tion since January 2024 Audi unveils latest generation of A5 models Audi advances production with new A5 model at Neckarsulm with sustainability and technology upgrades Audi initiates production of A5 model at Neckarsulm with new technologies and automation Audi Hungaria launches rail transport for cutting 11,500 tons of carbon dioxide annually Audi unveils advanced, sustainable base coat in paint shop at Neckarsulm facility Audi agrees with unio...

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Assembly Plant GM evaluating elimination of up to six passenger cars from lineup GM to idle Detroit-Hamtramck plant through end of 2017 GM to increase production of Chevrolet Bolt EV Cadillac introduces first-ever twin-turbo V8 engine in CT6 V-Sport American-Made Index released for 2018 Chevrolet cuts recharging time in half on 2019 Volt with 7.2 kW charging system GM to end sales of Chevrolet Volt, Cruze, Impala sedans in North America GM anno...

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downs GM to resume production of multiple plants after chip downtime Chevrolet Malibu production set to resume November 1 at Fairfax Assembly GM plants return to production November 1, some with single shift General Motors ramps up production, adds shifts in U.S., Canada plants on June 1 GM to cut output at 4 plants due to semiconductor shortage GM to idle 3 plants until at least mid-March as semiconductor shortage deepens GM extends produ...

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ons for Latin America in Brazil BYD officially launches new T5 hybrid light-duty truck BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Song L SUV BYD officially launches new Song L electric SUV BYD exports cars to Europe with first dedicated car carrier BYD implements multiple energy management projects to cut emissions Denza enters strategic partnership with Tencent to promote green and sustainable development ...

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vers first Bolt EVs GM to start autonomous vehicle manufacturing and testing in Michigan Opel launches Ampera-e in Europe GM completes production of first group of self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicles Chevrolet launches Bolt across U.S. in August GM idles Orion, Oshawa, Fairfax plants to cut car inventory GM to increase production of Chevrolet Bolt EV GM investing USD 100 million for autonomous vehicle production in Michigan GM to incr...

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ota's production schedule. On July 30, Toyota started marketing of the upgraded FJ Cruiser. An upgrade package includes seven exterior color options, newly-designed 17-inch aluminum wheels, a performance damper (front, rear) that provides ride comfort and sharp handling  as optional equipment. The price ranges from JPY3.15 million to 3.37 million. Hino Motors announced on October 10 that it has developed the Hino Dutro Hybrid ASV with safe drivi...

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y in Brazil Honda plans to introduce into Brazil the Acura brand in 2015. At the Sao Paulo Motor Show, the Acura was unveiled for the first time in South America. Three models of the "NSX Concept, "RDX" and "ILX" were displayed for reference at the motor show.- November 2011Honda was reported to be cutting operations starting on November 7 in Brazil by 30 percent from originally planned due to parts shortages caused by the flooding in Thailand. P...

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M model at Spartanburg BMW investing EUR 800 million to assemble EVs, batteries in Mexico BMW Individual paint finishes available in Spartanburg for new BMW XM BMW to source aluminum from sustainable production in Canada from 2024 BMW Manufacturing largest automotive U.S. exporter for ninth consecutive year BMW’s Spartanburg plant extends sustainable landfill gas energy project AESC breaks ground on EV battery plant in Florence County, Sou...

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osed. Furthermore, on the 10th, 16 of 18 Japanese vehicle plants across the whole group, excluding Daihatsu’s Oita Plant and Shiga Plant, had operations halted. Operations at Toyota Motor Hokkaido, which manufactures components like gearboxes, operation have been halted since the 6th due to power cuts resulting from the earthquake. In response to this, Toyota decided to temporarily halt vehicle plants across Japan to determine the effects on pa...

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sales of FAW-Volkswagen rose 18.7% year-on-year to 1,451,701 cars. With the launch of the new Golf planned on December 10, the company expects that it will be able to achieve its annual sales goal of 1.5 million units ahead of schedule. The 2014 version of FAW-Volkswagen's Audi A6L was unveiled at prices ranging from Chinese Yuan (CNY) 383,000 to 742,600. The car gains advanced engines, a V6 or a TFSI 3.0-liter engine. The latter will be fitted ...

