et the needs of customers, has begun. In order to improve quality and reliability, 20 structural improvements and 130 technical improvements were added to the new model including rear bridge, brake system, steering system and gearbox, introducing systems and units of major auto parts makers such as ZF, Bosch and T-Rad. From March, GAZ will start producing gasoline-engine model fitted with gas cylinders. GAZ Group will start production of the "Val...

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ed with this system for the first time, including Exeed’s Stellar, Chery’s Tiggo 9 and TJ-1, and Jetour’s T-1, were debuted. The TJ-1, Chery’s first crossover SUV tailored will be officially launched in Q3 2023. Equipped with a class-leading all-scene intelligent 4WD system jointly built by ZF and Bosch, the TJ-1. The ICE models of the vehicle are equipped with a Chery Power powertrain consisting of a 1.6TGDI engine and a 7-speed dual-clu...

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ology Group Corporation (CETC) in Beijing. The partners will collaborate in NEVs, automotive electronics and intelligent connected vehicles, information security, general aviation, and innovative investments.  On October 21, BAIC signed a strategic cooperation agreement with 12 enterprises such as ZF, Bosch, Hella, Panasonic, iFlytek, Baidu and so on. On August 7, BAIC and Great Wall Motor signed strategic cooperation framework agreements with S...

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acement project due to COVID-19 crises Volkswagen extends plant closure until end of April in Brazil due to COVID-19 VW presents all-new Nivus crossover utility vehicle developed, built in Brazil VW Brazil’s São José dos Pinhais plant restarts May 18, São Paulo plants now restarting May 25 ZF suppling multiple components for new VW Nivus, helping to raise Brazilian content to 70% Volkswagen do Brasil officially starts Nivus production a...

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n a maximum range of 666km under the CLTC standard and a minimum 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.7 seconds. In terms of configuration, the vehicle features the Rising OS (with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip), the Rising Pilot fully-integrated high-level intelligent driving system (including an ZF Premium 4D imaging radar and an NVIDIA Orin chip), etc. On February 10, IM Motors officially launched the new IM LS7 mid-to-large-sized battery ele...

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its new hatchback and compact sedan, named Falcon 4 and Falcon 5, scheduled for launch in the middle of 2014. The cars will make their debut at the Delhi Auto Expo in February 2014. Tata Motors Ltd. will reportedly release the Nano Twist equipped with an electric power steering system developed by ZF on January 15, 2014. The new Nano Twist will be priced at Indian Rupee (INR) 15,000 more than the current model. Tata Motors Ltd. plans to launch 3...

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Level-2.5 C-Pilot system and a 3D color extended head-up display. Jeep exhibited a Wrangler 4xe compact crossover SUV and a face-lifted Compass SUV. The Wrangler 4xe is equipped with a dual-motor hybrid powertrain that includes a 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engine and an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with manual mode. The powertrain has a maximum power output of 276kW and a peak torque of 637Nm. The face-lifted Compass has...

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electric vehicles). The gasoline-powered model of the new Hantu is equipped with a Blue Whale 2.0TGDI engine with a maximum power of 170kW and a peak torque of 380Nm. The diesel-powered model is equipped with a new 2.0 CTI engine with a maximum power of 125kW and a peak torque of 410Nm, mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The flagship intelligent model of the vehicle is equipped with a Level 2 intelligent driving assistance system. JAC...

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28, 1996. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Foton, Toyota and Beijing SinoHytec cooperate to develop hydrogen fuel cell bus Foton invests CNY 1.268 billion for FCEV bus workshop Huawei Cloud China and Foton to develop IoV Henan Foton Zhilan NEV launches plant construction BPTC and BAIC jointly establish NEV company ZF launches production at joint AMT plant in Jiaxing the first mass-produced vehicle of the Star Project lined off Foton AUV unveils its hydrogen fuel...

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rom RMB 200,000 to 250,000.The Haval H8 will be the first middle to high-end model in the Haval brand. It has well-designed details and luxurious interior decorations, giving it a dynamic and spacious impression. The Haval H8 is powered by a 2.0-liter direct injection turbocharged engine mated to a ZF automatic transmission with a manual mode. It features Bosch's ninth generation ESP, torque-on-demand real-time AWD, hydraulic power assist system,...

