oduction of 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque mild-hybrid in U.S. FCA idling plants in New Year for maintenance, inventory adjustment, changeover GM, Ford, FCA halt operations due to Michigan gas utility fire during record low temperatures FCA’s new 2020 Ram 1500 will offer all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine Stellantis lays off 199 at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Ram 1500 Classic production ending at Warren Truck Assembly Plant Stel...

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ing next year. Ford unveiled the all-new Lincoln MKX on January 13 at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. It goes on sale first in the United States this fall, followed by other markets including China, Canada, the Middle East, Mexico and South Korea. The standard engine is a 3.7-liter V6, projected to deliver 300 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque. The advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine is available, projected...

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ioning. The design scheme shows that the project covers a total floor area of around 400,000 square meters. On October 29, Xiaomi EV started accepting pre-orders for the SU7 Ultra sedan. The SU7 Ultra is equipped with two Xiaomi EV in-house developed V8s super motors (maximum speed 27,200rpm) and a V6s super motor, delivering a maximum power of 1,548ps, and a designed top speed of 350km/h. Coupled with an in-house developed silicon carbide power ...

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or, audio components from a famous JBL brand and electronic stability control (ESC). On February 25 Shanghai General Motors launched the Cadillac XTS made in China, priced from RMB 349,900 to RMB 569,900. The Cadillac XTS offers two direct engine options: 2.0-liter turbo and 3.6-liter, all-aluminum V6. It has the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infortainment system and the state-of-the-art Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system as standard. To imp...

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s in the country. On December 22, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced that the new Shanhaipao large-sized luxury pickup truck will be launched at the Auto Guangzhou 2022 to be opened on December 30. The new vehicle is based on the Tank intelligent professional off-road platform, and features a 3.0T V6+9AT powertrain with a maximum power of 260kW and a peak torque of 500Nm for the engine, with a 2.4T diesel power engine (maximum power 135kW and pe...

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Engines: GW4C20, GW4G15B; Transmissions; Haval: H8 (-2018), H6 Coupe (-2021), H7/H7L (-2021), H2 (April 2016-2021), H4 (2018-2020), F5 (2018-2020), F7 (2018-2023), F7x (2019-2023), H6S (2021-2024), H6S HV (2021-2024); WEY: VV7 (2017-2021), VV7 PHV (2019-2021), VV5 (2017-2021), PHV P8 (2018-2020), VV6 (2018-2021); Great Wall Motor's Xushui plant (Baoding City, Hebei Province) Great Wall Motor Xushui Plant's Production Capacity Plants units/y...

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e new "Civic" launched just in April due to the short supply of parts like electric pars impacted by the earthquake in Japan. It will also delay the launch of the new "CR-V" due to go on sale in the fall of 2011 about one month. Honda announced its 2012 "Acura MDX." It is installed with a 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 300 hp and 270 lb-ft torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission "Sequential SportShift." Its EPA-estimated fuel efficiency i...

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Ford Motor Argentina, Pacheco Plant Ford Focus (4&5 door) (-2019), Ranger (Cab, Crew Cab, Super Cab) (1996-); Ford Everest SUV (planning); Engines: 2.2 L & 3.2 L Puma TDCi diesel engine (2012-), Lion 3.0L V6 (2024-), 2.0L Panther (2025-), Stamping Parts Stamping, engine and vehicle assembly plant, Ford Argentina S.A. - Investment:    2023: USD 660 million (USD 580 million for Ranger 2024, and USD 80 million for engines)    since 2010: USD...

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n for the Brazilian market. Produced at Honda's factory in Marysville, Ohio, the Honda Accord has been sold in Brazil since 1992. On June 22, Acura announced the arrival of the highly-anticipated 2021TLX Type S at dealerships across the U.S. The new TLX Type S features a turbocharged 3.0-liter DOHC V6 engine, with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), that will also power the upcoming 2022 MDX Type S. Produced in the company’s Anna Engine Plant, ...

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July 12, Nissan Australia announced that the new Nissan Pathfinder will arrive in Australia with four well-equipped grades, spacious seating for up to eight, and a wealth of new safety and technology features. A new nine-speed automatic transmission is introduced for the 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 gasoline engine (202kW and 340Nm), replacing the previous CVT. Nissan Korea Co., Ltd. has released its 2014MY Altima Smart 2.5 med-size sedan. The ...

