bruary 24 and March 28, 2014. The company has not specified the exact days of assembly stopping but GM is reportedly responding to a 6% drop in sales in the market in January compared with the same month in 2013. In March 2014, the plant goes from three-shift to two-shift operation and increase the speed of the assembly line to optimize production processes. St. Petersburg plant of General Motors Avto OOO will stop its operation from June 9 to 20...

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ual capacity was expanded to 140,000, which boosted the annual capacity combining the Halol plant with 85,000 and the GM in India to 225,000 vehicles. GM announced on October 25 it has launched a redesigned "Spark" compact hatchback, which is equipped with a 1.0-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine develops a maximum output of 63 PS at 5,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 90.3 Nm at 4,200 rpm. It is compliant wi...

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1.6-liter VGT CRDi diesel engines. Hyundai launched the "Eon" designed specifically for the Indian market on October 13. Its prices range from 269,000 rupees to 371,000 rupees ex. dealer in Delhi. It is 3,495 mm long, 1,550 mm wide and 1,500 mm tall. A 814 cc 3-cylinder SOHC engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, developing a maximum output of 56 ps. Its fuel efficiency is rated at 21.1 km per liter by the ARAI standard. The "Eton" fe...

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ia. The Xcent is a compact sedan based on the Grand i10 hatchback released in September 2013. It has a trunk but its overall length is still under 4 meters. The car will be available with a choice of a 1.2-liter four-cylinder inline engine, Kappa 2, or a 1.1-liter turbo-charged diesel engine. The 5-speed manual transmission model and the automatic transmission model are available. Its features include a push button ignition unit, an antilock brak...

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. The recall is due to a problem of deactivating power steering and making steering feel heavier as a result of misinterpreting shuddering from the rugged surface on the road, which is designed to prevent lane departure, as "system trouble" by the control program when the vehicle is running at high speeds. Toyota plans to launch a new electric vehicle based on its subcompact "iQ"at its all franchised dealers across Japan in 2012. It will have a r...

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uty truck in Taiwan Hino launches the 300 Series Hybrid, which complies with Taiwan 6th phase emission regulations Kuozui Motors aims to achieve carbon neutrality at its plants by 2035 Hotai Motor previews Town Ace Van to the media Toyota launches all-new Town Ace Van in Taiwan Hino introduces 12-speed AMT in HINO700 Series heavy-duty trucks in Taiwan Toyota improves safety performance of Town Ace Van in Taiwan Hotai Motor released the 300 ser...

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heavy-duty truck built at JAC plant in Mexico. Featuring a COE (Cab Over Engine) design, the model offers a tighter turning radius, improved visibility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces 279 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, paired with a manual 8-speed transmission and a 4x2 propulsion system. Wheelbase options include 4,200, 5,000, and 5,700 mm, while the vehicle weight ranges from 5,650 to 5,...

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omeo. Alfa Romeo announced its lineup for the 2016 Paris International Motor Show on September 20, highlighting the Giulia Veloce and restyled Giulietta and Mito models. The Guilia Veloce debuts with two new engine versions, a 280 hp 2.0-liter Turbo petrol and a 210 hp 2.2-liter diesel, both with 8-speed automatic transmission and optional Q4 all-wheel drive. Restyled versions of both the Giulietta and Mito will be on display with new grilles. Th...

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omeo. Alfa Romeo announced its lineup for the 2016 Paris International Motor Show on September 20, highlighting the Giulia Veloce and restyled Giulietta and Mito models. The Guilia Veloce debuts with two new engine versions, a 280 hp 2.0-liter Turbo petrol and a 210 hp 2.2-liter diesel, both with 8-speed automatic transmission and optional Q4 all-wheel drive. Restyled versions of both the Giulietta and Mito will be on display with new grilles. Th...

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mulator and wind tunnel facilities for the Mercedes Car Group. The 2008 "C-class" due to be launched in the summer of 2007 comes with three versions; "C350 Sport," "C300 Luxury" and "C300 Sport." There are two types of engines; 3.5-liter V6 (268hp) and 3.0-liter V6 (228hp). The "C300 Sport" has a 6-speed manual transmission and the "C350 Sport" and "C300 Luxury" have a 7-speed automatic transmission as standard. Daimler launched in Europe its "E3...

