The Plant Floor

Line Stoppage Log

A tracked production dataset for our auto industry coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

Stellantis will suspend production at four French plants in October due to a shortage of long-range EV batteries and...

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

2026-10-01
Nissan aims to build 80% of its US-sold vehicles locally by 2030, up from 65% now, as part of a restructuring plan

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.

2026-09-30
CATL has begun trial battery cell production on its first two lines in Debrecen, Hungary, a key step for its largest...

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...

2026-09-25
Honda is finalizing plans for a new hybrid vehicle factory in Ohio, with construction potentially starting in 2027 and...

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.

2026-09-24
A new government plan aims to solidify China's position as a global auto powerhouse by 2030 through intelligent connected...

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...

2026-09-20
Nissan has announced a manufacturing strategy to restructure its Japanese production base, focusing plants on specific...

Nissan restructures Japanese plants for global

Nissan has announced a manufacturing strategy to restructure its Japanese production base, focusing plants on specific vehicle families.

2026-09-14
BMW has begun a comprehensive testing programme for its iX5 Hydrogen prototype, marking the next phase towards series...

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.

2026-09-12
Thailand's excise department is designing a new automotive tax framework to boost EV investment, scale up production for...

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

2026-09-09
Automotive: MINI Malaysia has launched a special edition Cooper S to mark 25 years of production at Plant Oxford

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...

2026-09-09
MV Agusta has stopped motorcycle production at its Varese plant amid financial crisis following a failed investment deal...

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.

2026-09-08
Automotive: Bentley has revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal SUV

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...

2026-09-07
BYD will announce its electric vehicle development plan for Malaysia within a week, deciding between its own CKD plant in...

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

2026-09-06
Hyundai Mobis has begun mass production of integrated electric powertrain systems at its new plant in Nováky, Slovakia

Hyundai Mobis launches Slovakian electric

Hyundai Mobis has begun mass production of integrated electric powertrain systems at its new plant in Nováky, Slovakia.

2026-09-05
Volkswagen Group faces a twofold crisis in China, with its market share halving since 2020 and its joint venture plants...

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...

2026-09-05
Volkswagen's board will recommend closing four German factories from 2031 to 2034, shifting production of new models to...

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.

2026-09-03
The automaker has begun production of the 4 SUV at its Busan, South Korea plant, with deliveries starting in Q4 2026

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.

2026-09-03
Automotive: The electric vehicle brand has started production of the Polestar 4 SUV in Busan, South Korea

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...

2026-09-02
Honda Motor Company reported a 3.3% year-on-year decline in global vehicle production for July 2026, with overseas output...

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.

2026-09-02
MCE Holdings secured RM54.28 million in supply contracts with Perodua for automotive electronics and mechatronic...

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...

2026-08-26