n 2012, expecting to create at least 100 new jobs at each plant. GM will invest $328 million in the Flint, Michigan Truck plant, and the plant is scheduled to halt its operations fro seven weeks during the period from June through November 2011. GM is recalling nearly 69,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and vans worldwide. About 55,000 are in the United States, 6,310 are in Canada, 670 are in Mexico and 7,084 are exports. The recall affects certain 2013 m...

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to automakers "linkless systems" that further enhance safety and "new operation systems" that do not require steering wheels. Manufacturing related: In October 2020, Hitachi Astemo announced that it launched a new automatic parking brake designed to withstand harsh use, mainly for pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, and light-duty commercial vehicles. The product has already been decided to be introduced by multiple automobile manufacturers, and was in...

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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil began sales of new medium-sized and semi-heavy trucks with the Accelo 1316 and the new Atego line. In 2016, Daimler launched the Mercedes-Benz O 500 MDA super articulated bus, the world’s largest articulated bus, capable of transporting up to 220 passengers. Mercedes-Benz Vans introduced the new Sprinter into the large van segment in Brazil in 2016. From 2015 until 2018, Daimler will have invested approximately EUR 400 ...

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ready equipped with this system. In addition, the Company is advancing software solutions and services for fleet management, enabling CVs to be updatable and more efficient. -In the Mobility business sector, the Company generates one-quarter of its Mobility business sector’s sales with trucks and vans. Bosch Mobility aims to achieve global sales of more than EUR 80 billion by 2029. -(From a press release dated September 16, 2024)   Product po...

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o expand its expertise in activated carbon technology and in the manufacture of elastomer membranes.  The MANN + HUMMEL plant produces particle filters for the automotive industry and other industries. (From a press release on May 27, 2021) Mercedes‑Benz announced that in August, Mercedes‑Benz Vans, together with Österreichische Post, the Austrian postal service, started testing the filter technology developed in cooperation with MANN+HUMM...

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European Council gives final approval to regulation on CO2 standards for new cars and vans On May 27, the European Council adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 standards for new passenger cars and vans, which aims to grant car manufacturers the flexibility required to meet their emissions targets for 2025. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The amended regulation provides that compliance with car manufacturer...

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od fit for the facility, including EV makers and battery companies. The Mishawaka plant has housed several EV startups since AM General sold it for USD 110 million in 2017 to Chinese automaker SF Motors which once planned to build EVs. Electric Last Mile Solutions later planned to assemble electric vans from CKD kits from China there, before going bankrupt. Mullen continues to operate its existing plant in Tunica, Mississippi, for its multiple pr...

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entire value chain in India, from development to procurement of components right through to final product assembly. (From a press release in January 2010) Brose has received the "Daimler Supplier Award 2009". The automaker bestowed the supplier with the award in the "Exterior" category of "Cars and Vans" division for its door systems. Brose supplies door systems produced at its plants in Sindelfingen (Germany), Rastatt (Germany), Changchun (China...

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Stellantis Pro One showcases smart and sustainable vans at ISSA PULIRE 2025, Italy On May 26, Stellantis Italy announced that its Pro One vehicle will join the 27th ISSA PULIRE fair from May 27-29, 2025 at Fieramilano in Rho, Milan. The event focuses on the models provide practical and sustainable transport solutions for small and medium cleaning businesses across Europe. Stellantis Pro One will showcase three key commercial vehicles: Opel Combo...

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ult introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range Groupe Renault presents its draft plan to reduce fixed costs by more the EUR 2 Billion over three years Renault revolutionizes van segment with all-new Renault Kangoo and all-new Renault Express Nissan announces future plans for small vans in Europe Renault will open orders for All-New Kangoo Van on April 1, 2021 Renault Group presents all-new Kangoo van Renault Group creates Renaul...