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rs to modernize the plant, which in October 2018 ceased to assemble the current line built since 2012, to dedicate itself exclusively to the new product. The new Sprinter uses the same engine as the current lineup, the OM 651 CDI, a 2.2-liter inline 4-cylinder twin turbo, mated to the new six-speed ZF 6S 480 manual transmission manufactured at the Sorocaba plant.  On May 26, Mercedes-Benz Argentina restarted its Juan Manuel Fangio Industrial Cen...

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tomatic transmission with a manual mode. Its maximum output is 203kW/5500rpm and its maximum torque is 353Nm/1800-5500rpm. The car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The ATS has a wide range of features usually found in race cars. They include Brembo brakes across the entire ATS range, a ZF rear mechanical limited slip differential, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheel hubs and Bridgestone high-performance run-flat tires. The ATS is partly fit...

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he rearview system enhance its safety performance. The Istana is built at the Yizheng Plant. On November 21, SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle exhibited the new G10 MPV at Auto Guangzhou 2013. The G10 was designed by Torino Design, featuring SAIC Motor's next-generation fuel-efficient engine mated to a ZF transmission. It is also equipped with Bosch's latest engine management system. The G10 is scheduled for commercial launch in the first half of 201...

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he inauguration ceremony was China’s first production 2.5T dedicated hybrid diesel engine, which will make its debut in the Rely P3X diesel hybrid pickup truck. On September 20, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, launched the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T engine, a ZF transmission, and a BorgWarner 4WD system. The R08 comes standard with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. On September 26, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand,...

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Level-2.5 C-Pilot system and a 3D color extended head-up display. Jeep exhibited a Wrangler 4xe compact crossover SUV and a face-lifted Compass SUV. The Wrangler 4xe is equipped with a dual-motor hybrid powertrain that includes a 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engine and an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with manual mode. The powertrain has a maximum power output of 276kW and a peak torque of 637Nm. The face-lifted Compass has...

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ssan exports first Frontier Pro pickup trucks On July 13, Zhengzhou Nissan announced that it officially started accepting pre-orders for the next-generation Paladin mid-to-large-size off-road SUV. The next-generation Paladin is equipped with a powertrain consisting of a 2.0T Mitsubishi engine and a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 168kW, a peak torque of 360Nm, and a minimum combined fuel consumption of 9.0L/100km. The 4...

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ck sector. The electric F-Line E model is the result of efforts at Ford Otosan in Turkiye, where it will be produced alongside the diesel-powered F-Line models. Although the new electric truck was already on display at IAA Transportation 2024, performance data was not available at that time, though ZF was named as the supplier of the electric drive. The F-Line E 6×2 model on display, with a wheelbase of 4.75 meters, gross vehicle weight of 26 to...

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rs. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. Its top speed is 197 km/h. Production of the partially redesigned Lada Granta on AvtoVAZ will begin in September 2014. AvtgoVAZ will start selling the Lada Priora with AMT auto gear technology in September 2014. The AMT version is equipped with a ZF-made 2180 AMT gearbox. The gear box becomes heavier by 5 kg. The combined fuel economy is 5.6 liter/100 km, which is better than 6.9 liter/100 km o...

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ailable for sales is limited to only 1,960 worldwide. The delivery will begin in March 2008 in Europe. Prices will start at 53,500 euros. Porsche introduced its new "911 Carrera". It is equipped with the first direct injection horizontally opposed engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission made by ZF Sachs. A 3.6-liter "911 Carrera" rated at 345 HP, or 20 HP larger than the previous model and a 3.8-liter "911 Carrera S" rated at 385 HP, or 30 HP...

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O’s role as the key production hub for Mercedes-Benz buses in ASEAN. Specifically developed for the Thai market, the bus is based on the Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 chassis and features a European-style design, strong performance, and a comprehensive suite of safety features. The bus is equipped with a ZF Traxon AMT transmission and pneumatic power steering for smooth operation. THACO’s R&D team optimized the chassis to suit Thailand’s road condi...

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