SUV "Jeep Wrangler." In 2010 it already showed to dealers a Jeep brand pickup similar to the 2005 "Gradiator" concept. Chrysler previewed Jeeps and a Ram pickup at an event: (1) Jeep Wrangler Renegade: Equipped with a 475-horsepower, 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, (2) Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop: Weighs 850 pounds less than the standard Wrangler, (3) Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush: Has a V8 Hemi with 540 horsepower, (4) Jeep Wrangler JK-8: Uses a Mopar-designed...

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g out vehicles from their respective plants. Ashok Leyland announced an acquisition of a 26 percent stake in Optare, a U.K. bus manufacturer. The deal will be put on the agenda for discussion at the shareholders' meeting on Auust 16. Optare will issue 99.4 million shares for approximately 5 million pounds (about 7.5 million dollars), while Ashok will send two officers to the board members of Optare. The two companies will be engaged in long-term ...

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4.1GWh, and the planned capacity of the second phase of the project is to increase by 3.9GWh. - established in September 2020. GAC Group’s Greater Bay Technology completes Series A funding of nearly CNY 1 billion Greater Bay Technology breaks ground on headquarters and production base GAC Group pours CNY 10.9 billion into building battery firm GAC Group’s subsidiary to build R&D and production site regarding super-fast charging cells in Gua...

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r concept "Bolero" at the 2007 Frankfurter Motor Show. It is a new model jointly developed by VW and Skoda. Its production is expected to be officially determined between 2008 and 2009, and the mass production is likely to be started between 2011 and 2012. The sales prices are estimated to be 7,000 pounds for the sports type, and 16,000 pounds for the type called soft roader. The "Leon Ecomotive" was launched in January 2008. Equipped with a 1,90...

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on to support the introduction of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake and Range Rover Velar. Plants also gained significant manufacturing technology and upgraded facilities to support continuous improvement. On June 22, Jaguar Land Rover announced that is raising investment by 26% to total of GBP 13.5 billion pounds (USD 18 billion) over the next three years to be able to offer electric versions of all its models. After the three-year period, the company wi...

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ch had been unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show 2012. Equipped with the same 550PS 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine as the XKR-S, the new sports sedan is capable of reaching 100km/h in 4.6 seconds and can go on to 300km/h top speed. The XFR-S is available to order now, priced in the UK at 79,995 pounds. Jaguar unveiled the "XJ Ultimate," a special version of the "XJ" with a longer wheelbase, at the Beijing Motor Show. It carries three types of...

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en jobs by 2030. On July 1, Nissan today unveils Nissan EV36Zero, a GBP 1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem. Centered around the record-breaking plant in Sunderland and as part of the GBP 1 billion announcement, Nissan will invest up to 423 pounds million to produce a new-generation all-electric vehicle in the plant. Designed for global markets, UK production will be exported to the Europ...

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producing 240 ps, while the "xDrive 35i" with a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbo engine producing 300 ps. Prices will start at $31,545. It was reported that BMW is planning to build a 3-cylinder gasoline engine for the "i8" at the Hams Hall engine facility. The project is considered part of a 500 million pound investment plan in the U.K. that was announced in 2011. On March 1, BMW announced that its all-electric version MINI Countryman has commenced pr...

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EVs. In March 2024, SK On announced that it had signed a battery supply agreement with Nissan, which will result in the company providing Nissan with roughly 100 GWh of EV batteries between 2028-2033, all of which will be built in the U.S. Batteries from BlueOval SK Battery Park utilize high-nickel pouch cells and will power Nissan’s next-gen EVs, which will be built at the company’s plant in Canton, Mississippi starting in 2028. While none o...

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ehicle Center, next to the Dearborn Truck assembly plant, and arrive at U.S. dealers in spring 2022 in four series and two battery options. Powered by dual in-board motors and standard 4x4, the F-150 Lightning, built with a new independent rear suspension and all-new frame, supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload in the standard-range model and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package. On June ...

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EVs. In March 2024, SK On announced that it had signed a battery supply agreement with Nissan, which will result in the company providing Nissan with roughly 100 GWh of EV batteries between 2028-2033, all of which will be built in the U.S. Batteries from BlueOval SK Battery Park utilize high-nickel pouch cells and will power Nissan’s next-gen EVs, which will be built at the company’s plant in Canton, Mississippi starting in 2028. While none o...

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loyee equity incentive program GAC Aion’s A19 project granted by GAC Group GAC Aion to start production at second plant in Q4 2022 GAC Aion calls for new investors to increase capital GAC Aion’s ultra-performance electric drive rolls off assembly line GAC Energy Technology established GAC Group pours CNY 10.9 billion into building battery firm GAC Aion completes shareholding reform and changes its Chinese name GAC Aion reveals new premium bra...

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Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant will produce compact class EQ models in the future. Now, together with the sites in Bremen and Sindelfingen, all three German Mercedes-Benz car plants will produce electric vehicles of the product and technology brand EQ. It is the lead plant in the global production compound for compact cars. This plant is running at high capacity utilization, and currently creating the conditions for the production start of the next...

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y 29, Nissan Mexicana announced the production launch of the new March at the company’s Aguascalientes Plant 1. Presale of the renewed hatchback will be from February 1-17, for the three grades and six versions. The March is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 106 hp and 105 pound-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. On January 28, Nissan Mexicana announced its product portfoli...

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t deliveries of units imported from GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico are expected in February 2026. The 2025 Optiq is being introduced in Europe in Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trim levels, which come standard with a dual-motor, AWD powertrain delivering 304 metric horsepower and 480 Nm (354 pound-feet) of torque, powered by a 85 kWh (75 kWh usable) battery pack compatible with DC fast charging, offering a range of 425 km (264 miles) on a ...

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ota Motor Corp. said it will start production of its hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains on a dedicated line at Toyota's assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky in December 2023, building integrated dual fuel cell modules for heavy-duty commercial trucks. The dual fuel cell modules will weigh about 1,400 pounds and can deliver up to 160 kw of continuous power.  On October 4, LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America announced they have signed ...

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11 models ranging from front-wheel drive models with a 283 hp engine to the "Dodge Challenger" with a 305 hp engine. The Pentastar engine was introduced to replace 6 types of the former 2.7-4.0-liter engines, and its main components were reduced from 189 to 32. The "Jeep Grand Cherokee" was made 94 pounds lighter than with the previous 3.7-liter engine and the "Chrysler 300" 42 pounds lighter than the former 3.5-liter engine. The "Jeep Wrangler" ...

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15. The first of the new Titan XD debuted with the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine mated to a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. The all-new V8 diesel engine rated at 310 horsepower and 555 lb-ft of torque, the 2016 Titan XD will offer an available maximum towing capacity of more than 12,000 pounds. The new Titan will be offered with V8 and V6 gasoline engines. The new Titan will be assembled at Canton plant in Mississippi, with petrol eng...

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el efficiency, new levels of luxury comfort, and top-level safety performance. Developed on an all-new platform, the 2014 MDX has a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase, and is lower and narrower. With high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium comprising 64-percent of its body structure, the 2014 MDX is 275 pounds lighter than the previous model. The passive safety is also improved. Power comes from an all-new 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 rated at 290 peak horsep...

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Bowling Green plant; among them, about USD52 million will be used for the construction of a new body plant to manufacture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will introduce lightweight materials that improve vehicle performance. Its aluminum frame weighing in 99 pounds lighter than its predecessor. In addition, the car is the first vehicle to use a GM - developed lightweight shape memory alloy wire. GM reveale...

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