g Campus in Munich, Germany BMW Group plant in Munich gears up for fully-electric future BMW Munich plant ready for BMW i4 production BMW Group uses augmented reality in prototyping at BMW Munich pilot plant BMW Munich plant started the production of the new BMW M3 BMW announces the world's most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine New eight-cylinder V8 engine from Munich engine plant for the new BMW 8 Series Coupe BMW Group uses virtual realit...

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tery electric SUV Mazda has started using its unique Aqua-tech Paint System at Changan Mazda Chang’an Mazda starts production of Mazda CX-8 SUV in China Changan Ford Mazda Automobile will start production and sales of the "Mazda 2" sedan (3box). It will be equipped with the same 1.3-liter 86 horsepower engine as that on the hatchback (2box) version. A 1.5-liter engine is planned to be introduced additionally. Changan Ford Mazda kicked off produ...

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end production of "Soul" for export and preparations begin for mass production of "EV5" Kia launched the remodeled "Sportage". Its 2,000cc VGT diesel engine has been upgraded to develop 151HP, or 5HP greater than the previous engine. A luxury heavy-duty bus "New Grandbird" went on sale. The bus is powered by a newly developed 12,000 cc engine, which develops 425 horsepower and is compatible with the emissions regulations "Euro4." Kia Motors inve...

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vehicle, in terms of style, purpose, and engine. Renault is the first mass-market manufacturer to include a sports SUV in its range, a line hitherto reserved for premium brands. Renault Arkana comes with 145 HP E-TECH Hybrid technology and can be fitted with the 12 volt micro-hybrid version of the powerful TCE 140 and 160 engines for greater efficiency, responsiveness, and driving pleasure. Renault Arkana is available from EUR 29,700. Orders for...

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the latter in 2018. As such, the company has achieved the production goal it set itself back in 2017. In 2020, VCM plans to introduce the locally assembled version of the S60. On January 31, 2020, Volvo Car Thailand has officially launched the all-new S60 sedan that comes with performance-oriented plug-in hybrid and available in 2 variants, Momentum and R-Design. Priced from THB 2.19 million, the S60 is assembled in Malaysia and shipped to Thail...

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act "Fit" hybrid was put on the market. It is equipped with a 1.3-liter gasoline engine combined with an auxiliary drive motor with fuel consumption of 30km/L. It is priced at 1.59 million yen, the lowest-priced among hybrids now in the domestic market. Honda Motor unveiled the Fit EV concept and a plug-in hybrid platform at the Los Angeles Auto Show, for release in the U.S. and Japan in 2012. The Fit EV will achieve an estimated 100 miles drivin...

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roduction in Italy declines by 20.1% in 2025 Dodge officially cancels Hornet crossover Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy to hire 100 workers to increase C514 transmission production Stellantis production in Italy increases by 9.5% in Q1 2026 Dodge introduces 2023 Hornet compact utility vehicle with plug-in hybrid option Comau, Italy develops BIW manufacturing solution for new Alfa Romeo Tonale Alfa Romeo Tonale production increased, Dodge Hornet ...

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duction in Mexico due to gas shortages Audi begins global production of Q5 Sportback in San José Chiapa, Mexico Audi Mexico produces 700,000 units of Q5 SUV in San Jose Chiapa Audi Mexico plant built 137,634 units in 2021, now expanding for Q5 successor Audi Mexico to build solar energy park to power San Jose Chiapa plant Audi to begin production of hybrid Q5 SUV in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico for fall launch Audi prepares launch of Q5 55 TF...

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Zona Franca plant Ebro expands range with PHEV versions of S700 and S800 models Spain allocates total EUR 215.9 million in grants and loans for 31 EV projects under PERTE VEC III Line B Ebro, Spain starts production of S700 PHEV model Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption EBRO, Spain begins production testing of new s400 Hybrid SUV at Barcelona plant Ebro, Spain announces EUR 100 million investme...

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ta science, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtualization. - On April 1, 2020, the construction of the new BMW Brilliance Tiexi plant in Shenyang started. The plant covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers. After completion, it will realize the co-production of BMW's Blade Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles and Fuel Vehicles, using a three-shift work system. BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network BMW i3 ...

