’ with super body structure. It is slated for launch on August 22, 2017. It is equipped with a 1.6 litre Dual VTVT petrol and 1.6 litre U2 CRDi VGT diesel engine. The Superior performance of Next Gen Verna stems from vehicle’s SUPER BODY STRUCTURE frame built out of 50% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). Hyundai Motor India Ltd announced on August 22 that it launched the 5th generation all-new ‘VERNA’. The superior performance of next...

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oka Plant in September 2016. Toyota Motor Corporation announced on February 1 that it will stop all of its production at 16 plants throughout Japan for six days from February 8 through 13, 2016. This is due to concerns about its parts procurement, which has been affected by an explosion at an Aichi Steel Corporation plant. Assembly lines will be stopped at four Toyota plants (Motomachi, Takaoka, Tsutsumi and Tahara) and 12 plants operating under ...

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Stellantis, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, Verrone Plant Transmissions: C635 transmission family (both manual and automatic dual dry clutch "DDCT") Steel shafts and gears for electric motors (STLA Small platform)(2027–planning) Fiat Powertrain's transmission assembly plant - Number of Employees: 350 (as of april 2025) - Investment:    2025-2027: EUR 38 million in manufacturing for the production of components for electric motors. - Operati...

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n Mercedes-Benz produces 22 millionth vehicle in Sindelfingen, Germany Mercedes- Benz unveils new E-Class Mercedes-Benz, fresh water is set to be replaced by treated waste water in Sindelfingen plant Mercedes-Benz takes major step in climate commitment with 200,000+ tonnes of CO2-reduced European steel procurement Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new E-Class Estate Mercedes-Benz, started closed cycle of steel scrap from press shop in Sindelfingen plan...

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s of carbon emissions savings can be made every year by using covers and so-called small load carriers with 50% recycled contents. The BMW Group is introducing something that will have an even greater impact on emissions: folding large load carriers. As of this year, instead of pallet cages made of steel, we will be using folding plastic alternatives made from over 90% recycled material. On August 31, the BMW Group inaugurated fuel cell system pr...

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mands. On April 13, MG Motor India announced that it rolled out the first production model of their upcoming EV Comet from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The company would be unveiling the car in India on April 19, 2023. It features a floating twin display-based EV GSEV platform and comes with a solid steel frame and airbags. On May 10, MG Motor India announced its strategic 5-year business roadmap to Indianize its operations. The roadmap includes k...

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o continue through 2022 Volkswagen realigns Technical Development division in Wolfsburg, Germany Volkswagen to invest EUR 2 billion for new plant in Wolfsburg, Germany for Trinity electric model Volkswagen halts sales of several plug-in hybrid models Volkswagen and Salzgitter sign MoU for low-CO2 steel VW delays MEB production in Zwickau until April VW Wolfsburg's power plant expects to finish converting from coal to gas in 2023 Volkswagen sec...

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nhanced driving performance. Toyota Motor Corporation announced on February 1 that it will stop all of its production at 16 plants throughout Japan for six days from February 8 through 13, 2016. This is due to concerns about its parts procurement, which has been affected by an explosion at an Aichi Steel Corporation plant. Assembly lines will be stopped at four Toyota plants (Motomachi, Takaoka, Tsutsumi and Tahara) and 12 plants operating under ...

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V, with a global silver badge, has come off the production line, which means the production of Xing Chen has begun. Xingchen is manufactured in accordance with BIQ Level 4 in the Global Manufacturing System, which represents the highest standard. Most areas of the body is covered by high strength steel materials and thermoformed parts, greatly improving the safety performance of the vehicle. On August 31, the Baojun brand of SAIC-GM-Wuling anno...

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diary, have been authorized to increase respective investments of CNY 107 million and 493 million in Hycan according to their respective shareholding ratios of 4.46% and 20.54%. The Board of Directors also considered and adopted the “Proposal on the Phase II Project of Angang Guangzhou Automotive Steel Co., Ltd. (Angang Guangzhou Automotive Steel)”, approving of the implementation of the Phase II Project of Angang Guangzhou Automotive Steel (...

