Jan. 1976 Established Katsuyama Press Kogyo (currently Unipres Kyushu Cor...

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And Nagoya Stock Exchanges. Sept. 1963 Established Chiba plant. Feb. 1965 Established floating method glass manufacturing facilities in Maizuru plant. July 1968 Established a new research center in Itami City. Later renamed the Kansai Research Center, Research Laboratory in April 1994. Oct. 1970 Merged Nippon Safety Glass Co., Ltd. And opened the Kawasaki Plant And Kyoto Plant. Aug. 1971 Established floating method glass manufacturing f...

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