s the second initiative for the design and development of new minicars (engine displacement up to 660cc) undertaken by the Mitsubishi and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. joint venture NMKV Co., Ltd. The eK X Space is a cross-over model and the eK Space is the standard version. The powertrains feature hybrid systems with a naturally aspirated engine or turbocharged engine, in combination with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). The vehicles are equ...

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in Japan in May due to COVID-19 in China Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled three world premiere concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Concept GC-PHEV is a next-generation full-size SUV with full-time 4WD. It is based on a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system comprising a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged MIVEC engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with a high-output motor and a high-capacit...

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starts Armada production at Shonan Plant Nissan adds 4WD NV 200 Vanette Van Nissan temporarily halts production at Kanto region plants due to heavy snow Mazda launches new Familia Van Nissan, emissions and fuel economy fraud uncovered Number of Nissan vehicles affected by improper fuel economy and exhaust measurement rises to 1,205 units Nissan Shatai to suspend Saturday operations due to the new coronavirus epidemic Nissan Shatai suspends produ...

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s hybrid model of flagship LX SUV Toyota suspends operations on four lines at two plants in Japan Toyota resumes operations on four lines at two plants in Japan Toyota temporarily suspends production on 26 lines at 14 plants in Japan due to snow Lexus to release "LX700h" with newly developed hybrid system on March 24 Toyota Auto Body achieves 100% renewable energy use at Japanese production sites Toyota temporarily suspends production on 28 lines...

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coupe SUV First mass-produced Exeed Sterra ES REEV sedans roll off production line Exeed unveils official images of Sterra ES REEV sedan Chery launches Fulwin T8 plug-in hybrid SUV Exeed launches Sterra ES REEV sedan Chery to equip all models of all sub-brands with Falcon Pilot intelligent driving system within 2025 Exeed launches VX C-DM plug-in hybrid SUV Auto Shanghai 2025: Exeed unveils new Tianji concept vehicle Chery, NTU Singapore inaugur...

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o Show Ferrari stops exports to Russia Ferrari signs MoU with MISE, Invitalia and Emilia-Romagna Region, Italy Ferrari plans 15 new launches between 2022 and 2026 Ferrari to reach full carbon neutrality by 2030 Ferrari builds 1 MW fuel cell plant at Maranello plant Ferrari to build new photovoltaic system at Maranello plant Ferrari sales up 23% in H1 2022 Ferrari presents Purosangue, its first ever four-door, four-seater car Ferrari to commence ...

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ustang and Lincoln Continental cars Monday through Thursday, with weekends devoted to processing Explorers and Aviators, with 80-100 cars repaired per shift. The problems reportedly include Explorer chassis issues, Explorer transmission computer-related issues, Explorer and Aviator air-conditioning systems that blow heat only, Aviator auto-leveling suspension issues, as well as minor trim issues. The UAW revealed the proposed tentative agreement ...

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of September through November in response to the downturn in Russia's car market. The total cuts will amount to 25,000 cars. AvtoVAZ's workers will continue to receive their full salary in the next three months. The workers will receive technical guidance and training for standardization of quality systems and work processes. The new Datsun on-DO has received more than 3,000 inquiries since Nissan Motor started accepting pre-orders for the new mo...

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rn on their investment in 5 years, even in comparison to the gasoline version. Kia Motors launched the new K7 Hybrid in South Korea on November 29. The new model is a hybrid variant of the K7 mid-size sedan, which was released in the country in January 2016. The new K7 Hybrid is powered by a hybrid system combining a 2.4-liter (2,359cc) in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine (159 ps) and a 38 kW motor that are mated to a six-speed automatic transm...

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Volkswagen AG, Kassel Plant Transmissions (Dual clutch gearbox DSG), Foundry, Pressed parts, Exhaust systems; Electric Motors (2013-), MEB Base+ electric drive (2019-), Electric transmission, High-efficiency electric drive systems (2023-) Pulse-controlled inverter (planning) Components production plant, Competence center for e-drives - Number of employees: around 15,000 (as of April 2025) - Operation started in 1958 - Established in 1957 VW prod...

