Suzuki Engineering Co., Ltd. (Shizuoka) Suzuki's design subsidiary, responsible for design of body and interior/exterior components, CAE analysis, and testing in automobile development. The company is also engaged in the development of service materials such as owner's manuals. - July 2015: Changed its name to Suzuki Engineering Co., Ltd. - February 2003: CAE analysis work was started. - July 2001: Automobile design department was opened. - De...

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l vehicle and 25% fewer fasteners. It will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries for additional space and weight savings. The LFP battery pack will be a structural sub-assembly and serve as the vehicle’s floor, lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and increasing the amount of interior space. While Ford has already announced it will be investing USD 2 billion to retool and expand its Louisville Assembly plant to build a mid-...

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ection has been raised by 250 bar and a specific combustion chamber design optimises the fuel/air mix. This new petrol engine will be produced at the Renault factory in Valladolid, Spain. On Jul 3, Groupe Renault informed that the all new Captur is completely reinventing itself with new design, new interior with Smart Cockpit, new quality standards, new equipment, new technologies and new driving aids transcend the urban customizable SUV experien...

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et narrow daytime running lights. Both front and rear bumpers are integrated in the body. This crossover can move comfortably on rough roads because of its ground clearance and also offers the driver a commanding view of the road ahead. Its wheelbase is 2,350 mm, giving the car a generous amount of interior space. Renault will unveil the facelift of the Renault Koleos at the Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The new Koleos will get new aluminum wheels, el...

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d the introduction of a host of innovative technologies such as Android Auto, industry first Connected Apps, Ecosense and Emergency Call in the new age XUV500. Mahindra & Mahindra on October 10, announced the launch of the facelift version of KUV100. It gets a total of 10 trims, with changes to the interior and a few mechanical updates. Manufactured at Chakan plant, Mahindra has invested INR 900 million towards the development of this model. Mahi...

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ogical operations for painting cabs are carried out in the painting complex of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. The production of Sollers Argo provides for a large-scale localization program, including the organization of stamping, installation of a local diesel engine and gearbox, chassis elements, interior and exterior, and Russian electronics. On October 3, Sollers PJSC announced that its subsidiary Sollers Transmission Production LLC, will rec...

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tput is 179kW (240PS), the highest among Seat mass production models. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the U.K. starting in the early 2007. Seat announced in August 2006 the "Altea XL," a variation model of the MPV "Altea" The new model is 187 mm longer than the "Altea" and features enlarged interior and cargo room space. At the 2007 Barcelona Motor Show, Seat unveiled Altea Freetrack, the automaker's first 4WD off-roader based on Altea XL...

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have confirmed that there will be an additional week of production stand-down 8th - 12th April due to potential Brexit disruption. Along with this they have confirmed this year's holiday dates to employees across all sites. On May 22, Land Rover announced the launch of new Discovery Sport. Its 5+2 interior features a new infotainment interface with the latest connectivity, plus a more flexible seating arrangement with up to 24 combinations for e...

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lack cab, whose final design was unveiled in London earlier this year, will be launched by Nissan in 2015. The base vehicle will be sourced from Nissan's Barcelona factory and shipped to the ADV plant in Coventry for final taxi assembly. The extensive taxi transformation includes new bodywork, taxi interior refit and revised suspension and steering. On March 7, Nissan announced that it would start supplying its new EV taxi, the e-NV200, in the su...

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. The successor to the current MINI Countryman will also be hitting the road with a purely electric drive. MINI will soon also be presenting the concept study of a – fully electrically powered – crossover model for the premium small-car segment. The next MINI model generation has a leather-free interior and dispenses almost entirely with chrome elements. On June 21, the BMW Group announced that it will have a digital scan of every one of its ...

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of 194g/km, an improvement of more than 25 percent over the previous model's figures. Regulated pollutant emissions are EU6-compliant. BMW announced on December 12 that it will unveil the BMW Z4 Roadster in Pure Fusion Design at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2014. Pure Fusion Design refines the interior of the Z4 to intensify the premium character of the car even more. The various exclusive colors and materials are available. As an exclusive ...

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bled at Hindustan Motors Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu. Production will be transferred to a new manufacturing site at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh in 2016. Isuzu Motors India unveiled the D-MAX Space Cab pickup truck at the Delhi Motor Show, which will be released soon in India. It has a more spacious interior than the D-MAX with a single cab, which is already available in the market. The D-MAX Space Cab targets small-scale businesses in the manufac...

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d provided a status update of its upcoming battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, which is currently under construction. Construction and the installation of equipment for the module building is nearly complete. The exterior construction of the cell building is approximately 90% complete, while interior construction and equipment installation at the cell building has begun. When completed, NextStar Energy expects that the Windsor battery plan...

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preparation for manufacture of a new 5-door hatchback Renault Sandero. Serial production of a new model is planned to begin in February 2010 and the novelty will be on sale at the beginning of spring. The Sandero is developed on the platform B0 of Alliance Renault-Nissan and is distinguished by its interior spaciousness and the volume of a baggage compartment of 320 l. It will be equipped with 1.4 and 1.6-litre gasoline engines. Renault begins sa...

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imler. After the share transfer, the shareholding ratio will be: FJMOTOR 15%, BAIC 35%, and Daimler Vans Hong Kong Limited 50%. On September 2 Fujian Benz unveiled the Vito mid-size van at the Chengdu Motor Show. The model has styling that combines simplicity and sleekness. The seating in the roomy interior can be rearranged for a variety of uses. The Vito is equipped with a Mercedes-Benz M274 gasoline engine (engine displacement of 1,991 ml) mat...

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version is equipped with a 2.5L engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the 2WD version with a 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. On August 10 Mazda's joint venture FAW Mazda launched the new Atenza, which has over 70 improvements to areas including the exterior, interior, and equipment. The new model reflects the needs of Chinese consumers, and targets singles as well as families of three. Over 20 functions in...

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y 8% year-on-year, by increasing sales to South Africa and Latin America. On August 7, Hyundai Motor unveiled the new Grand i10 for Indian market. The Grand i10 has been positioned above the existing i10. Built on a completely new platform offering a longer wheelbase, Grand i10 will feature premium interior and deliver improved comfort. Grand i10 will come with two engine variants - 1.1 litre U2 diesel and 1.2 litre Kappa petrol, offering a combi...

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ill take place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2011 and will be making its way to European dealers in November 2011. Its height has been reduced by 46mm and the seat height in relation to the road has also been reduced (minus 86 mm). With 1013 mm of headroom at the front, its interior room has been expanded. The new B-Class features an enhanced variant of the sandwich floor and can be reorganized into EV or FCV. It features...

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cle (SUV), the KWID Concept, at the 12th Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The concept model aims at meeting the needs of young customers in new markets and has superior connectivity. The KWID Concept features an unusual seat arrangement, with three passengers up front and the driver seat in the middle. Its interior design is inspired by a bird nest. It's a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by a 1.2-liter turbo-charged gasoline engine. The concept c...

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ities 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 door trim. It aims to focus on localizing more parts and components for the H6 from Q2/2025. Other GWM models planned to be assembled at this...

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