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Toyota to drastically cut price of bZ4X Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) plans to reduce the price of its bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) by more than JPY 500,000 in Japan in the second half of 2025. The price after subtracting a subsidy will be around JPY 4 million. Toyota will also add a new version that travels more than approximately 700 km. The company aims to increase the monthly sales of the bZ4X, currently selling less than 100 units, to 1,50...

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maximum power of 115hp. The gasoline-powered version is available with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) while the diesel-powered version is available with a 6-speed MT. Its fuel economy is 4.7 to 6.0 liters per 100 kilometers. The car has a carbon footprint of 125 to 140 grams per kilometers. The price of the gasoline-powered model including VAT starts from EUR 20,699. This starting price will be reduced to EUR 16,999 when a special discount ef...

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mated annual production of 290 MWh. Turku Energia, a local energy supplier, partnered with Valmet Automotive to implement the Uusikaupunki solar power plant by providing Finnish-made solar panels, as well as electricity and portfolio management services. Additionally, Valmet also announced plans to cut CO2 emissions at its Uusikaupunki facility by increasing biofuel use. The company also aims to produce all the energy needed for battery and vehic...

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factory in January 2025 INEOS Automotive, UK launches new two-seat Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up INEOS Automotive resumes production at Hambach plant, France Ineos Automotive starts production of Grenadier Quartermaster for U.S. and Canada markets INEOS Automotive opens new biomass heat plant to cut emissions at Hambach factory, France On April 9, Daimler announced that it will offer electrified versions of the next-generation Smart ForTwo and...

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Employees: 21,500 (as of 2023) - The Sindelfingen plant is Daimler’s largest production facility. - Founded in 1915 Mercedes Benz accelerates sustainability strategies for Sindelfingen plant Daimler Trucks collaborates with GV Trucknet for designing electric truck routes from plants Mercedes-Benz cuts production in Factory 56 at Sindelfingen plant amid slowing S-Class demand Mercedes Benz to builds next-gen eco-friendly paint shop at Sindelfing...

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halls, part of a long-term plan to increase automation, efficiency, and compliance with the latest environmental standards. Regarding sustainability, Kia’s Slovakian facility uses 100% renewable energy for its operations, while heat and water from the paint shop are recycled across the plant to cut waste. On June 5, Kia marked the production of over five million units at its Žilina plant, in Slovakia. The company currently produces nearly 1,...

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opean plants amid chip shortage Ford scaling down VW partnership for EVs, using self-developed platform, others Ford opens talks with BYD on sale of Saarlouis Assembly Plant Ford announces new solar power plant at Almussafes, Valencia, Spain plant Ford to lay off 1,100 at Valencia plant in cost-cutting effort Ford selects Azitek, Portugal for asset tracking system in Valencia, Spain plant Ford selects for Spanish PERTE VEC II Ford sets new p...

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e fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had sales of EUR 4,190.7 million, a decrease of EUR 426.7 million or 9.2% from the previous year. The decrease was due to a global light vehicle production reduction of around 1.1% in the year caused by geopolitical tension, macro uncertainty, high prices and costs, and slow demand for electric vehicles. It was also driven by the negative foreign exchange effects, product life cycle, and the dive...

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ling Technologies 2,485.9 2,554.2 (2.7) 2) Vibracoustic 2,634.7 2,678.6 (1.6) 3) Factors1) Net Sales-The Company's sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, slightly increased by 0.4% from the previous year to EUR 11,947.5 million, despite a challenging market environment. While sales prices had a positive impact, exchange-rate effects had a negative impact of EUR 76.9 million on sales, primarily from the Japanese yen and the Brazil...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/03

omotive Systems has developed a production process for the new Chinese plant in Guangde, one that is particularly suitable for highly complex engine block geometries and electric motor housings. The great advantage of this process is to allow the design engineer maximum design flexibility with undercut geometries and all shapes of channels. In addition, less material is used and weight savings of between three and five percent can be achieved. D...

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