ility’s capability to operate in both left- and right-hand driving geographies, facilitating the company’s deployments in the U.S., Japan and future international locations. The Ride-Hail Integration API release is also supported with new autonomy enhancements to May Mobility’s patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system to handle the complexities of urban environments. The Multi-Policy Decision Making tech integrates LIDAR, RADAR a...

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village in Ahmedabad district with an investment of over INR 10 billion. A senior government official said on December 23 that the proposal is in final stage of consideration and may get approval of the state Cabinet soon. The new facility is under the "mega Project" category of the new Industrial Policy of the state government. This will be Honda's second major investment in Gujarat. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India signed a State Support Agr...

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Motors partnered with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member of LeadIT, Tata Motors will be able to harness the power of global best practices, influence policy-making, and together with other members strengthen its climate action plans, thereby accelerating its transition towards net-zero emissions. On...

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turer, many OEMs, including Mexico's top two automakers, GM and Nissan, expanded their production scale in 2024. All OEMs in Mexico are ramping up production, particularly in the SUV segment, to meet demand in the U.S., the most important export destination.   In response to the U.S. import tariff policy, automakers have begun to examine the impact and consider possible countermeasures, with some announcing plans to adjust production or transfer...

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assembly plant will be situated on a 100,000-square-meter plot in the City of Transportation, with a total constructed area of nearly 50,000 square meters. On March 11, Volkswagen Navarra announced that in 2023, it has reduced 297 tons of cardboard and 41 tons of plastic through its waste reduction policy, the Irati Project. The measures also led to a 141-ton decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. Cardboard savings are mainly from supplier side pa...

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nder 46,000 units for 2025, according to volume projections shared with suppliers. The plant builds slow-selling Jeep Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers and is idled until May 12. There is discussion about possibly restarting Ram production at Warren Truck, but decisions are stalled due to unknown trade policy. Stellantis had previously committed nearly USD 98 million to Warren Truck for a future electrified Jeep Wagoneer, but plans for that are uncle...

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Nissan’s restructuring plans create uncertainty among suppliers Suppliers of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) are paying close attention to the automaker’s course of action for restructuring and changes in purchasing policy. With the suppliers, which hold the key to Nissan’s supply chain, being invited, a meeting of the Nissho Kai (Nissan’s parts supplier organization) was held in Yokohama City in the afternoon of July 9. Although the top ...

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overy shows that the Vietnamese market is gradually passing through the low-level period of purchasing power after the Lunar New Year. Some industry experts said that Vietnam’s automobile market will continue to boom in the coming time, with the emergence of new models, promotions, the government policy of 0% registration fee for electric cars. Sales volume by type of VAMA members * Feb. 2025 Feb. 2024 Y-o-Y Jan. -Feb. 2025 Jan. -Feb. 2024 ...

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ntractor. Over recent weeks, BYD had been conducting thorough reviews of working and living conditions for employees of subcontractors involved in its factory construction in Camaçari, Bahia, finding out that 163 were severely affected by the construction company. BYD emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward violations of Brazilian law and human dignity. It also reassured that the affected workers from the contractor would not suffer any harm...

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n with the Chrysler Group collapsed in 2009. Nissan appears to be discussing its own development of the next generation model with options, including partnership with other automakers. Its launching schedule, though not yet decided, is likely to be somewhat delayed from originally planned. Based on policy of in-house production of full-size pickup trucks, Nissan will continue to produce the "Titan" at its Canton Plant. Although a study on its nex...

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small components is no longer cost-competitive. Imported goods are more cost-effective despite any tariffs, transport costs, and CO2 taxes (CBAM). Therefore, Hirschvogel is expanding its capacity in best-cost countries to serve European customers more efficiently. Meanwhile, shifts in U.S. customs policy might cause local-for-local production to regain importance. To address this, the company is further developing its sites in North America and ...

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equipment availability rate of no less than 98%. Other tasks include perfecting the standard system for high-power charging technology, strengthening the internationalization of high-power charging standards, boosting the innovation and application of high-power charging technology, and increasing policy support. From an NDRC press release...

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U.S. tariff sparks concern over Malaysia’s auto parts supply chain Reported on July 8, 2025, beginning August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on Malaysian-made goods as part of a broader policy targeting countries with trade imbalances. This follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on July 7, which postpones the expiration of certain tariff rates from July 9 to August 1. Letters were sent to multiple countries, notifying them o...

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en its local systems and approaches to customers. Especially in India, North America, and China, it will explore new opportunities with local manufacturers in addition to major Japanese manufacturers. Moreover, in the U.S., there is a growing need for local procurements in the face of the US tariff policy, and the company intends to utilize its production facilities to win more orders. Considering the slowdown in the EV market and the changes in ...

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hrough the Michigan Strategic Fund. (MEDC release on January 16, 2025) Bosch Corporation (Bosch, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City) will strengthen cross-regional collaboration in the development of software and production of automotive parts. The company will decide details according to its headquarters policy under the initiative of Christian Mecker, its President as well as South and East Asia sector board president. Bosch aims to promptly offer sof...

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ertainty in the outlook, the sector continues growing, albeit at a slower pace than last year. New Asian brands will have a significant presence in the market, partly due to their more accessible prices. However, the origin of these new players’ vehicles will be a relevant issue, as an industrial policy imposing tariffs on Chinese-origin vehicles could slow sales growth. Sales of new vehicles by type(including import cars) 2025 Feb. 2024 Fe...

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segment SUV with 1,657 units sold in June, including 353 exports. Year-to-date, 11,361 units have been delivered, and an all-new version featuring upgraded styling and tech will launch in July. Despite softer market conditions in June, driven by external factors such as Middle East tensions and tax policy changes, Proton retained segment leadership with the X50, X90, and S70. Models such as the Saga, Persona, and Iriz also continued to perform we...

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various Countries from around the World, will be delivered starting 12:00 P.M. (Eastern), Monday, July 7th.” In a separate post, he said that “Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy.” The day before, the bloc’s leaders appeared to take aim at Trump’s sweeping tariff policies in a joint statement warning against “unj...

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on sustainability issues such as cathode active material – the NMC, anode active material – the graphite, electrolyte, copper, or aluminum, the chosen suppliers will need to be at least awarded an EcoVadis gold medal by 2025. EcoVadis also supports ACC in formalizing its sustainable procurement policy and training the buyers. On April 3, Stellantis announced that Stellantis France confirmed to its social partners its intention to recruit 1,20...

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on sustainability issues such as cathode active material – the NMC, anode active material – the graphite, electrolyte, copper, or aluminum, the chosen suppliers will need to be at least awarded an EcoVadis gold medal by 2025. EcoVadis also supports ACC in formalizing its sustainable procurement policy and training the buyers. On October 17, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) and ProLogium Technology (PLG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07