e in the future. In addition, the use of 5G+V2X technologies will enrich intelligent cockpit functions and speed up OTA upgrades of a vehicle. In the future, GAC Aion will continue to optimize V2X technologies and realize innovative functions such as networking of numerous vehicles, AR video calls, VR remote driving and automated formation driving (platooning). On December 28, CATL-GAC Power Battery Co., Ltd. (CATL-GAC) completed construction ...

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ty, intelligent manufacturing and smart industrial parks. According to the agreement, the companies will seek a deeper integration of such technologies as 5G, C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything), cloud computing, edge computing, intelligent driving, smart manufacturing and AR (augmented reality)/VR (virtual reality). The companies will also cooperate on intelligent connected vehicles in terms of product development, production, testing, operat...

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0 to 120 km/h in a mere 5.1 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 200km/h and the operating range is up to 250 kilometers. The R8 e-tron electric sports car for testing gave driving demonstration at the exhibition of 24 Heures du Mans. The R8 e-tron completed driving the course of 160km at the “Silvretta E-Auto Rally Montafon 2010”. The R8 e-tron is fitted with water-cooled type lithium-ion batteries and will appear in the coming three rallies...

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took 9 years, and the most recent 50,000 cars were manufactured in just 2 years and 3 months. On October 7, Mercedes-Benz rolled out the all-new S-Class from its facility in Chakan, Pune. The S-Class production involves the use of the latest technology and innovations, including robots, various AR/VR based training modules. It is available in two variants S-Class 350 d and 450 4MATIC. S 350 d 4MATIC has 2,925 cc OM 656, In-line 6-cylinder engin...

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to made lower down to $20,000. Its body is 4,868 mm long and 1,835 mm wide with a 2,803 mm wheelbase. Compared with the European model, its overall length is 100 mm longer and the wheelbase is 92 mm longer. The gasoline engine version is loaded with either a 2.5-liter 170ps engine or a 3.6-liter V6 VR6 280ps mated to a 6-speed DSG. The diesel version is installed with a 2.0-liter140ps "TDI" turbo engine compliant with diesel engine regulations in...

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rmance, cost-effective ASSBs. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced on August 26 that it has ended production of the R35 GT-R high-performance sports car at its Tochigi Plant. Approximately 48,000 units were produced over the 18 years since sales began in 2007. All of the approximate 48,000 units of the VR38DETT engine installed in the vehicle were hand-assembled by nine skilled workers at the Yokohama Plant. Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan...

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Nissan Motor, Iwaki Plant VR30DDTT engines (3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo engines, 2016-), VQ engines (V6 gasoline engines, production ended) Nissan's engine plant - 2022: L-Link machining line was completed. (L-Link: parts for variable compression ratio (VCR) engine) - February 2016: Production of VR engine started. - January 1994: Iwaki Plant started production. - Land area: Approx. 201,500 square meters - Number of employees: Approx. 820 (As of Se...

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hipped to customers around the world and will arrive in the U.S. later this summer. The 2018 model is the first Q50 to feature two distinct exterior appearances for the Sport and the Pure and Luxe versions. The range-topping 2018 Q50 Red Sport 400 features the award-winning 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 VR30 engine. On June 15 Nissan launched a facelifted version of its Cima luxury sedan. The vehicle has been upgraded with a number of safety technolog...

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ignificant milestone. The new Audi China Building, located in the heart of Beijing’s North Central Business District, spans over 6,000 sqm across five floors and accommodates all departments of the Audi China R&D division. In a dedicated area, Audi Design China uses advanced digital tools such as VR headsets and digital drawing tablets to create the car designs of the future. The building also includes two workshops and a robust design lab, as ...

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y with workshops, tech demos, and multi-sensory driving experiences, featuring the North American debut of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse. As an advanced R&D facility, it focuses on emerging technologies and product design. For the first time, it will showcase past, present, and future projects like AR/VR journey and evolution, Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA), EV battery development, and gain insights from the BMW team on their work in Silicon V...

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production line. One of the major innovations on the Mercedes-Benz Actros is Active Drive Assist. As early as 2014, the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant started intensive preparations for the all-new Actros along the product development process using state-of-the-art technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR). Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented its new heavy-duty Actros SLT and Arocs SLT trucks for the first time on January 28. These customized trucks can m...

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Audi AG, Technical Development Center (Ingolstadt) Audi's R&D location, responsible for development of engines (power units and transmissions), design and body development. It has Digital design, High-voltage battery project, VR studio, Car crash test hall, Proving ground, Wind tunnel, EMC measuring hall. - Number of employees: 4,236 (as of 2024) - Electronics center opened in 2003. - Establishment in 1974 Audi launches flexible Grid Simula...

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eye will also offer certain production-ready functions for the new E3 1.2 premium-oriented software architecture. This new architecture is managed by Cariad and will be gradually implemented within the group by Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche. On May 3, Cariad announced that it is utilizing VR testing for Automated Valet Parking (AVP), allowing user tests without real-world parking environments. Unlike traditional driving simulators, VR a...

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, with announced investments of BRL 7 billion, 13 models will be made in Brazil, two in Argentina, and the rest in other countries.  Volkswagen is introducing Industry 4.0 manufacturing techniques at its Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. The plant has inaugurated a virtual reality (VR) laboratory unit to simulate the production of a future vehicle on an assembly line which does not exist physically. In the VR lab, employees can i...

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120 design team members. The new facility will create future Polestar models built on design language previewed by Polestar Precept. The new facility includes a specialist showroom area, clay working station, material and color lab, auditorium and multiple digital studio spaces, management offices, VR rooms, and meeting spaces. On April 17, real estate company Kraftstaden Fastigheter AB announced that Polestar is expanding further in Trollhättan...

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ill upgrade the GM China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai. The upgrade is already commenced this month, with completion set for the second quarter of 2021. The upgraded Advanced Design Center will cover more than 5,000 square meters and include a new color and material studio, a paint shop, and a VR lab, while the current VR room, viewing patio, clay modeling studio and other facilities will undergo comprehensive enhancements and upgrades. On J...

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5 is equipped with NAD (NIO Autonomous Driving) tech. Supported by Aquila Super Sensing and Adam supercomputer, the ET5 will gradually achieve a safe and reassuring autonomous driving experience in scenarios such as highways, urban areas, parking, and battery swapping. In addition, it boasts AR and VR equipment. On March 28, according to NIO, the first ET7 smart electric sedans were delivered to customers at its China headquarters in Hefei. Since...

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Motor Kyushu Co.,Ltd. and Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. suspended operations for the day shift on September 19, due to Typhoon No. 14. On March 20, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) unveiled the all-new QX80 for its Infiniti luxury car brand in the U.S. The all-new QX80 full-size SUV is powered by a VR35DDTT 3.5-liter twin-turbo engine (maximum output: 450hp, peak torque: 516 lb-ft), mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. It is also the first ...

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on and create 2,000 new jobs. This plant is going to produce power batteries for BYD’s new energy vehicles. On June 25, the construction of BYD’s global design center in Shenzhen was completed. The design center is equipped with Italian five-axis equipment, German oil clay cutting machines, and VR technology. The design center has an area of more than 6,000 square meters for oil clay models. It is also reported that BYD’s design language Dr...

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argets carbon neutrality by 2040 Volkswagen's Poznań, Poland produces one hundred million components Ford announces orders opening for Ford Transit Connect in Europe VW Poznań begins production of Caddy eHybrid with new technologies and employee training Volkswagen Poznań leads with advanced AI, VR, and smartwatch technology in manufacturing Volkswagen Poznań hits 275,000 vehicle milestone in 2024 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals model ...

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