ion, the company explained. Honda Cars India Limited has stopped the production of the Accord mid-size Sedan. The car has been positioned as Honda’s upper line product in India. The company sold a total of 11,492 units of the eighth generation Accord since it was launched. Honda will now put more focus on its brisk sellers such as the Amaze and the hatchbacks like the Brio. On January 17, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will showcase a ...

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s by the end of 2014. The company raised the prices of its entry-level car Spark in the range of INR 15,739 to INR 18,300. The MPV Tavera' prices have been hiked in the range of INR 24,799 to INR 60,982. General Motors is restructuring its Indian operations as part of a plan that involves a sharper focus on exports and launch of two cars to revive its fortunes here as it targets profitability over the next few years. GM India will launch later th...

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dual rear 240kW motors, and a 100kWh battery, delivering a CLTC range of 630km. On August 27, BYD announced the recent signing of an agreement with Huawei for the in-depth joint R&D of intelligent driving for Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand, in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This intelligent driving partnership focuses on the Bao 8 mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid hardcore off-road SUV, the second Fang Cheng Bao model, which will become the first BYD product ...

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n and R&D for all passenger vehicle models and platforms within two major market segments: conventional fossil fuel-powered vehicles and new energy vehicles. 3) Auto Intelligent Ecology Institute: With its eye on the future of automotive development, the Auto Intelligent Ecology Institute's primary focus is R&D for open intelligent platforms, intelligent customer relations, and intelligent automotive applications. 4) Truck Research Institute: The...

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uga plant. Belarus is the second country where Ford Sollers exports cars, following Kazahkstan to which the automaker began exporting them in November 2014. Ford Sollers plans to export its other models to Belarus, including the Fiesta sedan, a variant that is not produced in Europe, as well as the Focus, Mondeo, Explorer, and EcoSport. The company also plans to export special models such as the Transit-based shuttle bus for 22-to-25 passengers a...

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s launches new Fiat Grande Panda hybrid with eco-friendly design and advanced tech FCA Serbia receives new production equipment for electrification project Stellantis to manufacture Fiat Panda EV in Kragujevac plant, Serbia Stellantis seeks cost cutting amid production shifts and electric focus Stellantis signs agreement with Serbia for production of electric cars Stellantis improved heat recovery ratio of RTO in its Serbia plant F...

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its limit. Ford manufactures its models at the Camaçari plant, with an annual capacity of 250,000 units, and at the São Bernardo do Campo plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 units. Hyundai has three models in its line (HB20, HB20S and Crete), while Ford has 7 main models (Ka, Ka +, Fiesta, Focus, Focus Fastback, Fusion and EcoSport), as well as the Ranger pickup and Edge SUV. Ford will launch the EcoSport in August and a restyled Fiesta ...

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mber 13, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH (HMETC), the hub of Hyundai Motor Group’s (the Group) European research and development (R&D) operation, has broken ground on its new, state-of-the-art research center in Germany. The opening of new facility is planned for 2025.The new labs will focus on the most advanced technological innovations, such as the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment functions and...

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will also introduce new eco-friendly powertrains like hybrids. To support this, Hyundai is expanding capacity with its upcoming Pune plant. While domestic growth in FY26 is expected to be in line with the industry’s low single-digit estimates, the company is targeting 7–8% growth in exports by focusing on key emerging markets. Hyundai will invest around INR 70 billion to drive long-term growth. On May 16, Hyundai Motor India Limited, in an i...

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at FCA's Capital Markets Day last June in Balocco. Chief Operating Officer for the EMEA region, presented the Group's industrial plan for Italy, which includes the launch of 13 all-new or restyled models during the 2019-2021 period, and the development of new powertrain solutions with a significant focus on hybrid and electric technologies. In particular, COO further explained the details of the major initiatives to be launched in the next few we...

