e range of hydrogen-powered vehicles: Master Van H2-TECH, Master City Bus H2-TECH (in a sublimated version), and Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH, as well as H2 refueling station and fuel cell prototypes, for the first time at a major car show in the IAA Transportation. The distribution network is taking shape with partners such as PVI (France), MELLOR (Sweden, Norway, and Finland), TRIBUS (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Luxembourg), and Q...

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pears that the investment will start at 40 percent initially and be incremented eventually to a majority. In a competition for purchasing Aston Martin, Mahindra & Mahindra was beaten by an Italian investment firm Investementindustrial. On January 18 Mahindra Group unveiled its new company logo. Its shape is inspired by Mount Everest's ridges which lead to its summit, depicted in the new 'energetic red' colour, changed from black. On February 14 M...

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ugurated a new bus production line at its São Bernardo do Campo plant, which received BRL 107 million for modernization. The process is in its final phase of implementation and should be fully completed by the end of 2020. The new plant was designed with two different inputs and one output, in a Y shape, one for the O500 line (rear engine) and another for the LO line (micros) and OF (midis and conventional front engine), which allows the start o...

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d it will invest USD 54 million to expand its assembly operations and locate a new facility at Ford’s BlueOval City Supplier Park. Avancez will join Magna as a supplier at the Stanton site, creating 501 jobs. On May 14, Ford announced that its BlueOval City campus in Stanton, Tennessee, is taking shape as robotic training cells, conveyors, paint spray booths and stamping press lines are installed at the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center assembl...

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ed (HMIL) announced it will introduce 6 battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Indian market by 2028. Hyundai’s line-up of 6 BEV will cater to multiple segments including mass market and mass premium segments in India. Hyundai will introduce these BEVs in different body styles including SUV body shape. Hyundai will also introduce its dedicated BEV Platform – E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) as well as modified platforms in India. E...

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ue gauges, collecting data, and detecting unusual noises. Its acoustic imaging can spot leaks or potential system failures. Alongside the robo-dog, an autonomous drone will count empty containers on-site, reducing routine tasks for employees by using AI to recognize and track load carriers by their shape and size, making the process faster and more accurate. Daimler exhibited a total of 70 vehicles at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles. The Vito E-...

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facture 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 revealed the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. The fully electronic top that can be l...

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CNY 18 billion. The 34 models will consist of 27 EVs and 7 PHVs. Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. unveiled its new concept model, the Raeton CC, at the Auto Shanghai 2015. The Raeton CC is a sporty sedan based on the Raeton B-class sedan. Its design concept was developed by looking at various shapes and patterns created by water in the world of nature. The shape of the concept car’s grille reflects the forms found in traditional Chinese c...

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production plans for Q8 SUV and Q4 CUV Audi Hungaria’s anniversary year kicks off with projects for the future Audi launches second generation of Audi Q3 Audi Hungaria starts series production of electric motors Audi Hungaria announces HUF 41 billion expansion Audi adding new compact SUV in coupe shape- Audi Q3 Sportback On December 14, Audi started production of the Audi Q8 e-tron at the Brussels plant. The Audi Q8 e-tron will reach customers ...

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ed it in 2015 for interior decorative parts in its Roadster, the automaker has expanded the number of models that use the plastics. The OEM developed materials and optimized mold specifications to greatly improve formability so that the plastics can be used for large exterior parts with complicated shapes like the front grill. The front grill adopting bio-engineering plans will gradually for models other than the CX-5. The CX-5 is produced at Maz...

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Drive technology in NEVS' next-generation vehicle architecture. The partnership is directed towards a target of deploying the first large scale RoboTaxi pilots in Europe by the end of 2020, demonstrating and evaluating technology and design of a revolutionary world-first new vehicle type that will shape mobility for a more sustainable future. The vehicle is currently being developed by NEVS in Trollhättan, Sweden, inspired by the “InMotion”...

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ebruary 24, Nissan announced that drawing on a decade of technical expertise in electric vehicle and crossover innovation, Ariya is expected to become the company's most aerodynamic crossover since establishing the segment in 2007, targeting a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.297. Each element of Ariya's shape was adjusted in microscopic detail by the engineering teams at Nissan Technical Centre Europe in the UK. Ariya's flat underbody produces a stabl...

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roof with more efficiency and flexibility. Back in March, the new logistics center started operating with around 22,500 storage places. Logistics experts handle around 4,500 containers a day. Five external stores are now being coordinated via a centralized location. Another improvement comes in the shape of the GPS tracking of individual shipments between logistics center and the Neckarsulm plant, enabling schedules to be adjusted flexibly to the...

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company also had over 600 additional vehicle kits in transit for final assembly in Saudi Arabia. Lucid delivered 3,109 vehicles in Q1, a 58.1% increase over 2024. On May 5, Lucid Group, Inc. and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic partnership designed to shape the future of EV technology. The collaborative research and development activities will be hosted at KAUST's advanced laboratories in King Abdul...

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Jilin Province. The two parties will jointly establish a new export site. With an “independent + cooperative” multi-front operation strategy, they will continuously strengthen the expansion of new markets outside China and rapidly deploy ICE vehicles and New Energy Vehicles in these markets to shape a new development pattern outside China radiating to the Russian, Central Asian, South African, and North American markets in a gradual manner. ...

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crease production volumes, incorporate more components from local manufacturers, and better adapt vehicles to Russian operating conditions. The plant has installed welding equipment, completed commissioning, and trained staff. During the preparation, over 20 test bodies were produced and tested for shape, weld strength, and industry quality standards. The first model to enter production using body welding and painting technology was the updated E...

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ices for the new model will range from TWD 859,000. The X-Trail will make the first appearance in Taiwan in eight years since Yulon Nissan discontinued production of the first-generation X-Trail in Taiwan in 2007. The front styling of the third-generation X-Trail reflects Nissan's design concept "V-Shape", featuring boomerang-shaped LED daylights. The all-new third-generation X-Trail carries Nissan's MR20DD 2.0-liter engine or QR25DE 2.5-liter en...

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, "We have decided to resume the two-shift system in June in preparation for the launch of new vehicles in the second half of the year”. Renault Korea, Renault's Korean subsidiary, announced on April 3 that it changed its name from "Renault Korea Motors" to "Renault Korea" and adopted the diamond-shaped Renault emblem "Losange" as its emblem. On April 11, Polestar announced it delivered approximately 7,200 cars globally in Q1 2024, including 1,...

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ld out within February. Maruti Suzuki will replace parts and provide repair service for the coming 8-10 years. The Maruti 800 fuelled a car revolution in the country and became a symbol of status for the Indian middle class in the 1980s.  Despite having an unsophisticated 796cc petrol engine and a shape that has not changed much over the years, it sold more than many of its younger counterparts in the last few years. In 2013, its sales were 20,7...

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roup Plant Eisenach celebrated 30 years On May 6, BMW Group Plant Eisenach celebrated 30 years. BMW Group Plant Eisenach officially opened for business in 1992. It produces the press tools that give the wing, roof, and engine bonnet of nearly every BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce model their distinctive shape. The current, seventh-generation BMW 7 Series is also formed by tools from Eisenach. Eisenach is also important for the production of sheet meta...

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