ng in Sandouville plant to meet Trafic model demand Renault Trucks launches new E-Tech Trafic LCV Renault announces manufacture plant details about E-Tech Trafic Van Renault Group unveils Ecogy portal for plant’s energy efficiency Renault's Sandouville factory to build electric LCV for Flexis SAS CMA CGM Group, France acquires 10% stake in Volvo and Renault Group's JV, Flexis SAS Renault Sandouville plant produces over 137,000 Trafic vehicles i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

launched the C40 Recharge, its second BEV model after the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The C40, as a locally-assembled (CKD) model from Volvo’s plant in Shah Alam, will also enjoy the government’s incentives for CKD EVs until December 31, 2025. The C40 sits on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform and boasts a 450 km range on a single charge (WLTP). Reported on February 3, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is slated to ship its locally-made...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Geely confirms arrival of 2026 Monjaro to Mexico On May 27, Geely announced the upcoming arrival of the 2026 Monjaro in Mexico, marking a new step in its local expansion. Positioned as the brand’s flagship SUV, the Monjaro shares its platform and engineering with the recently launched Renault Koleos 2026. Built on the CMA global architecture, the Monjaro measures 4.7 meters in length, 1.8 meters in width, and 1.6 meters in height, with a 2.8-me...

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08 CMA PF Mid-size plug-in hybrid crossover SUV that is imported from China. Its orders were started in May 2025, and its sales will be in Jul. 2025. The FWD version with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine will be available. EV-mode range is 200km (WLTP mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/03

nnounced that Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has nominated Brose as its long-term strategic partner. The two companies have recently signed the relevant framework agreement. The two companies are currently exploring avenues for cooperation on the new modular vehicle architecture for C-segment models (CMA platform), which Geely and Volvo plan to launch in both Europe and China. Brose has supplied window regulators and the corresponding electronics s...

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ership, Luqiao plant will continue to produce the Volvo XC40, the fully electric XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 models. Volvo Cars stated that the plant is now fully dedicated to the production of Volvo Cars. The models produced there currently are all based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), co-developed by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. In addition, the Luqiao plant will from now on be referred to as the Taizhou plant. As Volvo Cars...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Azkarra L CMA PF A compact SUV, initially available with both gasoline and MHV (Mild Hybrid Vehicle) powertrains. The MHV version was discontinued in 2024. In May 2025, the updated 4th-generation Azkarra L was launched, featuring the smart car-compatible GEEA 3.0 electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture. It is built on Geely's CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform. The body length is 4,730mm, the wheelbase is 2,785mm. It is equipped wit...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/05/26

the i-ELOOP regenerative braking system. The CX-5 is the first model featuring Mazda's original i-Activsense next-generation safety technology. Mazda Motor Corporation said on April 14, 2016, that the company has started using its unique Aqua-tech Paint System at Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (CMA), the company's vehicle production facility in Jiangsu, China. This technology simultaneously reduces emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

brid SUV, which is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip and the Galaxy N OS as standard. The brand debuted the Galaxy Light intelligent electric prototype vehicle and unveiled production models such as the Tugella L Hi-P, the Geometry E, the Geometry G6, and the Panda mini. Lynk & Co unveiled the new CMA Evo (international name: CMA2.0) architecture. The EM-P super range-extension electric solution for the Lynk & Co 08 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

strong market competitiveness. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate extensively over the next five years, covering areas such as joint branding, technology innovation, market promotion, aftermarket, and global market expansion. (From a press release dated November 9, 2024) Shacman CV Shaanxi Automobile Group Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Shacman CV) launched the new Zhiyun Tianxing light-duty truck in Ningde, Fujian, where...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

brid SUV, which is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip and the Galaxy N OS as standard. The brand debuted the Galaxy Light intelligent electric prototype vehicle and unveiled production models such as the Tugella L Hi-P, the Geometry E, the Geometry G6, and the Panda mini. Lynk & Co unveiled the new CMA Evo (international name: CMA2.0) architecture. The EM-P super range-extension electric solution for the Lynk & Co 08 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Geely Automobile plans to introduce an all-new powertrain brand in 2021. The GHS2.0 hybrid powertrain system developed by the automaker can offer a world-leading thermal efficiency level of 43.32%, a fuel saving rate of 40% and full-power-range OTA (Over-the-Air) upgrading functions. The high-end CMA-based (CMA: Compact Modular Architecture) series (including the Xing Rui sedan, the Xing Yue S coupe SUV and the Xing Yue L SUV) will be the first...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

brid SUV, which is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip and the Galaxy N OS as standard. The brand debuted the Galaxy Light intelligent electric prototype vehicle and unveiled production models such as the Tugella L Hi-P, the Geometry E, the Geometry G6, and the Panda mini. Lynk & Co unveiled the new CMA Evo (international name: CMA2.0) architecture. The EM-P super range-extension electric solution for the Lynk & Co 08 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

lectric sedan Geely Galaxy launches Xingyao 8 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On April 19, Geely Holding Group showcased models under the Geely, LYNK&CO, ZEEKR, Geometry, Volvo and Polestar brands at the Auto Shanghai 2021. Geely displayed three models of the “Xing” series that were built on the CMA architecture, including the Xing Yue L. The LYNK&CO 02 Hatchback, the LYNK&CO 05 PHEV and the SPA architecture were also exhibited. The event mar...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/16

15-2025 planning), SM6 LPe (2019-2025 planning)； QM3 (2013-2020), QM5 (Renault Koleos, 2007-2016), QM6 (Renault Koleos, 2016-), QM6 LPe (2019-), XM3/Arkana (2020-), XM3/Arkana MHV (2021-), XM3/Arkana HV (2021-)； EV Twizy (2019-2024)； Nissan Rogue (Sep. 2014-2020)； HV and ICE models based on CMA platform under collaboration with Geely Group : Grand Koleos HV (Aurora 1: 2024-), Midsize Hybrid CUV (Aurora 2: 2026-planning), EV SUV (Aurora 3:...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/08

XC70 SMA PF Volvo's mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, internally codenamed V446, features the Volvo's SMA (CMA Evo) super hybrid platform. It is expected to have an EV-mode driving range of over 200km (CLTC mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/05/07

ements with leading battery makers CATL and LG Chem to ensure the multi-billion dollar supply of lithium ion batteries over the coming decade for next generation Volvo and Polestar models. The agreements cover the global supply of battery modules for all models on the upcoming SPA2 and the existing CMA modular vehicle platforms and represent a major step towards realising Volvo Cars’ ambitious electrification strategy. Volvo Cars’ first batte...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/28

vo Cars’ production facility in Daqing and exported globally. The new strategy also calls for existing and future 60-series medium-sized SPA-based cars to be built at its plant in Chengdu, in western China. The company’s planned 40-series smaller cars, based on its Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), will be made at a plant that is currently being constructed in Luqiao. Volvo Cars released a long-wheel version of the new Volvo S90 in China on...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/25

aizhou, Zhejiang Province, China, to supply Geely's Volvo Car Group. Construction is already underway and is set to be completed by mid-2016. The 5,200-square-meter facility will produce complete seating systems for a small crossover utility vehicle, the first automobile to be produced from Volvo's CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform. The new facility is expected to create up to 90 new jobs. (From a press release on March 9, 2016) Magna I...

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from 100% recycled polyester. The company claims that airbag cushions made from the new material have been proven to provide the same safety performance as standard polyester airbags while reducing GHG (greenhouse gases) emissions by approximately 50%. An airbag worn by the rider was unveiled at EICMA, one of the world's largest motorcycle trade shows, held in Milan, Italy in November 2023. The company is simultaneously developing a connectivity...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24