tions by 2013. The second production line has production capacity of around 220,000 cars a year. Toyota launched on August 20 its all-new "Auris" strategic model designed for the Japanese and European markets. It features completely redesigned exteriors, including front grilles, and lower center of gravity with 55 mm lower overall height. A configuration of a 1.5-liter engine and the CVT is offered to 2WD and AWD models. A 1.8-liter model availab...

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oyota will begin driving and refueling demonstration tests of the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in the UAE from May 2017. On March 16 Toyota launched the new LC luxury coupe. The model adopts the newly developed GA-L platform, and is characterized by having the driving performance and low center of gravity natural for an FR vehicle, as well as a wide body design. It is produced on a newly established line specifically for LC production at the Mot...

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ngguang S. The new Wuling Hongguang S1 offers enhanced convenience with its third-row 60/40 split seat. All grades of the new model come with the P-TEC 1.5L DVVT engine that offers fuel economy of 6.6 liters/100 km. The new third-generation model has 10 mm wider tire tread and 40 mm lower center of gravity than the second-generation model to achieve further improved driving stability. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automotive announced on August 21, 2015 that it...

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EP2.0’s three advantages of long range, large space and high security and has comprehensive upgrades including an energy consumption reduction of 15%, a range improvement of 10% at low temperatures, and a parts commonality rate of 78%. The AEP3.0 draws on the supercar body layout of low center of gravity and light weight to achieve track-level RWD and support extended 4WD. The installed AION Intelligence Chassis System (AICS) can dynamically co...

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G-Class will roll off the production line in 2024 alongside the combustion engine models. The all-electric version will set new standards with its off-road capabilities. It has four individually controlled electric motors, while the batteries integrated with the ladder frame ensure a low center of gravity. On April 26, Fisker Inc. announced that European regulators have certified the Fisker Ocean SUV. The company intends to start deliveries to ...

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the world premiere of the all-new NX, a compact crossover SUV. The vehicle measures 4,660mm (length) x 1,865mm (width) x 1,640mm (height) and has a wheelbase of 2,690mm. The GA-K platform has been adopted and improved to create a package with a lightweight and highly rigid body and a low center of gravity. Available NX powertrains include Lexus' first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, a hybrid (HEV) system with a high-capacity battery, a newly devel...

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vative technologies and resource-efficient processes like battery recycling to recover and reuse all the original raw materials. On February 28, Somerset Council announced that Agratas, a new business within the Tata Group has confirmed its plans to build a gigafactory producing EV batteries at the Gravity Smart Campus site in Puriton, near Bridgwater. The construction will be completed in phases, with battery production scheduled to begin in 202...

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ear axle ensures that the concept vehicle offers the same generous and variable space inside as the current series production models. The Energy Space provides a safe and space-saving means of accommodating the powerful lithium-ion battery which also has a positive effect on the vehicle's centre of gravity. The Concept B-Class Electric Drive is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor whose powerful 310 Newton meters of torque provide for attractive...

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tested. The first demo vehicle will be shown in early 2026. On February 24, Horse Powertrain announced that it has invested EUR 45 million to expand its cylinder head casting operations at its Valladolid plant, Spain. The new aluminum casting facility will be the first in Spain to use the Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) process. This method makes stronger and more durable cylinder heads, which are important for high-efficiency hybrid engines...

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. Fuji Heavy Industry announced on November 11 that it will unveil the all-new WRX at the LA Auto Show starting from November 20. The new WRX is a Subaru's symbolic AWD model of high performance. A symmetrical AWD, which has good side-to side balance, along with a compact layout and lower centre of gravity, helps to give the vehicle greater stability. The new WRX has 4 door and 5 door HB versions with 2 grades: base and sportier STI. Fuji Heavy I...

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id Auto/ Apple Car Play. On October 18, Nissan unveiled the progressive design of the New Nissan Kicks. It sports a unique wider and robust style underlined by a Dynamic Sonic Plus line, Wheel-oriented Stance and a Distinctive 3-dimensional presence. The body is designed and built with GRAPHENE (Gravity-philic Energy Absorption) Body Structure, which has inherent capability to absorb impact energy making the New Nissan Kicks stronger, safer ...

