risk sales of the "Outlook" and an introduction of the all new "Impreza" in November, FHI is aiming to boost sales 12.4 percent up to 300,000 in 2012. NHTSA said Fuji Heavy Industries will recall 275,000 "Forester" SUVs from the 2009 to 2012 model years. An automatic locking retractor of the center seat belt on the rear seat fails to meet the federal standards, and may not allow proper installation of a child seat. Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) wil...

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at its plant in Indaiatuba, Brazil, from October 13 through 22 due to a lack of supplies, returning to work on October 25. Toyota’s São Bernardo do Campo, Porto Feliz and Sorocaba plants will continue operations uninterrupted. On January 31, Toyota launched the new Etios Aibo in Argentina, a two-seat commercial version of the hatchback still produced in Sorocaba, Brazil, though not sold there. The two-seat Etios Aibo was designed in the Innova...

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Ford leads in vehicles assembled, exported, and hourly workers in U.S. Ford introduces all-new 2024 Ranger for North America Negotiations between UAW and Detroit 3 break down, simultaneous strikes start UAW strike affects other GM, Ford operations beyond targeted plants Ford Bronco seating supplier lays off 650 workers in Detroit over UAW strike Ford lays off 330 workers at Chicago Stamping, Lima Engine plants due to strike Ford ...

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-gen Ridgeline is being designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas, Inc. at its Los Angeles and Ohio R&D centers. Honda Korea Co., Ltd. has released the 2014 year model Pilot sports utility vehicle. The new Pilot features upgraded safety and user-friendliness. It has additional head restraint and seat belt for a passenger in the center position of the third row seats. This enables the car to seat 8 passengers instead of 7. The car is also equip...

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Nm and 2,000 rpm. It comes with a 6-speed gearbox and Brake Weight Regulator (LSPV), which adjusts the braking force to suit each load level while operating, providing optimum safety. On June 12, the Hyundai Thanh Cong Thuong Mai (HTCV) unveil the Hyundai Solati large van, which competes in the 16-seat passenger car segment. Hyundai Solati owns the largest overall size in segment, 6,195mm x 2,038mm x 2,760mm (long x width x height), respectively...

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a Real-Time AWD system. On August 25, GAC Group participated in the Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023) with its four vehicle brands: GAC Aion, GAC Trumpchi, GAC Honda, and GAC Toyota. Hyper, a high-end division under GAC Aion, displayed models such as the Hyper GT smart coupe and the two-door, two-seater Hyper SSR flagship supercar, along with several cutting-edge Hyper TEC technologies. The Hyper SSR, which accelerates from 0-100km/h in 1.9 sec...

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liter i-VTEC engine paired with a five-speed automatic gearbox or a CVT. To meet the needs of the buyers, it features Display Audio linked to smartphone. To improve safety performance, it uses rigid and high-strength Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) structure, an airbag at front passenger's seat and side airbags as standard. Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. held the world premier of its sports utility vehicle (SUV) concept exclusi...

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Vans (China) Co., Ltd. - A total investment is 208 million euro, and capital is 160 million euro. Construction work started in October 2007, scheduled to be completed to start operations in May 2009. The site will be 660,000 square meters (330,000 in the first phase) and will produce minivans with seat capacity for 5 to 20 people under Mercedes brand. The number of employees at the start of operation will be 2,800 and the annual production capac...

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will make minor changes to its Fairlady Z NISMO while improving its base model, the Fairlady Z. The two models will be released on July 25, 2014. The Fairlady Z NISMO gets new exterior design and body parts. It offers improved handling performance during high-speed driving. The interior uses bucket seat that is co-developed with Recaro and tuned exclusively for NISMO. The new Fairlady Z features improved chipping, road and acceleration noises rea...

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a GM to invest BRL 1.5 billion for upgrades, new model at Gravatai plant in Brazil GM announces BRL 4.5 billion in investments in Brazil GM reveals its BRL 1.2 billion expanded São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil GM resumes production at three factories in Brazil GM launches new Spin Activ, seven-seat Activ7 in Brazil GM denies exit out of Brazil as it begins negotiations for future investments GM workers in São José dos Campos, Brazil agree...

