l increase production capacity in Thailand to the level of one million vehicles a year in the new future. Toyota has already announced plans to raise production capacity in Thailand from the current 670,000 a year up to 760,000 by the middle of 2013. Toyota announced that the New Vios that it would launch had won approval as the subject of a new car purchase support measure from the Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Toyota has already starte...

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een built up and are undergoing rigorous testing activities.  It has been working since summer 2025 with more than 30 leading global companies in the vehicle and accessories industry and the hydrogen supply chain in the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance (GHMA). It will reveal NextGen at its global launch on April 20, 2026, the first day of Hannover Messe. Based on cellcentric press release ...

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Dongfeng and ePureMotion to assemble electric vehicles in Kenya On December 16, multiple sources reported that Dongfeng has partnered with Kenya based  ePureMotion to start a local assembly of electric vehicles. They will introduce two passenger EV models. Dongfeng also plans to launch additional passenger and light commercial EVs in the first quarter of 2026. Based on multiple sources...

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ly chain issue Toyota Thailand now hopes to restart production at Samrong, Ban Pho, and Gateway plants on August 9 Toyota already resumes 3 production plants in Thailand Thailand BoI grants investment privilege for Toyota Motor Thailand to manufacture pickup and vehicle parts. Toyota Motor Thailand launches locally-made IMV 0 (new Hilux Champ) and various customized models Toyota Thailand slow down production to balance stock Toyota...

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million ringgit, which is shared 70 percent by Mazda and 30 percent by Bermaz. The new company will be engaged in not only local assembly of Mazda brand models, but also sales activities through Bermaz. The joint venture staffed with 30 employees is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor. Mazda will launch the "Mazda 6" in early 2013, which is equipped with a 2.0- or 2.5-liter engine with prices ranging from 156,000 ringgit to 184,000 ringgit. On ...

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turn of the L300, MMPC is aiming to sell 1,200 to 1,500 units per month. Mitsubishi L300 was phased out earlier as government regulations requiring that all vehicles introduced in the market be equipped with a Euro-4 engine and compliant with Euro-4 limits or emission standards took effect. At the launch of L300, MMPC ensured that the locally made L300 is now powered by a Euro 4-compliant 2.2-liter engine with Turbocharged Intercooler System. On...

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BYD enters Iraqi market, launches SHARK 6 On December 18, BYD announced its entry into the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with NAT, marking its expansion across the Middle East. The company opened its showroom in Baghdad. The company debuted BYD SHARK 6 at the launch event. BYD offers a total of eight models in the Iraqi market, comprising four plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and four pure electric vehicles (EVs). Additionally, the...

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BYD, Huawei-backed HIMA launch internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen According to multiple press releases dated December 16, BYD and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recently launched internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen with local authorities. To date, BYD has completed over 150,000km of actual road validation of Level 3 autonomous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highw...

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wer and market competitiveness, with cooperative vehicle models spanning categories such as freight trucks, sanitation vehicles, vans, and buses. In addition to automotive cooperation, Zelos will gradually open its intelligent driving development platform to DFAC, through which DFAC will be able to launch customized development and functional iteration to build sustainable intelligent driving R&D capabilities. From DFAC and Zelos press releases...

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e company's development is a power plant - a synchronous electric motor and power electronics, onboard electronics, and software. The area of the new production complex is over 2.7 thousand square meters and includes metalworking and SKD workshops. In the third quarter of 2023, the company plans to launch the production of electric motors and onboard electronics. The EVM PRO electric cargo truck will be produced in several body types. Its carryin...

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for EV electronics Cupra begins production of Formentor and León models at Martorell plant in Spain Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades new EV production line at Martorell plant in Spain SEAT S.A. ramps up electrification, prepares for CUPRA Raval launch in 2026 SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure Spanish automotive factories resume production after n...

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y. JLR has been named the largest automotive vehicle and engine manufacturer in UK Jaguar Land Rover to invest USD 18 billion in electrified powertrains JLR world premieres all-new Range Rover Evoque in London Jaguar Land Rover has passed a statement on one week production stand down Land Rover launches new Discovery Sport Land Rover launches new Range Rover Evoque in Brazil, imported from the UK Jaguar Land Rover announces dat...

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ant in Barcelona’s Zona Franca in late 2024. - Number of Employees: 1,000 (as of November 2025). - Investment:    ・2024-2029: Chery will invest EUR 400 million for the production of Omoda vehicles. -2023–2024: QEV and Btech began reindustrializing the former Nissan Zona Franca plant, launching the D-Hub and preparing EV production for 2024. - 1983-2021: The plant was operated by Nissan for 38 years. It was later acquired by Ebro in...

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SD 18 billion in electrified powertrains Jaguar Land Rover has passed a statement on one week production stand down Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification An entirely renewed high performance sports car "XKR" was displayed at the 2006 British Motor Show. The model, which is based on the "XK" launched at the end of 2005, comes with two types; coupe and open car with a soft top. It has an aluminum alloy monocoque body and is powered by a sup...

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future The ID.3 to be assembled in the Glaserne Manufaktur in Dresden from fall 2020 Volkswagen Zwickau plant resuming production of the ID.3 slowly and gradually Volkswagen Zwickau car factory to produce only electric models in future Volkswagen ID.3 sales start on July 20 Volkswagen prepares to launch the ID.3 at the Transparent Factory in Dresden VW to cancel ID.3 production in Wolfsburg IG Metall union shares more information on war...

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s planning permission for Gigafactory in UK Nissan unveils EV36Zero- a GBP 1 billion EV Hub Altilium, UK partners with Nissan for EV battery recycling project UK Government announces GBP 1 billion investment for new AESC gigafactory AESC UK to hire over 100 employees ahead of Sunderland gigafactory launch On January 29, The UK Infrastructure Bank announced a GBP 200 million (approx. USD 252 million) loan to support the establishment of AESC's 15....

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The fuel cell systems have been manufactured at BMW’s hydrogen centre in Garching since August 2022. - Planning 41,000 employees by 2050 - Established in 1986 BMW i7 undergoes acoustic testing at FIZ North, Germany BMW Group commences production of small-series hydrogen-powered model BMW Group launches BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet BMW announces new facility to test headlights and exterior lighting in Germany BMW gears up for Neue Klasse EVs...

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BMW Leipzig plant marks 20 years with nearly 4 million vehicles built BMW Leipzig plant initiates production of MINI Countryman Electric and SE ALL4 BMW Leipzig plant completes Gen 5 High-Voltage Battery process BASF's Basotect G+ foam enhances acoustic environment at BMW Leipzig plant, Germany BMW launches fourth generation of 1 Series BMW Leipzig plant launches fourth-generation 1 Series and Wackersdorf plant inaugurates new production line BMW...

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ensburg plant hits 100,000 EV milestone, on track for record 330,000 units in 2024 BMW Regensburg plant expands production with new body shop at Neutraubling, Germany BMW Regensburg plant uses AI to improve vehicle inspections BMW upgrades plants with cloud-based SAP technology BMW Regensburg plant launches outdoor automated vehicle movement, plans for global rollout BMW India Private Limited has launched a face lifted version of the Z4 in India....

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er of Employees: 3,146 (as of September 2025) - Investment:   2018-2024: EUR 620 million to increase its production capacity - Established in 1958. - A part is leased to (until Sep. 2028) Ebusco France Manufacturing SAS: Rue de Tourville,76410 Cléon, France Smart electric drive to launch in fortwo and forfour versions France becomes a centre of excellence for Renault's electric vehicles within the Alliance Renault announces par...

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