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Kia Georgia, Inc. (KMMG), West Point Plant Kia Optima (2011-2020), K5(Optima) (2020-2024), Sorento (2009-), Telluride (2019-), Sportage (2022-), Sportage HV (2022-), Sportage PHV (2022-), EV9 (2024-), EV6 (2025-); Hyundai Santa Fe (2010-2018); Transmissions Kia's manufacturing headquarters,passenger car and transmission assembly -Employees as of August 2024: 2,700 working on 3 shifts -Investment announced since 2009: USD 2.8 billion -Year opened:...

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to production November 1, some with single shift GM highlights EV product, plant launches in U.S. GM's Lansing Delta Township plant to be idle, retool for 3 months in 2022 GM, LG investing USD 2.3 billion for second Ultium Cells plant in U.S. GM begins deliveries of GMC HUMMER EV and BrightDrop EV600 GM Lansing Delta Township plant to be down for 11 weeks in 2022 for upgrades GM Spring Hill begins pre-production of electric Cadillac Lyriq Ca...

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General Motors Canada, St. Catharines Plant 3.6-liter V6 engines (-2024); 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8 engines; including aluminum blocks, cranks, heads, rods and cams, cast-iron blocks; 6-speed AT (-2024), 8-speed DCT; Ultium electric drive units (2027-planning) Engine assembly plant -Employees as of July 2023: 1,100 -Investment since 2005: CAD 1.85 billion -Year opened: 1952 GM Canada aims to build EV drive units at St. Catharines Propulsion Plan...

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s for refurbishing its engineering center in Oshawa to enhance environmental research and development. Production of a new sports coupe "Chevrolet Camaro" started. The new model will use a rear-wheel drive "Zeta" platform developed by GM Holden. The "LS" and "LT" versions are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 direct injection DOHC engine rated at 300 horsepower, equipped with the variable valve-timing mechanism. The engine is combined with either a 6-spe...

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technology, the new Superb employs the design concept of the Vision C, Skoda's concept car. SAIC Volkswagen launched on January 18 the new Passat middle-class sedan. It is fitted with upgraded equipment and the engine choices include a 1.4-liter, 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter turbo engines and 3.0-liter V6 engine. The Passat is produced at the Nanjing plant. On September 21, Skoda Auto announced that it marked a milestone with the production of its th...

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8. On February 1, Cadillac opened reservations for the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing, with deliveries coming later this summer. The CT5-V Blackwing features an upgraded 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, while the CT4-V Blackwing features an evolution of the Cadillac 3.6-liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine. Each engine is hand-built at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky, which is then installed at the Lansing Grand River assembl...

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safety nets. Starting July 15, 2024, the redundancy fund will support workers until July 20, 2024, with potential extensions until the end of the month due to reduced production levels. Recent weeks have seen Stellantis request redundancy payments for production departments handling GME, GSE, and V6 engines, effective from July 15 to 20. Workers involved in the Fire engine range are expected to utilize social safety nets until July 28, 2024. On...

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ices such as remote travel advice, vehicle diagnostics, destination registration via the free "LINE" communication application, and information retrieval by AI voice agent. Powertrain options include a hybrid system adopting a 2.5 L dynamic force engine, a multi-stage hybrid system adopting a 3.5 L V6 engine, or a 2.0 L direct injection turbo engine. In terms of safety, the second generation of the "Toyota Safety Sense" preventive safety package...

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bustion engine and with the most innovative 100% electric solutions. It is the first car in the brand’s history to adopt a 100% electric powertrain. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and produced at the Mirafiori manufacturing hub in Turin, the new coupé is equipped with the revolutionary V6 Nettuno engine, available in two versions. Alternatively, the GranTurismo Folgore adopts a 100% electric battery-based powertrain. The Folgore syst...

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ts of two types; "G320 CDI" and "G500." The "G55 AMG" is also offered in some regions. The V8 engine on the "G500" will be upgraded from the previous 5.0 liter to 5.5-liter displacement (285kW/388hp 530Nm). The acceleration from 0 to 100km/h will take 5.9 seconds. The "G320" will be equipped with a V6 CDI engine (165kW/224hp 540Nm). The facelifted model will go on sale in Germany starting in September. Peugeot will unveil at the 2009 Frankfurt Mo...

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