Ford Motor Spain, Valencia (Almussafes) Plant Vehicles: Ford Kuga (2012-), Kuga PHV (2020-), Kuga EcoBlue mild HV (2020-), Kuga full HV (2020-), Kuga EV (2026-planning), New model (2027-planning); Transit Connect (2011-2024), Tourneo Connect (2013-2021); Fiesta (-2012), C-Max (-2014), S-MAX (2015-2023), Galaxy (2015-2023), Mondeo (2014-2022), Mondeo full HV (2014-2022), Mondeo full HV wagon (2019-2022), S-MAX full HV (2021-2023), Galaxy full HV ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

ng user experience and improving energy efficiency. E Ink Prism uses electronically controlled colored particles to create dynamic surfaces that can change color and patterns on demand or automatically based on functionality, such as alerts or call notifications. It consumes power only during color transitions, contributing to improved energy efficiency and driving range. This collaboration will enable the development and validation of the techno...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/05

o cut car inventory GM to increase production of Chevrolet Bolt EV GM investing USD 100 million for autonomous vehicle production in Michigan GM to increase Bolt EV, Cruise AV production at Orion plant in 2018, 2019 GM to launch Chevrolet Bolt EV in Brazil in 2019, partner on charging network GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM to invest USD 300 million, add 400 jobs at Orion Assembly...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/04

ffsetting the cost of the Trump import tariffs with its "A Plan" discount program, typically reserved for employees. Ford led all other OEMs in May with a 16.3% increase to 220,959 vehicles across all powertrains, the company’s best May since 2019 and the third straight month of sales gains.  At Ford, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, which represented 87% of sales, grew 17% in May compared to a year ago. Hybrids were up 29%, though E...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Sollers-Yelabuga OOO, Yelabuga Plant Sollers LCVs: Argo (based on JAC N25/N35) (2022 - 2023), Mini Buses: Atlant (2022-), Argo EV (planning); SF1 (2025-), SF5 (2025-); Aurus: MHV Senat (2021-), MHV SUV Komendant (2022-); Ford Transit (2012-2022), Kuga (2012-2019), S-Max (2012-2019), Galaxy (2012-2019), Ford Explorer (2013-2019), Edge (2014-2019), EV E-Transit (2023-planning is dismissed); Fiat Ducato (2008-2012); 1.6L Duratec Gasoline Engines (...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/02

unched on the stock exchange. 1986 LuK took over AFT in Werdohl. (today called AFT Atlas Fahrzengtechnik) 1987 LuK took over Repco S.A. (today called LuK Africa)LuK took over Laycock in England. (today called LuK UK) 1990 INA's R&D center in Herzogenaurach opened.LuK took over TCM Ltd. in Hereford, England. (today called Hereford Ltd.) 1991 Joint-venture between LuK and Barmag. (the future BarLuK)LuK took over the automotive hydraulics di...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02

e Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG announced that its hands-free liftgate drive received BMW's "Supplier Innovation Award" in the category "highest customer benefit." The drive also won the "Pace Award" of North America's automotive industry. This product will be fitted in 14 different vehicle models of Ford, Mercedes-Benz and BMW by the end of this year. (From a press release on June 21, 2013) Mando-Brose Corporation, which is a 50-50 joint-venture b...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Awards -The Company received several awards in 2024 as follows: 10 PPM Quality Award for the year 2023 from PACCAR Quality Contribution and Outstanding Supplier Award from CNHTC Group Top 100 Advanced Manufacturer and Comprehensive Advanced Manufacturer from Jiading government New Economic Drivers Transition Award for 2023 and Integrated Strength Award (Advanced Manufacturing Industry) - Gold Award for 2023 from Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/02

n vertically divided by region or business division until now, but the Company will review its business structure to allow the improvement of production efficiency and the development of human resources across the Asian region. This move is part of its effort to adapt to industry shifts such as the transition to electric vehicles, and to build an optimum business structure in Asia. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 13, 20...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/29

