ctric SUV Buick to launch all-new Envision S mid-sized SUV in China SAIC GM to release Buick VELITE 6 with plug-in hybrid powertrain SAIC GM’s Buick brand launches VELITE 7 battery electric SUV and VELITE 6 PHEV SAIC GM conducts road tests of production V2X intelligent transportation technologies via Buick brand vehicles SAIC GM releases its electrification and intelligent connectivity development strategies SAIC GM to showcase 44 models under ...

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lantis' Vigo factory, Spain Stellantis Vigo revives fourth work shift in System 2 to meet rising demand Stellantis Vigo factory halts production again due to supply shortages Spain approves seven new PERTE VEC II battery projects Stellantis to ship EV component to Ellesmere Port plant, UK from Vigo via maritime shipping route Stellantis' Vigo, Spain observes production stoppage in System 2 again due to component shortages Stellantis Vigo initiate...

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AA Transportation 2024, completing its electric truck lineup for light distribution. The eTGL is based on MAN’s 12-tonne diesel model, sharing components with the eTGS and eTGX. It features two battery packs, each with a usable capacity of 160 kWh, mounted on either side of the frame, and charges via a CCS connection with up to 250 kW in around 30 minutes (10% - 80% SoC). The battery packs will be manufactured at the Nuremberg plant. The drive ...

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Daimler has build a SKD logistics center near the Tuscaloosa plant operated by the logistics service provider BLG. Most of car bodies and assembly parts will be shipped from Tuscaloosa, while further vehicle parts such as engines and transmissions are delivered directly to the relevant destination via the Powertrain plant's logistic center in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. Mercedes-Benz U. S. International, Inc. announced on May 30 that it is working...

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r Handling All Wheel Drive) system. The Acura NSX supercar, which will be developed and produced in Ohio, U.S.A., will debut in the U.S. market within the next three years. Honda will introduce a new onboard connectivity system called "HondaLink." The system allows the driver to access the Internet via a smartphone. The "HondaLink" will be available first on the 2013 "Accord" in 2012 fall and late on the 2013 "Crosstour" as well. On May 31, produ...

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th Korea's fuel economy evaluation standards, the range was 148 km. Two charging ports on the radiator grille are standard, including AC (120v or 240v) and a DC fast-charging port (480v). Charging time of the battery to the full is approx. 25 minutes in the 100 kw fast-charging and up to five hours via a 240v outlet. Kia Motors Corporation will unveil a completely redesigned Sedona multi-purpose vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Th...

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model in the 12th generation Corolla series. This is the first generation connected car to be introduced by Toyota installed with in-vehicle communication devices as standard equipment, featuring various connected services such as remote travel advice, vehicle diagnostics, destination registration via the free "LINE" communication application, and information retrieval by AI voice agent technology. The power train is equipped with either a 1.8L ...

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y boosting capacity at the existing plants in Nanjing and Chengdu to 300,000 to 350,000 and building additional two plants as well. Starting in 2013, Skoda will produce a new A-class three-box compact car jointly with Shanghai VW. It will be the fifth locally-produced model following the Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Yeti. Unlike other four models, the new one will be developed jointly with Shanghai VW and its intellectual property rights will be re...

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on, it gets its vehicles supplied by Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) under the contract manufacturing agreement. The period within which the proposed capacity is to be added and the total investment is still to be finalized and approved by the Board. The company would be funding the same via internal accruals. The said expansion is in lieu of growth in market demand including exports. On August 3, Maruti Suzuki India Limited achieved a...

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ing interactions between the vehicle and smart devices. For example, one of these apps will enable users to manage the vehicle remotely on smart devices from their residences. The other apps realize interconnections between the vehicle and a smart watch, or enable users to control vehicle functions via a digital key. In addition, the companies agreed to explore business opportunities in overseas markets and strengthen their partnership particula...

