Northvolt Zwei joint venture will be built right next door, to be completed by 2024. On November 30, Volkswagen announced that the Volkswagen Group is making battery shipment for its ID.3 and ID.4 electric vehicles even more environmentally compatible and efficient. At the Zwickau plant, the final link in a green logistics chain extending from Poland via Brunswick to the plant in Saxony was commissioned. This is a fully automated system for unlo...

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w slated to go on sale at the end of 2012. It is a 4-door hatchback equipped with a 1.4-liter ""Ecotec" turbo engine developing 138 hp and 148 lb-ft torque. GM will recall 4,296 2012 "Chevrolet Sonic" cars for a defect in the brake pad. GM announced an application for the car navigation system "GogoLink" for smartphones. This is an additional app for the Chevrolet infotainment system "MyLink." Its introduction will start with the 2013 "Spark" sla...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

le behavior when cornering, according to driving conditions. With prices ranging from JPY 9,530,000 to 10,300,000, Lexus aims to sell 30 units per month. Toyota Motor Corporation released an upgraded version of the Lexus LS on October 16, 2014. The new features includes an enhanced G-security for G-Link on the LS600h, the LS600hL, the LS460 and the LS460L and a remote immobilizer that can remotely prevent engine start-up or release of the steerin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ary 19 Nissan announced that it will add a 4WD variant to its NV 200 Vanette Van lineup and release it on January 30. The new vehicle adopts an auto torque control 4WD system that allocates optimal torque to the rear wheels according to road conditions and vehicle speed. In addition, it has a multi-link type rear suspension developed for 4WD vehicles to achieve a smooth ride feel even on uneven surfaces such as snowy roads. On January 22 Nissan s...

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ted under real conditions at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The BMW Group is contributing around EUR 4.8 million towards the project costs. Testing of 5G wireless technology, which, over the course of the project, will be set up at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing as a trial network, will play a key role in linking different logistics solutions. On July 1, BMW celebrated series launch of its five new models at BMW Groupe plant Dingolfing. The first new ad...

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hium power battery. It has an NEDC cruising range of 520km and consumes 12.5kWh of energy per 100km. In addition, the next-generation gasoline-powered Mistra and the battery electric Mistra are varied in terms of the functions provided by the Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance system and the Blue Link 3.0 vehicle connectivity system depending on configurations of different versions. With the launch of the next-generation gasoline-powered Mistra...

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ts, which had previously been imported. In March 2018, the engine plant produced its 2-millionth engine, while the vehicle plant has assembled more than 1.6 million units since its inauguration in 2001. On August 14, Peugeot launched its restyled Peugeot 2008 SUV in Argentina, with design cues that link it to the company’s 3008 and 5008 ranges. The new Peugeot 2008 can be had with a 115-hp 1.6-liter VTI 115 engine or a 165-hp 1.6-liter THP 165 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/25

with the DiSus-A intelligent air body control system (standard version). It adopts CTB (Cell to Body) technology, with an electric mode range of over 700km under the CLTC standard, as well as high-power dual-plug super charging technology. It is equipped with an in-house developed AR-HUD, the Denza Link super intelligent interactive cabin, and the Denza Pilot advanced intelligent driving assistance system. It became available for pre-orders at th...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/23

isting on GEM board BYD releases “e” series Huawei to collaborate with BYD 1 1 1 BYD and Daimler each to make additional investments in DENZA of CNY 150 million BYD begins construction of new battery plant in Ningxiang, Changsha Completion of BYD’s global design center in Shenzhen BYD’s DiLink system partners with HUAWEI AI PASS to release NFC vehicle key Audi likely to include BYD as its battery supplier BYD releases action plan for ...