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wed for 15 days, from September 30 through October 15. At the São José dos Campos plant, the voluntary dismissal program was renewed for 10 days, from October 16 through October 26. GM has just introduced the refreshed 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Argentina, the third market to receive the seven-seat SUV after Paraguay and Brazil, where it is manufactured exclusively at GM’s Sao Jose dos Campos plant, as well as the S10 pickup, from which it...

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ction of the Chevrolet Sonic vehicle in Ramos Arizpe Complex, Mexico. Four types of the Chevrolet Sonic vehicle will be produced, with the price ranging from $ 180.000 pesos to $ 241,100 pesos. In August 2010 GM announced an investment of $ 215 million for this complex. GM will launch its compact 5-seater SUV "Chevrolet Captiva Sport" into the U.S. market with the intention of curtailing the waiting period for its compact crossover "Equinox,"whic...

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d to 80% in about 42 minutes using quick charging, and using normal charging, can be fully charged in about 7.5 hours. The battery is located in the center under the floor, providing a low center of gravity for a comfortable ride and good maneuverability. Like the Minicab EV, it is available in two-seater and four-seater versions. According to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (Mitsubishi Motors) official website (as of May 9), the company has term...

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lass long-wheelbase sedan Mercedes-Benz premieres long-wheelbase E-Class in China Beijing Benz discontinues production of current E-Class On November 29, Mercedes-Benz officially launched its new GLB SUV. Positioned as a compact SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in a 5 or 7-seat arrangement. The GLB SUV is equipped with a 1.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (maximum power output of 120kW, peak torque of 250Nm) and a 7-spe...

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onfirms Cayenne for local assembly at Kulim plant in Malaysia Kia Malaysia targeting to produce 100,000 units of Carnival, Sorento, Sportage, Niro in next 5 years Malaysia’s first-ever CKD unit of Porsche Cayenne rolls off Sime Darby’s assembly facility in Kulim Locally assembled Kia Carnival 8-seater and 7-seater MPV launched in Malaysia, 11-seater Carnival remains CBU for now Kia launches locally-made all-new 4th generation Sorento SUV in M...

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Hamura Plant Production Line #2 on February 12 Hino resumes operations of Hamura Plant's Production Line #2 Hino resumes production of vehicles equipped with Toyota Industries Corporation's 1GD engine Toyota launches all-new Land Cruiser "250" series Toyota to use its own collected PET bottles for seat cover fabric Toyota suspends operations at six lines in five plants in Japan due to parts shortages Toyota temporarily suspends 14 domestic plant...

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e new model will start in spring 2010 and be gradually extended to all the major markets. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 5-door hatchback in the C segment is the successor to the existing 147. The name "Giulietta" is once for a classic Alfa Romeo model produced from 1954 to 1965. Lancia will unveil its 4-seat convertible "Flavia Cabrio" and Chrysler's rebadged "Thema" and "Voyager" at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A flagship "Thema" based on the "Chrysler ...

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wn and stopped paying its employees for months, will resume work and production. Aiways suffered from sluggish sales performance, and has been experiencing such problems as operating difficulties and salary arrears since the beginning of 2023. On November 20, major media reported that Aiways's U5 5-seat SUV based on the MAS platform will start production in the second half of 2019. The vehicle will be produced at the company's Shangrao Plant. On ...

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roject is part of Renault 2016 - Drive The Change, Renault’s strategic plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% by 2013 and by a further 10% between 2013 and 2016. On May 24 Renault unveiled the all-new, fully remodeled 2017 Grand Scenic. The all-new Grand Scenic comes with either five or seven seats. The car will be available for sale before the end of the year 2016. It measures 4,634 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width and 1,660 mm in height wi...

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re built at the No.2 plant. On December 5, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors released the new K5 luxury sedan. The new K5 is available in 10 types priced from CNY 159,800 to CNY 251,800. It has rhombus front fog lamps, edged headlights and a new front grille. Its door trim is chrome plated decorations. Its seat has been redesigned as well. In addition to existing 2.0- and 2.4-liter engine, a 2.0-liter T-GDI turbo engine has been added to the lineup. The ...

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