ted auto components, localization deepening, and cooperation with the domestic partners, as well as the development of technical, science, and production cooperation with them. AvtoVAZ is now building its Lada Granta sedan at the Togliatti plant with no airbags, ABS, electronic stability control or seat belt pretensioners, and some emission controls after the Russian government loosened its vehicle safety regulations as many components are blocke...

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ding to the market trend in future. The company has been investing BRL 1 billion in the Catalao plant for the period from 2010 through 2015. In January 2015, the plant will have a painting facility and expand its annual production capacity from 50,000 units to 100,000 units. Suzuki has provided new trim items for the 2020 Jimny produced in Catalão, Brazil as it prepares to launch the new-gen Jimny Sierra, which was introduced at the São Paulo M...

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nsion system in the rear. It is available in a full-time all-wheel-drive configuration with excellent operability and drivability. With its off-road driving mode, the car can easily be driven on unpaved roads or a steep curve. In addition, it features the VarioFlex system to fold or remove the rear seats. Removed seats can be used as temporary seats in the field. On October 1, Shanghai Volkswagen started accepting bookings for the Skoda Yeti SUV....

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e the first, new Crown model rolling off the production line at its Motomachi plant. The new Crown released late December has already received bookings of 19,000, nearly five times of its monthly sales target. On December 17 Toyota Motor announced that the planned 500-unit production run of the two-seater "LFA" super car has been completed. The LFA, produced at a pace of one per day, first went into production at the LFA Works within the carmaker...

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les before summer launch Chevrolet 2023 Corvette E-Ray PHEV to receive two electric motors Chevrolet begins shipping first right-hand-drive 2021 Corvettes to Japan GM to halt Chevrolet Corvette production at Bowling Green week of May 24 GM invests USD 290 million in Bowling Green Assembly GM to trim production in second half of 2017 Cadillac introduces first-ever twin-turbo V8 engine in CT6 V-Sport American-Made Index released for 2018 Chevr...

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odies and assembly parts will be shipped from Tuscaloosa, while further vehicle parts such as engines and transmissions are delivered directly to the relevant destination via the Powertrain plant's logistic center in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. Daimler announced local assembly of the Mercedes brand 5-seat "M-Class 250CDI" got started. Semi-knockdown kits are imported from the Tuscaloosa plant in the U.S. and assembled at the Chakan plant in Maharas...

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o pre-contracts Ssangyong Motor Company reorganization process completed On February 19, KGM Motors UK launched the all-new Torres, the C+ segment SUV model, aligning with the brand's new design philosophy 'Powered by Toughness'. The vehicle is available in two trim levels, the entry-level K30, and the high-spec K40, with a starting price of GBP 34,995. The vehicle is built on a new platform designed for mult...

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llion for the Executive model, KRW 62.6 million for the 3.8-liter Noblesse model, KRW 68.3 million for the VIP model and KRW 78.3 million for the RVIP model. Kia Motors Corporation will unveil a completely redesigned Sedona multi-purpose vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. The car in 7-seater and 8-seater models will be released in North America in the third or fourth quarter of 2014. The car is powered by a 3.3-liter V6 engine (276h...

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2020, the Sorento will also be available in certain markets for the first time as a Plug-in Hybrid, with production due to start at Hwasung later in the year. On November 4, Kia announced that it has released a ‘cutaway’ image revealing the intelligent packaging of the all-new three-row, seven-seat Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. The image illustrates how the layout of its plug-in hybrid technology maximizes passenger and luggage space. The Sore...

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n developed specifically for hybrid electric vehicles for the first time in the world. In order to ensure pedestrian safety, both the K5 and the Sonata are fitted with a virtual engine sound system to enable pedestrians to hear the vehicles when in full-electric mode. The Sonata hybrid comes in two trim levels, Premier and Royal, which are priced at 29.75 million won (after reduction of specific consumption tax and education tax) and 32.95 millio...

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n March 20, Hyundai Motor launched the 2017 Avante (called the Elantra overseas) in Korea. Safety and convenience have been increased through the addition of new features like a safety lock system that only unlocks the driver’s door when the vehicle is parked. Moreover, a low price “Original” trim with a 7-speed DCT has been added for the Avante Sport turbo model. On April 3, Hyundai Motor revealed that its upcoming compact SUV will be name...

