20 to 2023, requiring negotiation with suppliers, governments, and employees, especially at the São José dos Campos plant which currently employs 4,800 people and produces the S10 pickup, Trailblazer SUV, and replacement engines and transmissions. On February 7, General Motors workers approved an agreement between the automaker and the Metalworkers' Union to offset new undetermined investments for the plant in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The...

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ployees at its Sao Jose dos Campos plant GM faces production halt at Sao Jose dos Campos plant in Brazil GM resumes production of S10 in two shifts in Brazil GM announces BRL 5.5 billion investment in Sao Paulo, Brazil GM to face strike at Sao Jose dos Campos plant in Brazil GM workers approve wage agreement at Sao José dos Campos in Brazil GM hires workers in Joinville engine plant as production restarts in Gravataí, Brazil Chevrolet do...

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tion at three factories in Brazil GM produces 3.5 million vehicles at Gravatai plant in Brazil GM denies exit out of Brazil as it begins negotiations for future investments GM clarifies objectives as it negotiates new BRL 10 billion investment for 2020 in Brazil GM pledges compliance with labor agreement until 2020 after protest in Gravataí, Brazil GM introduces Novo Onix hatchback, sedan built in Gravataí, Brazil Chevrolet Novo Onix Plus ...

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U.S. ambassador to Canada predicts new trade deal will keep tariffs in place On May 28, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, spoke about the current state of affairs in the current trade war with Canada. For the good news, Hoekstra suggested that a new Canada-U.S. agreement is achievable in the not-too-distant future, and that it would benefit both countries. "The president and the prime minister would like to get to a resolution sooner ...

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at ensure our vehicles remain affordable” after June.   VW imports the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan from Mexico. The Tiguan was redesigned for the 2025 model year and is currently arriving at dealerships with positive reviews. The Puebla-built models are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and so are taxed only on the value of their non-U.S. content. Under full 25% tariffs, the ID Buzz is imported from Germany, but is ...

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Automotive. Jan. 2000 Acquired the automotive fluid handling division of Invensys plc, commonly known as Siebe Automotive. Jun. 2000 Completed the sale of Holm Industries Jul. 2001 Finalized the acquisition of the tread rubber operations from Hercules. Jul. 2004 Entered into a joint-venture agreement with China-based Wuhu Saiyang Sealing Products Company Limited to manufacture and sell automotive body sealing products in China under the n...

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le-assist and Rider Support platforms. As May Mobility launches additional driverless operations, its Tele-assist platform will continue to rely on the Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) driving technology’s reasoning models with minimal human intervention.  May Mobility has signed a multi-year agreement with Lyft to launch autonomous vehicles across multiple U.S. markets, starting in Atlanta this summer. May Mobility also announced its plans...

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EGA, UAE to supply solar aluminum to Hyundai Mobis On May 30, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, announced an agreement to increase its CelestiAL solar aluminum supply to Hyundai Mobis. CelestiAL solar aluminum is the world’s first aluminum made commercially with solar power, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement is an extension of an existing supply agreement wi...

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ium and iron phosphate for the international market, all expected to start operations in the second half of 2024. The passenger car plant will have an annual capacity of 150,000 electric and hybrid cars, which can be doubled to 300,000 units. On August 10, Ford announced it has completed a transfer agreement with the Bahia government that will give it ownership of its now-closed Camaçari plant while negotiations still go on with BYD. News of the...

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Girteka Group, Lithuania signs agreement with Volvo Trucks for 2,000 heavy-duty trucks On May 29, Girteka Group, a European asset-based transportation company, signed a major agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles, marking the largest single truck order in Europe for 2025. The order includes the latest Volvo FH and FH Aero models, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2025. The deal includes financing support from Volvo F...

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AW Rostamani Group partners with JMMC, China to distribute range of CVs in UAE On May 29, AW Rostamani Group signed a distribution agreement with JMMC (JMCG Jingma Motor Co., Ltd.), securing the rights to distribute its current and future range of commercial vehicles in the UAE, including both electric (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models. The agreement marks AW Rostamani Group’s entry into the light commercial vehicle segment. The ...

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Pony.ai, GPG forge strategic partnership for commercialization of autonomous driving On May 28, Pony.ai signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Guangzhou Public Transport Group (GPG) for cooperation in areas such as autonomous vehicle and mobility platform operations, autonomous vehicle aftermarket services, and autonomous driving logistics services. For commercial operations, the two companies will unlock interconnectivity betwe...

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DFCV, PetroChina forge partnership for energy supply On May 27, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) signed a comprehensive cooperation framework agreement with two PetroChina subsidiaries. Focusing on areas such as automobile sales services, oil and gas supply assurance, and New Energy transition, the three companies will fully tap into their respective superior resources to achieve a win-win situation. From a DFCV press release...

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May 2024 Gotion Indonesia to supply batteries for NETA’s locally-made EVs PT HIM inaugurates CKD production of NETA V-II in Indonesia; to assemble Jetour SUVs NETA V-II EV launched in Indonesia Neta Auto celebrates mass production ceremony in Indonesia on May 31 Jetour inks car assembly contract agreement with PT Handal Indonesia Motor in May NETA Indonesia holds Grand Launch event of locally-made NETA X EV; deliveries start Chery exports Indo...

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Dongfeng Peugeot’s 408X global strategic model makes its Chinese debut DPCA releases its product transformation plan and Zhiyin user brand CDMS 2023: DPCA exhibits multiple Dongfeng Peugeot and Dongfeng Citroen models DFM acquires DPCA’s partial assets DFPV, DPCA sign agreement on first cooperative NEV On May 12, Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) announced that it signed a strategic cooperation fr...

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Voyah, China’s NEU forge strategic partnership for new materials On May 24, Voyah signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s Northeastern University (NEU) to embark on a new chapter of in-depth IUR (Industry-University-Research) cooperation. Under the agreement, the two parties will focus on conducting in-depth cooperation in areas such as R&D and application of new materials, innovation of lightweight technology, upgrading of inte...

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nts with improved chip supply GM notes 'better flow' of semiconductor chips, runs overtime at some plants GM investing USD 7 billion in Michigan plants for EVs, batteries with LG GM, Ford idle plants in U.S. the week of April 4 due to supply issues GM Subsystems avoids strike, reaches tentative agreement with UAW GM Subsystems LLC subsidiary workers ratify contract with pay increase GM lays off 2,000 workers as it announces USD 915.6 millio...

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approved a new project supply for renewable electricity in Michigan (U.S.) through the DTE-MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program, developed with the supplier DTE Energy. The project provides for the supply of 400 MWp of photovoltaic electricity guaranteed through a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) starting from 2026 at a latest. The signing of this contract represents an important step towards on the decarbonization of the manuf...

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árate’s engine plant allowed it to increase production by 155%, from 30,000 engines produced in 2017 to 77,000 engines produced in 2018. The Zárate plant has received USD 2 billion of investment and produced 1,300,000 vehicles since 1997. On March 19, Toyota Argentina and YPF signed a framework agreement in which the joint work of both companies on innovation, technology, research and mobility will be continued after the wind power supply agr...

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forth in those orders.” Trump announced his sweeping "reciprocal tariffs” on April 2, with a minimum rate of 10% and various additional amounts on many countries. Trump then announced a 90-day pause on the additional tariffs, allowing time for negotiations. The U.S. and China came to a separate agreement in May to significantly reduce tariffs on each other for a 90-day period. The Court of International Trade’s May 28 ruling is based on two...

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