avia, which will make its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The new Octavia is based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform, the Octavia is 4,659 mm long, 1,814mm wide 1,782 mm interior length the boot space of 590 litres and the wheelbase of 2,686 mm. Engine variations include a 1.4 TSI with 120bhp/138bhp and 1.8 TSI with 177bhp. The diesels include a 103bhp 1.6, and there is a 108bhp Greenline version of the 1.6 that returns a claimed fuel e...

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lure, Active, and GT versions and comes with six powertrains. E-208 is equipped with all-electric engine which produces output of 115 kW and a 51 kWh battery, offering a range of 400 km. The vehicle also introduces two new 48V HYBRID powertrains featuring the latest PureTech gasoline engines of 100 bhp and 136 bhp, combined with the e-DCS6 dual-clutch electrified 6-speed gearbox. On July 28, the managing director of Lancia confirmed the productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

smission and xDrive20d connected to a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 8-speed automatic. The X3 features the EfficientDynamics to improve environmental features, compliant with the Euro5 emission standards. Three-litre, straight six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine xDrive35i delivers 306 bhp at 5,800 rpm, maximum torque of 400Nm at 1,300rpm and the top speed of 245km/h. It requires 5.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h. Fuel cost...

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illion pounds since the plant was opened in 1984. Nissan in Europe announced on May 3 it will run a limited production of the "Juke-R" designed as a one-off model, which had made its debut at the Dubai 24-hour race as the pace car. It is equipped with a 3.8-liter engine with a maximum output of 545 bhp and a top speed of 160 mph. Nissan plans to deliver the first three cars in summer 2012. On June 19 Nissan Motor announced that it will recruit up...

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er Zetsche said a slow "R-class" will be continued with its current model at least until 2015. Daimler is also considering marketing of the model in China. It plans to produce an "M-class" based 4-door "MLC" in the U.S. starting in 2015. AMG's 5.5-liter V-8 twin-turbo gasoline engine developing 571 bhp will be made available. In addition, Mercedes-Benz SUVs that will be launched by 2015 will include an upgraded "GLK," new "M-class," the second ge...

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end of 2010. Hyundai Motor plans to unveil the new "Azera" at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show slated to be launched in early 2012. It employs Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design used by the "i40" and "ix20" and is based on the platform of the Kia "Cadenza." It will be equipped with a 3.8-liter 328 bhp V6 or a 2.0-lirer 4-cylinder 270 bhp turbo engine. Hyundai Motor showcased the "Elantra GT," a 5-door hatchback of the "Elantra" and the "Elantra ...

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its Jeep assembly plant in Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil. The model will firstly debut in Brazil, both in production and in sales, and it will be produced later in China and Mexico, offering more than 100 countries. In Brazil, two engines are available. The 2.0L flexible Tigershark produces up to 166 bhp and mated to the 6-speed AT. A new 2.0 MultiJet II turbo diesel engine delivers 170 bhp and mated to 9-speed AT. 4 grades (Sport, Longitude, Limit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

6.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 240km/h. A European composite value of fuel consumption is 8.2 liters fuel per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions are 193g/km. The all-electric version of VW's city car "up!" was unveiled at the Barcelona Motor Show. Its 18.7kWh battery delivers a peak output of 80bhp. Torque is rated at 155lb ft, enough for an 84mph top speed and a 0-62mph time of within 14 seconds. Prices haven't been announced, but orders sta...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

high-end SsangYong brand "Rexton" SUV has been introduced to the Indian market. Its sales got underway at Mahindra dealers in Delhi and Mumbai on October 18. The "Rexton" launched in India carries a 2.7-liter diesel engine mated to a 5-speed automatic or manual transmission. The engine develops 184 bhp and 402 Nm for the "RX7" with the automatic transmission, and 162 bhp and 340 Nm for the "RX5" with the manual transmission. Sales prices in Mumba...

