IAA Mobility 2025: EVs from Chinese OEMs (2) XPeng, Chery, Changan, Hongqi, Dongfeng Liuzhou Summary XPeng: Debut of the mid-size EV sedan “the next P7” in Europe Chery: Many Omoda and Jaecoo NEV models on display Changan: World premiere of the Avatr concept Vision Xpectra; Deepal brand on display Hongqi: EHS5 electric SUV unveiled Dongfeng Liuzhou: 3 EV models on display; accelerating globalization   The IAA Mobility 2025 mobility trade fai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

May holiday, prolonged impact of coronavirus Subaru extends production adjustment at domestic plant, prolonged impact of coronavirus Subaru Gunma Plant restarts, production volume adjusted for the time being Subaru's Impreza Sport to be equipped with e-BOXER Subaru cuts output in Japan, U.S. citing global semiconductor shortage Subaru to suspend operations at Gunma Yajima Plant due to semiconductor shortage Subaru suspends production at Lafayett...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/20

"Jeep Wrangler" to idle for a week starting on October 5. An assembly plant for the model and the "Wrangler Unlimited" is also scheduled to suspend operations for one week in the following week. If the parts supply situation cannot be improved, the suspension period could be extended. Chrysler was reported to be considering a launch of a pickup based on its SUV "Jeep Wrangler." In 2010 it already showed to dealers a Jeep brand pickup similar to ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/20

shutdowns for North American plants FCA launches 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel model in North America Fiat Chrysler restarts 8 North American plants on May 18, others to follow FCA cancels summer shutdowns at North American plants Jeep Wrangler 4xe joins Renegade, Compass 4xe models in global EV lineup FCA Mexico reaches 5 million Pentastar V6 engines Jeep prepares electrified 2021 Wrangler 4xe launch in U.S. Jeep launches 2021 Wr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/20

will begin in October 2022 in rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive 82kWh battery form, with a lower-priced rear-wheel-drive version with a 62kWh battery coming later in 2022. ID.4 assembly in Chattanooga will be 7,000 vehicles per month later in 2022, to further increase output through 2023. On April 28, reports surfaced that Volkswagen is considering an expansion of its Chattanooga plant in the U.S. to produce an electric pickup and the new ID Buzz el...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/18

ction Suzuki partially upgrades specs of the Alto Lapin and Alto Lapin LC Suzuki announces operating schedules for domestic plants, production adjustments continue Suzuki to temporarily suspend operations at two domestic plants due to semiconductor shortage Suzuki reports improper fuel economy testing for 16 models, sales to continue Suzuki corrects the number of models subject to improper fuel economy testing t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/17

ounced it will lay off 1,500 workers at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, taking the matter beyond earlier announcements of shortening shifts and temporary two week closure. FCA is cutting its third shift at the facility that produces Chrysler Pacifica minivans to "better align production with global demand," according to the company.  Required by the union contact to give a six-month notice of permanent reductions, FCA said the action will...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/17

2014), Kizashi (2009-2015) Suzuki's vehicle plant, producing Mitsubishi models as well - July 2008: Production of automobiles started. - November 1994: Production of automobile engines started. - Site area: 1,973,000 square meters - Number of employees: 2,300 (As of March 31, 2025) Suzuki reports improper fuel economy testing for 16 models, sales to continue Suzuki corrects the number of models subject to improper fuel economy testing t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/17

how Ineos Automotive unveils all-new INEOS Fusilier, 4X4 SUV Jaguar to end production of ICE-powered vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, UK from June 2024 Fisker pauses production, raising up to USD 150 million Fisker's talks with large OEM end, trading halted as stocks drop Fisker files 2023 annual report, warns of bankruptcy, appoints chief restructuring officer Fisker waits to hear from four companies it says are interested Magna assumes 'no fu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/17

ewly announced are also found in Isuzu buses, and on April 2, Isuzu Motors Limited announced the suspension of shipments of the Gala large sightseeing bus, the Gala Mio mid-sized sightseeing bus, the Erga Hybrid large route bus, and the Erga Duo large route hybrid articulated bus. The investigative report also found misconduct related to industrial engines (for construction machinery, etc.) as well as engines for trucks and buses. According to Hi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

