the cars running on new energy such as hybrids to meet the market demands. Chongqing Changan Automobile will release its self-developed Weixing hatchback codenamed CV5 between the end of 2009 and early 2010. The 5-door CV5 belongs to the segment smaller than its global strategic compact car BenBen(CV6). The CV5 has either 1.0-liter or 0.8-liter engine meeting the Euro4 emission regulations. The CV5 will have a price tag of about 30,000 yuan. Chon...

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Kia, Hwaseong Plant (AutoLand Hwaseong) Plant 1: K3 (2012-2024, Forte successor, Overseas name: Forte), Sorento, Sorento HV (2020-), Sorento PHV (2020-), Mohave (Borrego, 2008-2024), TASMAN (2025-); Plant 2: Niro HEV (2016-), Niro PHV (2017-), Niro EV (e-Niro) (2018-), EV6 (2022-), Seltos (2026-planning); Plant 3: K5 (Optima/Lotze <2005-2010> / Magentis <2000-2005>) (2010-), K5 Hybrid (500h, 2011-), K5 PHEV (2016-2018), K8 (2021-), K8 Hybrid (20...

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a light weight aluminum body (ASF) which provide reduced CO2 emissions of 199g/km and fuel consumption of 12.0km/L. The model also installs safety devices including "Audi lane assist" and "Audi side assist," the first applications on the SUV "Q7." An additional model of "A8 2.8FSI" with a 2.8-liter V6 direct injection engine develops a maximum output of 210PS/5,500rpm and a maximum torque of 280Nm/3,000rpm. It takes 8.0 seconds from 0 to 100kmh. ...

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ct" will be displayed. The "A3" uses the "modular infotainment platform" capable of installing on vehicles new hard wares or software components while curtailing development times. On June 15, Audi announced the SQ5, a high-performance version of the Q5 midsize SUV. The model comes with a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine, 3.0TDI (313hp/650Nm). The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 5.1 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Audi pl...

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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 RAM 1500 Mild-Hybrid 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with e-Torque launches on Mexican market FCA workers at Sterling Heights, Kokomo plants d...

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pg on the highway for a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating. The EV mode provides up to one mile at speeds up to 25 mph. The hybrid's battery pack is comprised of 204 cells and is located in the vehicle trunk behind the rear seats, while still providing ample trunk space. The 2013 "Avalon" with a 3.5-liter, V6 engine employs a six-speed automatic transmission. It will produce 268 horsepower and 248 lbs. ft. of torque, which is powerful enough to bring the...

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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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high-end Lexus brand sports car "LF-A" powered by a V10 engine will be produced with a launch scheduled for the end of 2010. On December 25 Toyota Motor Corporation announced the launch in Japan of the fully redesigned "Crown Royal" and "Crown Athlete" sedans. Both models are powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine connected to the Super Intelligent six-speed automatic transmission, while the Athelete offers an optional 3.5-liter engine mated to the Sup...

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oration (Toyota) released the all-new Land Cruiser (300 Series). It is a completely improved version of the previous model (200 Series) introduced in 2007, retaining the frame structure but newly adopting the GA-F platform based on the TNGA concept. The powertrain consists of a newly developed 3.5L V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine or a 3.3L V6 twin-turbo diesel engine combined with a Direct Shift-10AT (electronically controlled 10-speed automatic tr...

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-), PHV MPV Xinghai V9 (2024-), EV Xinghai S7 (2024-), REV SUV Friday/Leiting (planning), EV Lingzhi M5 (2017-), MPV Lingzhi M5, MPV V3, CNG Lingzhi PLUS (2021-), Lingzhi PLUS (2022-), MPV Lingzhi REV (2024-), Xinghai S7 REV (2024-), MPV U-Tour PHV (2025-), EV SUV Xinghai T5 (2026-), EV MPV Xinghai V6 (2026-planning); Chenglong: Heavy Truck Series (H7/T7), Medium Truck Series (H5/M30A/M31A/M33A/L2/L3), etc.; Fengxing/Forthing: MPV CM7 (-2018), S...