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as a masculine and unique exterior design and features an optional spare tire on the tailgate. The Yeti is fitted with a 1.4- or 1.8-liter TSI engine, mated to a six- or seven-speed DSG or a five-speed manual gearbox. It is equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension system on the front, and a four-link independent suspension system in the rear. It is available in a full-time all-wheel-drive configuration with excellent operability and drivabilit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/21

ctric motor and inverter. The new electric motor torque has been increased by 10% and output by 6% compared to the motor on the previous Note, delivering powerful, thrilling acceleration from a standing start or when passing other vehicles. In addition, drivers can enjoy Nissan's ProPILOT with Navi-link, which syncs with the navigation system on highways and detects speed limit signs to automatically adjust the set speed. The system also uses nav...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

al debut at the Auto Guangzhou 2012. The Sirui is powered by BYD's self-developed 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed DCT. This B-class model has extra features for luxury cars such as night vision, surround view monitor and 12 airbags. Also it offers cloud service linking cell phones, PCs and in-vehicle terminals. Information of the destination set by a cell phone or a PC using the BaiduMap, online map service, ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

a new category, “PUV”. The Xuntian architecture is an advanced technology architecture platform built by JMC in conjunction with Ford’s global R&D resources. It applies the longitudinal beam roll forming square steel technology for the first time, and applies for the first time the Watt’s linkage technology and a nitrogen shock absorber with variable damping and height to a China-made pickup truck to create an all-scene chassis. The Xun...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

aoshan District, the Institute, covering a land area of 102,000 square meters, broke ground on September 30, 2022. With a total investment amount of CNY 1.2 billion. Furthermore, FAW Jiefang unveiled the latest results of its New Energy strategy and the latest hydrogen energy models such as the Sky Link Xingyi hydrogen engine and liquid hydrogen fuel cell tractors. According to multiple press releases dated September 16, FAW Jiefang Group Interna...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

aoshan District, the Institute, covering a land area of 102,000 square meters, broke ground on September 30, 2022. With a total investment amount of CNY 1.2 billion. Furthermore, FAW Jiefang unveiled the latest results of its New Energy strategy and the latest hydrogen energy models such as the Sky Link Xingyi hydrogen engine and liquid hydrogen fuel cell tractors. On July 17, FAW Group announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation fram...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Nissan Motor, Iwaki Plant VQ engines (V6, 2,000cc-3,500cc), VR engines (V6, 3,000cc) Nissan's engine plant - 2022: L-Link machining line was completed. (L-Link: parts for variable compression ratio (VCR) engine) - February 2016: Production of VR engine started. - January 1994: Iwaki Plant started production. The VQ engine was first installed in Maxima sedan for North America in May 1994. - Land area: Approx. 201,500 square meters - Number o...

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fabrication unit as part of a larger USD 400 million investment in Curitiba and other regions of Brazil. Improvements in the company’s Curitiba facilities not only increased the sales of trucks in Latin American countries, where Volvo began to export FH, NH and FM models, but became an important link in the company’s global manufacturing chain. On January 24, Volvo announced an order for 25 B340M Gran Artic articulated buses bound for Curit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

one new model in the market every year. The revealed VOYAH MPV has four seats. Based on the ESSA (Electric, Smart & Secure Architecture) electric platform, the vehicle is a Dual Power New Energy MPV which can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds. The new model adopts an independent multi-link suspension with a double wishbone front axle. It is equipped with driver fatigue monitoring system, 5G onboard lightspeed infotainment system, an...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14

at the Saltillo plant in Mexico. Chrysler announced on April 9 the all-new Power Wagon, which is based on a Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup but is designed to go off-road. The 4x4 features Chrysler Group’s 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 engine, producing 410 hp and 429 pounds-feet of torque, a new frame, a new 3 link front and 5 link coil rear suspension for best in class ride and handling. Pricing for the 2014 Ram Power Wagon starts at $45,690, including ship...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

a new category, “PUV”. The Xuntian architecture is an advanced technology architecture platform built by JMC in conjunction with Ford’s global R&D resources. It applies the longitudinal beam roll forming square steel technology for the first time, and applies for the first time the Watt’s linkage technology and a nitrogen shock absorber with variable damping and height to a China-made pickup truck to create an all-scene chassis. The Xun...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/09