Vehicle, component or relevant technology production, factories, capacity and manufacturing processes.
Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV enters production in China
Chery Jaguar Land Rover has started mass production of the Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV at its Changshu plant in China. The six-seat model uses a 1.5-litre generator, a 60.3kWh battery and Huawei assisted driving with 896-line LiDAR.
BMW details AI-supported Gen6 battery production in South Carolina
BMW will start series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its new South Carolina Plant Woodruff in December 2026. The facility uses AI, digital twins, VR training and automated inspection to manufacture 800V battery packs for the electric BMW iX5.
Daimler to move Freightliner and Western Star production to the Carolinas
Daimler Truck North America will shift Freightliner and Western Star production from Portland to factories in North and South Carolina, with 375 workers facing layoffs as the company restructures its manufacturing network.
Commission opens €1.5bn funding call for European EV battery plants
The European Commission has opened a €1.5bn interest-free loan competition for first commercial-scale EV battery-cell plants in the EEA. Projects can receive up to €500m, with applications closing on 30 September 2026.
Pan-Good Power scales axial-flux motor production in China
Pan-Good Power has started large-scale production of axial-flux electric motors in Zhejiang, with five automated lines capable of producing 300,000 units annually. The motors are being deployed in electric heavy-duty trucks and exported to more than 30 countries.
Typhoon damages BYD China base and delays Da Tang and Ti7 deliveries
Typhoon Noul damaged BYD’s Shenshan industrial base in China, suspending two assembly lines for two days and damaging vehicles awaiting delivery. Production has resumed below normal levels, with deliveries of the Da Tang and Ti7 expected to be delayed.
DTNA appoints Craig Redshaw to lead US plant operations
Daimler Truck North America has appointed Craig Redshaw to lead US plant operations, overseeing four truck manufacturing facilities and production performance across safety, quality and cost.
Honda confirms US-built next-generation Ridgeline pickup
Honda will temporarily halt Ridgeline pickup production at its Alabama plant later this year, before resuming within two years with a next-generation, more rugged model built in the US, likely from 2028.
Ford and Geely to build electric vehicles at Spanish plant
Ford and Geely will form a joint venture to build electric vehicles at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain. Subject to regulatory approval, operations are due to start in the first half of 2027, with production beginning in 2028.
Honduras contracts Tönnjes for 2.9 million RFID licence plates
Honduras has contracted Tönnjes to supply about 2.9 million RFID-enabled licence plates over three and a half years. The project includes a local production facility and a digital platform for vehicle identification, authentication and enforcement data.
Cummins sets phased 2027 X10 and X15 engine launch plan
Cummins will phase in Model Year 2027 X10 and X15 engine production from January 2027, retaining current-generation engines during the transition. The plan responds to proposed US emissions-rule flexibilities and supports North American truck and bus OEM production schedules.
Ammann showcases sustainable, automated asphalt plant in Taiwan
Ammann has showcased YongLi Group’s upgraded Tainan Syuejia asphalt plant in Taiwan as a model for more sustainable, automated road-material production. The project combines AI-enabled systems, patented equipment and environmental design features, with potential relevance to infrastructure development across Asia.
BYD to recruit more than 9,000 workers at Chinese vehicle base
BYD is recruiting more than 9,000 workers at its Shenshan industrial base in China, as overseas passenger-vehicle sales surge. The facility produces export-focused models and is expected to reach annual output worth 220 billion yuan when fully operational.
GM to launch new petrol-powered Cadillac models as EV strategy shifts
General Motors will launch new petrol-powered Cadillac CT5, XT5 and XT6 models from next spring through 2028, alongside existing EVs. The move reflects slower EV adoption and includes plans to expand SUV production at a Michigan plant previously intended for EVs.
Volkswagen reports ID. Polo success as ID. Cross launches amid job-cut fears
Volkswagen reports 25,000 pre-sales for its electric ID. Polo and launches the ID. Cross SUV, with prices, battery options and charging details. The updates come as the company considers closing German factories and cutting up to 100,000 jobs.
US trailer orders ease seasonally as Wabash opens 2027 order board early
US trailer orders fell 28% month on month to 14,474 units in June but remained above the 10-year average. FTR and ACT Research described a seasonal slowdown, while Wabash opened its 2027 DuraPlate dry-van order board early as fleets plan purchases sooner.
BMW to launch fifth-generation X5 with electric iX5 variant in 2026
BMW will launch the fifth-generation X5 in Australia in late 2026, with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric variants. The iX5 will offer 800V charging, up to 460kW DC charging and a claimed 845km range; production starts in the US in August 2026.
BYD’s Brazil plant produces 100,000th vehicle after a year
BYD’s Camacari plant in Bahia, Brazil, has produced its 100,000th vehicle just over a year after opening. The facility currently builds three models, employs more than 5,500 people and is targeting annual capacity of 600,000 vehicles, with export orders for Argentina and Mexico.
Herrenknecht chosen to build Lower Thames Crossing TBM
National Highways has selected Herrenknecht to build a 16.4m-diameter TBM for the Lower Thames Crossing, which Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy JV has contracted to operate; the machine has been scheduled for delivery in 2028 to construct dual 2.6-mile road tunnels.
EU approves €659m German funds for four semiconductor plants
The European Commission has approved €659 million in German state aid to support four first‑of‑a‑kind semiconductor facilities, with funding intended to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen the EU value chain and address identified investment gaps.
Hino expands Built to Go range to reduce delivery delays
Hino has launched Project Vortex and expanded its Built to Go range to shorten post-arrival body-build and handover lead times, and has engaged partners and local engineering to increase ready-to-deliver truck availability.
