ls, which will be less affected by imported components. On March 28, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ is planning to produce a new version of Lada cars, which will be less affected by imported electronic components. It planned new versions of Lada Granta and Niva without an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and other electronic systems. Largus and Xray are not planned to be changed, since they are built on the Renault-Nissan B0 platform. Lad...

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nt the first BMW vehicles to be locally assembled by THACO AUTO. The fourth-generation BMW X3 features a striking new design, highlighted by an enlarged kidney grille, a high-performance gasoline engine delivering up to 140 kW (190 HP), Mild Hybrid technology, and the BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The all-new BMW 5 Series, now in its eighth generation, showcases a luxurious, dynamic, and refined design. The all-new X3 starts from VND 2.1...

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ps in June 2018. The U.S. version of the Kicks will come from Nissan's A1 facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, equipped only with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission powertrains. Every 2018 Kicks features a standard 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS). The engine is rated at 125 hp and 115 lb-ft of torque. ADAS features include standard automatic emergency braking and r...

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008 and its launching is scheduled for early 2009 in Europe. The 3-door hatchback based on the "Pro_cee'd" has a 1.6-liter CRDi diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel efficiency has been maximized due to such factors as reduced turbo boost pressure, increased fuel injection timing and reduction in engine friction. Furthermore, a smart idling stop system "ISG (Idle Stop &Go)" and lower drag coefficient have increased fuel ...

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a. It will be launched in the first half of 2020. As Volkswagen’s flagship new energy model, the SUV Touareg PHEV will be launched in China in the first half of 2020. The vehicle is equipped with a TSI engine mated to an electric motor, an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 4MOTION fulltime 4WD system. The powertrain has a total power output of 270kW and a peak torque of 700Nm. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.6 seconds. Under NEDC mode, ...

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und 160 employees of the Hoče factory were referred to work in the Graz. In September, the company announced it would re-launch the Hoče paint shop at the start of 2022. On September 29, Fisker Inc. announced that 95 prototype Fisker Oceans have already rolled off partner Magna Steyr's production system. Fisker will use the early-run vehicles to train service workers, conduct rigorous testing, and showcase the five-passenger, all-electric SUV a...

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echnology and tooling to support the engines’ production. GM announced on October 28 that the next-generation Chevrolet Volt PHV will debut at the North American International Auto Show in January, 2015. The new Volt will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system. The Voltec system includes the battery, drive unit, range-extending engine and power electronics. GM will manufacture the Volt battery pack at...

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ails on availability will be shared closer to production. General Motors Co.'s Bowling Green Assembly Plant will close to the public beginning Sept. 14 as the plant begins to prepare for the next generation Corvette. The new Corvette will debut as a 2014 model and could be out sometime in 2013. The timing to commence production is yet to be determined. The plant employs 585 workers working on one eight-hour production shift Monday through Friday....

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equipped with an efficient 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder petrol engine and the A180 Sport with 2.2 litre, 4 cylinder diesel engine. Both models are mated with the 7G-DCT 7 speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.  The new A-Class features the safety equipment with 7 Airbags, ESP, ASR,, ABS, Brake Assist System, Attention Assist and Hill Start Assist which, the company boasts, makes the A-Class one of the safest cars on Indian roads. The A 180 CDI Styl...

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ntling, parts remanufacturing, and the Battery Technology Center for testing and development - Inaugurated in 1939 Stellantis prepares Mirafiori complex for first Stellantis Circular Economy Hub Auto Shanghai 2023: Maserati presents full-electric SUV Grecale Folgore FPT Industrial develops multiple systems for full electric Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore Maserati to cease production of 572-hp 90° Twin Turbo V8 engine Stellantis invests at 'green-...

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7, Acura introduced its refreshed RDX performance SUV ahead of its arrival at U.S. dealers later this month. The third-generation Acura RDX is manufactured alongside the Acura MDX at the East Liberty Auto Plant. Its 2.0-liter VTEC turbo engine is produced at the Anna Engine Plant, while the SH-AWD system is manufactured at the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio, and  the 10-speed automatic transmission is made in the Honda Transmission Plant in G...