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ed that a ceremony was held at "Giambattista Vico" plant in Pomigliano d'Arco to celebrate the handovers of the first units of the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The exclusive Tonale Edizione Speciale is available in the hybrid configuration with a 130 CV, 1.5 4-cylinder engine. It is paired with the new seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission built into a 15 kW and 55 Nm, 48V "P2" electric engine capable of powering the wheels even when the internal...

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, and an electric motor rated at 40 kW/55 hp. The gasoline engine produces 255 kW/306 hp and 400 Nm. Total output is 250 kW/340 hp and total torque is 450 Nm. Although a high performance lithium-ion battery pack is loaded under the trunk floor, a 390-liter trunk space is secured. Combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission, its 0-100 km/h acceleration takes 5.3 seconds and its top speed is 250 km/h. The start/stop function dedicated to hybrid...

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. Major changes are in the engine and the transmission. A new 2.0-liter "FAM Z" diesel engine produces a maximum output of 166 ps at 3,800 rpm, and a maximum torque of 380 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The 0-100 km/h acceleration takes less than 9 seconds. Also, a manual transmission has been changed to a new 6-speed "F-40." Its Delhi prices range from 1,385,495 to 1,535,129 rupees. It was reported that GM has begun to build the "Sail" passenger car at the Ha...

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million euros in new construction of a third assembly line and a press shop. VW exhibited its AWD wagon "Golf Variant TDI 4Motion" at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, which is equipped with a 1.9-liter TDI engine rated 77kW/105PS. The model can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 12.9 seconds, with the top speed of 185km/h and fuel economy of 6L/100km. Its prices start at 23,775 euros in Germany. VW move production of right hand versons of the "Golf"desi...

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amily. Two variations of powertrain are available for the vehicle. One powertrain includes a 1.4L turbocharged engine (maximum power output of 104kW, peak torque of 235Nm) and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), while the other powertrain comprises the same 1.4L turbocharged engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The vehicle consumes 5.9L of fuel per 100km. Some versions have a 540-degree panoramic imaging system with a “transparen...

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l unveil its 4-seat convertible "Flavia Cabrio" and Chrysler's rebadged "Thema" and "Voyager" at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A flagship "Thema" based on the "Chrysler 300" is to go on sale in Europe starting in October. A total of three types combining a 3.6-liter V-6 286 hp gasoline engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 3.0-liter V-6 190 hp or 230 hp diesel engine with a 5-speed automatic are available. The Lancia "Voyager" a rebadge...

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doba plant, along with the Renault Alaskan and Mercedes-Benz X class. The Frontier is being sold in Argentina, imported from Mexico since January 2016. The Cordoba Frontier will be manufactured in the double cabin configuration and use the same 190 hp 2.3-liter bi-turbo diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed automatic transmission and available in rear-wheel-drive or 4WD. Modifications to the Cordoba Frontier will i...

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ptember 2009, has been selling average 500 units per month, more than double of its initial sales target, with a waiting period of one and a half months. Luxgen Motor released the new Luxgen7 SUV. Like Luxgen7 MPV, this car is equipped with a 2.2L MEFI Turbo engine (16V/DOHC/175hp) connected to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Luxgen7 SUV will come with six variations having seating capacities of five and seven passengers, either two-wheel d...

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ler network comprising of around 30 dealerships nationwide is close to completion. Annual sales target of the MG6 for 2014 is 2,000 units. The MG6 for the Thai market comes with a turbo 1.8 litre engine that can deliver maximum power output of 161Ps and maximum torque of 215 Nm, combined with a six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Local content is about 40 percent. Reportedly, Chinese SAIC Motor applied for Phase 2 of the Thai government's eco-car...

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625km- and 570km-range variants are powered by a 400V platform and a 77kWh battery. The former has a single-motor (215kW/420Nm) RWD layout, with a power consumption of 14.2kWh/100km. The latter has a dual-motor (320kW/620Nm in total) 4WD layout, with a power consumption of 15.6kWh/100km. With a top speed of 204km/h. The 650km- and 901km-range variants are powered by an 800V silicon carbide platform and respective 79kWh and 109kWh batteries, with ...

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