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hitecture, the model is equipped with Mach Power, solid-state batteries, an enterprise-grade Taiji large model, Tianyuan intelligent driving, and Tianyuan intelligent cockpit. Meanwhile, Epicland X9, the first model from the new brand Dongfeng Epicland, made its debut. The Dongfeng Forthing Xinghai V6 was officially unveiled. The Epicland X9, regarding intelligent driving, the entire series comes standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5. The Xinghai V6...

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erification of Golden Shield solid-state battery prior to Q3 2026 Changan Auto announces sales goals for 2026, strategic plans for next 3 years Malaysia's sales agency "Changan Berjaya Auto" located in Johor announced two small car models for the market in Southeast Asia in January 2009. One is a "CV6" based small passenger car "Era CV6" and the other is a "CM8" based small MPV "Era CM8." Either model is a right-hand drive and carries a 1.3-liter...

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a City, Aichi Prefecture) which was established as a new test course for vehicle development in 2019. The car was thoroughly tuned to meet road and driving conditions, respond swiftly to input from the driver and suppress any unnecessary movement from vehicle springs. The powertrain includes a 3.5L V6 engine, a 2.5L inline four-cylinder hybrid system or a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder turbo engine. The Lexus division of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota)...

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m in width, 1,450 mm in height with the wheelbase of 2,850 mm. Its long headlights extending to the top of the tire make the vehicle look wider. Based on the Under Priority design principles, its trapezoidal front grille gives it a sporty and powerful impression. It is powered by a 2.5 or 3.0-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i engine, paired with the 6 Super ECT six-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode. Some grades feature a Frequency A...

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Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine mated to a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. The all-new V8 diesel engine rated at 310 horsepower and 555 lb-ft of torque, the 2016 Titan XD will offer an available maximum towing capacity of more than 12,000 pounds. The new Titan will be offered with V8 and V6 gasoline engines. The new Titan will be assembled at Canton plant in Mississippi, with petrol engines from Nissan's Decherd plant in Tennessee and ...

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erica in 2013, to be followed by the "Maxima" and "Rogue" and other models, and eventually globally. Nissan announced it 4-row, 12-passenger van "NV3500 HD," which is the highest grade in the full-size van "NV" series slated to be launched in spring 2012. It comes with two engine types: a 4.0-liter V6 engine with 261 horsepower and 38.8 kgm torque and a 5.6-liter V8 engine with 317 horsepower and 53.2 kgm torque. Each of them is mated to a 5-spee...

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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 June 27 SAIC VW announced that it will launch the Kamiq SUV, the third Skoda SUV released i...

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(35,025 euros for A/T version), 3.6-liter starting at 40,800 euros. Diesel models: 140PS starting at 30,775 euros (with DSG starting at 32,825 euros), 170PS starting at 32,775 euros. Three types of gasoline engines are available; a 1.8 and 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in line "TSI" engines and a 3.6-liter V6 "FSI" engine. The 1.8-liter engine delivers the maximum output of 118kW(160PS)/5,000rpm and the maximum torque of 250Nm/1,500rpm. The vehicle accel...

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rt circuit. This is s step taken in response to several cases of hitherto confirmed fire accidents. Tata asserts it is not a recall. Jaguar has said that it will launch the diesel version of its luxury sedan XF in India, priced at Rs 48.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The XF is powered by a 3.0 litre V6 cylinder, and will be sold in the country as a completely built unit (CBU) imported from the U.K. Tata will launch its electric vehicle (EV) "Indic...

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and "Chevrolet Malibu." GM announced that it will invest nearly $332 million in four manufacturing sites to produce more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions. GM plants in Flint and Bay City, Mich.; Toledo, Ohio, and Bedford, Ind. will support production of a new Ecotec small gas engine, a new V6 engine, a new 8-speed transmission, and tooling for an existing 6-speed transmission. GM also is increasing previously announced powertrain investm...

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