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Stellantis, Vauxhall Motors Ltd., Luton plant (Former GM Manufacturing, Luton plant) Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro (2001-2019), Vivaro (EMP2 base) (2019-2025), Vivaro Life (2019-2025), Zafira Life (2019-2025); Citroen Jumpy Dispatch/ Peugeot Expert (2019-2025); Fiat Van Scudo (2022-2025); Medium electric vans: Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Peugeot E-Expert, Citroën ë-Dispatch/ë-Jumpy, Fiat E-Scudo (all 2025 - transferred to Ellesmere Port plant); Ren...

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d and Tipo Hybrid Stellantis and Koç Holding Strengthen Tofaş and Enhance Partnership in Türkiye Tofaş, Turkey produces its 7 millionth vehicle FCA Tofaş, Turkey aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 FCA's Turkish JV Tofas to invest in annual capacity expansion FCA updates 2019 Ram ProMaster vans with significant capability increases Fiat Tipo reaches the 500,000 units milestone Opel Combo Life now available with more power and refinement ...

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l be closed from July 31 to August 14, 2023. Craiova Plant will be closed from August 14 to August 31, 2023. On August 8, multiple sources reported that Ford Otosan, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding, has transferred the production of its current generation Transit Courier vans from its plant in Turkey to its Craiova plant in Romania. The Company stopped production of the Transit Courier utility vehicle at its plant in T...

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hough a commercial vehicle business focused on buses. The group purchased three companies; Yunnan Bus Factory, Yunnan Space Shenzhou Automobile Co., Ltd., Hunan Sanxiang Bus Group Co., Ltd from 2004 through early 2006. BYD Auto will reorganize Hunan Midea Bus into a production base of electric mini vans, commercial vehicles and passenger cars investing 3 billion yuan. An electric-powered bus equipped with lithium ion batteries will roll off the p...

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Campus RDI. (From a press release on December 16, 2013) Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. announced that Michelin Primacy LC premium tire featuring serenity and low rolling resistance was chosen as original equipment for the redesigned Nissan Teana. The Primacy LC tire has been developed for luxury minivans and sedans which require quietness and cabin comfort during driving. The company improved the tire’s fuel economy performance by reducing patte...

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56% y/y to 69,870 units, while new EV registrations in the January to April period were up 44% y/y to 246,600 units. Average CO2 emissions in April decreased by 12.5% to 109.3g/km.   On May 8, the European Parliament adopted proposed changes to CO2 emissions regulations for new passenger cars and vans. The proposed changes would give automakers a way to qualify for compliance based on an average of the three years 2025, 2026, and 2027, rather t...

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uld build the planned GLC EV in the U.S. The company’s investment in retooling the Tuscaloosa plant will occur along with an expansion at its van assembly plant in Charleston, South Carolina, Källenius described it as a “significant investment into a whole new generation of” light commercial vans. On May 22, Mercedes-Benz announced it is planning to consolidate its North American headquarters in the Atlanta, Georgia region, move 500 jobs t...

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x, and GMC Terrain are built, to at least mid-March due to the deepening semiconductor shortage. The company has started to build some vehicles without certain modules, to complete them when supplies become available, including at its Wentzville, Missouri, plant, where mid-size trucks and full-size vans are built, and the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico where the Chevrolet Equinox and Trax are assembled, and await components for completion. On April...

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12, Karry Auto, a Chery commercial vehicle sub-brand, launched the new Jiangtun E5 and Xiaoxiang X3 models on the global market. Introduced at the event were Karry Auto’s strategic targets and directions, namely, accelerating electrification and intelligentization transformation in areas such as vans, pickup trucks, light-duty trucks, and micro trucks in the future. The Jiangtun E5 employs an RWD system, a high-power hairpin motor, an in-house...

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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil began sales of new medium-sized and semi-heavy trucks with the Accelo 1316 and the new Atego line. In 2016, Daimler launched the Mercedes-Benz O 500 MDA super articulated bus, the world’s largest articulated bus, capable of transporting up to 220 passengers. Mercedes-Benz Vans introduced the new Sprinter into the large van segment in Brazil in 2016. From 2015 until 2018, Daimler will have invested approximately EUR 400 ...

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