Nissan North America, Smyrna Plant Nissan EV Leaf (2013-2024), Murano (2021-), Rogue (2013-), Rogue Hybrid (2017-2019), Rogue PHV (2026-planning), Altima (-2020), Maxima (-2023), Pathfinder (2005-2020, 2022-); Infiniti QX60 (2012-); Lithium-ion Battery Pack (2012- Mar. 2019, sold to Envision Group) Passenger car and SUV assembly and battery plant -Production started in June 1983. -Investment: USD 8.8 billion as of September 2025 -Number of Emp...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Hyundai Transys Inc. - Seongyeon Plant (Formerly Hyundai Dymos, Inc.) Korea Baek Cheol Seung (CEO) -A supplier of powertrains and seats under the Hyundai/Kia Motor Group. It was established in 2019 through the merger of the former Hyundai Dymos, which manufactured ATs, and the former Hyundai Powertech, which manufactured MTs and seats.-The business is divided into a powertrain division and a seat division. The powertrain division accounted for 62...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), Georgetown Plant Toyota Avalon (-2022), Avalon Hybrid (2012-2022), Avalon AWD (2020-2022), Camry, Camry Hybrid, Camry AWD (2020-), Venza (-2016), RAV4 Hybrid (2020-), EV 3-row electric SUV (2026ｰplanning); Lexus ES (2015-), Lexus ES 300h (2019-); 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, axles, steering components, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, camshafts, rods and axle assemblies; Fu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/26

J.D. Power releases 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study On September 24, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study, which showed that while tariffs have introduced greater volatility into shopping behaviors, brands with strong reputations, such as Toyota and Honda, continue to retain loyal customers.  Brand loyalty overall averaged 49% across all nameplates and segments in this 2025 study, slightly less than the 50% f...

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI), Princeton Plant Sequoia (-2022), Sienna, Sienna Hybrid (2020-), Highlander (Kluger, 2009-), Highlander Hybrid (2013-), Grand Highlander (2023-), Grand Highlander Hybrid (2023-), EV 3-row electric SUV (2026ｰplanning); Lexus TX (2023-) Battery pack assembly (2026-planning) SUV assembly plant -Established in February 1996. Production started in February 1999. -Investment as of September 2024: 8...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Nissan Motor, Tochigi Plant Nissan Skyline (2000-), Fairlady Z ("Z" in USA, 2004-), EV Ariya (2021-), EV 3rd-gen Leaf (2025-); Infiniti Q50 (2013-); Casting parts, Aluminum parts, Axle parts, Axle machining and assembly, Motor assembly Nissan Cima (1988-2010), Cima HV (2012-2022), Fuga (2004-2022), Fuga HV (2010-2022), Skyline HV (2014-2022), GT-R (R35, 2007-2025); Infiniti Q60 (2016-2022), Q70 (-2020) Nissan's vehicle plant - 1971: Vehicle ass...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Bremen Plant C-Class C300 BlueTEC HYBRID (2014-2015), C350e PHV (2015-), C200 MHV (2018-), C300de PHV (2019-), C300e PHV (2021-); E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet (-2024 planning); SL, SLC (SLK successor) (-2020); GLC (GLK successor,2008-)/GLC Coupe (2016-)/GLC F-Cell (FCV + PHEV) (2018-2020), PHV GLC 350e 4MATIC (2017-2020), HV GLC 200/300 4MATIC (2019-), GLC MHV (2022-), GLC PHV (2022-), GLC Coupe MHV (2023-), GLC Coupe PHV (2023...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Porsche AG, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Plant 911 (1964-), 918 Spyder (-2015), 718 Boxster/ Cayman (2016-2025 planning), EV Taycan (2019-), EV Taycan Cross Turismo (2021-), 911 T-Hybrid MHV (2024-), EV 718 Boxster/ Cayman (2025-planning); Engines, Electric drive (2019-); Sports car assembly plant - Number of employees: 23,600 (as of Feb. 2025) - Investment:   2023: EUR 250 million for reconstruction and expansion of the plant - Established in 1938...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/04

