ed to procure medium-duty diesel engines from Cummins of the U.S. Cummins will supply Isuzu with its global flagship B6.7 diesel engine (6-cylinder, 6.7L displacement), which Isuzu will use for its medium-duty trucks. The vehicles equipped with the engine will be launched globally starting with the North American market in 2021, followed by Japan, Southeast Asia, and other regions. The engines to be installed in the vehicles to be assembled in Ja...

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rbo engine with Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission (AT), and the 2TR-FE 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 6 Super-ECT six-speed AT. The Land Cruiser's first hybrid system will use the T24A-FTS 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, and will be marketed in North America and China. In addition, combinations of the T24A-FTS engine and Direct Shift-8AT and a 48V mild hybrid system employing the 1GD-FTV will...

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ber 30. The facility is scheduled to start operation by July 30, 2023. BYD invested a total of CNY 25 billion in the two phases of the Shenshan auto industrial park. When it becomes fully operational, it is expected to generate an annual production value of more than CNY 110 billion. Located at the North Advanced Manufacturing Park in the Shenshan Intelligent Manufacturing Center, the first phase focuses on developing the automotive electronics i...

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9 Ford temporarily suspends production in Cologne, Saarlouis, Craiova in response to coronavirus Ford to restart European manufacturing production with enhanced employee protection protocols Ford cuts 2 shifts for one week at Chicago Assembly due to semiconductor shortage Ford extends downtime at North American, European plants amid chip shortage Ford further pauses production in Cologne, Saarlouis plants due to chip shortage Ford opens talks...

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, Kawasaki Plant Mitsubishi Fuso: Heavy-duty truck Super Great, Medium-duty truck Fighter, Mitsubishi Fuso: Light-duty truck Canter / UD Trucks Kazet (2014-2023) / Nissan NT450 Atlas (2013-2021), Mitsubishi Fuso: Electric light-duty truck eCanter (July 2017-) / Hino Electric light-duty truck (based on eCanter, FY2026-planning); Rizon brand (for North America, 2023-): Electric medium-duty trucks e16M, e16L, e18Mx, e1...

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ne 27 that they are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico.They have agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture, the business entity that will oversee construction and operation of the new plant in Aguascalientes in north-central Mexico. The new plant will be built in the immediate vicinity of an already existing Nissan plant and will have an annual capacity of 30...

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pandemic Stellantis, Nissan announce temporary plant closures in Mexico Nissan meets its product portfolio renewal goals in Mexico Nissan Mexicana closes fiscal year with 15.4% market share, aims for 20% Nissan Mexicana reaches production of 15 million vehicles Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariff...

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Nissan Mexicana reaches production of 15 million vehicles Nissan delays next-gen 2025 Kicks after tooling theft in Mexico Nissan Mexicana announces production expansion at CIVAC plant Nissan breaks its record producing 16 million engines in Aguascalientes, Mexico Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM Nissan confirms USD 700 million investment in Aguascalientes plant to produce new Nissan Kicks Nissan Kicks officially launches in...

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ne 27 that they are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico.They have agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture, the business entity that will oversee construction and operation of the new plant in Aguascalientes in north-central Mexico. The new plant will be built in the immediate vicinity of an already existing Nissan plant and will have an annual capacity of 30...

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r shortages Nissan Mexicana to close Production Line 1 at CIVAC plant, lay off 562 workers Nissan Mexicana produces a vehicle every 40 seconds Nissan Mexicana reaches production of 15 million vehicles Nissan Mexicana announces production expansion at CIVAC plant Nissan unites companies in Latin America under LATAM Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariff...

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Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA) Lithium-ion battery cells Hyundai-SK On joint venture battery cell project, Production to start H2 2026 - JV shared investment: USD 5 billion - Production start: H2 2026 - To supply: Hyundai Montgomery Alabama, Kia Westpont Georgia plants, possibly Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia - Expected staffing: 3,750 workers Hyundai considering hybrid vehicle production at USD 7.6 billion Metaplant in Georgia H...

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Denza officially launches plug-in hybrid version of new N8 mid-to-large-size SUV 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 T5 hybrid light-duty truck BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Song L SUV BYD officially launches ne...

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t 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain Kia starts production of all-new Sportage at Zilina plant, Slovakia Kia starts production of XCeed compact crossover in Žilina, Slovakia World debuts for all-new Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon at Geneva Motor Show Kia Motors overseas reorganization begins with North America, Europe Kia Motors Slovakia starts production of new ProCeed Hyundai and KIA met with Czech and Polish firms Kia launches Kia XCeed On ...

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oyota decides to operate vehicle plants in Japan as scheduled for the week of January 8 Toyota to continue production operations for the week of January 15 at vehicle plants in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc. resumed normal operations at its Miyata and Kanda plants on August 29. Due to heavy rain in northern Kyushu, the Miyata Plant stopped operations from the evening of the 28th, and the Kanda Plant also partially stopped operations. Toyota unvei...

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n choose from six engine variants, three petrol and three diesel units. The manual versions of the MINI One Countryman and MINI Cooper Countryman will meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust emissions standard due to come into force in 2014. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman made its debut at the North American International Auto Show. The car features a tuned-up direct injection four-cylinder petrol 1.6 litre turbocharged engine. Power output ...

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e back in fall 2020, and now it is the turn of the 22-centimeter longer Tiguan Allspace to receive the same sharper look. The long version will be built at two different sites. The Tiguan L for the Chinese market will be manufactured in Shanghai, while, the LWB (long wheel base) Tiguan versions for North and South America and the Tiguan Allspace for Europe will be made in Puebla, Mexico. Skoda commenced production of the new "Rapid" compact sedan...

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Nissan North America, Smyrna Plant Nissan EV Leaf (2013-2024), Murano (2021-), Rogue (2013-), Rogue Hybrid (2017-2019), Rogue PHV (2026-planning), Altima (-2020), Maxima (-2023), Pathfinder (2004-2020, 2022-); Infiniti QX60 (2012-), Infiniti QX65 (2026-planning); Lithium-ion Battery Pack (2012- Mar. 2019, sold to Envision Group) Passenger car and SUV assembly and battery plant -Production started in June 1983. -Investment: USD 8.8 billion as o...

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han the Hino Motors Hamura Plant's Production Line #4 will suspend production for 3 days, from March 21 to 23. The Hamura Plant's Production Line #4 will suspend production for 2 days, March 22 and 23. On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) held the world premiere of the all-new GR Corolla (North America specifications, prototype), a sports car, in California, USA. The GR Corolla measures 4,410mm in length, 1,850mm in width, 1,480mm in he...

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investments into launches of new products – investments in the production of the Volkswagen Taos totaled EUR 63 million (RUB 6 billion). Nizhny Novgorod has become the third location in the world to produce the new Volkswagen Taos – the model is also built in Puebla, Mexico, to supply cars for North America, and in General Pacheco, Argentina, for South America. GAZ Group will invest RUB 7.8 billion in three years from now in the development ...

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iere of new Fiat 500 EV FCA concludes a EUR 6.3 billion credit line with Intesa Sanpaolo to support automotive sector in Italy Maserati focus on future with new cars, innovations and projects EIB supports FCA for electric vehicles FCA to increase output of Maserati model in Italy FCA confirms North American launch for Maserati SUV, Alfa sedan to follow Maserati premieres Levante Trofeo at New York International Auto Show Meeting between FCA...

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