n Canton, Mississippi, according to reports from Japan. A person familiar with the matter said that building vehicles for Honda at Canton is one of several options on the table to increase production capacity at Canton. If a deal materializes, the person said, Nissan could develop and manufacture a body-on-frame pickup for Honda similar to the Frontier that it builds at the plant. Honda would design the vehicle. However, a Honda partnership “is...

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litre. Maserati MCPURA is built entirely at Maserati’s Modena plant, in Italy, alongside the Nettuno engine. Even its special Fuoriserie paint finishes are done in-house. It is offered in coupé and convertible (Cielo) versions, MCPURA stands out with four key features: a lightweight carbon-fibre body, the patented Nettuno engine, butterfly doors, and for the convertible, a retractable glass roof. The carbon-fibre frame keeps the weight below 1...

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velopment and testing in software-defined vehicles. The companies are currently collaborating with global customers on vECU enablement, software bring-up, board support package (BSP) integration, and early-stage software validation. These solutions cover vehicle domains such as powertrain, chassis, body control, gateway, and central compute, helping simulate real-world scenarios, validate software early, and reduce reliance on physical prototypes...

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Jetta unveils VS8 SUV On July 10, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, unveiled the VS8 midsize SUV. Designed with a body style with a strong sense of power, the VS8 features iconic frameless light clusters to present a highly recognizable front fascia. Inside is a driver-oriented cockpit, where horizontally extending lines broaden the visual spatial sense. The wheelbase stands at 2,731mm. Coupled with flexible seating and storage layouts, the model easil...

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em: The H7 variant is powered by an Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip (computing power 700 TOPS), while the H9 variant, a Level 3 solution, is the first in the world to adopt dual Thor-U chips (computing power 1,400 TOPS) and a five-LiDAR perception scheme. -          SEA Safety Armor: This vehicle body structure consists of four integrated safety structures and passed a rear collision test at 105km/h, where the impact energy was 4.4 times the th...

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efficient and partly electric combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 119 km. Some engines are also made in Győr. Sales are set to start this autumn. Given the Q3’s strong demand, Audi plans to also produce it at its Ingolstadt plant, Germany alongside Győr plant. Body production for both locations will take place in Győr, but painting and final assembly for some units will be done in Germany. Audi Q3 is now th...

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ZF announces next generation of its intelligent chassis sensor On July 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented the next generation of its intelligent chassis sensor at the Chassis Tech Day, just months after launching the basic version in the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The new Smart Chassis Sensor is integrated into a ball joint, enabling precise measurement of relative wheel-to-body motion. ZF embeds the measurement electronics directly in the ball joi...

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9, Schaeffler announced that it will present the rear-wheel steering system and other chassis innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. Under the banner “The Motion Technology Company”, it will present its extended and innovative product range for software, electrification, drivetrain, chassis, and car body for automotive applications. It is producing rear-wheel steering from the first quarter of 2025 in the Kysuce, Slovakia plant. Rear-wheel steerin...

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cumotive has started series production of the latest drive batteries for the all-electric CLA in the Kamenz plant, Germany. Since this year, it has been supplying these batteries to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA is built. Electric drive units and axles come from Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, and body parts are sourced from the Kuppenheim plant. The new batteries feature advanced 800-volt technology and innovative chemistry, allowing much faste...

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his strategic acquisition enhances the realism and diversity of Applied Intuition’s digital human library, virtual representations used to safely and effectively test autonomous systems in simulation.  Reblika’s technology enables the creation of high-fidelity avatars that vary in gender, age, body type, ethnicity, clothing, and accessories, and are fully animatable to perform complex, realistic interactions with vehicles and environments. B...

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f 80km or 150km, a combined range of 2,000km, and a fuel consumption of 3.15L/100km or 3.35L/100km at the lowest state-of-charge (SoC). Some variants support 23kW DC fast charging, taking only 25 minutes to charge from 30% to 80% battery SoC. The top variant features the DiSus-C intelligent damping body control system. The Seal 06 DM-i wagon comes standard with: a DiLink 100 system-powered advanced intelligent cockpit, which contains a 12.8- or 1...

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is powered by a GAC Group in-house developed high-performance electric drive system, delivering a top flight speed of 250km/h, a range of 200km, and a recharging time as short as 25 minutes. Regarding safety, the GOVY AirJet adopts aviation-grade carbon fiber composite materials in over 90% of its body, not only reducing weight, but enhancing structural strength as well. The flying car is equipped with a battery system with multiple protection m...

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o discuss commercialization of developed technologies. The joint development agreement was realized since Konica Minolta’s toner static removal technology cultivated in its multifunction copiers is seen as a promising elemental technology for the removal of moon sand (regolith) that sticks to the body of the crewed lunar rover. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 9, 2025)...

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1.28 seconds. It reached the 60-foot mark in 1.94 seconds after launch. This highlights the SUV’s strong acceleration, even with standard summer tyres. The vehicle is built for strength, endurance and is designed to tow up to 3.5 tonnes, similar to the current combustion model, thanks to a robust body, powerful drivetrain, and efficient thermal management system. Porsche will present the camouflaged prototype again at the Goodwood Festival of S...

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Stellantis Cassino plant extends shutdown until July 11, 2025, layoffs begin On July 4, multiple sources reported that the production shutdown for Stellantis Cassino plant has been extended until July 11, 2025, for assembly, body shop, painting, and related areas. So far in 2025, the plant has operated only 61 out of 116 working days, with over 50 days of stoppages mainly due to low orders for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio, and Maserati Grecale ...

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Lynk & Co holds debut of Lynk & Co 10 EM-P plug-in hybrid electric coupe On July 4, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, held the debut of the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P presents an elegant, flowing body stance and offers three exterior and three interior color options. It contains a Harman Kardon luxury 23-speaker audio system and a 5.7L car refrigerator. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P is built on th...

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tial of the South Asian market. Designed for premium transport needs and built on a European chassis, this right-hand drive model reflects Laksana’s commitment to producing world-class, Indonesian-made buses. Founded in 1967 in Semarang, Laksana began as an automotive workshop and entered the bus body industry in 1977. Today, it produces up to 1,500 buses annually for both local and international markets. Laksana is known for its modern, comput...

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ry is expected within 2 years, with sales estimated at 630,000 units in 2026 and 700,000 in 2027. Marking its 29th anniversary in Thailand, Ford highlighted its total investment in the country, exceeding THB 133.5 billion. To support growth and meet changing consumer needs, Ford plans to expand its body and paint centers from 49 to 59 locations. It has also upgraded its parts warehouse to 60,000 sqm, now housing over 4.3 million components. (From...

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SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe On July 3, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the A5L Sportback coupe. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 260,000 to CNY 320,000. The A5L Sportback adopts a classic low body stance and frameless doors. It measures 4,903mm long, 1,883mm wide, and 1,427mm or 1,447mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,922mm. The PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based A...

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Automobile Technologies, Russia assembles Haval M6 test vehicle at Kaluga plant On July 1, Automobile Technologies announced that it has successfully assembled its first test vehicle, Haval M6, using the full production cycle, including body welding and painting. The company is now focused on preparing for full-cycle serial production, which is planned to be launched at the end of July 2025. Based on Automobile Technologies social media update...

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