ction ended); Chassis NLR85A, NMR85H, NPR75L (2012-Production ended), NQR90 (2013-Production ended); UAZ's plant, Sollers Group - Investment:   2023: RUB 1 billion (USD 11 million) (to implement the production of LCV Argo).   2025: RUB 1.1 billion for new pressing line. - In March 2022, stopped production of Isuzu branded cars. - In 2012, resumed production of Isuzu brand. - UAZ (Ulianovsk Automobile Plant) was established in August 19...

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z do Brasil launches 100-pasenger Super Padron O 500 R 1830 city bus Mercedes-Benz do Brasil exports 18 Atego trucks to Chile Daimler Truck in Europe and Portland, US to source CO2-free electricity from 2022 onwards VW, Mercedes-Benz, Scania plants in Brazil resume production after 20 days of stoppage Mercedes-Benz to grant vacations, lay off employees in São Bernardo, Brazil Mercedes-Benz to end second shift in São Bernardo do Campo, Br...

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est in the first production line at its plant in Martorell, where the Ibiza series models are produced, in order to adapt this line to a new platform. The line renovation will be carried out in the Bodywork facility from late December 2015 till mid January, 2016, and the first production line will stop its operation during that time. Seat S.A. will hire 100 new workers at the Martorell plant beginning in January 2016. Three models are currently b...

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ented the new generation 2019 Range Rover Evoque in Brazil, imported from the UK. The new-gen Evoque was introduced in Europe at the end of 2018 and already made its debut in the Brazilian market, but it is no longer locally produced at the Itatiaia plant and is imported again from the UK. Only the top-of-the-line R-Dynamic version, with a 300 hp 2.0-liter gasoline engine and lightweight PHEV system, will be imported for now. The 250 hp flex fuel...

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to the global market. Nissan plans to invest approximately 100 million euros in the Barcelona Plant and hire about 700 new employees. The "e-NV200" will come in three types: one-row and 2-row commercial vans and a 2-row seating passenger version. It is Nissan's second EV succeeding the "Leaf." Its top speed and range per a single charge will be the same levels as those of the "Leaf." Nissan will begin test runs of the NV200 London Taxi in London...

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on one week production stand down Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification An entirely renewed high performance sports car "XKR" was displayed at the 2006 British Motor Show. The model, which is based on the "XK" launched at the end of 2005, comes with two types; coupe and open car with a soft top. It has an aluminum alloy monocoque body and is powered by a super-charger V8 engine. Jaguar exhibited its second generation "XKR Portfolio" at th...

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with world-first i-ART technology for passenger cars that helps to cut fuel consumption. Mated with the 8-speed automatic transmission, the new four-cylinder engine will offer higher performance than today's six-cylinder units and lower fuel consumption than the current four-cylinder generation. On top of that, electrification will reach power figures in today's V8-territory. The engines will be built at the engine plant in Skovde, Sweden. Volvo ...

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BMW extends range of i3 electric vehicle BMW reveals future plans for MINI, plans production in China and Germany BMW to introduce 35 hours week at Leipzig plant by 2026 BMW Group targets to deliver 2 million BEVs by 2025 BMW Group increases use of low-carbon steel at European plants BMW to stop i3 production in Leipzig plant Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter production due to supply shortage Intelligent Energy, UK provides fuel cell modu...

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sburg and Wackersdorf facilities for expansion BMW’s Regensburg plant utilizes 3D human simulation for virtual factory planning and training BMW uses electricity for paint shop air purification BMW Leipzig TEK plant wins Lean Production award BMW to power Dingolfing and Regensburg plants from rooftop solar panels from 2025 BMW Regensburg plant transforms logistics with automation and digitalization BMW Regensburg plant to revolutionize logistic...

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will be manufactured at the Douai factory, in France. The E-Tech comes with a choice of two power outputs for the electric motor 96 kW and 160 kW and two battery sizes 40 kWh and 60 kWh, with a range is 300 km and 470 km respectively, while the quickest variant will manage 0-62 mph in 7.4 sec and top speed is rated at 160 km/h. Mégane E-TECH Electric also has a new 395 kg battery designed to fit perfectly on the CMF-EV platform. At 110 mm the ...

