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GM Korea press conference at Changwon plant celebrating 2 million vehicle milestone and reaffirming commitment amid exit rumors.

GM Korea dismisses exit rumors with 2 million vehicle milestone

29 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

GM Korea dismissed rumors of withdrawal during a media briefing at its Changwon plant, reaffirming its commitment to local production as a small SUV hub. The company announced cumulative production of 2 million Trax Crossover and Trailblazer vehicles, with the factory operating at around 95% capacity year-round. It pledged a $600 million investment to bolster Korean operations.

Ford lança subsidiária Ford Energy para produzir baterias em escala de rede

A Ford Motor Company lançou formalmente a Ford Energy, uma nova subsidiária integral focada na construção de sistemas de bateria do tamanho de contêineres para concessionárias de energia e centros de dados. A medida segue a mudança estratégica da empresa em dezembro de 2025, afastando-se de certos planos para veículos elétricos, e reaproveita uma fábrica subutilizada no Kentucky que anteriormente estava vinculada a uma joint venture de veículos elétricos.

Egypt discusses new glassware project with Gürok Group

12 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Industry Minister Khaled Hashem met a delegation from Türkiye’s Gürok Group to review plans for a new glass tableware factory in Egypt aimed at export markets.

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México atinge recorde de US$ 70,7 bilhões em exportações em março e amplia liderança nos EUA

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Thales Alenia Space aborda problema em módulos do Lunar Gateway

África

Egypt signs deals for 500 AC rail coaches and workshop management

Huawei and AIS sign MOU for local grid-forming BESS manufacturing in Egypt

Huawei and AIS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop local manufacturing of Grid-Forming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Egypt. The alliance supports Egypt's renewable energy infrastructure and national industrial localization goals.

China launches trillion-dollar services and manufacturing fusion plan

22 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

China's State Council unveiled a blueprint on Tuesday aiming to grow its service sector to 100 trillion yuan (US$14.7 trillion) by 2030, fusing software and steel to modernise advanced manufacturing and avert deindustrialisation. The plan spotlights 'producer services' such as specialised logistics, information technology and advanced research. Analysts say it will cultivate world-class Chinese brands and shore up the industrial backbone.

Chinese manufacturers cancel orders as Hormuz crisis persists

In the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis, which began over a month ago with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the strait reopened briefly before closing again this week. Oil prices remain elevated at US$100-105 per barrel, hitting China's transport and manufacturing sectors. Companies are delaying or cancelling orders to shield consumers from higher costs.

Volkswagen interrompe produção do ID.4 em fábrica nos EUA para dar lugar ao SUV Atlas

09 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

A Volkswagen deixará de produzir o SUV elétrico ID.4 em sua fábrica em Chattanooga, no Tennessee, após meados de abril, readequando a linha para o SUV Atlas, movido a gasolina. A decisão ocorre após uma queda acentuada nas vendas do ID.4 depois que os EUA encerraram os créditos fiscais para veículos limpos. A empresa afirma ter estoque suficiente do ID.4 até 2027.

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