Paris Motor Show. A 3-door sports coupe "Ibiza CUPRA" carries a new twin-turbo 1.4TSI engine, which develops 180ps, a higher output than the previous twin-charger 1.4TSI engine, while maintaining both excellent environmental performance and fuel economy. The model employs a 7-speed 2-pedal DSG with steering wheel shift-paddles and dedicated CUPRA suspensions. Also standard equipment are the ESP, ABS with EBD and traction control. The " Ibiza ECOM...

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primarily through the development of innovative materials with leather-like properties. The BMW Group is thus serving the demand for vegan and leather-free interiors, which is set to increase further soon, especially in the US, China, and Europe. It will also be possible to use these materials for steering wheel surfaces. Replacing raw materials of animal origin makes a significant contribution to increasing sustainability in vehicle production....

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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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,000 units. The first generation Spacia Gear was launched in December 2018 as a SUV-like derivative of the Spacia mini height wagon. The new model launched this time features an exclusive design and special equipment to accompany outdoor life, in addition to user-friendly features (such as a heated steering wheel) of the Spacia and Spacia Custom, which were fully redesigned in November 2023. Special equipment includes water-repellent seats, stain...

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s scheduled to be operational in 2015 or 2016. This move is in consideration of the sluggishness of Indian economy and the time necessary for the preparation of related facilities. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. announced a recall of 1,492 vehicles of four models. These cars may have a problem with their steering column. The company said that 592 Swift hatchbacks, 581 Dzire compact sedans, 306 Ertiga multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), and 13 A-Star compact...

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ounces the launch of the new Terrano with the introduction of 22 brand new features for added style and convenience. The new Terrano comes with the option of a 6-speed advanced auto drive. The 22 new features include new Premium Dual Tone Interior, Cruise Control, 7.0 Touchscreen Navigation system, Steering Mounted Audio/Phone Control, One Touch Lane Change Indicator, Anti-pinch Driver Side Window, and new Steering Wheel Design. On June 02, Nissa...

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LPO 1924 RESLF Abidjan’s next-generation bus has been developed with inputs from SOTRA, with a high degree of customization based on feedback gathered through city trails. The bus has several features like pneumatic driver seat, automatic transmission, lower NVH, tilt & telescopic integral power steering, wide in-swing doors, six bellows air suspension and a wider gangway. A upper-grade SUV "Sumo Grande" was put on the market. The vehicle carr...

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colors and various designs for rims for 14 to 16 inch tires are available. Furthermore, the Karl can be equipped with numerous safety and comfort technologies that buyers don't expect for entry-level cars, such as Lane Departure Warning and optional heated front seats along with the heated leather steering wheel. GM revealed its all-new Chevrolet Spark subcompact car at the New York International Auto Show on April 1. The new model goes on sale ...

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Europe, Aveo will be offered with two versions of a 1.3 liter diesel engine (at 75 hp and at 95 hp) featuring Start/Stop technology. Chevrolet's 6-speed automatic transmission will be featured on the Aveo 1.4 and 1.6 as an option; standard manual transmissions are of 5 or 6 speed. Electronic power steering (EPS), Electronic stability control (ESC) and ABS brakes will be standard. GM's next-generation global small car, the all-new Chevrolet Aveo ...

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Suzuki Motor, Sagara Proving Ground (Shizuoka) Suzuki Motor's proving ground, responsible for testing and development of automobiles - The facility is equipped with a 4.45km high-speed circuit, where actual driving tests for steering stability, acceleration performance and etc. are conducted. ...

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Kicks global compact crossover Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan announces pricing, launches all-new 2025 Kicks in U.S. Nissan launches Nissan Kicks Play in Mexico Nissan begins production of 2025 Kicks at Aguascalientes A1 in Mexico Nissan Cantabria plant to produce steering and rear knuckles for Kicks model produced in Mexico Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico ...

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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 summer of 2014 to Taxi Electric, which is a ...

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uling launched its all-new MPV, Wuling Zhengcheng. With regard to powertrain, it is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine, coupled with a six-speed manual transmission. It consumes 7.6L of fuel per 100km. Some models have features such as rear view camera with guide lines, and a multifunction steering wheel with cruise control. On September 13, the Wuling brand of SAIC GM announced that it will launch Asta (Xing Chen), its first strategic S...

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the production line from April 2016 to end of March 2017 – around 55 a day. Nissan on Jul 7, announced that Production of the new Nissan Qashqai has begun at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. The new Qashqai will also be available with ProPILOT autonomous driving capability, which controls the steering, acceleration and braking in a single lane on highways during heavy traffic congestion and high-speed cruising, from spring next year. An inv...

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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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a system with a larger/higher-resolution touch screen display. On July 7, the Lexus division of Toyota Motor Corporation announced the launch of the new UX200 and UX250h compact crossovers in Japan. The structural rigidity was improved by adding 20 spot welds on the body and the EPS (electric power steering) and shock absorber tuning were carried out accordingly. By running the vehicle at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, further improvements in...

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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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ions to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. According to an investigative report published by Suzuki on April 12, in addition to final automobile inspections being conducted by assistant inspectors still in training, improper inspections of the brakes, speedometer and steering were carried out. The recall is expected to cost the firm approx. 80 billion yen. On August 23, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it ha...

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fered hands-free Super Cruise driving assistant will not be functional from the vehicle’s launch. All 2023 Cadillac Lyriq models ordered with Super Cruise will be delivered with hardware installed for the next-gen Super Cruise system, including exterior radar sensors and cameras, and Super Cruise steering wheel, but GM will activate the feature through an over-the-air software update in the near future. The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Debut Edtion bega...

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PV On December 22, BAW officially launched the new Calorie large-sized pickup truck. For the powertrain, the new vehicle features a SAIC GM 2.0L VVT engine with a maximum power of 106kW and a peak torque of 200Nm, with a front RWD drive mode. The new vehicle is equipped with EPS (Electronic Power Steering), Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring, TCS (Traction Control System), EBA (Emergency Brake Assist), and HHC (Hill Hold Control). On December 22, ...

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