a confirms launch of Brazilian-built Corolla Cross on March 11 Toyota idles all Brazilian plants as COVID pandemic worsens, Corolla Cross launches Toyota suspends production in Sorocaba, Porto Feliz due to lack of parts Toyota to idle Indaiatuba plant in Brazil in October Toyota to begin engine exports from Porto Feliz to North America Toyota extends production stop at Indaiatuba plant due to lack of components Toyota to close São Bernardo...

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ay, enabling optimization of its Clean Air global manufacturing footprint, and creating a world that’s cleaner and healthier today and for future generations. (From a press release on April 6, 2022) Johnson Matthey announced that it will receive GBP 400 million of sustainable financing through UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) Export Development Guarantee scheme. UKEF is the UK’s export credit agency and their scheme is to support UK exports, allo...

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Mercedes Benz South Africa resumes production at East London plant after July 2025 shutdown On August 4, multiple sources reported that Mercedes-Benz South Africa has restarted production at its East London plant after a scheduled break from June 25 to the end of July 2025. Operations resumed on July 31, 2025, with a two-shift system. The plant builds the C-Class sedan for both local and export markets. The July shutdown highlights the need for s...

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Steel Strips Wheels, India secures orders from European OEMs for global exports On August 4, 2025, Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced it has secured nominations for its steel wheel business from two European automotive OEMs. The projects, intended for vehicle programs in the European Union and South America, have a combined business value of approximately INR 3 billion and will be executed over five years. The series supply for both ord...

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or 968 workers from April to December 2024. The launch of the future Maserati luxury sedan Quattroporte EV at Mirafiori has been delayed to 2028, and the new SUV Levante Folgore on the Large E-UV Bev platform to 2027, with no assigned plant. Starting early 2024, the Fiat 500e from Mirafiori will be exported to the US. On July 11, Fiat unveiled Grande Panda during the 125th year of anniversary celebration in Turin, Italy. Grande Panda is a compact...

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(2018-); A0 segment entry SUV (2027-planning) Engines EA111 (2010-), Components VW's plant in South Africa, a plant of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) - Number of Employees: 3,558 (as of Dec. 2024) - The company was established in 1946. The plant went into operation in 1951. Volkswagen South Africa exports new Polo GTI for Spanish market VW South Africa Kariega plant aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 Volkswagen produces 1.5-millionth vehicle for...

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rea posted a 172.3% increase to 4,000 units (3.6% share), while GM Korea saw a 44.2% decline to 1,226 units (1.1% share). Renault Korea was the only one of the five automakers to achieve triple-digit growth, supported by the continued strong performance of the Grand Koleos.Overseas sales, including exports, rose 0.5% for Hyundai, 0.9% for Kia, 52.3% for GM Korea, and 26.7% for KGM. Sales decreased by 18.3% at Renault Korea. In total, overseas sal...

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Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL), Oragadam (Chennai) Plant Nissan Micra (2010-2020), Teana ( -2012), Sunny (2011-, for export), SUV Terrano (2013-2018), SUV Kicks (CKD) (2018-2023), SUV Magnite (2020- ), EV A-Segment (planning), B+-Segment (planning), SUV C-Segment (planning); Renault Pulse (2011-2017), Fluence (-2015), Koleos ( -2015), Scala (2012-2016), Duster (2012-2021), Lodgy (2015-2019), Kwid (2015-), Captur (2017-2020), MPV Triber...

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e companies have planned an initial investment of USD 600 million to support the new projects, which will see up to 2,000 additional jobs created at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre (RNTBCI) in Chennai. These new models will boost plant utilization to 80% and will push an increase in exports from India. At the same time, the Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) factory will become carbon-neutral with a significant i...

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sphate battery that can be charged on a standard home wall socket, allowing the car to travel for 100 to 150 kilometers on 4-5 hours of charge. Beiqi Foton Motor received an order for 75 units of its hybrid bus Ou V from the route bus operator in Taiwan. It will be the first tome for the company to export cars from China. Beiqi Foton Motor plans to obtain a 100 percent stake in the Japanese affiliate in the group, “Japan Fukuda Motor Co” base...