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ield testing of FC heavy-duty trucks Hino to temporarily suspend production at Koga Plant due to parts shortage Hino resumes shipments of "Profia" with A09C engine in mid-February Hino introduces upgraded Profia heavy-duty truck Hino temporarily suspends operations at Hamura Plant and others due to system trouble Hino to suspend operations at Koga Plant due to shortage of in-vehicle tools Hino suspends operations at Koga Plant due to equipment ma...

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at it will assemble 8-9 models from completely knocked down kits within the next few years in India. The Chakan plant, which currently assembles passenger cars in the C/E/S classes, plans to add new models in the GL/A/B classes as part of a strategy to cut down on costs by continuing CKD production system. Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. has introduced the Edition C in India to celebrate the sale of 10 million cars of the C-Class family in the worl...

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-wheeled scooters Luxgen unveils its new SUV LUXGEN URX in Taiwan Luxgen launches all-new URX SUV Yulon Motor adopts 3 on, 2 off work schedule in early March Nissan launches the new Sentra in Taiwan Nissan starts taking pre-orders for all-new Sentra in Taiwan Luxgen Motor installs air purification system in its mid-size SUV, URX On November 11, Yulon Group unveiled the new U6 TURBO SUV of its own LUXGEN brand. The U6 TURBO SUV is available in fi...

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Jeep Renegade and Compass and on the Fiat 500X. In Piedmont, important investments were also made at the former Rivalta plant, for the construction of the new spare parts distribution center of the Mopar brand, and in the Mirafiori area in Turin, where FCA will build a Solar Power Production Units system with panels. photovoltaics, a battery assembly center and launched the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project, confirming its leading role at European l...

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end production at Kosai Plant in September due to COVID-19 Suzuki to temporarily suspend production at Kosai Plant in October due to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia Suzuki to temporarily suspend production at two plants in Japan in December due to parts shortage All-new Suzuki Alto equipped with mild HV system to launch on December 22 Suzuki to expand production suspension at Kosai first plant due to parts shortage Mazda to launch all-new Carol in Ja...

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h Huawei Dongfeng Motor Group makes strategic investment in vehicle connectivity company PATEO CONNECT+ Groupe Renault sets new strategy for China DFG’s h Business Unit publicizes future development plan and will unveil h brand in 2020 Dongfeng Motor showcases Yixuan MAX, Voyah FREE and fuel cell system VOYAH Automobile completes production of first VOYAH FREE, all-new mid-sized intelligent electric SUV ...

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Dongfeng Nissan unveils all-new Tiida Dongfeng Nissan launches new Tiida Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan Venucia, Hello Inc. to co-develop Level 4 Robotaxis Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 PHEV sedan in China Dongfeng Nissan to introduce ProPILOT intelligent driving assistance system in three stages The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus Dongfeng Nissan and Dongfeng Venucia, DFEC ...

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n March 1999. - Estabished in July 1998. DFMC to sell 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine GAC Honda to acquire stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Dongfeng Honda Engine introduces energy-saving equipment DFM exhibits in-house developed electric drive, multiple models at 6th CIIE Dongfeng Honda implements exhaust gas treatment upgrade for engines Honda engine plant in Guangzhou to halve annual production capacity On August 18, according to information o...

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Zhixin Technology Co., Ltd. Park 1 : Cell System, Electronic Control System, Flat Wire Motor, Electric Drive Platform; Park 2 : Electric Drive Platform, Hydrogen fuel cell stacks, Motors etc; Dongfeng Motor's Motor Plant in Wuhan City (Hubei Province) Production Capacity (Park 1)： Electronic Control System: 400,000 units /year (3 shifts) Flat Wire Motor: 200,000 units /year (3 shifts) Electric Drive Platform: 280,000 units /year (3 shifts) ...

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to Wuhan Thrid plant. Currently, the Wuhan Thrid Plant has completed a trial run and will be able to produce 10 models. - Established in May 1992 as a joint venture between Citroen and Dongfeng Motor. Capitalized by PSA and Dongfeng on 50-50 basis in 2002. Dongfeng Motor Group develops diversified exhaust gas treatment processes DPCA, WEDZ forge partnership for NEV manufacturing site DPCA launches Hedmos sub-brand for NEVs Auto Shanghai 2025: DF...

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