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in 0.2 seconds. The SGE 1.5TGI engine is mated to a TST 7-speed DCT or 6-speed manual transmission. Both the variants adopt a switchable 2-wheel drive/all-wheel drive system. The all-new MG GS SUV is equipped with the inkaNet4.0 in-vehicle telematics device which allows connection with a smartphone via MirrorLink and provides voice interaction, real-time navigation and other functions. SAIC Motor announced at the Chengdu Motor Show the release of...

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n Kentucky, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray 1LZ coupe and 1LZ convertible go on sale in 2023. Power comes from a 6.2-liter LT2 Small Block V8 engine that applies 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. An electric motor channels an additional 160 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack, to help produce a combined 655 hp. On February 15, General Motors confirmed that its Bowling Green Assembly Plant, where t...

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the electrification front. On July 1, Maserati presents new engine Nettuno which is 100% Maserati. The new engine is the beating heart of the MC20 super sportscar that will make its world premiere in September. The unit was designed at Maserati’s Modena facilities: the Maserati Innovation Lab on Via Emilia Ovest, the workshops on Via Delle Nazioni and developed at the Engine Hub, situated at the famous Viale Ciro Menotti address where it will ...

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n Crown, was released on the same day as Toyota's first connected car with the new Corolla Sport model. In-vehicle communication devices are installed as standard equipment on all models featuring various connected services 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 ...

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model of Beijing brand BE701 plug-in electric-powered sedan. The Beijing brand BE701 has ferrous carbonate lithium ion batteries and its top speed is 160km per hour. It requires less than 15 seconds to reach 100km/h. Time for the full recharge is 1 hour at a dedicated recharge facility or 10 hours via 200V domestic power outlet. Its range on a full recharge is 200km. Beijing Automotive Group, New Energy Automobile Co. announced a plan to expand ...

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. With regard to petrol power, Chery’s 2.0TGDI engine achieves a maximum power of 192kW and a peak torque of 400Nm. In terms of hybrid power, Chery’s DHT (dedicated hybrid transmission) offers dual-motor drive, 9 operating modes and 11 combination gears and provides a smooth driving experience via TSD (twin shaft drive). The CHERY POWER achieves a thermal efficiency of up to 45% and a fuel saving rate of over 95%. The new Tiggo 8 and the n...

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porate name by August. Samsung's deal with Renault over the use of its brand ended in August 2020 but they agreed on a two-year probation period that ends in August this year. On May 10, Geely Automobile Holdings (Geely Auto) and Renault Group reached an agreement in which Geely Automobile Holdings via its subsidiary, Centurion Industries Limited, will hold 34.02% of the total issued share capital of Renault Korea Motors (RKM). Renault Group rema...

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he end of 2011. Since 2009, Yulon Motor has produced and marketed its first self-brand model M'car in Taiwan, which is based on Geely Panda, developed in partnership with Geely. The M'car is being exported to Vietnam and the Philippines. The Chinese model is an electric-powered M'car, sold in China via Geely. It was reported that Derways is negotiating with Taiwanese company Yulon about the production of Luxgen 7 SUV in Russia. In the midst of an...

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ransmission with a manual mode. It delivers the maxim power of 175 hp at 5200 rpm and the maximum torque of 28kg・m at 2500-4000 rpm. Its new center console design was inspired by a waterfall. Think+ Touch in-vehicle infotainment system is featured in the upper part of the center console, operated via a 9-inch touch screen. It is connected to a smartphone to use various applications. Under the Think+ Touch, there is Touch+ panel to control air c...

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ts power from a permanent magnet synchronous motor and lithium ion batteries and features Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). The Trumpchi GS5 has been developed jointly with AC Propulsion Inc. of the U.S., featuring 35kW lithium-ion batteries and can travel for 160 km at 100km/h. It can be charged via power transmission network, a regular household power supply system or other vehicles. The E-JET has a range-extender consisting of a 1.0-liter en...

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