ar Motor (TKM) marked its entry into premium hatchback segment with the official launch of Toyota Glanza. Toyota Glanza is a rebadge model of Suzuki Baleno. It is supplied by Suzuki Gujarat under contract with Toyota. On June 14, Maruti Suzuki informed that the Swift is now compliant to "AIS-145 Safety Norms" (both Petrol and Diesel), also Swift Petrol is now BS-VI compliant. The WagonR (1.2 Litre engine) is now BS-VI compliant. Maruti Suzuk...

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Maruti Suzuki announced on July 21 the Manesar Plant will be closed indefinitely in the aftermath of the mob violence that erupted by some workers at the plant on July 18. The management said the decision to discontinue operations had been made based on the policy of putting the highest priority on safety of workers. The operations will be resumed only after the causes for the incident have been identified and safety of employees has been guarant...

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s been set at 45,000 units. The Eado is a midsize sedan based on a new platform, measuring 4,620 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, 1,490 mm high with the wheelbase of 2,660 mm. Its body is made up of high-tensile steel to absorb shocks from collision and it employs the Electronic Stability Program to enhance safety features, which is uncommon for the cars of the same class. All versions are equipped with Changan Automobile's self-developed Blue Core 1.6-li...

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n from the engine. Combined output of a engine and a motor is 191hp, with the official fuel economy of 21 kilometers per liter. The two are fitted with six-speed automatic transmission developed specifically for hybrid electric vehicles for the first time in the world. In order to ensure pedestrian safety, both the K5 and the Sonata are fitted with a virtual engine sound system to enable pedestrians to hear the vehicles when in full-electric mode...

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ão José dos Pinhais with second shift on lay-off Renault names Kardian compact SUV to be built in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault reveals the all-new Kardian ahead of launch in Brazil Renault invests EUR 3 billion to increase presence in overseas market and unveils modular platform in four key regions Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM Renault Group invests EUR 350 million for new C-segment SUV production in Paraná, Br...

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ment coming in the last ten years. Opel unveiled on January 15 the new Corsavan at the Brussels Motor Show, starting accepting bookings the same day. The car will arrive at dealerships in the first quarter of 2015. Based on the new three-door Corsa, the nippy city delivery van combines the comfort, safety features and performance of a passenger car with the transport capacity of a small van. It measures 4,021 mm long, 1,944 mm wide and 1,479 mm h...

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(2019-), A8, A8L, A8L W12 (-2014), A8 Mild Hybrid (2017-), A8L Mild Hybrid (2017-), A8L PHV (2019-), EV A8 e-tron (2026-planning) S8, R8 Coupe (2006-2015); Audi EV Artemis project (Audi, Porsche, Bentley): EV D-SUV models (2026-planning); Passenger car assembly plant, Centre of competency for a key electromobility technology - Number of employees: 15,515 (as of December 31, 2024) - Production output excludes the models manufactured at the Bö...

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13 "Avalon". The "Avalon Hybrid" features Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, a 2.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine (154hp, 153 lbs. ft.), an electric motor (140hp, 200 lbs. ft.), and a 244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack (34kW or 45.6hp). The "Avalon Hybrid" provides a total systems output of 200 horsepower and offers three modes of operation: EV, ECO and SPORT. It achieves a 40 mpg in the city, and a 39 mpg on the highway...

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S (-2011); Lightyear: EV 0 (2022- production suspended); Sono: EV Sion (production suspended); Jeti Industries: EV Bus (Planning); Volvo Buses: Bus (2026-Planning); Valmet Automotive's HQ and assembly plant - Number of Employees: more than 1,000 (as of February 2025). - Valmet Automotive, Battery systems production units (including Uusikaupunki, Salo, and Kirchardt plant): 800,000 units (2023) 615,000 units (2022) 400,000 units (2021) ...

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150 million The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (Chinese) BYD launches “Blade Battery” BYD completes production of first Han EV models and will begin mass production in June 2020 BYD Automobile Industry forms strategic partnership with CATARC in key technology research, product development and other fields BYD starts preorders of all-new Han new energy sedan BYD discloses information on blade...

