veils calendar proposal to Works Council VW Navarra's Landaben factory produces 273,273 units in 2023 Government of Navarra, and Volkswagen discuss electrification of Navarra, Spain plant Volkswagen Navarra proposes ERTE negotiations amid production challenges Volkswagen Navarra leads environmental excellence across global factories Volkswagen Navarra, Spain production impacted by farmer protests Government of Navarra invests EUR 214 million in M...

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ybrid T8 AWD Inscription Expression (Sweden) XC60 T8 Hybrid (4WD) (China) XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered (Sweden) XC70 (4WD) (China) XC70 (FF) (China) XC90 (Sweden) XC90 B5 AWD Momentum (Sweden) XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid (Sweden) XC90 T5 (4WD) (Sweden) XC90 T6 (4WD) (Sweden) XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Excellence (Sweden) Xcent (India) Xcient (Korea) Xcient Fuel Cell (Korea) XD3 (USA) XD4 (USA) XE (UK) Xenia R7 (China) Xenia R8 (China) Xenia R9 (Chin...

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gasoline engines.     On February 12, Nissan confirmed plans for its next generation of small vans for customers in Europe. Leveraging further the strength and scale of the Alliance, Nissan's future range of small vans will be manufactured in Maubeuge, France, the Alliance's small van center of excellence. Although naming and detailed product information will be released closer to the launch date, Nissan has confirmed the range will include a...

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ter into a technology partnership for the development of electric vehicles and related components. Under the agreement, Daimler and BYD intend to develop a new electric vehicle specific to the requirements of the Chinese market utilizing Daimler's know-how in electric vehicle architecture and BYD's excellence in battery technology and e-drive systems. Intellectual property of the new model will be jointly owned and registered, and the vehicle wil...

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apabilities are needed. Four superbrains for the Neue Klasse: more intelligent, more efficient, more powerful (©BMW AG) Operational Discipline and Cyber Resilience   As connected-fleet data and data-intensive functions such as streaming and real-time infotainment increase, operational excellence becomes a key part of the platform strategy. BMW focuses on cloud-load optimization, monitoring, incident response and quality assurance, s...

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ued in Argentina Renault grants vacations, halts production of five models in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault starts pre-series production of new SUV in São José dos Pinhais Renault idles São José dos Pinhais plant week of June 12 Renault studies creation of two specialized centres of excellence Renault readies new SUV in São José dos Pinhais with second shift on lay-off Renault names Kardian compact SUV to be built in São José ...

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charge Plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Inscription (Sweden) XC60 T8 Hybrid (4WD) (China) XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered (Sweden) XC70 (4WD) (China) XC70 (FF) (China) XC70 (Sweden) XC70 Classic (Sweden) XC90 (India) XC90 (Malaysia) XC90 (Sweden) XC90 B6 AWD Inscription (Sweden) XC90 B6 AWD R-Design (Sweden) XC90 Excellence (Sweden) XC90 Plug-in hybrid (Sweden) XC90 Recharge Plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Inscription (Sweden) XC90 T6 AWD Inscription (Sweden) XC90 T8 Twi...

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(2018-), F-LINE, E-Truck (Planning), F-MAX FCV (planning); Engines: 7.3 L / 9.0 L Inline 6-cylinder Diesel Engine, Cargo Van, 2.2L 4-cylinder Duratorq TDCi – for Transit (-2018), 2.0 L EcoBlue engine (2018-); Transmissions; Transit rear axles, Front corner module; Ford Otosan's plant, Center of excellence for Ford Trucks, making engines, transmissions, and rear axles as well. - Employees: 3,400 (as of December 2024). - Investment:    ・...

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re chosen by an independent jury of experts for the “JEC Europe Innovation Award 2013”. This European industry award recognizes innovative fiber composite solutions with high market potential. Earlier, in 2012, the BMW Landshut plant was already named German national winner by the “Industrial Excellence Award/Best Factory” jury. It also received the “Lean and Green Efficiency Award” for its outstanding combination of resource-efficien...

