oximately 11% of its total electricity consumption. On January 24, SEAT S.A. announced that it is upgrading the Martorell plant to produce Volkswagen Group's Electric Urban Car family, and expanding CUPRA's product range. In 2024, production of the SEAT Ibiza and Arona was shifted to Line 3 to make space for the Electric Urban Car on Line 1. By 2025, Line 1 will be fully transformed, including pre-series production for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswa...

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standard driver's license around summer 2024 Isuzu to build Electric Vehicle Development and Testing Facility at the Fujisawa Plant UD Trucks launches all-new Kazet light-duty truck Isuzu launches Elfmio EV, a light-duty electric truck that can be driven with a regular driver's license. Isuzu adds Space Cab to Elf light-duty truck lineup UD Trucks launches all-new Condor Isuzu considering light-duty diesel truck production in the U.S. Isuzu adop...

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s were disclosed: 1) All new 2023 BYD buses are equipped with blade batteries that are 6% higher in power density than the industry average and boast such advantages as high safety and high integration. 2) Centrally integrated e-axles are equipped to effectively reduce vehicle weight, expand design space, and reduce maintenance costs. The B7 battery electric bus adopts a one-step low-floor design and a 125.7kWh battery. The 2023 B85 battery elect...

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debut of the all-new Ford Focus, the most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever. The all-new Focus has been developed from the ground up. The all-new Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space for Ford’s mid-size models without negatively impacting exterior dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. The...

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the next decade Škoda builds new high-tech paint shop at Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Skoda makes final preparations for new press shop in Mlada Boleslav Skoda launches production of new 1.0 TSI engine Skoda Fabia offers 1.0L TSI turbocharged three-cylinder engine Skoda updated Rapid and Rapid Spaceback ahead of 2017 Geneva Motor Show Skoda’s PXL II servo press line starts full operation in Mlada Boleslav Skoda Auto to produce all-electri...

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n OEM agreement of light-duty trucks. The Kazet is built at MFTBC's plant as the Canter, and will be sold only in Japan. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will launch the Canter EX, a new Canter-based truck, in Japan in December 2014. The new Canter EX offers a wider cabin and greater cargo space to provide a payload capacity of the medium-duty truck level while maintaining fuel economy and maneuverability of the compact pickup truck. UD ...

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2.3T gasoline engine and a PUMA 2.3T UPG diesel engine. Based on the new generation of the iDEA electronic and electrical architecture, the Xuntian architecture features three intelligent systems: the J-Pilot advanced intelligent driving system, the J-Link intelligent connectivity system, and the J-Space intelligent mobile cockpit, while laying the foundation for Level 3 or 4 autonomous driving technology. The architecture can be applied to vehic...

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xury brand’s standards under the supervision of French technical experts.  On September 24, Thaco Auto officially introduced locally-made Kia K3 sedan (upgraded Cerato) in Vietnam. It is an inspirational model with a combination of sporty and fashionable appearance and a technology-rich interior space following the trend of "Smart Design”, inspired by the Kia EV6 model. All 3 available variants of Kia K3, K3 Premium, K3 Luxury and K3 Deluxe...

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d 28,000 overseas. Mitsubishi Fuso will take appropriate responses in accordance with the laws and regulations in each country. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. (MFTBC) announced on March 29 that it will start the export and sales of its large city bus Aero Star, which has 63 passenger seats and space for two wheelchairs, for the Australian market. The Aero Star features a 7.5-liter intercooler turbodiesel engine. MFTBC said the Aero Star, bas...

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assembly of the transmission from Kawasaki to Nakatsu factory. By integrating processing and assembly, the company will improve its productivity. The Kawasaki plant plans to unify the currently-separated truck assembly lines and frame sub-assembly line over the next 10 years by utilizing the vacant space. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced on July 3 that it has begun a demonstration test in collaboration with Koito Manufa...

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leet electrification solutions. The order, originally secured in 2024, has been adjusted to include 13 of Workhorse’s newly available 208-inch extended wheelbase W56 step vans, which Revolv will put into service for the customer in 2025. The extended wheelbase W56 offers 1,200 cubic feet of cargo space, and is built with the company’s other work vans in Union City, Indiana.  On February 26, the Workhorse Group announced that its W56 and W750...