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ydrogen energy industry Farizon completes Xiangtan Site, sees first SuperVAN roll off production line Farizon to promote construction of full New Energy industrial chain with several Chinese institutions Farizon to co-build green methanol preparation demonstration area in Handan with others Farizon exports first V6E electric vans to Turkey Geely Commercial Vehicles to establish new energy bus manufacturing site with annual capacity of 5,000 units...

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ince 2008: USD 781 million Employees: 1,800 as of November 2023 GM to begin production of new Chevrolet Onix in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in December 2019 GM starts Chevrolet Onix production in San Luis Potosí, Mexico Chevrolet Onix begins production begins in San Luis Potosi, Mexico planning exports to 37 countries GM de México gradually restarts operations at Ramos Arizpe, Silao plants on May 21 GM de México shuts plants in sequential ...

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s shortage GM's Fort Wayne, Silao, and Oshawa light truck plants idle production in August GM’s Fort Wayne plant extends shutdown another week as supply problem persists General Motors investing USD 500 million in Guanajuato, Mexico Nissan ranks first in production volume, GM leads Mexican auto exports in 2017 GM to unveil all-new 2019 GMC Sierra in March in Detroit GM to phase out production of outgoing Silverado, Sierra models throughout 2...

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Trailblazer.In Gravatai, the collective of a month only to staff the third shift, from June 12 to July 11, were extended for another five days, until July 16. The novelty is that the other shifts also come on vacation in July, 7-16, for 10 days. General Motors has decided to temporarily suspend the export of vehicles and components produced in Brazil to Argentina. The measure was taken because of restrictions from Argentina to release dollars to ...

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sia) Bongo Van (Indonesia) Townace Truck (Indonesia) Townace Van (Indonesia) EV6 (Korea) Altroz iCNG (India) Safari (India) Lapin Ignis Hybrid Harrier (India) ZR-V Step WGN Step WGN e:HEV T03 (FF) (China) C11 (RR) (China) C11 (4WD) (China) C11 Extended Range (RR) (China) Sentra (Mexico) EMZOOM (for exportation) (China) D-Max (Thailand) eK Space XC60 (Sweden) MG ZS EV (China) Sportage (Korea) Santa Fe Hybrid (USA) N-VAN 1500 Classic (USA) Sorento ...

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cles per year, scalable up to 150,000 units. VinFast aims to achieve 200,000 vehicle sales by 2025 and reach a production target of 1 million vehicles annually by 2030. The facility will create 3,000 to 3,500 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly. VinFast plans to develop the plant into a major export hub for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with initial orders already secured from these regions. Based on the VinFast India press relea...

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South Africa announces support for exporters impacted by US tariff hike On July 31, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) announced a set of measures in response to the imminent 30% tariff hike on South African exports to the United States. These urgent interventions are part of the dtic’s ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, preserving market access in the United States, and promoting export diversification to alternat...

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UK grants GBP 1 billion guarantee to support Ford’s global expansion On July 31, UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced a GBP 1 billion Export Development Guarantee (EDG) for Ford UK, aimed at supporting the automaker’s long-term global growth ambitions. The loan will support Ford’s global transformation, engineering and manufacturing smart, connected, and electric vehicles. It will also fund the development of cleaner engines and electric powe...

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5% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 107.3% to 22,506 units (24.0% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 209.9% to 25,828 units (27.6% share).Turkiye’s production of 107,927 units in June was up 7.8% YoY.Vehicle imports were up 22.0% to 93,095 units and vehicle exports were up 19.8% to 90,101 units in June. Turkiye - Production/Sales of new vehicles Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 Y-o-Y 2025 Jan.-Jun. 2024 Jan.-Jun. ...

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2027. Nippon Seiki will own 19%, and Emerging Display Technologies 81%. The JV, EDT-India Private Limited, will be constructed at the site of Nippon Seiki’s subsidiary. The JV will mainly produce instruments for motorcycles aiming to expand sales in the Indian market first. It is also expected to export products to ASEAN and other countries in the future. Nippon Seiki aims to expand motorcycle instrument sales in the large Indian market. Nippon...

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