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was showcased at the previous Delhi Auto Expo. Also, it plans to launch a crossover based on the "SX4"later at a timing that has yet to be announced. Maruti Suzuki revealed its plans to raise prices for all the model lineup by the levels ranging from 2,500 rupees to 5,250 rupees. Maruti Suzuki has stopped import of a luxury sedan "Kizashi." Hereafter, only orders will be accepted. It was reported that Maruti Suzuki will raise prices of its vehicl...

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The "Latitude" is equipped with a 2.0- or 2.5-liter engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The prices range from 885,000 to 1,245,000 rubles. Renault S.A.S. has reportedly resumed the assembly of the Megane Hatchback this time in a form of complete knockdown production. The company once stopped the production of the model in a form of semi knockdown production in early 2012. Renault announced on December 11 that a new all-wheel drive v...

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e-foot facilities, equipment installation and workforce development. The first plant in Kentucky is expected to begin production in early 2025 with the Tennessee plant expected to be ready for production in late 2025. Ford has told suppliers it will delay the launch of its new model F-150 pickup, a top-seller for the Detroit OEM. Ford was expected to roll out the 15th generation of its traditional gasoline/hybrid pickup in 2027. Production for th...

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o. and SK On Co. for its BlueOval City and BlueOval SK Battery Park plants in Kentucky and Tennessee, an amount that nearly matches the USD 11.4 billion the companies are themselves investing in the project. On October 11, BlueOval SK, the joint venture between Ford and SK On, said it is increasing top wages at planned EV battery plants in Glendale, Kentucky and Stanton, Tennessee amid a push by the UAW for better pay and benefits at the faciliti...

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012. On August 20, Kia Motors released the Morning city car (Kia Picanto outside South Korea) for the 2014 model year. The 2014 Morning is fitted with a 1.0-liter Kappa petrol engine delivering power of 82 ps. The Eco-Plus model equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) start-stop system has a fuel efficiency of 16.3 km/L in the new mileage standards. All models except for the base grade has six airba...

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ccepting pre-orders for the next-generation V-Class L MPV. The next-generation V-Class L is powered by a newly upgraded 170kW/370Nm M254 2.0T engine, a 48V motor, and a 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering a combined fuel consumption of 8.66L/100km, 8.82L/100km, or 8.88L/100km and a top speed of 185km/h. On September 4, Mercedes-Benz announced that in line with its corporate business plan, it is slated to invest over CNY 14 billio...

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ion. On August 10 Mazda's joint venture FAW Mazda launched the new Atenza, which has over 70 improvements to areas including the exterior, interior, and equipment. The new model reflects the needs of Chinese consumers, and targets singles as well as families of three. Over 20 functions including i-stop idling stop technology, LED headlamps and fog lamps, push-button ignition, and cruise control have reportedly been added to all models. On Decembe...

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025-2030: EUR 300 million for Zero Impact paint-process upgrade - Started production in 1991. One million VW Sharan rolled off from VW Autoeuropa plant, Portugal SEAT and Volkswagen connects Martorell and Palmela factories by train VW's Portugal plant reaches agreement on lay-offs and production stoppages VW Autoeuropa celebrates production of four millionth vehicle at Palmela Plant, Portugal Volkswagen Autoeuropa reaches in 2024 the highest vo...

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iesel engines Hyundai India reveals name of new sedan Hyundai ‘AURA’ Hyundai begins feasibility study for fuel cell electric vehicle in India Hyundai India developing "Left Hand Drive" VENUE for export Hyundai unveils first look of sedan AURA Hyundai launches AURA sedan in India Hyundai India stops manufacturing till further notice Hyundai Motor India releases design sketch and teaser of all-new Creta Hyundai India informs about BS-VI transi...

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ntroduces new A-Class Sedan in U.S. Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant starts production of the new B-Class Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt starts production of the new A-Class sedan Mercedes Benz launches electric drive unit production for new CLA at Untertürkheim plant Mercedes Benz introduces AI-Driven Topcoat Technology in Rastatt plant, Germany Mercedes Benz partners with CMBlu Energy AG for Organic SolidFlow battery storage in Rastatt plant Merced...

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