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uture, Volkswagen Group Components will produce up to 500,000 stator and rotor units per year in Salzgitter. In order to achieve such high quantities, an innovative Hairpin technology will be used in stator production to ensure optimized performance data with shorter production times. The Center of Excellence (CoE) in Salzgitter is also building up sustainable battery cell expertise for the entire Group, whose pilot line for cell production is ab...

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to provide SmartCore cockpit domain controller to Geely Auto for pure electric platform Visteon DriveCore autonomous driving platform makes China debut at Auto China 2018 Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Weichai Power Co., Ltd., announced that it has received the Supplier Quality Excellence Award from Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI). Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug has been supplying spark plugs to FHI since 2010. (From a press relea...

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a lab specializing in autonomous driving vehicles in the XiangJiang New Area. The lab will be Schaeffler's second research and development center in China. (From media reports on September 9, 2019） Schaeffler announced that it has proposed to reorganize its UK business activities as part of its excellence programme “Agenda 4 plus One”. It is anticipated that the reorganization plans will take up to two years to implement. The plan propose...

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llantis’ plant in Morocco and Turkiye accelerating localization and industrial development in Algeria increasing sourcing from the region and Asia to enhance competitiveness strengthening product coverage across the Middle East and South Africa leveraging partnerships, technology, and operational excellence to deliver sustainable growth. Based on social media update of Stellantis Middle East & Africa/ COO Samir Cherfan...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

11) Yizheng Shuanghuan Piston Ring Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Asimco Technologies Limited, has received the following awards from its customers: the Excellent Supplier Award for 2010 from Dongfeng Chaoyang Diesel Engine; the Excellent Supplier Award from Jiangxi Velff Engine Co., Ltd.; the Excellence in Quality Award from Deutz (Dalian) Engine Co., Limited; the Excellent Supplier Award for the seventh consecutive year from Shanghai Diese...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/24

releases issued by multiple sources on February 19, 2013) Bosch China received a total of 57 excellent supplier awards from 37 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in 2012. Awards were given in recognition of the company’s strict quality control and high-qualified workforce to guarantee product excellence, and active cooperation in product development to meet market needs. Ranging from the categories like "The Excellent Supplier", "Supplier o...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/24

uous rise of Chinese automotive manufacturers, whose innovation strength is increasing significantly year after year. This development is especially critical for the German automotive industry, as its competitive success has traditionally been closely tied to technological leadership and innovation excellence. Transformation of automotive innovation leadership toward high‑momentum players from China (PIAE 2026 organized by VDI Wissensfo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ile the Wingle brand for pickups rose 18 percent to 120,000 units. The maximum production capacity of the company is 450,000 units at present, which will further be increased up to 690,000 units in 2012. Great Wall Motors will join the Beijing Auto Show 2012 with the theme: Concentration Brings the Excellence and will exhibit 19 models. The Haval E small concept car of the Haval brand for SUVs will make its debut at the show. Other exhibits will ...

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Hyundai expands academic-industrial network in India for battery and electrification research On May 15, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it is expanding its Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) in India, establishing a pan-India network of academic-industrial partners to accelerate the research and development of battery and electrification technologies. Hyundai has formalized agreements with four new partner institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Hydera...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

ting competition, environmental protection theme training, and OA publicity to further enhance employees' environmental awareness and consciousness of energy conservation and environmental protection. Beijing Benz has organized tree-planting activities under the theme of "Full Green Benz • Toward Excellence" and carried out special training on reducing pollution and carbon. On-site lectures on energy conservation and environmental measures, suc...

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ca. MFTBC Kawasaki plant and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Chennai plant will be its production locations. From the second quarter of 2013, Daimler will begin manufacturing the FUSO brand trucks in the same line with BharatBenz trucks at Chennai plant. The strategy is based on the Global Excellence Program "DT#1 (Daimler Trucks Number One)". Daimler Trucks' global sales target is over 500,000 units in 2015 and over 700,000 units in 202...

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