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. Bentley’s new Engineering Test Centre in UK begins operations Bentley to launch five electric cars from 2025, plans investment of GBP 2.5 billion Bentley expands additive manufacturing capacity at Crewe plant in UK Bentley to launch a new vehicle on May 10, 2022 Bentley to hire 100 engineers to focus on electrical competencies Bentley becomes the first company to secure "Net Zero Plastic to Nature" certification Bentley to launch new design ...

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upports a total range of over 1,200km if both gasoline and battery power ranges are counted. DM-i is designed based on ultra-safe and large capacity batteries and high performance and power flat wire motors. In terms of design architecture, it is different from traditional hybrid technologies which focus on engines and fuel. High power and efficiency motors are its main drive units while a gasoline engine is mainly used to generate electricity in...

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the Leaf name. As part of Nissan’s strategy to begin building EVs at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, starting now in 2028, it has abandoned plans to produce a compact EV. On January 22, Nissan North America spokesperson, Brian Brockman, confirmed the change in plans, saying the Canton plant is focusing on other EV projects that can be expected to produce more units. In February 2022, Nissan said it would build two new Nissan and Infiniti EV ...

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opment and engineering network to eight hubs by establishing a new operation in Poland. The Poland software hub will be staffed with up to 300 employees in data analytics and software development and validation and will be located in Gliwice, near a Stellantis manufacturing plant. It will primarily focus on base software development, software application development, DevOps, and automated validation. Stellantis is partnering with GlobalLogic Inc....

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n among the three companies will enable the new Jiangling Holdings to set up a new business structure featuring AIWAYS/Landwind dual brands, dual R&D facilities and dual manufacturing bases. The Landwind brand will supply both traditional vehicles and new energy vehicles while the AIWAYS brand will focus on the R&D of new energy models. The three companies will fully share their resources regarding research, production, supply and sales. Jianglin...

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utomotive Co., Ltd. (SAIC-GM-Wuling) launched the Baojun 360 six-seater MPV. The Baojun 360 six-seater MPV will be produced at SAIC-GM-Wuling's Baojun plant. On November 12, SAIC-GM-Wuling and Yushi Technologies announced their strategic cooperation in the field of intelligent networking. They will focus on autonomous driving projects by using a joint operation model to conduct trial operation services in certain areas in Liuzhou City, in order t...

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production of next-generation Grand Commander GAC FCA starts to produce GSE engines in Changsha engine plant Stellantis to restructure Jeep brand operations in China Stellantis plans to take 75% shareholding in JV with GAC in China Stellantis negotiates termination of JV with GAC Group, focuses to grow Jeep Brand in China GAC-FCA joint venture to file for bankruptcy GAC FCA receives acceptance notice of bankruptcy liquidation from cou...

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manufacturing in all its plants in 2022 Ford Irapuato and Chihuahua plants achieve zero freshwater usage for manufacturing in 2022 Ford invests USD 273 million at Irapuato plant in Mexico Ford will install its twin-clutch 6-speed transmission "PowerShift" on six models. Originally launched in the "Focus" and "C-MAX," it will be available on the "Mondeo," "S-MAX" and "Galaxy" as well. Combination of a 2.0-liter "Duratorg" diesel engine with the "...

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ar opened: 1986 -Investment announced since 2012: USD 1.3 billion -Employees as of July 2025: 2,870 Ford idles four plants in coming weeks Ford to invest USD 700 million in Flat Rock plant, cancels USD 1.6 billion Mexican plant Ford spent USD 199 million on cancelled Mexican plant Ford Focus production shift to create 200 jobs in Hermosillo, Mexico Ford will not build Focus in Mexico, to import from China, Europe Ford slows producti...

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at the end of November. Ford is reportedly planning to add 500,000 units of annual capacity in Mexico starting in 2018 through construction of a new assembly complex in San Luis Potosi and expansion of an existing plant in Cuautitlan. In June 2015, Ford confirmed plans to end production of the Focus and C-Max at the Michigan Assembly Plant in 2018 and move production abroad. On October 17, Ford Motor Co. said it will temporarily shut down pr...

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