ased on a "YD25" type 2.5-liter direct injection 4-cylinder in line turbo diesel engine "dCi." and can develop a maximum output of 190ps and a maximum torque of 450Nm. Equipped with DPF, the engine is compliant with the Euro5"emission standard. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and an AWD (ALL MODE 4x4-i). Nissan announced that it will study a spin-off of its Kyushu Plant located in Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture as a separate company. A...

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12, Volvo Cars held an event in Shanghai for the launch of its next-generation mid-sized sedan S60. As an SPA-based (Scalable Product Architecture) model, the vehicle is available in four variations of powertrain (T3, T4, T5 and T8) that feature intelligent Drive-E technology. With the intelligent eAWD (electric all-wheel drive) system, the high-performance T8 Drive-E hybrid powertrain has a combined maximum power output of 390hp and a peak torqu...

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he 5th of March, and prices start at 28,350 euros. VW unveiled the Golf GTI based concept model Golf GTI Performance Edition at a group's fan festival the Worthersee 2013 held from May 8 in Austria. With output of 503ps and  torque of 560Nm, the powertrain consists of tuned 3.0-litre V6 engine and AWD system mated to dual clutch transmission. Keeping the image of Golf GTI, the concept model was redesigned with more aggressiveness. The car reache...

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engine, which also powers the Fit 15X/RS, combined with a CVT, or a hybrid system combining the L15B engine paired with the i-DCD (intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive), a single motor hybrid system also found on the Fit Hybrid. It is available in a front-wheel drive or an electronic-controlled Real Time AWD configuration. The hybrid model delivers the maximum power of 112kW at 152ps, with a fuel efficiency is 27.0 km per liter (JC08 mode). Fuel econom...

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tem incorporates lithium-ion batteries from SVOLT. The battery's storage capacity is 34 kWh, resulting in an electric range of 136 km. The European variant features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 204 hp coupled with a nine-speed transmission. The system output of the plug-in hybrid drive with AWD is 442 hp, and the maximum torque is 685 Nm. On June 8, Great Wall Motors released vital signs monitoring technology. This technology uses high ac...

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ally launched, which is positioned as a mid-to-large-size 6-seater SUV. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0TGI high-pressure direct-injection turbocharged engine, mated to a new SAIC 9-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 178kW and a peak torque of 392Nm. It has a FWD or intelligent AWD layout. On March 29, SAIC Motor announced the official launch of SAIC MG’s MG7, which is positioned as a new midsize coupe. As the first flagshi...

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esium-aluminum alloy motor (with waterfall oil cooling and 8-layer Hair-Pin flat wire winding technologies), resulting in a maximum power of 250kW and a peak torque of 475Nm for the RWD models and a maximum power of 425kW (175kW in the front and 250kW in the rear) and a peak torque of 725Nm for the AWD models. The vehicle also features the eTAC edge torque control technology, which is more than three times faster in response than the conventional...

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ed at the Beijing Motor Show, was displayed under the name changed to "Haval H8." It is 4,800 mm long, 1,938 mm wide and 1,785 mm tall with the wheelbase of 2,915 mm. It is powered by a 2.0-liter direct injection turbo engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. With a direct-driven real-time AWD, the SUV achieves a maximum output of over 180 km/h. It will be put onto the market in 2013 or early 2013. Great Wall Motor has received an order ...

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from the plant Pacheco in Argentina and it is not planned to assemble a new pickup in Kaluga. Following launches of a compact "A1" and an elegant sportback "A7"in the fall of 2010, Audi will put on the Russian market the "A6," "A5," a hybrid "Q5" and "Q3" in 2011. Furthermore, it will introduce an AWD "A8"installed with a 12-cylinder engine in the same year. Volkswagen's passenger car sales were up 49.19% to 58,900 units in 2010. Commercial vehi...

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Japan in the spring of 2019. On April 10, Toyota released its completely redesigned RAV4 in Japan, marking the first domestic launch in three years. Both gasoline and hybrid versions are available, with the gasoline version featuring a world-first 4WD system that realizes dynamic torque vectoring (AWD). The incorporation of a torque vector mechanism enables precise and stable steering, while the disconnect mechanism transmits driving force to th...

