n S3 entry-level sedan. The car is powered by a 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine delivering the maximum power of 116 ps and the maximum torque of 15.3 kgm, mated to a JATCO CVT. This is the first time that the Luxgen brand model features this type of engine. Its fuel economy is 15.1 km/L on the European standard. The car comes equipped with the THINK-4.0 system jointly developed with NVIDIA of the U.S., which can be linked to Android smartpho...

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-planning); CUPRA: Formentor (2020-), Formentor e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Leon (2020-), Leon e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Formentor MHV (2024-); SEAT Exeo (2009-2013), Altea (-2015); Plant of SEAT S.A., which produce CUPRA, VW, and Audi models, will become a production center for electric vehicles and a European hub for electromobility. - Investment: EUR 3 billion (2023-2025), including EUR 300 million for battery production - Number of employees: 10...

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aoqing, Guangdong VW and Audi form respective partnerships with XPeng and SAIC Motor to launch more NEVs IAA Mobility 2023: XPeng announces entry into German market XPeng settles new model project in Zhaoqing, Guangdong IAA Mobility 2023: XPeng announces participation, starts P7 deliveries in four European markets XPeng begins construction of 2nd-phase project of Zhaoqing manufacturing site to increase overall annual capacity of site to 200,000 ...

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Gravity to begin customer deliveries in late April Lucid production up 28.0%, deliveries up 58.1% in Q1 Lucid to acquire Nikola’s plant, development center, hire 300 employees Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market in 2026 Lucid expanding plant in Saudi Arabia for Mideast, European deliveries in 2027 Lucid expands Arizona footprint with grand opening of new Phoenix Hub Lucid, Panasonic Energy reach agreement to supply Lu...

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reservations and is heading toward 200,000. On December 10, Ford confirmed it is increasing production capacity for its all-electric Mustang Mach-E starting in 2022, utilizing the entire Cuautitlan plant to meet demand, and expects to reach 200,000 units per year by 2023 for the North American and European markets. Ford is investing to bring the production capacity for that vehicle at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to 160,000 units annually. ...

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elopment of new powertrain solutions with a significant focus on hybrid and electric technologies. In particular, COO further explained the details of the major initiatives to be launched in the next few weeks, including investment in production of the new Fiat 500 BEV at Mirafiori (Turin), and the European Jeep Compass in Melfi, leveraging the already installed vehicle platform and PHEV which underpin the Jeep Renegade. Applying that same flexib...

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and 12. On October 18, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that it has received significant support with 20,000 workers from across Italy demonstrating the national automotive sector strike which was organized by FIM, FIOM, and UILM unions in Rome. All unions asked for urgent responses from the European Union, the Government, and Stellantis, along with component manufacturers. EU must stay committed to the electrification path and allocate th...

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systems produced in Turin and hydrogen fuel cells. Production will be completed in Foggia with additional components largely supplied by the national automotive mechanics supply chain. On July 13, Iveco Group, through its brand IVECO BUS, announced that it will partner with HTWO to equip its future European hydrogen-powered buses with world-leading fuel cell systems. HTWO, as a fuel cell system-based hydrogen business brand of Hyundai Motor Group...

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cused on harmonizing product data and IT infrastructure across its global operations. Tata Technologies has also secured its first direct contract with a prominent German OEM to provide traditional body engineering services for all future vehicle programs. Additionally, it partnered with a premium European electric vehicle manufacturer to develop advanced Display Head Unit Systems. In India, Tata Technologies launched the Digital Key feature for...

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es in Hubei Dongfeng Motor breaks ground for high-end New Energy off-road vehicle project in Wuhan, Hubei Province Toyota, SinoHytec, FAW, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, and BAIC Group establish R&D joint venture focusing on fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles Dongfeng's VOYAH Automobile to enter European market Hubei Province establishes automotive-grade chip industry technology innovation consortium led by Dongfeng Motor VOYAH Automobile and ...

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support DFMC sub-brands such as Voyah, M-Hero, eπ, and Dongfeng Nissan in creating an intelligent product matrix that covers different market segments and meets global user requirements. Further cooperation on business expansion to commercial vehicle intelligentization is under consideration. The European Commission approved on May 8 a tie-up between Sweden's Volvo Trucks and China's Donfeng Motor, which will create the world's biggest truck ma...

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iously US-bound exports to other markets, including Canada and Europe.  Export Korean OEMs’ exports to North America decreased by 7% due to the Trump tariff enactment, while those to Europe remained resilient, increasing by 5% YoY, as Hyundai Group expanded the shipment of xEVs to meet stricter European emission standards. Exports to the Middle East declined by 4% YoY, while those to Oceania fell by 13% YoY, primarily due to inventory adjustm...

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Ford models for European market This table includes models sold in April, 2023, and new models launched since that year....

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BYD models for European market This table includes models sold in June 2024, and new models launched since that year (for the BYD, DENZA, Yangwang brands)....

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ness a YoY drop.Vehicle exports in January decreased 28.1% to 62,321 units, the lowest in 33 months. According to the FTI, after many holidays in December 2024, some companies opened late in January, resulting in less production and hence fewer cars being exported to the Australian, Middle Eastern, European, Central, and South American markets. Vehicle export in January was valued at THB 41.4 billion, down 31.6%.According to the FTI, the financia...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2025/10/23

ness a YoY drop.Vehicle exports in January decreased 28.1% to 62,321 units, the lowest in 33 months. According to the FTI, after many holidays in December 2024, some companies opened late in January, resulting in less production and hence fewer cars being exported to the Australian, Middle Eastern, European, Central, and South American markets. Vehicle export in January was valued at THB 41.4 billion, down 31.6%.According to the FTI, the financia...

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begin volume production of the Model Y crossover toward the end of 2020, targeting “a car factory on each continent.”  Musk said that equipment, including stamping machines, a paint shop and battery module lines, are being installed at the new Shanghai Gigafactory. The company hopes to make a European location decision by the end of 2019. Musk said that that the Tesla pickup truck would be unveiled later in the summer of 2019.  Tesla Inc. ...

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begin volume production of the Model Y crossover toward the end of 2020, targeting “a car factory on each continent.”  Musk said that equipment, including stamping machines, a paint shop and battery module lines, are being installed at the new Shanghai Gigafactory. The company hopes to make a European location decision by the end of 2019. Musk said that that the Tesla pickup truck would be unveiled later in the summer of 2019.  On July 2, ...

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truction of the new spare parts distribution center of the Mopar brand, and in the Mirafiori area in Turin, where FCA will build a Solar Power Production Units system with panels. photovoltaics, a battery assembly center and launched the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project, confirming its leading role at European level on the electrification front. On February 18, Maserati announced that a prototype of the new Grecale SUV has been photographed outside ...

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nics Manufacturing of Europe, Ltd. Visteon Corporation Helbako GmbH The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. BURY GmbH & Co KG Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. thyssenkrupp Presta AG TRW Vehicle Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Auburn Hills Technical Center Lear Corporation GmbH & Co. KG European Headquarter The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. Fuyao Europe GmbH Matikon GmbH & Co. KG (Formerly fischer autom...

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