r protection with water-wading capability up to 700 mm, and predictive energy management that reduces energy consumption by 15% while recovering up to 80% of braking energy. OMODA & JAECOO also revealed plans to launch several models in 2025, including the JAECOO 5 EV and 6T EV in Q3, and the OMODA C7 SHS and C9 SHS in Q4. (From OMODA & JAECOO Thailand press release dated May 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

MAS 2025: Omoda C7 previewed; Jaecoo Malaysia officially rebrands to OMODA & JAECOO Announced on May 8, 2025, Jaecoo Malaysia marked its first anniversary at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 with a rebranding, now operating as OMODA & JAECOO — Forged by Purpose. Kicking off this new chapter, the OMODA C7 Neo Crossover made its dynamic local debut at MAS 2025. Unlike the PHEV version showcased in Thailand at the motor show in March, the unit displayed...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

vehicles at a reasonable price. The JAECOO J8 luxury SUV, which offers seating for up to seven passengers and equipped with all the features available in a flagship model. Omoda C9 PHEV which will be powered by a 1.5-litre engine. The local specifications of the model are yet to be confirmed. Omoda C7, positioned between the C5 and C9, is set to arrive in 2025. The vehicle measures 4,621 mm in length and has 2,700 mm wheelbase.  (Based on Omoda...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

XCharge Europe opens test facility for charging solutions in Hamburg, Germany On October 15, XCharge Europe GmbH (XCharge Europe) opened a new test facility at its Hamburg headquarters. The test lab offers comprehensive possibilities for testing the entire XCharge Europe’s product portfolio, including the C6, C7, and Net Zero Series charging stations.  The Hamburg test facility complements the test lab in Madrid, which opened in 2023. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Omoda introduces C7 crossover, scheduled to launch in 2025 in Russia On June 4, Omoda announced that it unveiled the all-new OMODA C7 mid-size crossover, at the end of April 2024. The vehicle comes with a bold design and modern technologies.  The car's front features a distinctive frameless radiator grille and eagle-eye LED headlights. The roof of the crossover enhances the crossover's dynamic appearance and helps improve vehicle aerodynamics. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

GM to delay 2020 Corvette Stingray launch as UAW strike hinders Bowling Green plant General Motors is delaying the market launch of its long-anticipated Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Stingray due to the current UAW strike.The strike has not allowed the plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky to complete the planned build-out of the current C7 generation and retool in preparation for the eighth-generation C8 model.A spokesman for GM said, "As we’ve previousl...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/09

0.Bowling Green Assembly has produced more than one million Corvettes since it opened in 1981.Since 2011, GM has invested more than USD 900 million into Bowling Green for a new body shop, increased engine capacity, new paint shop, and additional plant upgrades.The last production seventh-generation C7 Corvette will be auctioned off this summer with the proceeds going to charity. (GM press release on April 25, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/27

Chevrolet’s mid-engine Corvette awaits 2019 reveal in US While many had expected Chevrolet’s new mid-engine Corvette C8 to make its appearance at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, company spokesmen put that idea to rest by saying that GM will not be revealing any new vehicles at the January show.The current-generation Corvette C7 was introduced at the 2013 Detroit show, with the C7.R race version appearing one year later at the...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/13

GM Chevrolet debuts multiple models at Guangzhou Auto Show On November 15, before the opening of the 2018 Guangzhou International Auto Show, GM Chevrolet held a world premiere showing of the FNR-CarryAll concept SUV. There was also the debut of the new Malibu XL medium/high-class flagship sedan in China, the all-new Chevrolet Monza medium-class vehicle, and the Redline-Series led by the Corvette C7.R Redline.The FNR-CarryAll is 5 mm long, and has...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/22

BYD to launch C7 and K7 medium electric buses On May 24 BYD announced that it will launch the all-new C7 and K7 medium electric buses on May 28.The two models both features BYD’s new family design. The C7 is a 9-meter bus that is produced mainly for the tourism and rental passenger transport market.The all-new K7 features two-step ladders and new standard battery packs. Its weight has been reduced by 40% compared to older models. It is mainly u...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/29

steps of the Brembo-equipped LaFerrari and 458 Speciale, Ferrari will world debut its Ferrari California T, featuring Brembo corner assemblies consisting of 6-piston, aluminum monobloc calipers in front (4-piston rears) and carbon ceramic discs. The European premieres include the Chevrolet Corvette C7. In addition to the Corvette Z06 and the Corvette C7.R, the “Detroit” vehicles on stage at Geneva include four Mercedes-Benz equipped with the ...

News  Updated at: 2014/03/04

ZF increasing supply of commercial vehicle transmissions ZF Friedrichshafen AG will sign an agreement covering the delivery of ZF-Ecosplit manual commercial vehicle transmissions to the manufacturer Sinotruck. ZF already supplies 16-speed Ecosplit transmissions from the Hangzhou location for current tractor trucks of the model range Sitrak C7H 6x4. The new ZF plant in Beijing will start production of passenger car axle systems in 2013. After prod...

News  Updated at: 2013/04/20

s of sample products, and completed 100 percent of its planned development projects. The first prize was given to the following three programs: 1) the first phase of the plant construction project in Changchun; 2) a local production program for the Tiguan propeller shaft assemblies; and 3) the Audi C7 project. Major new technologies presented during the meeting included a torque management technology, a local production program for driveshafts, a...

News  Updated at: 2012/05/03

assembly line to greatly improve the cleanliness level of the assembly shop. Improvement works worth several 10 million yen will be carried out in the second half of FY2005 to completely eliminate dust which enters to the assembly shop during delivery of the components. The line in the issue is "C7" at Shizuoka Plant, virtually a Lexus line as over 80% of the head lamps are produced for the Toyota Lexus cars. Koito will make the investment to...

News  Updated at: 2005/11/22