Factories

Stellantis and Tata Motors to Build India-Made Vehicles for Over 50 Global Markets

The two groups have signed a definitive agreement to develop and manufacture vehicles in India for export to more than 50 countries, using their Pune joint venture.

Tesla’s China Sales Drop 11.9% as Exports from Giga Shanghai Surge

Tesla’s domestic sales in China hit a four-year low while exports more than doubled, just as China prepares to slash the VAT export rebate for new energy vehicles in 2027.

Audi launches A3 Sedan production at expanded Hungary plant

Audi has started full production of the A3 Sedan at its newly expanded Győr facility, targeting 125,000 vehicles annually and creating over 2,000 new jobs.

Ford confirms Genk plant will build new Mondeo from October 2013

Ford's decision secures 4,300 jobs at Genk as the Belgian factory prepares for the next-generation Mondeo, following months of uncertainty over its future.

Toyota Deeside becomes first carbon-neutral plant outside Japan

Toyota's Deeside engine plant achieves carbon-neutral production using renewable energy, biomethane from local waste, and recycled aluminium, setting a template for its European factories.

McLaren and Nissan confirm £670m UK investments, creating jobs and boosting output

McLaren will spend £500 million on a new model and carbon fibre development, while Nissan commits £170 million to Sunderland production and job security.

Honda Japan workers to take 14 extra days off amid parts shortages

Production at Honda’s Saitama and Suzuka plants will pause for 14 additional days between June and August 2011 as the company manages earthquake-related supply chain disruption.

Australian Supplier Shutdown Puts Ford and GM Holden Production at Risk

The collapse of two key Australian parts suppliers in 2012 forced Ford to halt production and threatened to shut down GM Holden lines within days, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the local supply chain.

GM Halts Volt Production Again as Inventory Rises Ahead of New Model

General Motors will suspend Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera production for several weeks in 2012 to address unsold stock and prepare for the next-generation Volt.

Maruti Suzuki Invests Rs 2,500 Crore to Expand Diesel Engine Capacity at Manesar

Maruti Suzuki’s 2008 investment in Manesar aimed to triple output and boost diesel engine production, responding to surging demand for diesel-powered models like the Swift, SX4 and Dzire.

GM invests $157m to upgrade Wentzville, Missouri plant

The Wentzville assembly facility, which builds Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and full-size vans, will receive a major paint shop expansion and equipment upgrade.

BMW confirms plan for Brazilian assembly plant amid new import rules

BMW will submit an investment plan to the Brazilian government after months of uncertainty caused by higher import taxes and stricter local production requirements.

Nissan to Restart Production at Five Japanese Plants After Earthquake

Nissan will resume operations at five domestic plants from 21 March, though output may remain limited and engine production at Iwaki faces further delays.

Ford Begins Production of New Focus at Vsevolozhsk Plant

Ford has started building the latest-generation Focus near St. Petersburg, offering Russian buyers three body styles and four engine options.

Fiat to Cut European Production by 300,000 Vehicles in 2012

Fiat will reduce its European vehicle output by 300,000 units in 2012, responding to falling demand and overcapacity across the continent's car market.

Final Chevrolet Colorado Leaves Shreveport Plant as GM Ends Production

General Motors has closed its Shreveport Assembly Plant after more than three decades, with the last vehicle off the line being a white Chevrolet Colorado.

Bosch to Invest €60m in New Automotive Electronics Plant in Romania

Bosch will spend €60 million on a new factory in Jucu, Romania, producing electronic automotive components and creating around 2,000 jobs in the region.

Japanese automakers deepen US investment and R&D commitment

Japanese-brand automakers have expanded their US manufacturing and R&D footprint, with cumulative investment surpassing $51 billion and direct employment topping 93,000 by 2018.

Porsche Expands Atlanta Headquarters with New 33-Acre Development

A major expansion at Porsche’s North American base in Atlanta will add a service centre, factory restoration facility and track extension, reinforcing the marque’s US commitment.

VW Chattanooga Workers Challenge UAW Vote Objection After Union Defeat

After Volkswagen Chattanooga employees rejected UAW representation in a closely watched 2014 vote, a group of workers has challenged the union’s attempt to overturn the result.

PSA Peugeot Citroën to Cut Another 1,500 Jobs in France

The French carmaker is preparing further redundancies on top of 11,200 previously announced, as overcapacity and weak demand continue to pressure its domestic operations.

Ford to Shift Truck Production Back to US Plants

Ford prepares to move truck manufacturing to US sites as small car output leaves Michigan Assembly, with the Ranger pickup a likely replacement.

BMW’s Munich Plant Shift Bolsters Global Output Amid European Dip

BMW is investing €650 million to convert its Munich plant to electric-only production by 2027, using its global network to maintain output as European demand softens.

Nissan builds one millionth Qashqai at Sunderland

The Sunderland plant reached the one-million Qashqai milestone on 28 June 2011, just four and a half years after production began, setting a UK industry record.