Line Stoppage Log
Record and track unplanned production... · Mid-20th century (circa 1950s)
Production
Production on The Plant Floor: Output & capacity, Capacity utilisation, Line stoppages, Model changeover, Shift patterns & labour and Automation & robots.
Profiles
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Nissan targets 80% US production by 2030
Nissan aims to build 80% of its US-sold vehicles locally by 2030, up from 65% now, as part of a restructuring plan.
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CATL Launches Trial Battery Cell Production at Debrecen
CATL has begun trial battery cell production on its first two lines in Debrecen, Hungary, a key step for its largest overseas plant, which has a 100 GWh
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Honda Ohio hybrid plant targets 2030
Honda is finalizing plans for a new hybrid vehicle factory in Ohio, with construction potentially starting in 2027 and production in 2030.
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Pirelli Board Approves €1 Billion US Plant Expansion
Pirelli's board has approved a €1 billion investment to expand its tyre plant in Rome, Georgia, aiming to increase annual capacity to six million car tyres
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Proton S70 NA hits 10,000 bookings ahead of launch
Proton has received 10,000 bookings for the new naturally-aspirated S70 in two weeks. The model, launching September 22, starts below RM60,000 and expands the S70 lineup with Lite and Prime variants.
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Malaysia's August Vehicle Sales Dip 2% to 71,428 Units
Malaysia's new vehicle market fell 2% year-on-year in August 2026 to 71,428 units, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association.
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China's 5-Year Plan Targets Intelligent NEV Production
A new government plan aims to solidify China's position as a global auto powerhouse by 2030 through intelligent connected NEV development, targeting major
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Pekema Seeks Budget 2027 Aid for Bumiputera EV Shift
Malaysian parallel importer association Pekema has urged the government to use Budget 2027 to help Bumiputera automotive entrepreneurs transition from
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Uno Minda invests $147.5m in four plant
Indian automotive supplier Uno Minda has announced four capacity expansion projects with a total investment of Rs14.15 billion ($147.5 million).
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters final testing phase
BMW has begun a comprehensive testing programme for its iX5 Hydrogen prototype, marking the next phase towards series production.
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Honda City Facelift Tour Heads to Southern Malaysia
Honda Malaysia is showcasing the 2026 City facelift in a southern tour across five locations in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan from September 10-16.
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MINI Malaysia launches limited-run Cooper S Oxford Edition
MINI Malaysia has launched a special edition Cooper S to mark 25 years of production at Plant Oxford. Only six units are available, priced from RM289,888.
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Sika demonstrates windscreen adhesive in live Malaysia crash
Sika held Malaysia's first certified automotive windscreen crash test, using a live installation of its fast-curing SikaTack Drive adhesive on a Perodua
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Volvo EX90 CKD launches in Malaysia with 800V power
Volvo Car Malaysia has launched a locally-assembled CKD version of the 2026 EX90 electric SUV. The model features an 800-volt architecture for faster charging and more power, priced at RM428,888.
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Letbe Mecha Scooter Considered for Malaysia Launch
Chinese brand Letbe may launch its Mecha scooter in Malaysia as early as next year, with distributor MForce Bike Holdings considering the model.
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MV Agusta halts production after CFMoto deal
MV Agusta has stopped motorcycle production at its Varese plant amid financial crisis following a failed investment deal with CFMoto.
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Audi A2 e-tron
Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, its most efficient model yet, with a WLTP-rated energy consumption rate of 12.8 kWh per 100 km, according to the company.
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Bentley Torcal EV to be brand's most
Bentley has revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal SUV. The company claims it will be the most powerful and fastest-accelerating production model in its history.
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BYD to reveal Malaysia EV production plan
BYD will announce its electric vehicle development plan for Malaysia within a week, deciding between its own CKD plant in Tanjong Malim or contract
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Hyundai Mobis launches Slovakian electric
Hyundai Mobis has begun mass production of integrated electric powertrain systems at its new plant in Nováky, Slovakia.
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Mitsubishi to add compact and small SUV models to Pajero
Mitsubishi's COO announced plans to expand the new Pajero lineup with a compact kei car and a globally-focused small SUV, aiming to compete with models
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Mazda Malaysia offers cheaper 1.5L Mazda 3 High Plus variant
Mazda Malaysia offers a cheaper 1.5L High Plus Mazda 3 variant at RM120,620. It is RM45,439 less than the 2.0L model but has reduced power and no sunroof.
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Jaecoo J7 PHEV AWD Launches in Australia
Jaecoo unveils an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid J7 SUV for Australia. It produces 354 PS and has an 80 km NEDC electric range.
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Ferrari Amalfi Spider debuts in ASEAN region
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider, a 640 PS V8 convertible, has premiered in Kuala Lumpur. The soft-top model is priced over RM3 million and shares its core mechanicals with the Amalfi coupe.
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Honda July 2026 Global Output Falls 3.3%
Honda Motor Company reported a 3.3% year-on-year decline in global vehicle production for July 2026, with overseas output falling sharply.
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Geely Starray EM-i AWD Launches in Australia
Geely has launched an all-wheel-drive variant of its Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia. The Inspire AWD model produces 299 PS and 412 Nm, offers 130 km of WLTP electric range, and has a total claimed range of 1,065 km.
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BYD M9 PHEV MPV confirmed for Australia
BYD's new M9 plug-in hybrid MPV, a smaller alternative to the Denza D9, is confirmed for Australia with a 145 km WLTP EV range and 850 km total.
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Isuzu D-Max 2.2 drives 1,756 km on one tank
Isuzu Malaysia's 'One Tank. One Nation Challenge' saw two 2026 D-Max pick-ups drive a 1,756 km loop of Peninsular Malaysia on one tank of diesel, finishing