d 235 lb-ft of torque is significantly higher, increased from 195 lb-ft. The powertrain has been refined for smoothness and drivability, including a more robust 47 HP electric traction motor, a stronger Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) and a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery. The base model LX achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined1. In addition to increases in performance and efficiency, the 2013 Optima...

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mission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Kia announced on September 11 the price and product information of the all-new Sedona, the midsize multi-purpose vehicle. The 2015 Sedona has 5 trim levels. Price by trim levels are as follows: a base MSRP of just USD 25,900 for the L, USD 28,100 for the LX, USD 32,100 for the EX, USD 36,100 for the SX and USD 39,700 for the SX Limited. Kia Motors Corporation unveiled exterior design of the redesigned ...

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fuel, hybrid and other powertrain solutions at its booth. Chery New Energy will exhibit the Ant X and eQ1 Z concept cars, an Ant production model, and a new drive-by-wire platform based on the green and smart LIFE modular platform. The EXEED brand will exhibit 4 vehicles, including the face-lifted LX and TX SUVs (the face-lifted TX is an all-wheel drive version) that will soon be launched, a recently-launched Lan Yue SUV and a concept version of...

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025-); Tiggo: Tiggo 8 (2018-), Tiggo 5x, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 PLUS (2020-), Tiggo 8 PLUS PHV (2022-), Tiggo 7 PLUS (2021-), Tiggo 7 PLUS PHV (2023-), Tiggo 8 Pro (2022-), Tiggo 8 Pro PHV (2023-), SUV Tiggo 9 (2023-), SUV Tiggo 9 C-DM PHV (2024-); EXEED: SUV EXEED TXL/ EXEED Lingyun (2019-), SUV EXEED LX/ EXEED Zhuifeng (2019-), SUV EXEED Lanyue 390T/VX (2021-), SUV EXEED Lingyun 400T (2021-), PHV SUV EXEED Zhuifeng ET-i (2022-), SUV EXEED Lanyue 40...

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in 8-speed automatic transmission, and the Sterra ET, the first high-end mid-to-large-size electric SUV of the Sterra lineup. The Sterra ES high-end mid-to-large-size electric sedan to be launched in Q4 2023, the next-generation VX mid-to-large-size SUV, the next-generation TXL midsize SUV, and the LX PHEV will also be exhibited. Jetour will start accepting pre-orders for the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will...

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.5-liter V6 engine with all-new 8-speed automatic transaxle, or a 215 net hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II with 650-volt electric motor and continuously variable transmission. Toyota’s Yoshiwara plant in Japan received J.D. Powers 2018 Platinum Plant Quality Award for its Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser each having only 13 defects per 100 vehicles. Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan received a Silver Plant award for Lexus IS, ...

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celled plans to produce its highest-end large-size sedan "Chrysler Imperial" in consideration of tightening fuel economy regulations in the U.S. The model, whose concept car was unveiled at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, was planned to be mass produced starting 2009, equipped with the next generation "LX" platform. The start of production of the new "Chrysler 300" will be put forward from 2011 to 2010. Production of the "300C" destined for Europe, w...

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in 8-speed automatic transmission, and the Sterra ET, the first high-end mid-to-large-size electric SUV of the Sterra lineup. The Sterra ES high-end mid-to-large-size electric sedan to be launched in Q4 2023, the next-generation VX mid-to-large-size SUV, the next-generation TXL midsize SUV, and the LX PHEV will also be exhibited. Jetour will start accepting pre-orders for the 1.5T and 2.0T variants of the T-1 midsize light off-road SUV. iCar will...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/16

fuel, hybrid and other powertrain solutions at its booth. Chery New Energy will exhibit the Ant X and eQ1 Z concept cars, an Ant production model, and a new drive-by-wire platform based on the green and smart LIFE modular platform. The EXEED brand will exhibit 4 vehicles, including the face-lifted LX and TX SUVs (the face-lifted TX is an all-wheel drive version) that will soon be launched, a recently-launched Lan Yue SUV and a concept version of...

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investments in North America Toyota increases North American investment from USD 10 billion to USD 13 billion by 2021 Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Navistar collectively built 1.6 million engines in 2018 in Alabama Toyota Alabama announces start of i-FORCE engine production Toyota recalls Tundra, Lexus LX in U.S. over V6 engine machining debris Toyota Alabama expands production with USD 282 million investment Toyota Alabama, Toyota Tsusho America com...

