. The Audi brand also began presales of the facelifted Audi A3 Sportback and the facelifted Audi A3L Limousine. The Audi Q5L Sportback, a new coupe SUV, was launched globally at the exhibition. It features a 12V mild hybrid system as standard equipment and offers two powertrain options. It has a 7-speed S tronic wet dual-clutch transmission, an intelligent four-wheel-drive system, and multiple driving modes. On January 23, FAW-VW announced that ...

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GWh, which will be expanded up to 20GWh. According to a release issued by the AESC Group ("AESC"), a leading automotive battery manufacturer, on September 6, the Ibaraki Plant will produce next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The battery has 1.3 times higher energy density and 35% faster charging speed than conventional batteries and will be supplied to Nissan and other Japanese automakers. Construction of the first building at the Ibaraki Plan...

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cure Architecture) electric platform, the vehicle is a Dual Power New Energy MPV which can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds. The new model adopts an independent multi-link suspension with a double wishbone front axle. It is equipped with driver fatigue monitoring system, 5G onboard lightspeed infotainment system, and L2+ intelligent driving assistance system. It also supports OTA (Over-the-Air) updates. On November 19, VOYAH Automobil...

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an market in 2001 till 2013. On March 18,UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has introduced a new variant of its Camry 2.0G, the Camry 2.0G X, in Malaysia. The starting price of the 2.0G X is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 159,900 in Malay Peninsula. The new model shares the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and 4-speed automatic gearbox as the 2.0G. However, it comes with new leather seats, sun shades, a navigation system with a 7-inch touchscreen, projector he...

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car is priced at Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 89,800 in the Malay Peninsula. Its sales target is 100 a month or 1,500 a year. The new X-Gear is based on the Livina X-Gear, which was introduced in Indonesia in 2011 as a local production model. The car is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC engine mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain generates a maximum output of 103hp and a maximum torque of 150Nm. Nissan’s sales target in 2014 in Mal...

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equipped with latest world-class technology and along with the R&D centre in Bengaluru will generate employment for over 3000 people in phased manner. 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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on June 2. The all new "Mark X ZiO" was put on the market. The domestic only model can be changed into three configurations; sedan, station wagon or minivan, according to the vehicle's specific use by folding the seats or setting partitions. A 2,400cc engine with a CVT or a 3,500cc engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission provides ample driving performance of a level equivalent to that of the "Mark X." All vehicles have emission levels 75 pe...

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two battery packs, each with a usable capacity of 160 kWh, mounted on either side of the frame, and charges via a CCS connection with up to 250 kW in around 30 minutes (10% - 80% SoC). The battery packs will be manufactured at the Nuremberg plant. The drive unit comes with an electric motor and two-speed gearbox which generates output of 285 hp to the rear axle via a cardan shaft. The eTGL offers a range of up to 235 km. On November 25, MAN Truck...

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study aims to establish noise emission standards for delivery operations. MAN conducted real-world measurements using a pre-production vehicle of their upcoming MAN eTruck. The results showed that its electric trucks are perceived as about half as loud as comparable diesel trucks, especially at low speeds. The data was collected during measurements on the MAN test track in Munich. The measurements involved comparing the noise levels of the MAN eT...

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ointly manufactured with the Trnava plant in Slovakia. On May 5, Citroen announced that it has launched an LCV version of its compact, zero emissions AMI mobility solution. New my AMI cargo is designed for last-mile delivery service providers and other business users operating in urban areas, where speed limits are often restricted and space is always at a premium. At 2.41m long, 1.39m wide and 1.52m tall, new my AMI cargo surprises and delights ...

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will begin producing two new models at the end of March 2012. The new models are the B207, based on Changan Auto's own brand passenger car Yuexiang, and a middle-class model codenamed CD101. The B207 is powered by Changan Auto's own brand Blue Core 1.5-liter engine (84 kW/145 Nm), connected to a 5-speed manual transmission. The CD101, measuring 4,920 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,500 mm high with the wheelbase of 2,800 mm, has either a 2.0-liter ...

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ears. 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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ons have been reduced by about 12 percent as a whole. The "1.3 CDTI eco FLEX" is scheduled to be added in spring 2010. Consolidated fuel economy is 4.2L/100km(23.8km/L, and CO2 emissions are 109g/km. Two types of naturally-aspirated 1.4-liter gasoline and 1.3L/CDTI eco-FLEX engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, while other engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. A 6-speed automatic is combined with three othe...

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ully digital instrument cluster displays all the information directly in front of the driver, meaning that there is no need for a central MMI monitor.  The Audi virtual cockpit with its 12.3-inch TFT monitor sets new standards. Drivers can switch between two display modes. In the classic view, the speedometer and rev counter are in the foreground, while in “infotainment” mode, the virtual instruments are smaller. The space that is then creat...

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rbo engine produces 463 kW (630 hp) of output and 1,000 Newton meters of torque. The V12 engine is assembled by hand at AMG's engine production facility in compliance with the most rigorous quality standards according to the philosophy "one man, one engine". AMG combines the V12 engine with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC enabling the S 65 AMG to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited)...

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id not affect working hours of the employees. The idle time was allocated to kaizen activities. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. on May 26 announced the launch of the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) with Daimler's high-power, fuel-efficient turbocharged gasoline engine, mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The car will go on sale on June 5, 2014. The New Skyline 200GT-t's engine control has been changed from the M274 that po...

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t of torque, though an optional 500 hp version will also be available. Active Fuel Management (AFM), also known as cylinder deactivation, shuts down four of the engine’s cylinders in certain light-load driving conditions to enhance fuel economy. The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V8 is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission in the CT6 V-Sport, which also features Maximized Magnetic Ride Control damper control, Track-tuned Active Rear Steer, a ...

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will follow later in the 2025. The vehicle is available with either a standard 58.3 kWh battery or a long-range 81.4 kWh battery for both variants. It is equipped with a front-mounted 150 kW motor and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 7.4 and 7.7 seconds respectively. The vehicle can achieve a top speed of 170 kmph for both variants. Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group said it will increase its market share in Europe to 8% in 2017. The Group plans to b...

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ors and 600,000 electrified gearboxes produced via the JV e-Transmissions. The Charleville site will continue to support Tremery in the energy transition by building the casing of the next electrical machine assigned to the latter. The Valenciennes site will increase the production capacity of 'RG' speed reducers to 820,000 per year. The Caen site will continue to produce chassis and transmission components for electrified vehicles, while the Mul...

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C sent experts to its Beijing plant and brought international specialists to oversee technology transfer. The local assembly initiative has created around 700 jobs, with 95% of them being residents of Purwakarta. The BAIC BJ40 Plus is a rugged 4x4 SUV featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, an 8-speed transmission. Its price dropped to around IDR 698 million (OTR Jakarta) (down from IDR 790 million). This local production supports greater use ...

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