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., Ltd. (BYD Auto) officially released its new brand logo. This new logo carries the same meaning as the BYD Group’s logo and “Build Your Dreams” slogan. Simple and smooth metallic lines form the highly dynamic word “BYD”. The logo design removes the elliptic boundary and opens the closed space of each letter turning the lines at the end into contact points. This is symbolic of BYD Auto’s willingness to connect with users and partners...

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hares of Hunan Midea Bus Co., Ltd. to BYD Auto at 60 million Yuan. The "Midea Group," a major household electric appliance manufacturer entered into the automotive industry in 2003 though a commercial vehicle business focused on buses. The group purchased three companies; Yunnan Bus Factory, Yunnan Space Shenzhou Automobile Co., Ltd., Hunan Sanxiang Bus Group Co., Ltd from 2004 through early 2006. BYD Auto will reorganize Hunan Midea Bus into a p...

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SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Yizheng Branch VW: Polo Plus (2019-), SUV Tharu (2019-), T-Cross (2023-), Lavida XR (2023-), SUV Tharu XR (2024-), PHV 帕萨特ePro (2026-planning); Skoda: SUV Kamiq GT (2025-); VW: Gran Santana (-2019), Cross Santana (production ended), Polo GTI (-2019), Santana (-2023); Skoda: Rapid Spaceback (-2021), Rapid (-2023); SAIC Volkswagen's Yizheng Plant (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province), Formerly Shanghai Volk...

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Vehicle respectively SAIC Volkswagen starts operation of its NEV plant SAIC VW launches all-new Tiguan X coupe SUV Ningbo Tuopu Group and SAIC VW break ground for new projects in Zhejiang Province SAIC VW to debut Audi brand and unveil two premiere Audi models VW’s new long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace to premiere on May 12 On March 29, according to multiple media sources, following the tightened measures to curb the spread of COVID...

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ame day and the product will go on sale November 13. The 16th generation Crown has four body types including sedan and SUV. The body size of the announced sedan is 5,030 mm (L) x 1,890 mm (W) x 1,475 mm (H) (without the panorama roof). The wheelbase is set at 3 meters, creating a spacious rear seat space to meet the needs of chauffeured cars. Fuel cell and hybrid versions are available, and monthly sales of 600 units are targeted. The FCV (fuel c...

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ing Plant for sixth-gen V8 blocks, heads GM to build new 3.0-liter turbo-diesel for Chevrolet Silverado at Flint Engine plant GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures GM plans to invest $7.5 million in the Flint engine plant to expand its office space. GM receives USD 2.8 million from public utility for energy savings at Flint assembly plants GM postpones launch of Duramax 3.0-liter diesel eng...

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oth design variations feature new front grille and rear design. The Yeti is the brand’s first model with Optical Parking Assistant rearview camera and Volkswagen's KESSY keyless entry system. Another highlight is Skoda Yeti's VarioFlex rear seat system. When rear seats are taken away, the luggage space will expand from 405 liters to 1,760 liters. It is available in a choice of four diesel and three petrol engines, in front-wheel-drive or all-wh...

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he GLA sports utility vehicle (SUV) and the CLA 4-door coupe in the near future. Mercedes-Benz has built a heliport within the premises of the Chakan plant with the aim of increasing sales. Customers who desire to purchase super luxury cars including AMG models will be flown to a special exhibition space on a helicopter. Initially, helicopters depart from Mumbai only, but the number of departure point will be increased. The exhibition space will ...

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launched in Korea in H1 2017. The Y400 is an FR vehicle. It adopts an ultra-high rigidity, 4-tier Quad Frame jointly developed with Posco. The Quad Frame made from a maximum of 63% ultra high-tensile steel to increase safety and reduce weight. Moreover, the frame absorbs vibrations and noise in the space between the cross-section and cabin to ensure superior quietness even when driving on rough roads. On March 27, SsangYong Motor has named its ne...

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