orce to meet the declining demand for trucks in the European market. The program will include 400 employees at the Gent plant. Volvo Trucks has commenced sales of the hybrid version of its FE heavy-duty truck, under the name Volvo FE Hybrid. It features a parallel hybrid, a technology combining the diesel engine and electric motor, and a regenerative brake. It is able to cut fuel and carbon dioxide emissions by between 15 and 20 per cent, and usi...

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tes about Gujarat Plant capacity Maruti Suzuki’s Swift celebrates two million sales Maruti Suzuki Baleno clocks fastest 500,000 sales milestones Suzuki’s Gujarat second plant in India starts operation Maruti Suzuki announces hybrid technology in Baleno in India Maruti Suzuki plans to phase out diesel cars from 2020 Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches Glanza Maruti Suzuki introduces BS -VI compliant models of Swift and WagonR Suzuki Motor Gujarat...

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Suzuki Maruti Suzuki enters Indian light commercial vehicle segment for first time Maruti Suzuki launches its first Light Commercial Vehicle “Super Carry” in the Indian market Suzuki Gujarat plant to be operational by February 2017 Maruti Suzuki launches Ignis in India Suzuki launches Ertiga Diesel Hybrid in Indonesia Maruti Suzuki announces new S-Cross in India Suzuki achieves accumulated automobile production of 20 million units in India...

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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL), Manesar Plant Suzuki Ertiga / Toyota Rumion (2012-), Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (2014-2025), Celerio (2014-), SX4 (-2014), Swift (-2017), Swift Dzire (2008-2017), Dzire (2017-), A-Star (Alto, 2008- 2014), Baleno (2015-2023), Baleno Dualjet Hybrid (2016-2022), Ciaz Diesel HV (2015-2022), Ertiga Diesel HV (2017-2019), WagonR (2019-), Ertiga Smart HV (2019-), MPV XL6 (2019-), Mini SUV S-Presso (2019- ), Baleno smart hybrid (...

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plete the development project. Maruti Suzuki unveiled its compact "Ertiga" MPV at the Delhi Auto Expo on January 6. It is a 3-row, 7-seater vehicle. The gasoline engine model carries a 1.4-liter K-14 VVT engine developing a maximum output of 70 kw and its fuel consumption is 16.02 km per liter. The diesel engine model is installed with a 1.3-liter DDiS super turbo engine developing a maximum output of 66 kw and its fuel consumption is 22.77 km pe...

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pe "XK" (project code), a succeeding model of the "Cerato", will be produced from the former half of 2009. Kia Motors will launch the "Lotze Advance," an upper model of the "Lotze". The new model is powered by two types of new "Theta2" gasoline engines ; a 2,200 cc (163hp) and a 2,400 cc (179hp). A diesel engine is also available. The Theta2 features a dual variable valve system capable of controlling an intake and exhaust valve simultaneously an...

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features a spacious interior. A design center was inaugurated in Sao Paulo. Renault announced its new 5-seater SUV "Renault Sandero Stepway". It is scheduled to go on sale from October in Brazil and Argentina. In Brazil, it is powered by a 1.6-liter 112hp "16V Hi-Flex" engine, while in Argentina a diesel engine version is also available. Renault is investing one billion reals in launching new models. Nissan announced to produce a 7-seater miniva...

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The gross vehicle weight is 865 kg, 100 kg lighter than that of the C4 Cactus, thanks to the change of structural components. On March 12, Citroen started accepting orders for the C4 Cactus. The C4 Cactus is available with four gasoline engine types (VTi 75, VTi 82, VTi e-82 and e-THP 110) and two diesel engine types (e-HDi 92 and BlueHDi 100). The price ranges from EUR 13,950. The C4 Cactus will arrive in showrooms in June 2014. Citroen started...

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production facility for the Global Small Vehicle (GSV) platform. Depending on the sales trends of variants of the new "Combo" and "Corsa," its production volume will be adjusted with the Eisenach plant. The workforce reduction will amount to 900. Opel has added a new fuel-efficient 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX diesel engine for the Opel Corsa. It features the Start/Stop technology. The three-door Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex needs just 3.3 liters diesel per 100 ki...