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0,000 square meters, with an investment of about CNY 3.5 billion. - The company was established on August 23, 2022. BYD intends to build new energy passenger vehicle and parts project in Zhengzhou, Henan BYD officially commissions first phase of its Zhengzhou Project First new BYD Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedans roll off production line in volume CDMS 2023: BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Seal DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid sedan BYD...

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6 Pro compact SUV Zeekr names its new compact SUV “Zeekr X” Zeekr completes Series A financing worth USD 750 million Geely announces its results for 2022 and new vehicle plan for 2023 Zeekr officially launches new Zeekr X compact battery electric SUV Auto Shanghai 2023: Geely to debut Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid SUV and Livan 7 battery electric SUV Auto Shanghai 2023: Geely debuts intelligent cabin for Galaxy L7 as well as Livan 7, and Zeekr lau...

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gic partnership with TotalEnergies Great Wall Motor to build vehicle and component manufacturing site in Shangrao, Jiangxi Great Wall Motor launches 2025 development strategy Great Wall Motor releases Smart Coffee System 2.0 and new high-nickel battery Great Wall Motor holds promotion event for its powertrain products Great Wall Motor starts operation of Jingmen manufacturing site as first Tank 600 mid-sized off-road SUV comes off production line...

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at its second plant in Zhuzhou in 2017 BAIC Motor launches new Wevan M50F MPV BAIC Motor begins sales of new M30 Plus and M60 BAIC Group launches all-new Senova D50 sedan BAIC Motor launches Senova Zhixing SUV Beijing Auto sells related assets to Changhe Auto BAIC Group’s BEIJING brand releases power solution, @me intelligent platform and product planning 3.0 BAIC celebrates line off of EX200 all-electric SUV at Zhuzhou plant in China The fac...

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RAETON CC mid-size coupe Chang’an Auto launches second-generation Eado XT sedan Chang’an launches CS35 PLUS connected SUV FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor, and Chang’an Auto kick off T3 Mobility project 1 1 China Grand Auto to collaborate with Chang’an, CADA, and Tencent Changan releases a new power brand, Blue Whale Changan Automobile’s next-generation Level-4 autonomous driving project ready for demonstrative operation China Unicom form...

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hybrid transmission rolls off production line Chery and iFlyTek enhance cooperation in terms of intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving Chery Holding begins preorders of luxury 2.0T version of EXEED TXL mid-sized SUV Chery Holding’s EXEED brand launches M3X PRO architecture Chery to exhibit plug-in hybrid model of 8 Plus flagship SUV at Chengdu Motor Show Chery starts presales for Tiggo 7 PLUS compact SUV Chery launches Tiggo 7 PLUS compa...

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promote the high-quality development of Beijing Hyundai BAIC Group completed the construction of 17 national-level green factories BAIC Group actively promotes the establishment of a circular development industrial system and vigorously promotes circular economy BAIC ROCAR commences construction of power battery recycling project BAIC Group promotes Green Officeadvocates environmentally conscious offices BAIC Group strengthens partnership with W...

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a micro electric hatchback Auto Guangzhou 2024: FAW Bestune debuts Yueyi 03 electric SUV FAW Bestune launches Yueying platform, exhibits two new models FAW Bestune starts accepting pre-orders for Yueyi 03 electric SUV FAW Bestune launches Yueyi 03 electric SUV FAW Bestune globally launches Yueyi 07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV FAW Bestune releases new global strategy FAW Bestune sees first mass-produced Yueyi 08 sedan roll off production line, wit...

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h annually in Korea Kia Marks Milestone with Establishment of Future PBV Production Hub in Korea Korean auto makers to halt production for Chinese parts supply shortage Kia begins production of European-specification Sorento Hybrid in Korea Kia reveals packaging secrets of practical all-new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Kia Motors Corporation's all-new hybrid compact sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Niro, made its global debut at the Chicago Auto Show....

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ght new models by 2027 in overseas markets, supported by a EUR 3 billion investment. The company will also introduce a modular platform for international use, assembled in four regions i.e., Latin America, Turkey, Morocco, and India. The platform offers flexibility in vehicle length, wheelbase, and powertrains, including ICE, flex fuel, LPG, mild hybrid (48V), and full hybrid options for front-wheel and four-wheel drive. On December 5, Renault do...

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