adopted at the Asaka plant. UzAuto Motors Powertrain plant has mastered the production of 3-cylinder 1.2 l CSS Prime turbo engines. Onix will be equipped with these engines. To increase the level of localization, a program is being implemented to launch new factories to produce plastic fuel tanks, steering wheels, rubber thickeners, cast iron, hot stamping details, and other components. Implementing this program and launching new production plan...

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nd Cariad, the software subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, announced a partnership to make partially and highly automated driving suitable for the masses and available to everyone. The aim is to provide functions for vehicles from the Volkswagen Group that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel at times. These are so-called Level 2 "hands-free" systems for city, country and motorway as well as a system in which the vehicle take...

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plant in the State of Paraná, which produces the VW Fox and T-Cross, and Audi A3 sedan, remains on schedule for a May 18 restart. On June 16, ZF informed that it is supplying several components for the new VW Nivus, which has just now started production in Anchieta, Brazil, including the electric steering column, steering mechanism, axial steering terminal, shock absorbers, brake servo, rear disc brakes and stabilizer bar tie rods. The componen...

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led the 2026 lineup of the Titano pickup, featuring major upgrades in performance, technology, and safety. The most notable update is the new 2.2 Multijet engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It also debuts a recalibrated suspension, electric steering, permanent AWD system, and four-wheel disc brakes. The Ranch version includes ADAS features such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot m...

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ions to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. According to an investigative report published by Suzuki on April 12, in addition to final automobile inspections being conducted by assistant inspectors still in training, improper inspections of the brakes, speedometer and steering were carried out. The recall is expected to cost the firm approx. 80 billion yen. On August 23, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it ha...

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ions to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. According to an investigative report published by Suzuki on April 12, in addition to final automobile inspections being conducted by assistant inspectors still in training, improper inspections of the brakes, speedometer and steering were carried out. The recall is expected to cost the firm approx. 80 billion yen. On February 27, Suzuki Motor Corporation launched the "Ever...

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designation APP550 was developed by Volkswagen Group Components in Kassel and is also produced there. The optional adaptive chassis control (DCC) and the driving dynamics manager of the limousine for long-distance travel have been fundamentally enhanced. Together with the newly applied progressive steering, the systems ensure precise driving behavior and maximum stability. On April 12, the Volkswagen Group announced that it will introduce a new ...

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SC Star Transmission SRL (STC), Cugir Plant Engines, Dual clutch transmissions, Steering systems, Shafts, Axle, Gearwheels, High-pressure pipelines for gasoline engine, etc. Engine and parts manufacturing plant of the Mercedes-Benz Group, also housing a Technology Center for activities such as prototype production. - Number of employees: 2,400 (as of 2024) including Sebeş Plant - Investment:   2026: EUR 300 million for multi-stage increase in...

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ered Sail on 5th June and Tavera BS III on 6th June due to potential emission performance of both models. The production of the Tavera BS-IV and the Sail petrol models is being continued. GM launched the Chevrolet Beat, which has given a face-lift. The driver's seat is high-adjustable and, like the steering wheel, silver plastic inserts are made on the dashboard. The selling price in Delhi is Rs 388,000-599,000. General Motors India announced on ...

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ad already completed its first successful kilometers at MAN's Munich test site, where functionalities and interfaces were tested for the first time. Significant milestones include the successful testing of safety-critical subsystems for Level 4 architecture, including the vehicle electrical system, steering system, and redundant braking system, which have been designed and tested. On October 30, MAN Truck and Bus unveiled its first heavy-duty ele...

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artners expands. On October 24, XPeng held its 2023 Tech Day, where the latest technologies in multiple areas were launched. In addition, XPeng debuted the X9, which is positioned as a large 7-seater intelligent battery electric vehicle and is the world’s only MPV to come standard with rear-wheel steering. The vehicle inherits the core technologies of the SEPA 2.0 architecture, including an all-domain 800V platform, the integrated front and rea...

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e trouble. On September 19 Mitsubishi Fuso announced that it will introduce Level 2 automatic driving technology to the Super Great heavy-duty truck by the end of 2019. New Active Drive Assist (ADA) and Active Brake Assist 5 (ABA 5) will be added to realize Level 2 automatic operation. ADA controls steering, acceleration, and brakes at all speed ranges; and ABA 5 offers sudden braking to support collision avoidance with obstacles ahead. ADA and A...

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oding in Thailand. Truck production lines at other plants in Hamura, Hino and Nitta will continue normal operation. On January 25, Hino Motors announced a recall of 9,785 Dutro small trucks produced during the period between February 2009 and April 2010. The company says a processing problem in the steering wheel may cause malfunction of a horn. Approximately 14,550 Toyoace trucks that Hino is producing for Toyota are also subject to recall. Hino...

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class "H Line" carries a new 1.6-liter engine developing 125PS/6,500rpm and150Nm/4,500rpm fitted with a variable valve system "Cam Profile Switching (CPS)." It also features an anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), dual airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners. Seats and a steering wheel are covered with leather. The manual transmission version is priced at 57,488 ringgit, while the automatic transmission version at 60,4...

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imum output of 580 ps and a maximum torque of 76.9 kgm. It recorded a 7:41.27 at the Nurburgring. GM displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas its "Camaro 1LE Concept." It is installed with a dedicated 6-speed manual transmission, suspensions, 20-inch light-weight racing wheels and the electric power steering and so forth. General Motors announced that it will invest $68 million for the next-generation Chevrolet Impala to be produced in its Oshawa ...

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ood-stricken Thailand. All vehicle assembly plants in North America will continue to cancel overtime and Saturday shift from November 7 through 12. Toyota will recall 495,000 units of the 2005-2009MY "Tacoma" for a possible defect in the airbag system. A friction in the spiral cable assembly on the steering wheel could cut a connecting cable to the airbag on the driver side and prevent the airbag from being deployed. On December 6, Toyota Motor S...

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28. On September 10, Volkswagen requested collective vacations of ten days for employees of the first and second shifts at the São Bernardo do Campo plant, where the Polo, Virtus, Nivus and Saveiro models are built. Besides a shortage of semiconductors, the plant is also experiencing a shortage of steering racks that equip the models produced at the factory. Vacations will last for 10 days beginning on September 27. VW has also extended the down...

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28. On September 10, Volkswagen requested collective vacations of ten days for employees of the first and second shifts at the São Bernardo do Campo plant, where the Polo, Virtus, Nivus and Saveiro models are built. Besides a shortage of semiconductors, the plant is also experiencing a shortage of steering racks that equip the models produced at the factory. Vacations will last for 10 days beginning on September 27. VW has also extended the down...

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r is powered by the Fire Evo Flex 1.0 engine mated with a five-speed manual transmission. The instrument panel is LED-illuminated and has a 3.5-inch display screen. With the Live On option, an owner's smartphone is fixed in the middle of the instrument panel and becomes the media center of the car. Steering wheel controls can then be used for the radio, navigation, and other phone features. FCA Brazil has ceases production at its Betim plant in M...

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at São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil Bridgestone supplies OE tire to Renault Duster produced in São José dos Pinhais Renault seeks to lay off 800 workers in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault workers continue to strike at plant in São José dos Pinhais Thyssenkrupp provides electric steering units for Renault Duster, produced in São José dos Pinhais Workers end strike with Renault at São José dos Pinhais Nissan Brasil ends pr...

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