Maruti Suzuki Celerio fitted with six airbags as standard has been rated at three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child protection, with the tested 2025 5‑door hatchback weighing 929 kg and equipped with front, side, head curtai,n and side chest airbags, ESC and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. The earlier 2025 Celerio version with two airbags, also a 929 kg 5‑door hatchback, scored two stars for adult protection and one star f...

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more comfortable, intuitive, and safer. Key features include an AI voice assistant that anticipates needs, comprehensive scene understanding of the vehicle interior, precise navigation, and extensive entertainment options. Simple voice inputs can trigger coordinated actions, such as activating the seat heating while simultaneously adjusting the cabin temperature. Built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin system-on-chip, the solution integrates Microsoft 36...

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city transport to commercial and goods movement. Stellantis will unveil two world premieres i.e., new Opel Astra with a refreshed Vizor front design and new Peugeot 408. Three European premieres will also be shown, including the all-electric urban crossover Leapmotor B03X, Fiat QUBO L (including 7-seat and diesel options), and Fiat Professional TRIS three-wheeler. Alfa Romeo will present a special preview of upcoming products and showcase the ne...

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bution, traction control, hill-start assist, tire-pressure monitoring and ISOFIX anchors. Higher-spec versions add advanced driver assistance systems. Launch prices start at USD 23,161 for the Forthing T5 MT, USD 38,870 for the T5 EVO and USD 39,890 for the T5 HEV and reach USD 42,435 for the seven-seat U-tour. (Multiple sources on December 12, 2024)...

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rgets opportunities in clean, connected, and future‑ready urban mobility solutions.​ PVNA operates through Padmini VNA Mechatronics, PV Clean Mobility Technologies, and Padmini E‑Drive, supplying emission‑control systems, sensors, braking applications, thermal management systems, actuators, seat solutions, motors, solenoid valves, and advanced e‑drive technologies etc.  Based on Norwest India social media update/ multiple sources...

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automatic. The vehicle's gross vehicle weight is 2,490 and 3,100 kg. The van has an overall length of 5,490 mm and is available in two heights: 1,990 and 2,195 mm. A "winter" package is available for the Russian market, which includes a heated windshield, heated rearview mirrors, a heated driver's seat, and a battery designed to operate at low temperatures. Based on MB RUS JSC press release ...

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arted operations at its Salzgitter gigafactory, Germany, and produced the first Unified battery cells made entirely in Europe. The new cells will now be supplied to VW Group brands for final road testing and are expected to be launched next year in the Electric Urban Car models from VW, Škoda, and SEAT/CUPRA. PowerCo aims to meet about 50% of the Group’s Unified Cell demand, with the rest coming from external suppliers. The standardized cell d...

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025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. Marklines interviewed the President and COO of NHK Spring Mr. Kazuhisa Uemura. The theme of the company’s booth was "Crafting the Future with Pride". At the center of NHK Spring’s booth was a next-generation seat, the "SeeC" that is currently a concept. Also on display were its HyCS metal-spring series. Q1. What is the concept of your booth and what do you...

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icle without setting the parking brake    • Auto Trailer brake disengagement: Automatic release of the trailer brakes when tractor movement is detected    • Smart Unpark: Utilizes interlocks to confirm the vehicle is ready to be parked or unparked through sensors that monitor door position, seat belt status and vehicle movement The new EPB offers an intuitive operation with ergonomic, easy-to-actuate switches and clear status indication. ...

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SEAT opens circular economy hub at Zona Franca plant, Barcelona On December 16, SEAT announced that it has converted Workshop 7 at its Zona Franca plant in Barcelona into a new facility for dismantling vehicles and recovering parts and components. The site will serve as a hub for recycling and reuse. SEAT & CUPRA invested EUR 4.85 million in the project, with an additional EUR 1.32 million in public funding from the PERTE Circular Economy program...

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Sollers, Russia unveils new SF1 minibus, production to start in early 2026 On December 12, the SOLLERS Group unveiled the new seven-seat Sollers SF1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026. The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that provides 136 hp of power. It is paired with a five-spe...

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Smart begins real-world testing of all-electric #2 on ECA platform On December 15, Smart started real-world testing of its new all-electric #2, using the new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) platform. The smart #2 will keep the fortwo’s key features, including a two-door, two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive, and compact proportions. At the same time, the car will be fully redesigned inside and out by the Mercedes-Benz design team. The new ECA ...

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. Polo prototypes is covering the final test kilometres in numerous regions worldwide, with its world premiere just a few months away. The ID. Polo measures 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm (LxWxH) with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Boot space has increased to 435 litres, rising to 1,243 litres with the rear seats folded. The car is built on the new MEB+ electric platform, which uses a simpler, lighter, and more efficient electric drive system to reduce co...

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interior and user experience designs across Volkswagen Group brands. Even before departure, passengers can customize their preferences, such as cabin temperature and ambient lighting via app or directly in the vehicle. Upon entering, the Gen.Urban greets the passenger and automatically adjusts the seat. AI personalizes the digital interior, including the large front display with customized visuals, lights, and sounds. The test participant sits i...

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SEAT opens new battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain On December 12, SEAT & CUPRA opened their new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory in Spain. The plant was built in over two years with an investment of EUR 300 million. It covers 64,000 square meters and can assemble one battery system every 45 seconds i.e., up to 1,200 per day or 300,000 per year. Starting in 2026, the plant will supply batteries for the CUPRA Raval and...

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e HIMA’s family front fascia design, measuring around 5.2m long and 2m wide. The Luxeed V9 will be built on the Huawei DriveONE 800V silicon carbide power platform and equipped with a 192-line LiDAR, the Huawei Giant Whale battery system, a soft-close automatic front trunk, front-row zero-gravity seats, and two rear-row under-seat drawers. From multiple press releases...

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lt to date—bringing year-to-date volume in Vietnam to 147,450 units and reinforcing its market leadership. The surge was driven by the Green lineup, led by the Limo Green with 9,642 units, the highest monthly sales ever for a single model. The Limo Green has also become Vietnam’s best-selling 7-seat MPV, reaching 16,146 units in just four months on sale. Other strong performers in November included the VF 3 (4,655 units), VF 5 (3,072 units),...

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TBWK). This marks the company’s first-ever “smart plant,” as a major step forward in innovation, sustainability, and regional economic growth. The new 354,340-square-foot facility, located on 48 acres in Hopkinsville’s South Park Development, began operations in November, producing advanced seat frame mechanism parts, including seat tracks, seat recliners, and motors with gears. Headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, Toyota Boshoku America ...

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SEAT starts production of updated Ibiza and Arona, deliveries from January 2026 On December 10, SEAT announced that it has started production of the new generation Ibiza and Arona at its Martorell factory in Barcelona, Spain. The first cars will reach customers in January 2026. Both models feature refreshed exterior styling, updated interiors, efficient TSI gasoline engines, improved standard equipment, and enhanced safety features. These updates...

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xpected to reach only 2,300 units, falling 35% below the company’s goal. Diminished consumer spending power and tighter bank lending policies, driven by elevated household debt, continue to suppress demand. The company also called on the government to reduce import duties, pointing out that seven-seat vehicles are taxed at 80% and 11-seat models at 32%, while Chinese imports receive FTA exemptions, resulting in an unfair competitive balance. (F...

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