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opolitan City, Hyundai Motor, and a local taxi company. Initially 10 FCV taxis will operate, with another 5 to be added in the first half of 2017. Hyundai Motor will provide the Tucson ix FCV and after services. Hyundai Motor is accelerating development of its advanced ccOS (connected car Operating System), the core platform technology for its future connected cars. The first ccOS-installed vehicles are set to be available in 2020 under the conce...

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obile Group agrees to strategic partnership with Huawei GAC Toyota to expand NEV production capacity by 400,000 units 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Guangzhou grants license plates for road testing of autonomous vehicles GAC and Didi Chuxing deepen cooperation on smart transportation of NEVs GAC releases ADiGO ecosystem for intelligent connected driving GAG to invest CNY 624 million for construction of intelligent NEV industrial park and to set up joint venture...

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the NEV field and releasing more NEV models in the future. On January 10, XPeng Motors officially released the Xmart OS 1.7 OTA (over-the-air) upgrade software to G3 owners. All versions of the upgraded G3 will have optimizations in a series of assistant functions that comprise intelligent parking system, intelligent driving system, intelligent navigation, the Little P intelligent recommendation services as well as the AI voice assistant “Hell...

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020. On May 25, Cowin Auto announced that it has started preorders of the all-new Showjet SUV. The vehicle is 4,400mm long, 1,831mm wide and 1,653mm high with a wheelbase of 2,632mm. Two varieties of powertrain are available for the vehicle. One powertrain comprises a 1.5L DVVT (Dual Variable Valve Timing) engine and a manual transmission. The other powertrain includes the same 1.5L DVVT engine and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The ...

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’s 2022 Platinum Plant Quality Award, others ranked Nissan to suspend orders for Ariya B6 (2WD) and Fairlady Z Siemens to digitalize production lines for new Nissan Ariya EV Nissan announces partial specification changes to Skyline, drops hybrid Nissan begins trial operation of power generation system using bioethanol Nissan to launch all grades of Ariya Nissan to replace all vehicle aluminum parts with low-CO2 emission aluminum by 2030 Nissa...

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eatures a new 170 hp 3.0-liter biturbo diesel engine supplied by FTP, a five-speed manual transmission, and increased total gross vehicle weight (PBT) from 7.8 to 8.0 tons, hence the name change. The HD 80 features a new front grille, redesigned center console, pneumatic brakes, an antilock braking system (ABS) and improved suspension and axles. The model is produced at the CAOA Anapolis assembly plant alongside the HR light truck and Tucson and ...

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ation and intelligent connectivity development strategies SAIC GM to showcase 44 models under three brands SAIC GM shows intelligent battery electric LYRIQ concept and Ultium platform Auto China 2024: Three SAIC-GM sub-brands to exhibit blockbuster new models SAIC-GM names next-gen intelligent PHEV system “Zhenlong” Multiple Chinese automakers gain access to DeepSeek SAIC-GM to launch more than 10 NEVs from 2025 SAIC GM announced on June 28, ...

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nergy strategy and debuts three EVs Auto Shanghai 2023: Kia officially launches new Seltos compact SUV Yueda Kia exports Seltos compact SUV for first time CDMS 2023: Kia to exhibit EV5, its first strategic model debuted in China All Hyundai and Kia models sold in China will carry Baidu’s DuerOS system Human Horizons begins trial production of Level-4 Automated Valet Parking system Yueda Group, Dongfeng Yueda Kia and Human Horizons announce s...

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the wheelbase of 2,600 mm. It is fitted with a 1.6-liter engine (maximum power: 86 kw at 6,000 rpm and the maximum torque of 153 Nm at 4,400 rpm), mated either to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include Bosch's ninth-generation Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability control Program (ESP) and Brake Assist (BA). Dongfeng Nissan also displayed electric-powered Venucia e-Concept at t...

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