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and intelligent driving fields BAIC Group and Bosch deepen strategic cooperation on intelligent driving BAIC Group partners with Beijing Transport Institute to develop NEV products Auto Shanghai 2023: Beijing Benz and Beijing Hyundai to debut GLC long-wheelbase SUV and Mufasa SUV, respectively Xinsteel signs strategic cooperation agreement with BAIC Group Arcfox enters UAE, plans to develop two Middle East markets BAIC Group forms partnership ...

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gned on July 15 a collaborative agreement with French-based Valeo, which has been supplying parts for Great Wall brand vehicles since 2005. The two companies plan to deepen collaborative relationship in the area of auto parts, such as a wiper, alternator, starter and clutch. Great Wall Motor and Baosteel Group Corporation, a steel maker based in Shanghai, signed on July 29 a strategic partnership agreement. The two companies will cooperate in the...

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lled Honda SENSING standard on all new models it introduces in Japan, starting with the all-new N-Box to be released this fall. On August 31 Honda announced that it will launch the all-new N-BOX on September 1. In addition to a highly efficient floor frame structure and expanded use of high-tensile steel, the new model also incorporates new joining technologies to reduce weight by around 80 kg and give the vehicle high rigidity. The powertrain wa...

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ed version of the Audi Q5, built in Mexico, has been successful, with 155 of the 250 planned units for 2018 already sold. Audi builds the Q5 at its San Jose Chiapa plant and will soon begin exports to Argentina and Brazil. For USD 96,600, customers get an armored vehicle with thermoformed ballistic steel, fabricated at VW’s Puebla plant, which withstands impacts of up to a Magnum 357. Audi has adapted the disc brakes, axles, suspension and gear...

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n developed to meet the Russian market needs is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine producing a maximum output of 75 kW and a maximum torque of 145 Nm mated to a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. In order to meet the climate and road conditions in Russia, the underbody is protected by steel plates and the front part is chrome plated especially for protection from rust. It also features a strong strut-type front suspension allied to ...

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ive performance coupled with great fuel economy. Customers will also have the choice of 1.0 L engine for the all-new WagonR. On January 23, Maruti Suzuki India launched the 3rd generation WagonR. The Big New WagonR is engineered and built on 5th generation HEARTECT platform. Use of 40% high tensile steel provides better strength, safety, rigidity and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance. In addition to the well proven 1.0L engine, t...

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hatchback has been receiving overwhelming response in global markets such as Australia, Europe, Latin America and East Asia. On January 23, Maruti Suzuki India launched the 3rd generation WagonR. The Big New WagonR is engineered and built on 5th generation HEARTECT platform. Use of 40% high tensile steel provides better strength, safety, rigidity and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance. In addition to the well proven 1.0L engine, t...

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liance Automotive Ltd., plans production expansion BMW to transform its production plants BMW to launch fully electric BMW 3 Series in China in May 2022 BMW Group to digitalize all vehicle plants using 3D laser scanning by 2023 BMW opens Lydia plant in Shenyang, China BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network BMW i3 eDrive40L BEV rolls off production line at Shenyang Lydia Plant BMW uses electricity for paint shop air pu...

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ase for the ARCFOX brand models is officially complete. As the first model produced at BAIC Bluepark Magna’s smart manufacturing base, the first ARCFOX production model was created based on the brand’s independently-developed IMC (Intelligent Module Criterion) architecture. The vehicle adopts a steel-aluminum body and has a cruising range of more than 600km. On April 22, BJEV officially began preorders of the a-T SUV, the first production mod...

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en versions, with prices ranging from 73,900 yuan to 94,900 yuan. Sales target for fiscal 2012 has been set at 45,000 units. The Eado is a midsize sedan based on a new platform, measuring 4,620 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, 1,490 mm high with the wheelbase of 2,660 mm. Its body is made up of high-tensile steel to absorb shocks from collision and it employs the Electronic Stability Program to enhance safety features, which is uncommon for the cars of th...

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