Tesla A15 chip planned for production at Samsung and TSMC fabs
Tesla’s A15 chip is planned for concurrent production on 2nm processes at TSMC in Taiwan and Samsung’s Taylor, Texas facility, with TSMC Arizona and Tesla’s Texas Terafab potentially added later.
Chinese automakers lead global EV factory investments
Chinese automakers have outpaced US firms in announcing and building overseas EV and battery factories, driven by domestic saturation, strong foreign demand and tariff-related market access, while estimates of investment magnitude have varied among analysts.
China's solid-state battery standard takes effect
China has implemented a national solid-state battery standard, which has required automakers and suppliers to verify factory production readiness; Dongfeng, Doctex and other manufacturers have adjusted timelines and pilot operations in response.
EU tariffs have shifted EV production and imports
EU tariffs have reduced the market share of China-made EVs by prompting Western brands to onshore production, while imports of Chinese-branded vehicles and battery imports have continued to increase, and Chinese manufacturers have expanded local and hybrid production.
Proposal to accelerate sodium-ion battery hardware in China
China's battery sector has highlighted sodium-ion cell development to reduce lithium import dependence and protect vehicle production; manufacturers have reported cost and performance gains, and suppliers have established local production lines to support commercial vehicle volumes.
Volkswagen Jetta M6 electric sedan revealed in filings
Regulatory filings have disclosed Volkswagen’s Jetta M6 electric sedan, which has been slated for H2 2026; filings have indicated single‑motor outputs of 113 kW and 145 kW and have specified Calb lithium‑ion cells with FAW‑Volkswagen assembly.
Volkswagen to halve model lineup and cut capacity
Volkswagen has said it will halve its model lineup and has reduced planned production capacity to nine million vehicles a year, while it has not announced any job cuts after recent stakeholder discussions.
Manitou and Hangcha inaugurate HM Battery Solutions battery facility
Manitou Group and Hangcha Group have inaugurated their HM Battery Solutions joint venture, a facility specialising in the design, assembly and distribution of lithium-ion battery modules and packs for electric industrial equipment.
REWIRE project advances smart remanufacturing
The Horizon Europe-funded REWIRE project has brought together industry and research partners across three demonstrators to deploy robotics, AI and digital twin technologies, and has established a Triage, Plan, Simulate and Assure framework to improve remanufacturing traceability, compliance and scalability.
BYD reaches 17 million NEV milestone with Seal 08
BYD has announced its 17 millionth new-energy vehicle has rolled off the production line and has launched the Seal 08 flagship sedan, which has secured over 100,000 firm orders and has signalled accelerated manufacturing momentum.
Great Dane Wayne plant wins 2025 TTMA safety award
Great Dane's Wayne plant has received the 2025 TTMA Plant Safety Award (Category A) for over 750,000 work hours and has recorded the company's 19th consecutive year of TTMA recognition.
BYD withdraws Sealion 7 from Chinese retail
BYD has withdrawn the Sealion 7 from Chinese retail and has redirected production to international shipping hubs, prioritising exports after weak domestic demand for the pure-electric variant and to align battery-platform utilisation with global markets.
Proposal to amend EU state aid for cleantech
Manufacturers, investors and associations have urged the European Commission to amend the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework to allow temporary output‑based support for cleantech manufacturing to improve bankability and attract private investment.
Toyota to shift Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas
Toyota has announced a $3.6bn investment to relocate Tacoma production from Mexico to its San Antonio plant, has said it would create about 2,000 US jobs and has committed to expanding capacity to roughly 350,000 units by 2030.
Construction begins on Ponsse’s €10m Vieremä factory extension
Ponsse has begun construction work on an approximately €10m extension to its Vieremä factory in Finland, intended to improve productivity, production flexibility and operational efficiency.
Infineon opens largest power semiconductor plant in Dresden
Infineon has opened a €5bn power semiconductor plant in Dresden, has received nearly €920m in European Chips Act funding, has increased regional production capacity and has been expected to double Dresden output and create about 1,000 specialist jobs.
Xiaomi Auto unveils fully recycled alloy for EV chassis
Xiaomi Auto has launched Titan Alloy 2.0, a 100% recycled aluminium structural casting material that has registered 1.1 kgCO₂e/kg (a 93% reduction), has been IVL‑verified and EPD‑registered, and has been projected for a 550,000‑vehicle annual platform.
MG 07 begins volume production at SAIC Motor’s Zhengzhou facility
SAIC Motor has started volume production of the MG 07 fastback sedan at its Zhengzhou facility. Electric versions offer certified CLTC ranges of 610 km and 650 km, while the model also uses Momenta’s R7 smart-driving system and roof-mounted lidar.
China shifts sodium-ion battery supply towards coal carbon
Chinese manufacturers have shifted sodium‑ion hard‑carbon production from coconut biomass to domestic anthracite coal to secure local supply, raise yields and cut costs, and have started volume deployment in budget vehicles and grid storage.
Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus unveiled
Volgren and Volvo have unveiled Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus in Perth. Two 18-metre BZL Electric Articulated buses will be tested before entering Transperth service around August.
CATL–Ford US battery plant begins production
CATL and Ford have commenced production at a US battery plant under a technical licensing agreement, having navigated scaled-back investment, political scrutiny and policy shifts; the facility has completed trial cell production and has scheduled first automotive deliveries for 2026.
BYD raises Blade Battery 2.0 output to ease Seal 08 backlog
BYD has accelerated Blade Battery 2.0 production at its Xi'an complex to ease battery-driven constraints on Seal 08 deliveries, has expanded monthly installations to 11.87 GWh in May, and has implemented customer compensation for delayed handovers.
