. (HMIL), launched the All New Xcent for India and Global markets. It is powered by a 1.2L Kappa Dual VTVT Petrol and a new 1.2L U2 Diesel engine. The First-in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added in this model to ensure minimized air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.  On July 27, Hyundai Motors India Ltd. informs...

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d 16mm lower than its outgoing predecessor 3 Series Coupe. The wheelbase is up by 50mm to 2,810mm. Although the dimensions of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe have grown, it is between 20 and 45 kilograms lighter than its predecessor. The new BMW 4 Series Coupe highlights its aerodynamic qualities with a Cd (drag coefficient) of 0.28 with optimization measures carried out at the front apron and the rear of the car, matching the current sporty M3 Coupe....

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LPLi 2.0-liter LPG and 1.5-liter diesel engine. Renault S.A. revealed the new Renault Koleos as the company's flagship sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition on April 25, 2016. The all-new Koleos is built on the Renault-Nissan Common Module Family (CMF-CD) modular platform. Being larger than the first-generation Koleos, it’s the first SUV in D-segment for Renault. In China, it’s positioned as Ren...

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e expected starting price in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. Powered by its 66kWh battery, the front-wheel-drive XPENG P5 can provide up to 465 km of WLTP range on a single charge. With its aerodynamic ducktail and hidden door handles, XPENG P5's drag coefficient is an ultra-low 0.223 Cd. On May 30, China’s electric vehicle startup XPeng broke ground on an auto parts industrial park in Zhaoqing city, Guangdong province. On that da...

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arbon reduction to increase efficiency synergistically Deepal globally debuts G318 range-extended SUV Deepal launches new G318 range-extended SUV AVATR, China to introduce AVATR 11 and 12 models in UAE Changan NEVO E07 rolls off production line Avatr launches Kunlun intelligent range-extending tech CDMS 2024: Avatr starts accepting pre-orders for new Avatr 07 SUV CDMS 2024: Deepal makes global debut of new L07 sedan CCAG establishes new company w...

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urther 2,500 vehicles are planned to be delivered thereafter per year until a total of 12,600 is reached. On September 15, Lightyear announced its solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) Lightyear 0 would be the world's most aerodynamic production car, with a record-breaking drag coefficient of 0.175 (Cd). This figure was confirmed following a series of comprehensive tests conducted in one of the FKFS wind tunnels in Stuttgart, Germany, under Worldw...

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antum architecture. Equipped with a rear-motor RWD system, China’s first 8-layer hairpin motor (160kW/310Nm), and a 56.8kWh Armor 3.0 lithium-iron phosphate battery, the model delivers a CLTC electric-mode range of 555km, a power consumption of 11.9kWh/100km, and a drag coefficient as low as 0.191Cd. The Xinghai S7 is available with driver assistance features such as FCA (Forward Collision Assist), AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking). On Novembe...

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eration status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (European, U.S. and Korean) Beijing Hyundai launches all-new Elantra Beijing Hyundai launches next-generation gasoline-powered Mistra and all-new battery electric Mistra Hyundai to debut battery electric vehicle IONIQ 5 in China CDMS 2023: Hyundai N sub-brand to start accepting pre-orders for Elantra N, its first model introduced into China Auto Guangzhou 2023: Beijing Hyundai...

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023: GAC Group launches “NEXT” plan and starts accepting pre-orders for Trumpchi E9 plug-in hybrid MPV GAC Trumpchi officially launches new E9 mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid MPV GAC Group unveils multiple new in-house developed results such as GOVE flying car and hydrogen hybrid version of E9 CDMS 2023: GAC Group exhibits its four vehicle brands CDMS 2023: GAC Trumpchi debuts new ES9 intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV GAC Trumpchi starts acce...

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tr finishes inaugural round of financing and changes its registration information Changan Automobile announces new Deepal NEV brand and product plan Changan Automobile to increase capital by CNY 1.169 billion in Avatr Technology Changan Automobile unveils new tech brand “Zhuge Intelligence” and CD701 Prototype Changan Auto launches new Changan Force Technology energy and electrification solution Changan Auto to invest CNY 200 billion in accel...