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available. The Skoda Superb Combi (wagon) based on the Superb midsize sedan has been unveiled, with the release in Europe scheduled during 2009. The Superb and the Superb Combi use a platform same as VW's Passat Estate. The engine choices are: three petrol engines (1.4 in-line four-cylinder TSI 125bhp, 1.8 in-line four-cylinder TSI 160bhp and 3.6 FSI V6 360bhp) and two diesel engines (2.0 in-line four-cylinder TDI, 140ps/170ps), all equipped wit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/13

er of 2025. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric will be the first vehicle to be designed on AmpR Small, the new Ampere platform dedicated to B-segment electric vehicles. The vehicle will be equipped with a wound rotor synchronous electric motor and will be available with three power outputs of 110kW (150 bhp / 245 Nm), 90 kW (120 bhp / 225 Nm) and 70 kW (95 bhp / 215 Nm). The vehicle will offer two battery options, including a 40-kWh version that deliv...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/04

cars a year. Toyota premiered the updated 2012 Avensis saloon and station wagon. The 2012 Toyota Avensis emits less CO2 and comes with a re-styled exterior. Toyota will sell the 2012 Avensis with a new 2.0 liter, four-cylinder D-4D turbodiesel engine featuring a new turbocharger, which develops 124 bhp. Toyota was reported to be cutting production of the "Auris Hybrid" by about 500 cars until the end of this year compared with the original produc...

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ced, the model is expected to be based on the Yaris Cross, and be positioned below the Corolla Cross in the brand's Brazilian line-up. Toyota revealed the Etios Cross, a crossover on November 6 in Brazil, and the vehicle will go on sale from November 18. The 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 96 bhp of maximum power, mated to a 5-speed transmission. All the power is transmitted to the front wheels. Prices in Brazil start from BRL 45,690. Toyot...

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eiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Porsche announced the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet on September 20. Equipped with the same powertrain offered by the 911 Turbo coupe unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the turbocharged 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine delivers 520 bhp (383 kW) in the open-top 911 Turbo and 560 bhp (412 kW) in the S model. Mated to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission PDK as standard, the cars ac...

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d a paint shop for the Macan. Production of the Macan will create some 1,400 new jobs in the region. Porsche announced on September 2 that it will improve Panamera's 3.0 L V6 diesel engine. With the same displacement, by improving the turbocharger pressure, the power output has been increased by 50 bhp. As a result, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is in 6.0 seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h compared to the 244 km/h a...

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ew Tata ACE EX2 light-duty truck in Sri Lanka. Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), Tata's distributor in Sri Lanka, will sell this model by rebranding it to DIMO Batta EX2. It is powered by a 700 cc twin cylinder diesel engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Its maximum power is 16 bhp at 3,200 rpm. DIMO Batta was introduced in Sri Lanka in 2006 and more than 40,000 units have been sold so far. The ACE EX2 is priced at LKR 899,00...

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uction of the Volvo S60 Polestar to further markets is under investigation pending the response of the Australian introduction. The six-cylinder turbo-charged Volvo T6 engine has been optimized by Polestar with a bigger turbo, new intercooler, revised engine mapping and racing exhaust to produce 350bhp or 257kW and 500+Nm. The S60 Polestar accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 4.9 seconds, via a Polestar-tuned six-speed automatic gearbox - which als...

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010. Following the development of the MINI E, the Concept ActiveE will be used in the field test of electric vehicles for private and selected fleet users. The car is powered by an electric motor specially developed for this vehicle, completely integrated in the rear axle. Its maximum output is 170 bhp, the maximum torque of 250 Nm. The battery back is arranged at the center tunnel and under the rear seats. The arrangement of the drive components...

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igh with the wheelbase of 3,000 mm. Its total weight is 1,500 kg. Its engine (petrol/diesel, depending on the market) is mounted on the front and an electric motor on rear axle. This concept car is powered by a direct injection in-line four-cylinder 1.6 THP petrol turbocharged engine developing 225 bhp and torque of 175 Nm, with an electric motor (power 70 bhp/torque of 200 Nm). Its power reaches up to 295 bhp with boost function. This electric m...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/05

in June Renault's Valladolid plant implements 2 shifts and increase employment Renault unveils new compact C-Segment Symbioz SUV CGT union calls for assembly discussion for Bodyworks factory issue in Renault Valladolid Horse developing hybrid engine with extended range Renault introduces E-Tech 145 bhp full hybrid Symbioz model Renault increases workforce by 1,000 at Valladolid plant, Spain to meet rising production demand Spain approves 7 new pr...

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