Great Wall Motors, Iracemápolis Plant (formerly Mercedes-Benz Brazil) Great Wall: HV FFV Poer-based pickups (2025-planning), HV Haval H6 (2025-planning), Haval H9 (planning); Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016-2020), SUV GLA (2016-2020) GWM's Passenger car assembly plant, will start production in July 2025. - Expected start of production: July 2025 - GWM investment:   2022 - 2026: BRL 4 billion (approx. USD 0.77 billion)   2027 - 2032: BRL 6 bil...

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by providing superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance. The volumes will be delivered from Syensqo’s plant in Tavaux, France, using its suspension PVDF technology. The site’s PVDF capacity expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with operations commencing in 2026. Based on Syensqo press release...

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s totaling RUB 7 billion. The production capacity of the first site will be up to 120 thousand hubs and 145 thousand brake drums per year. The second site plans to produce up to 55 thousand sets of trunnions and cups per year. The finished products will be used in new bridges starting production in 2026, as well as in existing bridges for Ural-4320 trucks. Based on press release from Industrial Development Fund...

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Endurance, India updates about capacity expansion plans On May 15, Endurance Technologies, in an investor update, announced that its plant in Sambhajinagar for machined castings for the four-wheeler and non-automotive segment will start production in the second quarter of FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026). It has also increased Chakan alloy wheel capacity from 4.5 to 5.5 million wheels.  It is setting up a greenfield project for alloy wheels with ...

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SSWL, India updates about capacity expansion plans On May 16, Steel Strip Wheels Limited (SSWL), in an investor update, announced that it is planning a phased addition of 6.5 million steel wheel capacity by FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026). Alloy Wheels Capacity will be expanded by 1.1 million wheels to 5.3 million wheels in a phased manner at Mehsana Plant, Gujarat by FY 2026. It is also scaling up capacity for aluminium knuckles. It is targeting...

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Stellantis, FCA US, Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Chrysler 200 (2010-2016) / Lancia Flavia (2012-2014); Dodge Avenger (2008-2014); Ram 1500 (2018-), Ram 1500 MHV (2019-) EV Ram 1500 REV (2027-planning), REEV Ram 1500 Ramcharger (2026-planning) Stellantis (FCA)'s passenger car assembly plant - Employees as of August 2024: 6,295 on a 3-shift operating pattern - Investment announced since 2010: USD 4 billion - Plant was established in 1953 to pro...

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Paining; EcoSport (2003-2021), Fiesta (-2013), Fiesta sedan (-2013), Ka (-2021), Ka+ (2014-2021) 1.0-liter TiVCT engine (2014-2021) BYD Brazil Camacari plant, Ford production ceased in January, 2021. Production to start under BYD in later 2025 with SKD and will be fully operational by the end of 2026. - BYD invetment: BRL 5.5 billion (USD 1.1 billion) (- 2024) - Production capacity: 150,000 vehicles/year (2025 - planning, expandable to 300,00...

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company’s HQ also approved the creation of a “Technology and Engineering Center” in Thailand to focus on right-hand drive EV development. Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd. targets 65% local content by 2025, rising to 80% by 2028, and plans to increase Thai employment from 600 to 2,000 by 2026, making up 90% of its workforce....

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Toyota unveils bZ4X Touring electric SUV, set for European launch in spring 2026 On May 15, Toyota unveiled the bZ4X Touring, a new addition to its all-electric bZ4X lineup. The bZ4X Touring is 140 mm longer and 20 mm taller than the standard bZ4X, with overall dimensions of 4,830 mm in length and 1,670 mm in height. The vehicle will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions, both equipped with a 74.7 kWh (gross capacity) lithium...

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o retain customers in the HCM ecosystem.   Mrs. Yagis emphasized that brand loyalty and trust, which are essential to building long-term relationships with customers, are at the heart of this journey.   The presentation was concluded by giving an outlook on what will come next. Outlook to 2026 and beyond (ICA Summit 2025 organized by InLinum/slide: Copyright © Hyundai Connected Mobility) Hyundai Pleos (ICA Summit 2025 organized by InLi...

