GAC's latest production milestone offers a snapshot of how Chinese carmakers are expanding overseas through EVs and localised manufacturing.
BMW has revealed how its new South Carolina facility will build the 144kWh battery packs destined for the upcoming electric iX5.
The plant will develop software for AI-supported robots as BMW looks to advance humanoid robotics for component production.
The expansion of the Kecskemet plant will also see the start of production of the C-Class and in the future, the more compact version of the G-Class.
The milestone vehicle is a Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI 110kW in Graphite Grey.
The X5 will be the first BMW production model to offer a choice of five different drive system technologies.
This also makes the Vitoria plant in Spain the first location in Mercedes-Benz's global production network to manufacture the new VLE.
The Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo, coupled with the arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family project, is set to electrify Europe from Spain.
The vehicle - a BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan - was built at Plant Dingolfing, home to the most all-electric BMW vehicles.
The i3 promises driving pleasure at its core, but that's not all BMW has invested in to ensure the 3 Series nameplate continues soaring to greater heights.
This commitment comes in the form of a total of USD 1.52 billion in investment, a new Anapolis plant, and the made-in-Brazil Changan Uni-T.
As BMW faces a new era of carmaking, it's made Plant Munich smarter, quicker, and more future-proof than before. Soon, the site will even be BEV-only.
Both brands have started the series production of battery systems at its Martorell plant; the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval.
The EV2 is expected to be offered with a choice of two battery options (European spec) and features such as OTA updates and a suite of ADAS.
This project aims to integrate humanoid robotics into existing series production of cars and production of batteries and components.
The i3 promises driving pleasure and intuitive onboard tech unlike any 3 Series before, while boasting 400kW DC charging and a WLTP-range of up to 900km.
The U.K.-based BMW Hams Hall plant is marking 25 years of producing engines for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models.
This milestone will also include the production of the all-new E-Outback and follows the completion of facility upgrades, which began in August 2025.
This marks the first time Plant Munich has built a BMW i3 entirely in-house, thanks to modern manufacturing technology and digitally connected processes.
The relevant manufacturing equipment has been installed in the BMW plant's new body shop and assembly line, as well as the completion of functional checks.