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d the U.S. Despite a reinforced chassis and an addition of an automatically pop-up rollover bar, the vehicle weight was held to an increase of 70kg from the coupe model. A 3-level structure power soft top takes only about 20 seconds for opening and folding due to llighter weight and lower center of gravity. The model is powered by a 3.6 liter 6-cylinder "Boxer" engine equipped with the same twin turbocharger as mounted on the "911Turbo" as well a...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/06

0 vehicles per month in Japan. Toyota released an all new Lexus UX compact SUV on 27 November. With dimensions of 4,495 x 1,840 x 1,540 mm, it is the smallest Lexus SUV model available. In addition to adopting the GA-C platform it boasts superior steering response and stability with a low center of gravity that is achieved by reducing body weight and increasing rigidity. Both gasoline and hybrid versions are expected to be available. The hybrid v...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

6,462,500, with the Proto Spec version at JPY 6,966,300. The all-new model measures 4,380mm (L) x 1,845mm (W) x 1,315mm (H) and has a wheelbase of 2,550mm. The silhouette pays homage to the first generation (S30) and other previous Fairlady Z models with its long nose, short deck, and low center of gravity rear stance. The powertrain is a 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engine (maximum output 298kW, peak torque 475Nm), mated to a 6-speed manual transmission o...

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hicles is produced at China Motor's Yangmei Plant. The MG4 measures 4,287mm (overall length) x 1,836mm (overall width) x 1,516mm (overall height) with a wheelbase of 2,705mm, and uses the MSP (Modular Scalable Platform), a platform for EVs, to achieve a 50:50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity to improve handling stability when cornering and driving at high speeds. Each vehicle is equipped with a ternary lithium-ion battery (64kWh ca...

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ularen Querbaukasten) platform. The Ningbo plant will create 5,700 new jobs. Volkswagen unveiled the New Midsize Coupe concept car at the Beijing Auto Show on April 20. It is a four-door coupe. The New Midsize Coupe is low in height (1,422 mm) and very wide (1,838 mm), it has a low visual centre of gravity, short overhangs, muscular shoulders and side sections, a dynamic roof line with markedly swept-back C-pillars, a short boot lid and long bonn...

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while realizing a powerful and accelerating acceleration performance. On May 24 Mazda announced that it will release a fully refreshed version of its flagship Atenza (sedan / wagon) on June 21. In this update, the front grill design will be changed to adopt a new design emphasizing a low center of gravity and three-dimensional feel. In the interior, the automaker adopted the “sen” wood panels, Nappa leather, and Toray's suede-like "Ultrasued...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Heavy Industries unveiled the rear-wheel-drive BRZ sport car to Tokyo Motor Show media, which was developed in conjunction with Toyota. It is equipped with Subaru's horizontally opposed engine, which has been positioned lower than any engine found in Subaru to give the model an ultra low center of gravity and maximum driving performance. The BRZ will go on sale in Japan in spring 2012. Toyota unveiled the 2013 "Scion FR-S," which is called the T...

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Lightning’s performance in extreme cold, on low-traction surfaces to give customers confidence in the electric pickup that begins deliveries this spring. The F-150 Lightning is built at the Rogue Electric Vehicle Center with dual motors front and rear, standard always-on 4x4, and a low center of gravity. On March 30, Magna announced that it will build a new manufacturing site at a repurposed factory in Chatham, Ontario, to produce battery encl...

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e available: 2.0L, 1.8T, 2.0L T, 1.4L T Hybrid, 2.0L Turbo TDI clean diesel. Volkswagen unveiled the New Midsize Coupe concept car at the Beijing Auto Show on April 20. It is a four-door coupe. The New Midsize Coupe is low in height (1,422 mm) and very wide (1,838 mm), it has a low visual centre of gravity, short overhangs, muscular shoulders and side sections, a dynamic roof line with markedly swept-back C-pillars, a short boot lid and long bonn...

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