MoU for hydrogen mobility IAA 2019: Michelin to premier airless concept tires Michelin, Continental and Smag announce JV for supply chain of natural rubber Symbio to produce 200,000 fuel cell StackPack Michelin to close Bamberg, Germany plant by 2021 Michelin group to close La Roche-sur-Yon plant Ford, Webasto partner on Mustang ‘Lithium’ battery electric performance prototype EU approves acquisition of joint control of Symbio by PSA and Mi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/27

ine plant in Ontario, Canada to build new truck engine Ford to reduce 5.0-liter V8 engine output at Essex Engine plant in Windsor, Canada Ford introduces all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine for Super Duty pickup, Medium Duty trucks Ford alters production at North American plants due to chip shortages GM, Ford, Stellantis cancel shifts in Michigan, Ontario, Toyota shuts through weekend amid bridge protest FCA workers in Warren, Windsor return to work ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/22

se product lineup of chemical systems, including condensed batteries, ternary high nickel batteries, ternary high voltage medium nickel batteries, M3P batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries, and sodium ion batteries. CATL's automotive clients include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, Volvo, SAIC, Geely, NIO, Li Auto, Yutong, and Xiaomi.   -In passenger cars, the Company's products can be applied to di...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

such as the FA and FI medium-duty trucks or the TV heavy-duty model, are sent as CKD packages from the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles plant in Oragadam in India. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has reportedly won the tender to provide 134 buses necessary for Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The deal is valued at more than R300-million. The 134-unit requirement is divided into ninety-three 12 m feeder buses and forty-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o., Poznań (Antoninek) Plant Transporter T5/ T6.1 (-2024 planning), Caddy, Caddy 5 (CNG) (2020-), PHV Caddy eHybrid (2024-); Ford: Caddy-based ‘Tourneo Connect’ (2022-), Transit Connect (2024-), Transit Connect PHV (2024-planning); Foundry (Alminum components: Gearbox housing, clutch housing, cylinder heads, front suspension structures/supports) Commercial vehicle assembly plant - Number of Employees: 6,500 (as of ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

cilities. Ford will invest USD 1.4 billion in the Livonia Transmission Plant to begin building in June a new 10-speed transmission to be introduced in the new F-150 Raptor and certain F-150 models. The Livonia plant currently builds a six-speed transmission used in products like the Mustang, F-150, Transit and Expedition. An investment of USD 200 million in the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake will be used to build Super Duty chassis cabs. The Oh...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Investment announced since 2013: CAD 2.5 billion - Employees as of July 2024: 3,600 - Year opened: 1953 Ford ends Flex, Lincoln MKT production in Oakville, Canada Ford completes 400 layoffs at plant in Oakville, Ontario Ford begins phased production, operations restart in North America on May 18 Ford, Unifor reach tentative deal with CAD 1.95 billion in new plant investment Ford offered CDN 500 million by federal, provincial governments to br...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/16

rency, the segment’s sales decreased by 0.6%. The H2-Power business group continued to record additional mobility orders for future growth during the fiscal year, while the C-Power business group consolidated its market leading position of fuel tanks and emission reduction systems as the industry transitions towards electrification.  Restructuring Business group name changes-On April 23, 2024, the Company announced name changes of some of its ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/14

lopment team with leading Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence capability for driving and sensing features. (From press releases dated July 8, 2024)Sale of Ferentino, Italy site for e-minibus production to ICAP Group-The Company announced that ICAP Group would take over Ferentino Automotive Transition Srl, the Company owning the Ferentino site. Both companies signed a closing agreement for it. ICAP Group’s subsidiary Tecnobus, an Italia...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/12

from April 29 to May 1, reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier event for the road transport industry. This year’s show spotlighted the sector’s rapid evolution, focusing on decarbonisation, electrification, and smart technologies. Electrification and Zero Emissions A central theme was the transition to zero-emission vans and trucks. The Main Stage session, “The Future of HGV Electrification: Pathways to Zero Emissions,” discussed th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

creased by 3.4% year-over-year to USD 771.3 million. Restructuring -The Company revealed the relocation of the steering columns business from its US site in Saginaw, Michigan to its Mexico site in Juarez remains on schedule, with completion now expected by 2025, earlier than initially planned. This transition is expected to improve profit margins via larger scale and more competitive production and supply chain costs. Recently development Holding...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/08