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-6,250rpm. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/ht takes 4.6 seconds. A maximum speed is restricted to 155km/h by a limiter.Order taking will start in November 2007, and delivery is scheduled to start in the spring of 2008. A saloon model is also scheduled to be added in the middle of 2008. The 2008 V6 TDI diesel engine with a displacement of 3,000cc will be installed on the "A4" and "Q7" due to be launched in Europe and the U.S. from the latter half of ...

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ings and measures for technological development. Audi unveiled its new "A4 Avant" at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2008. There are two gasoline engines available; a four-in line direct injection turbo "1.8 TFSI" rated at 160 horsepower and a V-6 "3.2 FSI" rated at 265 horsepower, as well as two diesel engines; a four-in line turbo "2.0 TDI" rated at 143 or 170 horsepower and a V-6 turbo "3.0 TDI" rated at 240 horsepower. A six-speed manual tr...

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on of 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque mild-hybrid in U.S. FCA idling plants in New Year for maintenance, inventory adjustment, changeover GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures FCA’s new 2020 Ram 1500 will offer all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine RAM 1500 Mild-Hybrid 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with e-Torque launches on Mexican market FCA workers at Sterling Heights, Kokomo plants die of ...

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MINI announced that a production model of the MINI Paceman will appear in the Paris Motor Show. It is a two-door coupe based on MINI’s Countryman crossover. The concept model was unveiled at last year’s Detroit Motor Show. The MINI Paceman will be available with two petrol engines and a pair of diesel variants from launch, all mated either to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It is set for UK launch on 16 March 2013 with prices st...

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ota Motor Corporation (Toyota) suspended operations of six production lines at four Japanese domestic plants from the second shift due to the certification fraud by Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries). Toyota Industries had committed fraud in the power output tests of three automotive diesel engine models by adjusting the amount of fuel injected to make the data look better. The shutdowns occurred at Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.'s Fuj...

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f the normal level since May 10, will return basically to a normal 2-shift operation starting on June 6 initially at an 80-90 percent level. Toyota launched a partially redesigned micro bus "Coaster". Improved fuel efficiency and better exhaust gas purification devices by technology of Hino's clean diesel system have enabled the "Coaster" to pass the post long-term emission regulations. The model also will be supplied to Hino and sold under the m...

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gnificant improvement in fuel efficiency and a reduction of CO2 emissions. The new Polo is powered by a 1.2- liter straight three-cylinder engine (60ps and 70ps), a straight four-cylinder 1.4-litre engine (85ps), as well as a new turbocharged 1.2-litre in-line four-cylinder TSI petrol unit (105ps). Diesel engine variations are 1.6-liter straight four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged TDI (75ps/95ps/105ps). A fuel-efficient Polo BlueMotion pa...

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ts production and develop new products. Producing coach bodies fits the plan by using its strengths in electrification, modern factories, and quality systems. Production setup will begin soon, with the first buses expected by the end of 2026. The plant will produce single-decker coaches with both diesel and electric powertrains....

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ion line at the end of 2009. Changsha BYD Bus Co., Ltd. will complete renovation and begin operations in October 2010 at the earliest. By the end of 2010 the company will produce and sell 30,000 passenger cars including mini vans and luxury sedans, 300 units of large-sized electric buses, and 1,000 diesel buses (700 city buses and 300 inter-city coaches). Production will amount to 300,000 units in 2011 (passenger cars and buses combined) and then...

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.0 intelligent connected system. On December 14, Dongfeng Fengxing, a brand of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd., began the nationwide preorders of the all-new T5 EVO compact SUV. The vehicle is the first strategic model with a new brand badge. The vehicle is equipped with a Mitsubishi 1.5L turbo-diesel engine (maximum power output of 145kW, peak torque of 285Nm) mated to Magna’s 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. It consumes 6.6L of fuel ...

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Hyundai Motor India, Talegaon Plant (formerly General Motors India) Hyundai: Second-gen Venue (2025-); Engines (2025-); Chevrolet: Spark/Beat (2009-2020), Sail ( -2017), Sail U-VA (2012- 2017), Beat Sedan(2017-2020); Smart-Tech engines (-2020); Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines (-2020); Body panel (-2020); Hyundai Motor's plant, acquired from GM in August 2023, began engine production in June 2025, and started vehicle production in October 202...

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