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cross the nation in fall 2012. The Hermosillo plant in Mexico has started deliveries since mid September. It will also go into production at the Flat Rock plant in Michigan as well in 2013. Its U.S. prices, including destination fees are $22,495 for the 2.5-liter model and $38,665 for the 2.0-liter AWD Titanium version. Ford said the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers an EPA-certified 45 mpg, better than 41/36/39 mpg (city/highway/combined) for the prev...

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– the intelligent battery electric SUV coupe EC6. The automaker also released a 100kWh liquid-cooled thermostatic battery pack and a 20kW domestic DC charging pile, with the battery pack expected to start delivery in the fourth quarter of 2020. The face-lifted ES8 is equipped with an intelligent AWD (all-wheel drive) powertrain that comprises a 160kW permanent magnet motor and a 240kW induction motor. The powertrain has a peak torque of 725Nm....

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adapt to Brazil’s roads. On June 29, Audi announced that it has resumed production of the Q3 SUV at the São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil. The Q3 and Q3 Sportback models will be assembled from SKD kits imported from Győr, Hungary, and will be the first time that Audi builds a model with the AWD quattro system in South America. To resume production of the Q3, Audi invested BRL 100 million in the São José dos Pinhais plant, which now has ...

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ls with CATL and LG Chem Volvo Cars expands EV production amid semiconductors shortage Volvo Cars starts Chinese production of XC40 small SUV in multi-brand Luqiao plant Volvo Cars to expand production following increasing demand for XC40 Volvo Cars formally opens order books for XC40 Recharge P8 AWD Volvo Cars inaugurates new battery assembly line at Ghent manufacturing plant Volvo extends electrification of XC40 range with second plug-in hybr...

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aken because the product plan must be reviewed and also the two models will not be able to meet new safety regulations on collision. Nissan announced the 2012 "Infiniti FX" in the U.S. due to be launched nationwide in early October. Sales prices are $43,450 for the "FX35 RWD," $51,550 for the "FX35 AWD Limited Edition" and $59,350 for the "FX50 AWD" installed with a 5.0-liter V6 engine. - October 2010Nissan announced that it has added the new "Fu...

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n certain light-load driving conditions to enhance fuel economy. The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V8 is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission in the CT6 V-Sport, which also features Maximized Magnetic Ride Control damper control, Track-tuned Active Rear Steer, a tightened suspension and revised AWD torque split. The CT6 V-Sport is built at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Michigan. The Twin Turbo V8s are hand-built at GM’s Bowling Gr...

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a compact crossover SUV. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5T VTEC engine (maximum output: 142kW, maximum torque: 243Nm), paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with G-Design Shift. Fuel efficiency is as low as 7.31 liters per 100km under WLTC conditions. It adopts a 2WD or part-time AWD layout. The vehicle has standard features such as a Honda Connect 3.0 system. The highest trim level boasts a Honda Sensing 360 system. In additio...

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W601 platform, as the XUV700. The XUV700, which is slated to be launched in Q2 FY2022, will be manufactured at the company’s manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra. It will offer both diesel and gasoline engines in manual and automatic transmissions, along with optional All Wheel-Drive (AWD) capabilities. On May 3, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) announced that due to the evolving Covid-19 situation in India, it has decided to move for...

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redecessor in both length and width. Imported in complete units from Thailand, the 5-seater HEV option (e:HEV RS) is equipped with a 2-motor system and a 2.0-liter internal combustion engine, paired with an E-CVT transmission. Locally assembled, the 7-seater gasoline engine variants, namely G, L, L AWD, are powered by a 1.5L VTEC TURBO turbocharged engine, mated to a CVT. ...

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with its sales start scheduled for early 2011. The model uses the same "PQ35" platform as on the VW SUV "Tiguan. The body dimensions are 4,223 mm in overall length, 1,793 mm in width, 1,691 mm in height and 2,578 mm in wheelbase. The vehicle comes with the "1.8TSI engine with FWD and "2.0TSI" with AWD. A "1.2TS" or "1.4TSI"engine model will be added in the future. Shanghai VW said it will produce the Skoda Yeti SUV in China for its official laun...

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