nched about the same time. Saab plans to begin production of the "9-4X" in April 2011. Its sales target for 2011 is set at 100,000, out of which 40,000 are "9-5"s and 10,000 are "9-4X"s. GM will conduct a recall of about 4,000 vehicles of the "Cadillac SRX" crossover to repair a defect in the power steering system that could lead to a possible fire in the engine compartment. The affected vehicles were manufactured in December 2009, the majority o...

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oding in Thailand. Truck production lines at other plants in Hamura, Hino and Nitta will continue normal operation. On January 25, Hino Motors announced a recall of 9,785 Dutro small trucks produced during the period between February 2009 and April 2010. The company says a processing problem in the steering wheel may cause malfunction of a horn. Approximately 14,550 Toyoace trucks that Hino is producing for Toyota are also subject to recall. Hino...

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ind a second life. Scenic E-Tech incorporates up to 37% recycled materials in ferrous components (i.e. structure, chassis, axles, undercarriage parts, etc.) and even seat covers made from 100% recycled fabric, including old seatbelts. Various passenger-facing components like the dashboard, cockpit, steering wheel, flooring, and the Solarbay opacifying sunroof glass also include recycled or renewable materials. On October 12, the European Investme...

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ive Assist (ADA) 3, and Traffic Sign Assist. These advancements underscore Daimler Truck's commitment to safety and set new standards. At the EVZ test track in Wörth, advanced equipment is available for testing various applications repeatedly. This includes high-tech measurement-equipped vehicles, steering and accelerator pedal robots, GPS-controlled dummies, and targets. On August 12, Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) announced that it ha...

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aggerated large bumper enhance visual effect. The size of the K3S is 4,365 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,460 mm high with a 2,700 mm wheelbase. It is fitted with a 1.6-liter γ engine mated to a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. It has an electric sunroof, dual automatic air conditioners, and a steering wheel with a heater. The Premium AT version priced at CNY 143,800 has HID headlights, LED rear lights, genuine leather seats and power seats ...

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car park. Combining autonomous driving with detection and auto brake for other objects makes it possible for the car to interact safely with other cars and pedestrians in the car park. Speed and braking are adapted for smooth integration in the parking environment. The first feature with autonomous steering will be introduced in the all-new Volvo XC90, which will be revealed at the end of 2014. Volvo Car announced on August 29 that it will reveal...

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built form. It is equipped with a newly-developed, high-end audio system, the Sound Mapping System, which generates a full-blown deep bass and high-quality sounds. The all-new N-Box Slash comes standard with the Electric Parking Brake. It is also equipped with functions including the Mode Switching Steering, which enables the driver to select between two modes of power steering assist. The new model offers fuel economy of 25.8 km/liter (measured ...

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s are being created at the new AvtoTOR production site in the Kaliningrad region, which will produce not only electric vehicles but also dozens of auto components, like electric motors, gearboxes, traction batteries, power electronics, as well as the electric vehicle chassis, body and body systems, steering, etc.  Some of the cluster enterprises will launch in 2024. The phased implementation of the plan aims to achieve a localization level of ov...

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ith the "Euro 6" and the U.S. "Tier2 Bin5," standards. The "Vision GLK FREESIDE," with an overall length of 4,520mm, is equipped with the "4MATIC" all-wheel drive system and an electronically controlled "AGILITY CONTROL" suspension system with flexibly responding soft dampers. Speed-sensitive power steering is among equipment to heighten driving and performance safety as well as to ensure riding comfort under both on and off-road conditions. Daim...

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al Park, Melaka. The plant is carried out by EP Manufacturing (EPMB)’s subsidiary Peps-JV Melaka (PJVM). EPMB added that through its facilities in Kulim, Tanjong Malim, Batang Kali, Shah Alam, and Melaka, it had started localizing critical components for GWM vehicles, including seats; front frame steering, suspension and braking systems; rear axle modules with suspension and braking systems; and instrument panels, center consoles and interior d...

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ing (AEB). On September 26, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) launched the Arizzo 8 compact sedan. The Arizzo 8 is built on Chery’s new sedan platform. It adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. It consumes 6.5L of fuel per 100km. The vehicle has standard features such as electric power steering (EPS) with electric parking brake (EPB). Some versions have optional features such as an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system, a driver monit...

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ehicle propulsion is provided by the electric motor using the generated electricity. The maximum output of the Kicks has been improved by approximately 20% (95kW). The vehicle also comes equipped with the driving assistance technology ProPILOT as standard equipment to assist accelerator, brake, and steering wheel operations to mitigate the stress the driver feels in long-distance driving and traffic congestion on highways. Kicks is scheduled to b...

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a Peugeot version of Fiorino van in Betim, Brazil. The 2023 Peugeot Partner Rapid will maintain the 1.4-liter Fire EVO engine used in the Fiorino mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Visual changes from the Fiorino include the grille, wheel caps and side trim, now stamped with the Rapid name. The steering wheel will have the Peugeot logo. While Peugeot has not yet officially confirmed this model, it has already been seen on the Betim production...

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gine FWD layout, and the battery packs equipped achieve the highest IP68-rated level of dust and water resistance. The maximum vehicle speed is 100km/h. The Wuling Bingo is equipped with features such as ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), and EPS (Electric Power Steering) as standard. The highest-spec model is equipped with the Wuling in-house developed Ling OS intelligent system. On May 12, SGMW announced tha...

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artners expands. On October 24, XPeng held its 2023 Tech Day, where the latest technologies in multiple areas were launched. In addition, XPeng debuted the X9, which is positioned as a large 7-seater intelligent battery electric vehicle and is the world’s only MPV to come standard with rear-wheel steering. The vehicle inherits the core technologies of the SEPA 2.0 architecture, including an all-domain 800V platform, the integrated front and rea...

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supply Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia Hyundai, SK On announce details on USD 4.5 billion EV battery plant in Georgia Seohan Auto Georgia announces USD 72 million plant to supply Hyundai Metaplant Hyundai Group, SK On to establish USD 5 billion battery cell JV in Georgia Dayou AutoParts inaugurates steering wheel factory in Santa Catarina, Mexico Hyundai Motor Group receives first equipment for Georgia Metaplant Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to inv...

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any built a total of 2,191,221 vehicles in North America in the first nine months of 2018. On June 12, Ford issued a recall for 1,228,000 2011-17 Ford Explorer vehicles built at the Chicago Assembly Plant that may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link, which could significantly diminishes steering control. Ford has also issued a recall for 123,000 2013 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn and Kansas City Assembly Plants with 5.0-li...

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a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. Its power comes from Chery Automobile's original 1.5-liter, four-cylinder 16-valve ACTECO engine delivering the maximum power of 80 kW and the maximum torque of 140 Nm. The ACTECO engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Karry Youya 2 features a positioning steering wheel, high-mount stop lamps, an instantaneous mileage display and a USB port as standard. High grade model has aluminum alloy wheels, ABS wi...

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luding tax) starts at JPY 2,768,700. The gasoline model is powered by a 2.0-liter engine (maximum output 110kW / maximum torque 200Nm) and is mated to an Xtronic CVT. All models are also equipped with the "ProPILOT" system as standard equipment, which assists the driver with accelerator, brake, and steering operations when driving on highways. In addition to the 2WD model being released this time, the all-new Serena line-up also includes a 4WD ga...

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crease to 58.19% in MSIL. On October 18, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) crosses 1 million automatic vehicle sales milestone. MSIL offers four distinct automatic transmission systems – Auto Gear Shift (AGS), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (AT), Advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters and Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT) across 16 models. MSIL mentioned that over 65% of the automa...

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