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xle cases and 2.5-liter engine blocks at Bodine’s Jackson, Tennessee, facility (USD 14.5 million), and upgrades at TMMAL to enable it to build engines that complement TNGA (USD 106.0 million). Toyota’s Yoshiwara plant in Japan received J.D. Powers 2018 Platinum Plant Quality Award for its Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser each having only 13 defects per 100 vehicles. Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan received a Silver Plant award for Lexus IS, ...

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otor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio and will launch in summer 2022. The third-generation 2023 Sequoia SUV utilizes a body-on-frame chassis with a fully boxed frame that shares architecture with the all-new Tundra and all-new global Land Cruiser (which shares its platform with the Lexus LX).  All 2023 Sequoias, including the new Capstone luxury grade, feature the twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, first unveiled on Tundra, ...

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ft. M.S. Container on Samrat GS platform which is equipped for transportation and logistics of white goods, FMCG, parcel platform, eCommerce, etc. The container is secured with the advanced telematics solution SML Sarthi. The other products exhibited were the front door hiroi school bus, executive LX CNG school bus, and executive Lx staff bus. SML Isuzu also announced that there are advancements in EV technology and they are moving in that direc...

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tion of the all-new midsize SUV 2016 Pilot at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) in Lincoln, Alabama. The new eight-passenger SUV Honda Pilot goes on sale in June. The 2016 Pilot receives a new 3.5-liter V6 engine with new 6-speed AT and 9-speed AT. The 2016 Pilot is available with 5 trim levels (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite). The price starts from USD 29,995 for the LX 2WD. Honda unveiled the all-new 2017 Ridgeline truck at the North Ameri...

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.7% in 2018 Honda details USD 174 million investment in U.S. plants, electrified vehicle production in 2018 Acura debuts handcrafted PMC Edition models at New York International Auto Show Honda of America opens USD 1.9 million training center in Bellefontaine, Ohio Acura launches handbuilt 2020 TLX PMC Edition in U.S. American Honda has highest domestic content in 6 of top 10 nameplates built in U.S. in 2019 Acura’s 2020 MDX, MDX Sport Hybr...

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2023)/Nissan NT450 Atlas (2013-2021), Mitsubishi Fuso: Hybrid light-duty trucks Canter Eco Hybrid (2006-2019)/UD Trucks Kazet HV (2014-2019)/Nissan NT450 Atlas HV (2013-2019); Daimler Truck RIZON brand (for North America, 2023-): All‑electric medium-duty trucks e16M, e16L, e18M, e18L, e18Mx, e18Lx; Engines for trucks, buses, and industrial-use, Axles Mitsubishi Fuso's truck plant (Daimler Truck Group), producing RIZON's electric trucks as we...

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inued model), Hiace, Gran Ace, Dyna, Hilux, and Fortuner; the Mazda Bongo Brawny Van (supplied on an OEM basis based on the Hiace); and the Hino Dutro and Hino 200 Series. The 2GD engine is installed in the Toyota Hilux and Innova models, and the F33A engine in the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX500d models. Toyota Industries announced the suspension of shipments of the engines on January 29, and Toyota and Hino Motors, Ltd. have also decide...

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ccidents or injuries. Toyota will expand a recall program conducted in 2009 for a problem of accelerator pedals entrapped in floor mats. Vehicles subject to the recall will be expanded to 2.17 million vehicles, including about 603,000 "4Runner" SUVs, 761,000 "RAV4" compact SUVs, about 17,000 "Lexus LX570," 372,000 "Lexus RX" and 397,000 SUV "Highlander" and its hybrid version. Separately, Toyota is recalling a total of 20,000 Lexus all-wheel driv...

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n in March at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Assembled in both Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Mississippi, the redesigned Altima will be launched in the second half of 2018.  Toyota’s Yoshiwara plant in Japan received J.D. Powers 2018 Platinum Plant Quality Award for its Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser each having only 13 defects per 100 vehicles. Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan received a Silver Plant award for Lexus IS, ...

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ssembled since the start of production in May 2016. The company is also targeting 300,000 units of production in 2020, depending on market conditions. On January 15, Kia released prices for its Mexican-built Rio hatchback as it launches in Brazil. The Rio will be sold in Brazil in two versions, the LX and EX, both with a 1.6-liter flex engine, producing 123 hp (gasoline) to 130 hp (ethanol), mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Rio ha...

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