International Association of Public Transport’s eBRT program. The bus features a 416-kWh battery pack developed in-house by Scania, including a Battery Management System that allows for targeted module replacement without changing the entire pack. The chassis is manufactured in Sweden, while the body is locally built in Colombia. It also meets European standards for cybersecurity, connectivity, and road safety, with sensors, radars, and camera...

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utomatic transmission and can accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.8 seconds. The vehicle also features an all-wheel drive system with a BorgWarner hydraulic clutch that quickly adjusts power between the axles based on road conditions. The HONGQI HS7 is built with a strong safety focus, featuring a body made of 74% high-strength steel, meeting C-NCAP and C-IASI standards. The HS7 uses HONGQI’s 9H4M safety system, which covers key safety feature...

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Hyundai holds Chinese debut of all-new Palisade Hybrid SUV On August 4, Hyundai held the Chinese debut of the all-new Palisade Hybrid mid-to-large-size SUV. Adopting a new exterior design language, the all-new Palisade Hybrid presents a steady, magnificent body stance and measures over 5m in body length. The cockpit is designed with the “Premium Living Space” concept to fully combine a technological sense with comfort. The all-new Palisade Hy...

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ill serve routes in the northern part of the city. Each Attivi Low Entry unit measures 13.25 meters in length and accommodates up to 80 passengers, featuring air conditioning, surveillance cameras, accessibility systems, USB chargers, and four entry/exit doors. The Attivi is Marcopolo’s first bus body developed specifically for electric platforms, either proprietary (Attivi Integral) or in collaboration with chassis manufacturers. The Attivi In...

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(EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam and its third operational plant globally. The 400-acre plant features advanced, automated production lines and multiple workshops, including a body shop, paint shop, assembly shop, quality control center, and a logistics hub, along with an auxiliary cluster for local contractors expected to e...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Schaeffler to present Hands-Free Access Sensor Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) will showcase its Hands-Free Access Sensor along with its expanded portfolio for software, electrification, drivetrain, chassis, and body applications at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The Hands-Free Access Sensor, part of Schaeffler’s Control Motion product family, enables contactless opening and closing of vehicle doors, such as the trunk lid a...

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vision of long-term capacity expansion and infrastructure development to support anticipated growth in demand and cater to a wider client base.  The company has a diverse range of product portfolio, which includes Ignition switches, fuel tank caps, latches, auto locks, switches, oil pump, throttle body, fuel cocks, casting components, and more. Based on press release from Pavna Industries Limited...

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, Michigan, expected to start production in 2026, "We’re the first one in the U.S. to build lithium iron phosphate batteries at scale. It also has a production tax credit and we’re thankful that Congress upheld that.”  As part of its new EV strategy, Ford will offer only a few "top hats", or body styles on top of a vehicle platform, and adjust its timing to be in segments, "where we can actually make money on EVs,” Farley said. "Ours (ar...

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Unlimited Glide”. Equipped with a further advanced e:HEV, original Honda hybrid system, this model will become the “prelude” for future Honda specialty sports models in the electrified era. As for exterior design, the all-new Prelude features a low, sharp front nose and smooth, yet expressive body lines, as well as a low and wide stance that evokes a sense of dynamic driving. Moreover, this model is characterized by a number of unique desig...

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290 Nm of torque, the ATTO 2 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Its BYD Blade Battery, with a capacity of 51.13 kWh, offers an estimated driving range of around 410 km (NEDC cycle). Designed for modern urban living, this front-wheel-drive (FWD) electric SUV features a well-proportioned body measuring (LWH) 4,310x 1,830x 1,675 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. The ATTO 2 seats five passengers and delivers a smooth ride thanks to its b...

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fferent ON-resistance values, and complies with the AEC-Q100 automotive parts reliability standards. The products feature the industry's highest level of high-precision current sensing, with a detection error of plus or minus 5%, effectively protecting harnesses connected to output loads in various body applications. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 31, 2025)...

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camera is retained, the continuous light strip across the front fascia has been removed, and the headlights have been repositioned higher, giving the vehicle a look more similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces the central indirect reflective light strip with a painted body panel, simplifying the design and reducing production costs.  The panoramic glass roof and rear entertainment screens appear to have been elimin...

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Eicher Trucks, India launches next-gen pro plus series of trucks On July 29, Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), introduced the next-generation Eicher Pro Plus Series. This new range offers higher payload capacities aimed at increasing earnings per trip. It also includes extended cargo body options designed to reduce post-sale modifications. The trucks feature intelligent air conditioning systems and provide...

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localize the electric car industry, and negotiations with several major international OEMs and suppliers.  One of the officials stated that the Government is currently working on attracting a battery factory for electric cars, as well as coordinating with several companies to manufacture the "car body" in Egypt, to localize the part manufacturing. The Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone announced that it has begun...

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acilities, located in Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona) and spanning 2,000 square meters, Chery R&D center will provide support to the group on a global scale. The center will focus on the design and upgrade of vehicles to cater to the future needs of European users, including functionalities like body adjustments (restyling), among others. The new center will begin its activity this autumn. Based on Catalonia Trade & Investment press release...

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5,625 units. Honda sales were down 15.9% to 5,149 units, while BYD jumped 49.4% to 2,738 units and Mitsubishi was up 13.4% to 2,620 units. Among Chinese brands, MG was ranked 6th up 78.0% to 2,261 unit, GWM was ranked 7th up 330.9% to 1,702 units and Changan ranked 10th with 894 units, up 15.5%. By body type sales in June, passenger cars were up 9.4% YoY to 19,397 units, while commercial vehicles were up 2.5% to 30,682 units. Pickup sales include...

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Cooper Standard, US provides sealing solutions for Renault Emblème project On July 28, Cooper Standard announced its collaboration with Renault Group on the Renault Emblème project. The project integrates two of Cooper Standard's vehicle innovations: the FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal and the FlushSeal sealing system. Through FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal, Cooper Standard transitioned from a traditional rubber-plus-metal sealing design t...

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Stellantis MEA tests new body and paint shops at Tafraoui plant in Algeria On July 28, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced the successful installation and testing of a new body shop and paint shop (CKD) in Tafraoui plant, Algeria. This marks a key step in increasing local car production, creating jobs, and supporting the Algerian economy. Setting up a full production base in Tafraoui takes time and skilled effort. Based on social media updates from ...

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DH to build new plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean automotive body parts manufacturer, DH, will build a new plant in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, investing KRW 80 billion (JPY 8.8 billion). The company aims to start construction in the first half of 2026 and operation in the latter half of 2027. DH has headquarters and a factory in Pyeongtaek. It produces automotive panel assemblies and...

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ving cycle) range of 116 km, aided by the company’s K-Coast regenerative technology. The scooter runs on a peppy motor capable of reaching speeds up to 90 km/h, offering three ride modes, i.e., Range, Power, and Turbo, and employs a 60V system for enhanced efficiency. The scooters feature a metal body and offer 37 litres of under-seat storage. Its additional functionalities include reverse gear, hill hold assist, and a suite of telematics throu...

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