BMW AG, Dingolfing Plant 3 Series Gran Turismo (-2021), M3 (2020-2021), 3 Series mild-hybrid (2020-2021); 4 Series Gran Coupe, mild-hybrid BMW 4 Series Coupe, M4 (2020-); 5 Series Sedan/Station wagon(Touring)/Gran Turismo/ActiveHybrid 5/530e/540e iPerformance PHV (2017-), 5 Series MHV, 5 Series Touring, M5, PHV 545e xDrive Sedan (2020-), PHV 530e Touring, PHV 530e xDrive Touring (2020-), EV i5 (2023-), EV i5 Touring (2024-), M5 Sedan MHV (2024-),...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Genesis, Hyundai top J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study On August 21, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study with the addition of a smart vehicle category that highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicles. Several of these features, including smart ignition, climate control and driver preferences, ranked in the top 10 of the 2025 study for low problems experienced and high satis...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Tesla still leads in EV charging satisfaction as industry focuses on reliability The latest J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study shows EV charging reliability is improving, with failed charging attempts dropping to their lowest level in four years. Only 14% of EV owners reported visiting a charger without success, down from 19% last year. Despite this progress, overall satisfaction with both Level 2 and DC fast c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

General Motors Mexico, San Luis Potosi Plant Chevrolet Aveo (-2017), Trax (Tracker) (2012-2020), Equinox (2017-), Onix (2019-May 2022); GMC Terrain (July 2017-); FWD transmissions: 6T40 and 6T45 AWD transmissions: GF6 GM's passenger car and transmission assembly plant Year opened: 2008 Investment announced since 2008: USD 781 million Employees: 1,800 as of November 2023 GMC reveals next-generation 2025 Terrain GMC offers more equipment, new trims...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Toyota Motor, Tahara Plant Toyota PHV New Century (2023-), Land Cruiser "250" series (2024-), Land Cruiser "250" series HV (2024-), 4Runner (for export only), 4Runner HV (for export only), Alphard (end of 2027-planning), Vellfire (end of 2027-planning); Lexus HV LM (2023-), LS (1989-), LS HV (2007-), IS (2005-), IS HV (2013-), RC (2014-, to end production in November 2025), RC HV (2014-, to end production in November 2025), RC F (2014-, to end pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

FORVIA SE (FORVIA faurecia) (Formerly Faurecia SE) France Michel de Rosen (Chairman), Martin Fischer (CEO) -The Company is a major automotive technology group focused on providing solutions to improve the safety, affordability, customizability, and sustainability of mobility. Its strategy is aligned with the major trends in the current mobility market of electrification and sustainability, automated driving and safety, and digital and sustainable...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Harman International Industries, Inc. USA Christian Sobottka (President and CEO) -The Company develops and manufactures connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions, and connected services for a various markets including automotive market. -The Company operates its business through 4 solutions: Automotive, Digital Transformation, Lifestyle Audio, and Professional Solutions. -The company’s Automotive solution...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Adient plc (Formerly Automotive seating business division of Johnson Controls Inc.) USA Jerome J. Dorlack (President and CEO) -The Company develops and manufactures seating systems and components for the automotive market, producing complete seating systems, frames, mechanisms, foam, head restraints, armrests, and trim covers.-The Company is organized into three reportable segments based on geographical region: Americas, EMEA, and Asia.-The Compa...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Lear Corporation USA Raymond E. Scott (President, CEO, and Director) -The Company supplies complete seat systems, seating components, electrical distribution and connection systems, power distribution products, battery disconnect units, electronic controllers, and other electronic modules as well as related sub-systems, components and software, to all of the world's major automotive manufacturers.-Its business is organized under two reporting seg...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Magna International Inc. Canada Seetarama Kotagiri (President and CEO) -The Company is a diversified global automotive supplier and mobility technology company which primarily serves passenger car and light truck OEMs. The Company develops and manufactures products and systems in the areas of body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating systems, powertrain systems, chassis, ADAS, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighti...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Toyota Boshoku Corporation Japan Masayoshi Shirayanagi (Chief Executive Officer) -A Toyota Group company delivering automotive seats and interior products. It is the only manufacturer engaged in the textile sector within the Toyota Group. It delivers products mainly to the Toyota Group. -Major product lines are as follows. Automotive seats Interior and exterior parts (Door trim, ceilings, floor carpets, decks, exterior parts) Parts (filters, pla...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Porsche, MINI lead in 2025 J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study On July 24, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which was based on responses from 92,964 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. Overall satisfaction was 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 points from a year ago and the highest level since the study was last redesigned in 2020. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26