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rts production of mid-size crossover KAIYI X7 Kunlun On January 30, multiple sources reported that Motorinvest company and AvtoTOR are partnering to produce Dongfeng Sokon crossovers in Kaliningrad. They will assemble two Dongfeng Sokon models - the DFSK ix5 coupe crossover and the seven-seat all-wheel drive DFSK ix7 crossover. Motorinvest LLC undertakes to distribute, sell, and provide after-sales, technical, and warranty service for ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

," Mitsubishi announced on May 16. The two sedans supplied to Mitsubishi from Nissan "Proudia" and "Dignity" are slated to be launched in summer 2012. Mitsubishi Motors said on July 4 that it will launch a luxury sedan "Proudia" and a high-end sedan "Dignity" on July 26. The "Proudia" comes in four trim levels equipped with 2.5-liter or 3.7-liter V-6 engines mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission with the manual mode. The "Dignity" is a hybrid...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

TOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircrafts to accelerate product R&D and market development. With low-altitude mobility as the core business, Aerofugia is dedicated to promoting innovations in and application of air traffic technologies. The AE200, an Aerofugia in-house developed 5-to-6-seater eVTOL aircraft, has completed its maiden flight and been put into model conformity validation. According to multiple press releases dated July ...

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n (2007-), Tiguan (2007-), Tiguan eHybrid PHV (2020- ), Tiguan Allspace (2021-), Tiguan MHV (2023-), Tayron (2024-), EV e-SUV in the size of the Tiguan (MEB plus platform, 2026-planning); Volkswagen EV SUV A segment (2026-planning), EV eGolf (SSP platform) (2029-planning), EV ID.3 (2027-planning); SEAT SUV Tarraco (2018-2024), SUV Taracco eHybrid PHV (2020-); Cupra: EV CUPRA Born (planning); Components: Pressed parts, Chassis parts (drive shaf...

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performance. Meanwhile, it employs the CANBUS system with four vehicle control units to realize precise and sensitive information transmission and a timely monitoring of all parts of the vehicle. On July 16, IM Motors, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, released official images of the IM LS9 large 6-seater range-extended electric SUV. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the IM LS9 is powered by a ter...

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o invest over CNY 5 billion in Chengdu. Beiqi Mould&Plastic plans to build bumper production lines with an annual planned production capacity of 300,000 units in Chengdu; MINTH Group aims to produce new energy vehicle battery packs in Chengdu; Lear Automotive Components will construct an automotive seat manufacturing site in Chengdu to annually produce 100,000 seats; KSD Automotive Components will set up a plant in Chengdu to manufacture automoti...

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D6 all-electric family sedan. The Roewe D6 adopts a FWD layout. Its motor delivers a maximum power of 95/105kW and a peak torque of 200Nm. It has a top speed of 150km/h. Powered by a 42.8/53.95kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, the sedan offers a CLTC range of 450/520km in EV mode. The top-level trim boasts functions such as ACC, ICA. In addition, on April 24, Roewe introduced the Pearl concept at the Auto Shanghai 2025. On April 23, SAIC-MG...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

D6 all-electric family sedan. The Roewe D6 adopts a FWD layout. Its motor delivers a maximum power of 95/105kW and a peak torque of 200Nm. It has a top speed of 150km/h. Powered by a 42.8/53.95kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, the sedan offers a CLTC range of 450/520km in EV mode. The top-level trim boasts functions such as ACC, ICA. In addition, on April 24, Roewe introduced the Pearl concept at the Auto Shanghai 2025. On June 30, SAIC Motor...

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eed manual transmission and a 9-speed automatic transmission optional. Its combined fuel consumption is 7.4-8.5L/100km. The vehicle supports Level 2+ Intelligent Driving Assistance. According to SAIC Roewe on March 3, the new RX9 was officially launched, which is positioned as a mid-to-large-size 6-seater SUV. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0TGI high-pressure direct-injection turbocharged engine, mated to a new SAIC 9-speed automatic transmissi...

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