' meeting on December 9 has approved a plan to sell Zhengzhou Nissan's second plant to Guangzhou Fengshen Motor Co., Ltd. at CNY 1,099.56 million. Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Nissan and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, has a 60% stake in Guangzhou Fengshen Motor. According to media reports, Dongfeng Nissan, a passenger car unit of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, will also have a right to control Guangzhou Fengshen Motor. The second p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

nt of CNY 520 million, the styling design center has broken ground in Wuhan, Hubei and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. - On November 30, 2017, Dongfeng Motor Company officially changed its name to Dongfeng Motor Group Co., LTD. - The company was established on June 25, 1991. DFM locates its global innovation center in Wuhan DFMC R&D Institute, CAERI to cooperate in areas such as finished vehicles, New Energy DFMC, CATARC to co-create high...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

eries computing solutions ZYT: Announces European strategy Hesai: Lineup of the latest level of next-generation LiDARs Desay SV: Intelligent driving solutions   IAA Mobility 2025 was held September 9 to 14 in Munich, Germany. Under the theme of "It's All About Mobility," the event highlighted on a global platform the importance of mobility, sustainable development, and technological innovations. Approximately 750 companies from 37 countries exhi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/16

ng temporary layoff in phases, with a September 24 return date, as it ramps up production of the extended wheelbase L versions of the Wagoneers. The Jefferson North Assembly Plant will have an unknown number of workers out until August 31. According to the Stellantis Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022 issued on April 28, 2023, Stellantis has approved a new project supply for renewable electricity in Michigan (U.S.) through the DTE-MIGree...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

sa invests USD 170 million dollars in Apaseo el Grande, Mexico to supply Toyota Toyota invests USD 27 million to expand Toyota’s Long Beach manufacturing capabilities Toyota announced on April 15 a multi-year plan to realign manufacturing operations in North America in support of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), building a new plant in Mexico and then affecting plant in Cambridge, Ontario. Once Corolla production begins at the new p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

0 vehicles a year. The Princeton plant is the sole producer of Highlander in North America, and also exports the midsize SUV to Australia, New Zealand and Eastern Europe. Toyota announced on April 15 a multi-year plan to realign manufacturing operations in North America in support of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), building a new plant in Mexico and then affecting plant in Cambridge, Ontario. Once Corolla production begins at the new p...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

uss dissolution of a joint venture operation with Fiat at the Sevel Nord plant that produces minivans to pave the way for forming a new comprehensive partnership with GM. Intending to terminate the relationship with Fiat by around 2017, PSA intends to look for a new partnership. PSA and Toyota were reported to be in talks on a collaboration at Sevel Nord. Toyota and PSA announced on July 23 they have agreed for PSA to supply its light commercial ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

-Elysée until March 2, 2022. Stellantis will also stop production of line 2 which produces Opel Corsa, both with combustion engine and electric model, from February 26 to March 1 at its Zaragoza plant in Spain. It will resume production the same day in afternoon shift. On March 3, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will delay the start of the weekend shift in System 2 in the Vigo, Spain plant which was scheduled for April 9 due to the sem...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

0. About 1,000 new jobs will be added at the factory. Ford said it will increase investments in Brazil to 4.5 billion reals (2.4 U.S. billion dollars) during 2011 to 2015 from the previously announced 4 billion reals (2.2 U.S. billion dollars). They will be spent preliminary on development of a new global model at the Engineering Center of Camacari.. Ford plans to produce the small SUV "EcoSport" not only for the domestic but also for the export ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/14

a Hyundai India produces 10 million cars Hyundai to launch new Elantra in India Hyundai Motor expands Creta production 20% Hyundai Motor launches new Tucson SUV in India Hyundai launches the new 2017 Grand i10 in India Over 2 million cars exported through Chennai Port by Hyundai Hyundai Announces Global Launch of the 'All New Xcent' 7 Millionth car rolls out of Hyundai Motor India Limited Tamil Nadu Government informs about Hyundai investment ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/13