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N8 mid-to-large-size SUV CDMS 2023: BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedan BYD officially launches new Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedan BYD officially launches Dolphin small EV in Nepal BYD launches Dolphin small EV in Mexico BYD unveils five NEVs in Turkey to promote local green transformation BYD officially launches Dolphin special editions for Latin America in Brazil BYD officially launches new Son...

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ls Xinghai S7 REEV coupe Dongfeng Forthing launches Xinghai S7 coupe long-range variant, starts accepting pre-orders for REEV variant Auto Shanghai 2025: Dongfeng Forthing launches Xinghai S7 REEV sedan Dongfeng Forthing starts accepting pre-orders for Xinghai T5 electric SUV DFLZM, GUET co-develop key by-wire chassis technology for medium-, heavy-duty CVs Dongfeng Forthing launches Xinghai T5 electric SUV Cooperative SPV production site between ...

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utuo District, Shanghai Neta Auto officially launches Neta AYA small battery electric SUV First mass-produced Neta X models officially roll off production line, with launch expected in October Neta Auto officially launches new Neta X compact battery electric SUV Neta Auto, China starts export to Turkey Neta Auto officially enters Latin America with local launch of Neta U SUV Neta Auto unveils official images of new Neta L midsize SUV Neta Auto se...

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eils DP-i Intelligent Hybrid Architecture and first model built on DP-i 2022 Chengdu Motor Show: Chery’s EXEED unveils M3X Architecture 2.0 and production-ready concept “AtlantiX” Chery launches Arrizo 5 GT compact sports sedan Chery launches Arizzo 8 compact sedan Dürr, Germany to build turnkey paint shop for Chery Automobile, China Chery’s Exeed sub-brand launches Feiyu chassis Chery releases its 2023 product planning Chery launches M...

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the wheelbase of 2,610 mm, powered by a 1.6-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a 1.5-liter engine paired with the Aisin's new four-speed automatic transmission. It features an infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, rearview monitor, GPS navigation and remote control key. Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company reported that its accumulative sales volume reached 41,600 units for the first half of 2013, up 44.87 % year-o...

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chi GA3 medium-grade sedan from the company's own Trumpchi brand at the Auto Shanghai 2013. The Trumpchi GA3 has been developed based on a new platform for medium-grade cars. The car employs the MacPherson strut steering system for the front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear. As a safety feature the car is equipped with Bosch's latest electric power steering (EPS) system. GAC will offer a variety of powertrain including a 1.6-li...

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egion and Sollers, Russia announce project to produce security system components Sollers, Russia to launch production of stamped body parts Sollers Group, Russia moves data processing center to UAZ site Ulyanovsk region, Russia to support Soller's investment plan Sollers, Russia to localize passive safety system components Sollers, Russia presents all-wheel drive Sollers ST8 pickup truck Sollers, Russia localizes gearbox for Sollers Argo light-du...

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on vehicle platforms and two types of platform for research and development, while establishing the development schedule and rules. This will be followed by the second phase to 2015, in which Changan Auto will develop 22 new models, finish mass production of the platforms and internal production of key components, increasing the ratio of new energy vehicles to 20 percent of total vehicle sales of the group. In the third phase to 2020, the company...

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Motor begins preorders of all-new VOYAH FREE mid-sized intelligent electric SUV Dongfeng Motor showcases Yixuan MAX, Voyah FREE and fuel cell system Dongfeng Motor launches all-new VOYAH FREE mid-sized intelligent electric SUV CATARC forms strategic partnership with VOYAH Automobile in research on key automotive technologies VOYAH Automobile starts independent operation VOYAH Automobile completes production of first VOYAH FREE, all-new mid-sized...

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F brand heavy-duty trucks in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, with Hongying Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and the Zhengzhou City government and signed a framework agreement. The new plant will assemble heavy-duty trucks based on China Hengtian Group's platform, introducing manufacturing technologies and key components of DAF Trucks N.V., a Dutch subsidiary of Paccar. The plant aims at producing DAF brand heavy-duty trucks and engines in the future. DA...

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