announced that the group is studying the creation of an Electric Vehicles and Software entity in France in order to accelerate this transition and support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The scope of the study includes electrical and software activities and technologies across the entire value chain: engineering (part of the Technocentre, Renault Software Lab, Lardy and other sites under study in the Paris region), manufacturing (Elect...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

announced that the group is studying the creation of an Electric Vehicles and Software entity in France in order to accelerate this transition and support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The scope of the study includes electrical and software activities and technologies across the entire value chain: engineering (part of the Technocentre, Renault Software Lab, Lardy and other sites under study in the Paris region), manufacturing (Elect...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

of battery systems. Bad Friedrichshall is currently Valmet Automotive's largest site in Germany with 125 employees. On June 30, Valmet Automotive opened its first plant in Germany for the production of battery systems in Kirchardt near Heilbronn which sees an investment of double-digit million EUR value. After a two-year conversion period, battery systems have been produced on the site since February 2023. The ramp-up of the plant started with a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

t has unveiled the brand new 100-seat Enviro400XLB three-axle double decker, developed in close collaboration with Lothian and chassis manufacturer Volvo. 42 of these high-capacity buses will enter service in Edinburgh from January onwards. They are manufactured in Falkirk, securing jobs and adding value to the Scottish economy directly and via the extensive local supply chain. On July 22, Alexander Dennis announced a supply agreement to bring a ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

prescribing the proportion of EV car and van sales from 2024. Introducing EV tariffs at the same time will undermine the mandate and slow the growing EV trend. Ford is calling for current UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement requirements to be extended to 2027, to allow time for the battery supply chain to develop in Europe and to meet EV demand. Tariffs will hit both UK- and EU-based manufacturers, so the UK and EU must come to the table to agr...

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redi-GO" in India Renault Nissan India to temporarily suspend operations at Chennai plant Nissan India exports Magnite to Nepal, Indonesia and South Africa Renault India commences exports of Kiger to Nepal Renault India starts export of Kiger to South Africa Nissan India faces semiconductor supply chain issues Nissan India expands export market for Magnite Renault Nissan plant produces 3.5 million powertrain units in India Nissan India rolls ou...

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. It also features an onboard charger that handles a maximum of 22 kW AC power, with the ability to fully charge in just 6.5 hours. On November 1, Blue Solutions joined the upcell Alliance team. upcell Alliance is a not-for-profit association bringing together key European leaders along the battery value chain manufacturing. Blue Solutions, a Bolloré Group company, is a manufacturer of all-solid-state batteries commercially available for transpo...

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, including into the defense sector. As part of an ownership and financing arrangement enabling Valmet Automotive’s strategic expansion, IONCOR, Valmet Automotive’s battery systems subsidiary, will become a subsidiary of Finnish Minerals Group (FMG), a state-owned company developing the battery value chain. Alongside FMG, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company and Pontos Group will also join as owners. After the transaction FMG will hold 70% ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/22

announced that the group is studying the creation of an Electric Vehicles and Software entity in France in order to accelerate this transition and support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The scope of the study includes electrical and software activities and technologies across the entire value chain: engineering (part of the Technocentre, Renault Software Lab, Lardy and other sites under study in the Paris region), manufacturing (Elect...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/20

n affiliate SML Isuzu Limited to Mahindra Mahindra and Ford announce JV for India and emerging markets Mahindra BS-VI ramp-up plan impacted by lockdown in India Mahindra announces suspension of manufacturing across India due to coronavirus Mahindra to cut production due to Coronavirus and supply chain issue Mahindra and Ford end discussions of automotive joint venture Mahindra assess impact of second Covid-19 wave Ssangyong and Edison Motors ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/19

utprakarn 18,000   Total 778,000   (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - Started production in 2007. Toyota temporarily closes 3 Thailand plants due to supply chain issue Toyota Thailand now hopes to restart production at Samrong, Ban Pho, and Gateway plants on August 9 Toyota already resumes 3 production pl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/19

4. Toyota Thailand slow down production to balance stock Toyota Thailand facelifts Hilux Revo pickup for 2018 Thai-made Toyota Hilux with global standard drives for sustainable growth Toyota Thailand celebrates 10 million vehicles milestone Toyota temporarily closes 3 Thailand plants due to supply chain issue Toyota Thailand now hopes to restart production at Samrong, Ban Pho, and Gateway plants on August 9 Toyota already resumes 3 production pl...

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project, which will produce the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo starting in the first half of 2026, helping make EVs more accessible in Spain and Europe. On October 29, SEAT announced that its Ibiza and Arona models were updated with a refreshed exterior, a refined interior, and better overall value. The models are designed and built at SEAT’s Martorell plant in Barcelona, Spain, and will launch in January 2026. Both models are powered by...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/18

ter of Business and Work announced that the Chinese car company Chery and EBRO had signed an agreement for manufacturing vehicles through a joint venture in Spain. According to the Catalonia counselor, the agreement is good for the entire ecosystem, auxiliary industry, and supplier industry of this value chain in Spain. The Government has also guaranteed a quick transition by financing the training contracts for the workers, currently at the Zona...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/18

arge Deutsche Bahn tender and the commercial success of the innovative Ebusco 3.0. Despite the tough labor markets, the attractive profile of Ebusco enabled it to grow from 309 FTE (full-time equivalent, including 90 contractors) to 607 FTE (including 189 contractors) at the end of 2022. The supply chain has to a large extent recovered and parts availability and lead times improving. However, on a small number of parts, the supply chain has not f...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/18

CMA CGM. 550 new hires are planned over four years, in addition to 1,000 already recruited from 2014 to 2023. With an investment of EUR 300 million, the electric van production begins in 2026. The Sandouville Plant Connect digital ecosystem maximizes operational data usage for efficiency across the value chain, from suppliers to customers. The manufacturing process is optimized for decarbonization, aiming to meet the 2030 target. Initiatives incl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/18

of Understanding (MoU) to develop integrated hydrogen solutions. This will include infrastructure development and vehicle fleets, to accelerate the expansion of hydrogen mobility for both light and heavy-duty vehicles. The three companies will use their complementary expertise to address the entire value chain of hydrogen mobility. Initially, the focus will be on buses, light commercial vehicles, and cars, with the further aim to accelerate the h...

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Lamp Air Intake System / Module Wheel Bearing Water Pump Lever Combination Switch Switch Door Trim Seat Cabin Air Filter Console Instrument Panel Air Cleaner / Air Filter Stabilizer Window Regulator Control Cable Steering Column / Shaft Auxiliary Battery Suspension Control Arm Timing Belt / Timing Chain Door Module Acoustic Insulator Fuel Tank Bush Duct Grommet High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fog Lamp Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Curtain Airbag Seat Belt...

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ional automation, to L4 High automation. The joint solution is designed to accelerate the transition towards software-defined vehicle architectures by enabling faster development cycles, greater flexibility, and enhanced dependability. They will work closely with more partners across the automotive value chain. Based on Infineon Technologies AG press release...

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