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and. On November 20, 2015, Dongfeng Renault exhibited the Kadjar compact SUV, the company's first locally manufactured model, at the China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The Kadjar's exterior features design elements inherited from Renault race cars. As a result, the Kadjar offers a Cd (coefficient of drag) value of only 0.3. This compact SUV has a class-highest ground clearance of 196 mm. It is built at Dongfeng Renault's plant i...

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o on sale in November with a starting price of USD 22,500. The front end of the 2016 Altima offers the most dramatic change, since all panels and pieces forward of the A-pillars are new; fascia, bumper, fenders, hood and lights. The new Altima offers a 10% improvement in coefficient of drag to 0.26 Cd from the previous 0.29 Cd. Production of the all-new Nissan Titan XD full-size pickup began at Canton, Mississippi assembly facility on November 19...

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pped with an AMT gear box, which is becoming popular in India. The new model offers increased engine output, improved collision safety performance as a result of the reinforced body structure, and expanded luggage capacity. The new GenX Nano is equipped with connectivity features such as Bluetooth, CD and Radio. Prices for the new GenX Nano range from IDR 199,000 to IDR 289,000 in New Delhi. Tata Motors aims to reach a monthly sales target of 3,5...

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2011. Its potential site will most likely be in East Europe, and an annual production capacity will be 100,000 at the minimum. The new "A-Class" was displayed at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) in Leipzig. It comes with two types; a 3-door coupe and a 5-door saloon. The three models of the "A160CDI," "A150"and "A170"have now an additional version of "BlueEFFICIENCY." The start/stop system improves fuel efficiency of the A160CDI BlueEFFICIENCY...

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d Impact Safety Evolution) body with the extensive use of high-tensile steel and a 1.2-liter MIVEC engine mated to CVT or 5-speed manual transmission. It is expected to achieve a fuel efficiency of 22 km/liter with a combination of weight reduction and the aerodynamics providing a drag coefficient (CD) of 0.29. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has officially launched the new Triton Heavy Duty on May 23. The new 4WD Double Cab pickup truck has 2.8...

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ible on October 11. The overall length of 4,638mm has been extended by 26mm from the outgoing 3 Series Convertible, but most 4 Series Convertible variants are up to 20 kg lighter than the predecessor. The height is 1,384mm, making it a 7mm taller than the 4 Series Coupe. When the hardtop is up, the Cd figure of the new 4 Series Convertible is 0.28, which is the same figure of the coupe version. It takes less than 20 seconds to transform the coupe...

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battery. The two-seater PHV has a fuel consumption of 0.9 liters/100km and CO2 emissions of just 21g/km. It can cruise with a range of up to 50km in all-electric mode and up to 500km in combined one. The XL1 is 3,888 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and just 1,153 mm tall. Its aerodynamics are extraordinary Cd 0.189. With CFRP used on its monocoque and part of the exterior, it weighs 795 kg. XL1 will be produced by handcrafting-like methods at the Osnabr...

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ide of the driver's seat in addition to the left side of the driver's seat installed in September 2022 to improve safety. The electronically controlled steering wheel, UD Active Steering, was previously available for the CG and GK models, but from now, the use of the system has been extended to the CD and CW models. On March 29, Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) and UD Trucks Corporation (UD Trucks) announced new jointly developed tractor heads for th...

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an Auto will invest a total of CNY 200 billion, build a new technology innovation team of over 10,000 people. On September 4, at the 2023 Changan Auto Tech Ecosystem Summit, Changan Auto debuted SDA (Software Driven Architecture)-based mass-producible technology achievements with the Changan Qiyuan CD701 model as the carrier, officially opening the era of “digital and intelligent new vehicles”. SDA is a specific practical scheme developed by...

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ditionally, Zhengzhou Nissan’s research and development office building resumed operation on July 23. On July 30, Dongfeng Nissan held an event for the launch of the next-generation X-Trail compact crossover SUV in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The vehicle was developed based on the CMF-CD (CMF: Common Module Family) platform. In terms of the powertrain, the vehicle is equipped with a VC-Turbo engine with a maximum power output of 150...

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