May 2006. A small car "NX01 (tentatively called)" to be launched in April 2006 will be produced in AMM's Pekan plant, and another model of "NX02 (tentatively called)" to be launched in May 2006 will be produced at the Gurun plant. Naza Kia Malaysia launched new medium sedan Cerato on July 3. Kia's Gamma 1.6 MPI D-CVVT engine which produces 130 PS and 157 Nm of torque while Kia's 2.0 Nu D-CVVT Engine produces 161 PS and 194 Nm of torque, mated to...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/05

up (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes despite potential tariff increases on Mexican imports to the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Hyundai Wia’s focus will be on ramping up production of 1.6-liter Gamma engines used in HEVs under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. On March 5, Avride announced that it will join Hyundai Motor Company to launch ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/04

elding systems (Engine) Shielding systems (Exhaust) Tank heat shield Thermal acoustical protective shields (TAPS) Thermal protective shield Thermal protective shields Turbo heat shield Underbody heat shield Underbody heat shield package Underfloor heat insulator Underhood heatshield 1.2T 1.4-Liter Gamma gasoline engine 1.4L 1.4T 1.6-Liter Gamma gasoline engine 1.6-Liter HDI engine 2.3-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine HF-VPH P5-VPR P5-VPS PE-VPH PE-...

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ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Lancia unveils first images of all-new Gamma crossover On May 26, Lancia revealed the first images of the all-new Gamma. Designed, engineered and developed in Italy, the all-new Gamma is produced at the Melfi plant, and road testing is already underway as the project nears completion. Lancia Gamma is a crossover fastback built on the STLA Medium platform, with a sleek design and sloping rear. It measures 4.67 m x 1.89 m x 1.66 m (LxWxH). It will ...

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ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

first full model change of this 5-seater, compact and tall hatchback wagon with five doors. It wheelbase is now 2,570 mm, 20.3 mm longer than its predecessor, and the body length is 4,140 mm, the width is 1,800 mm (152 mm longer) and the height is 1,600 mm. It is powered by the 1.6L, 130-horsepower Gamma engine or the 2.0L, 164-horsepower Nu engine. For the U.S buyers, the Soul is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus and Exclaim, mated to a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

ned fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg. Kia also has a plant to add a plug-in hybrid version to the Niro line-up in the future. Kia Motors said on March 15 that the all-new K3 Euro 5-door hatchback and the K3 Koup 2-door coupe will debut in Korea on March 16. The K3 Koup is powered either by the 1.6L gamma GDI engine or the turbo version of the same engine. On March 16 Kia Motors held a media briefing for its Niro compact SUV to be launched on Marc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/15

s the premium hatchback B-segment with a range of up to 403 km, extending to over 500 km in the city. The hybrid version comes with 1.2-liter engine with 100 hp and 3-cylinder 48V technology, paired with a six-speed e-DCT automatic transmission. Lancia will launch an all-new D-segment EV sedan, the Gamma, in 2026 and an all-new electric vehicle, the Delta, in 2028. Both models will be based on the STLA Medium platform. On June 4, Stellantis annou...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Stellantis Melfi plant sees 425 voluntary exits as production concerns grow On May 9, multiple sources reported that, fewer than halfway through the year, about 425 workers have chosen voluntary redundancy at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy. The unions raised concerns during worker meetings and are hoping production will improve with new models like the Jeep Compass, DS 7, and Lancia Gamma. However, they are still worried because current pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

the Chinese market. The i30 midsize hatchback in the C segment is Hyundai's strategic model for the European market, developed at Hyundai's R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany. It is codenamed FD in Europe and FDC in China and built on the same platform as Kia's cee'd. It is powered by a 1.6-liter new gamma engine or a 2.0-liter beta engine, delivering 105kw of power and 186Nm of torque, connected to a manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic tran...

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automatic transmission. Beijing Hyundai launched the all-new Elantra Langdong compact sedan. The new generation employed a mesh front grille. Its headlight unit uses LED day lights and its fog lights has chrome plated decorations. All variants of the new Elantra Langdong is powered by the 1.6-liter Gamma engine instead of the old 1.8-liter engine. The Elantra Langdong is being built at the company's third plant. Beijing Hyundai Motor has release...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Kia starts fourth-generation Carnival HEV sales in Brazil On April 16, Kia Brazil announced the start of sales of the fourth-generation Carnival, now offered exclusively as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) in Brazil. The Carnival HEV combines a 1.6-liter Gamma II gasoline engine producing 180 hp and 26.5 kgfm of torque with a 54-kW electric motor and a 1.485 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, delivering a combined output of 245 hp and 37.4 kgfm. The...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

ons BorgWarner to supply latest Eco-Launch for Ford FWD vehicles BorgWarner’s new electro-mechanical transfer case powers 2019 Ram 1500 4x4 pickup trucks BorgWarner receives 2018 Automotive News PACE Award for innovative electric motor technology BorgWarner supplies VCT technology for Hyundai’s Gamma II engine BorgWarner presents broad product portfolio at Auto China 2018 BorgWarner opens new technical center in Indiana BorgWarner opens USD 2...

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up (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes despite potential tariff increases on Mexican imports to the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Hyundai Wia’s focus will be on ramping up production of 1.6-liter Gamma engines used in HEVs under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. On April 8, it was announced that KIA started production of the new 2026 KIA K4...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/14

00 i40s in the domestic market this year and 27,000 cars abroad, with the worldwide target set at 100,000 units for next year. Hyundai Motor held a ceremony to introduce the new "i30" hatchback on October 20 and launched the model in the Korean market. The Korean model is installed with a 1.6-liter gamma GDI 126 ps engine or a 1.6-liter U2 diesel (VGT) 128 ps engine. Its fuel economy is rated at 16.3 km per liter for the gasoline engine vehicle a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/10

up (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes despite potential tariff increases on Mexican imports to the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Hyundai Wia’s focus will be on ramping up production of 1.6-liter Gamma engines used in HEVs under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. On March 24, Hyundai Motor Group announced a total of USD 9 billion will be inv...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/10

ietnam. It is an inspirational model with a combination of sporty and fashionable appearance and a technology-rich interior space following the trend of "Smart Design”, inspired by the Kia EV6 model. All 3 available variants of Kia K3, K3 Premium, K3 Luxury and K3 Deluxe (MT), are powered by the Gamma 1.6L MPI engine. The first 2 variants are equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission, while the Deluxe is mated to a 6-speed MT. On October 9,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

ARGE platform introduced with three new models i.e., Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia are under evaluation. The Melfi plant will launch 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ith a 1.2-liter direct fuel injection gasoline turbo engine"GDI" will be added in 2012. Kia Motors announced its new "Rio" model at the Geneva Motor Show. Its European specifications model comes with four types of engines; 1.1-liter and 1.4-liter diesel engines and 1.25-liter (Kappa) and 1.4-liter (Gamma) engines. A 5-door model will be launched from July to September 2011 and a 3-door model from January to March 2012. In Korea, three types, that...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25