Capacity Utilisation
A tracked production dataset for our auto industry coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Stellantis French plant shutdown October
Stellantis will suspend production at four French plants in October due to a shortage of long-range EV batteries and weaker demand for certain models
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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).
Nissan restructures Japanese plants for global
Nissan has announced a manufacturing strategy to restructure its Japanese production base, focusing plants on specific vehicle families.
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.
Thailand designs new EV tax policy for investment
Thailand's excise department is designing a new automotive tax framework to boost EV investment, scale up production for export, and increase local
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...
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.
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...
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
Hyundai Mobis launches Slovakian electric
Hyundai Mobis has begun mass production of integrated electric powertrain systems at its new plant in Nováky, Slovakia.
Volkswagen's China production and EV
Volkswagen Group faces a twofold crisis in China, with its market share halving since 2020 and its joint venture plants reportedly operating at low...
VW to close four German plants by 2034
Volkswagen's board will recommend closing four German factories from 2031 to 2034, shifting production of new models to other group plants.
Polestar 4 SUV Enters Production in South Korea
The automaker has begun production of the 4 SUV at its Busan, South Korea plant, with deliveries starting in Q4 2026.
Polestar 4 SUV Launches from Korean Plant
The electric vehicle brand has started production of the Polestar 4 SUV in Busan, South Korea. The first customer deliveries are scheduled for the...
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.
Perodua ICE model to start Q2 2027 production
MCE Holdings secured RM54.28 million in supply contracts with Perodua for automotive electronics and mechatronic components for an ICE model...