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BYD Camaçari plant to reach full operation by December 2026 On May 13, it was reported that BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Camaçari, Bahia, is expected to reach full operation by December 2026, after delays caused by labor investigations. Initially planned for 2025, production will now begin later in 2025 using semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits imported from China. BYD has committed BRL 5.5 billion to the project, aiming to eventually produce 1...

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designated by a well-known independent luxury automaker, whose name cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality, for the development of automotive seats for conventional models in accordance with its requirements. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start volume supply in 2026, with an estimated lifecycle of 4 years and an estimated total lifecycle sales value of around CNY 1.39 billion. (From a FAWAY press release date...

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Ford Motor Canada, Oakville Assembly Plant Ford SUV Edge/Endura (for Australia) (2006-2024), Flex (2008-2019); Lincoln SUV MKX (-2018), SUV Nautilus (2018-2023), MKT (2009-2019) Ford F-Series Super Duty (2026-planning), Ford Explorer EV (2027-planning), Lincoln Corsair E (2027-planning), Lincoln Aviator EV (2027-planning), Batteries (2027-planning) Crossover vehicle assembly plant - Investment announced since 2013: CAD 2.5 billion - Employees as...

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ighway Star Atlas F-150 Lightning (USA) Silverado (Canada) Enyaq Coupe iV (Czech Republic) Bronco Sport (Mexico) Commander (Brazil) ID.5 (Germany) Model Y (RR) (China) Accord Hybrid (Thailand) Tracker (Brazil) 2021 2020 2022 2023 2024 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2012 2010 2015 2011 2013 2009 2008 2025 2026 Wheel arch Acoustic damper Shielding systems Hood insulation Acoustic insulator Outer dash insulator Front wheel arch liner Rear wheel arch liner...

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Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd. Land Rover: Range Rover Evoque (2014-), SUV Discovery Sport P300e PHV (2020-), Range Rover Evoque L MHV (2021-), SUV Range Rover Evoque L P300e PHV (2021-), PHV SUV Freelander (2026-planning); Jaguar: XFL (2016-), XEL (2017-), SUV E-Pace (2024-), SUV E-Pace PHV (2024-); Ingenium Gasoline Engine; Land Rover: SUV Discovery Sport (2015-production ended); Jaguar: SUV E-Pace (2018-2021); the joint venture ...

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, the Lynk & Co 05 EM-P, the Lynk & Co 06 PHEV and the Lynk & Co 09 EM-P were unveiled. The brand also announced that it will accelerate its brand promotion in the Persian Gulf region and Southeast Asia. Zeekr officially unveiled its European strategy. The brand will enter most of Western Europe by 2026, and strive to be a leading brand in the European electric vehicle market by 2030. It also exhibited the Zeekr X compact battery electric SUV, th...

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C-HR+/C-HR Europe: end of 2025 USA: the first half of 2026 Europe, North America EV Length 4,520 (178) X Width 1,870 (73.6) X Height 1,595/1,620.5 (62.8/63.8), Wheelbase 2,750 (108.3) mm(in) FWD/4WD. AC synchronous motor (Max output: 123kW/167hp, 165kW/224hp, 252kW/343hp/338hp) Lithium-ion battery (Capacity: 57.7kWh, 77kWh, 74.7kWh) A single speed reduction gear Europe Cruising range (WLTP mode): 445km (282.7miles), 600km (372.8miles), 525km ...

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tically and overseas. Tsubakimoto Chain will allocate 0.65 shares of common stock for every Daido Kogyo share. Daido Kogyo plans to delist its shares from the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. on December 29, 2025, and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tsubakimoto Chain in January 2026. Both companies have overwhelming shares in Japan, but overseas the rise of Chinese companies is becoming a threat. In addition to improving busi...

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eing unveiled in 2023, both pickups were initially expected to be launched by late 2024. In December 2024, Stellantis had pulled the launch of the Ramcharger earlier than the REV due to higher customer interest in the range-extended pickup. It said then it would launch Ramcharger by 2025 and REV in 2026. The extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger, with a battery and 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine offering a range of up to 690 miles, is expected to be...

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panding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region.  The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled to go on sale in North America in early 2026.    •    Toyota is introducing the new bZ Woodland along with the bZ and Toyota C-HR as a BEV lineup to cover SUVs, a major segment of the ...

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