car manufacturing plant to reach fully climate neutral status. This makes Torslanda the second plant in its overall manufacturing network to reach this status, after the Skovde engine plant in Sweden became climate neutral in 2018. On June 11, Polestar announced that it is exploring a wide-ranging alliance with SK Inc, South Korea, to advance its development of high-performance electric cars. They have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) ...

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tor that has increased the energy regeneration capacity and output to function as an auxiliary driving motor. A sub-battery is added in the engine room to enhance storage volume of electricity. Its fuel economy is rated at 15.2 km per liter for the 2WD model under the JC08 test mode. Renault-Nissan Alliance announced the new generation platform CMF, Common Module Family on June 19. Nicknamed "Big Module", CMF is an engineering architecture that c...

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dle East, also assembled at Ageo plant, will be shifted to Nissan Shatai Shonan plant. Contract assembly will end in January 2011. Nissan and Mitsubishi Fuso announced on June 26 they have come to a basic agreement on mutual supply of light-duty trucks under each other's brands based on a strategic alliance between the Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG. Nissan will supply the "Atlas F24" with a 1.5-ton loading capacity to Mitsubishi Fuso, while Mitsu...

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roduce Nissans until November 2025, as Nissan leaves Argentina. - Number of Employees: 1,100 (as of April, 2025) - Investment:   2024 - 2027: USD 350 million, to start the production of anew pickup truck model   2015 - 2018: USD 800 million, investment in Argentina done by the Renault-Nissan Alliance - Established in 1955 Renault introduces first time pickup truck Alaskan Mercedes-Benz reveals Concept X-CLASS pickup truck and launch plan...

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of finished commercial vans for export. Under the contract, Nissan will supply its "NV350 Urban" (NV350 Caravan in Japan) commercial van to be sold by MFTBC as "Canter Van" in the Middle East, starting in 2014. The contract is based on the strategic partnership between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan Alliance announced in 2010. MFTBC aims to sell 1,000 Canter Vans a year in the Middle East. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will send approximately 180 ...

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manding and heavy long-haul operations. Renault Trucks will benefit from the work carried out by the Volvo Group's new development unit dedicated to medium-tonnage vehicles. As for the development of battery packs specifically for heavy goods vehicle applications, it will benefit from the strategic alliance formed by the Volvo Group and Samsung SDI. Renault Trucks will also have the support of its new R&D centre in Lyon – the X-Tech Arena - whi...

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sted 40 percent by Beijing Automotive, 10 percent by FJMG and the remaining 50 percent by "Daimler Light-duty Vehicles in Hong Kong, a joint venture investment company between Daimler and China Motor in Taiwan. Reorganization of Fujian Benz under the management of Beijing Automotive will lead to an alliance with Daimler in the light-duty business as well, which means concentration of Daimler's commercial vehicle partner on Beijing Automotive. Fuj...

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odel is based on Toyota's Succeed, and its fuel efficiency has been improved both for the 2WD and 4WD variants over the performance of older models. Until now the van was based on Nissan's NV150 AD, but it will now be supplied by Toyota on an OEM basis. Mazda and Toyota agreed to a business capital alliance in August 2017 and listed the supply of commercial vans from Toyota to Mazda as one of the points of agreement. On July 9 Nissan announced th...

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s X production in Spain by end of May Nissan restarts pickup line, begins Renault Alaskan pre-production in Cordoba, Argentina Nissan announces proposal to close Barcelona Plant Nissan updates on operations in Europe Nissan updated on its industrial operations in Spain Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepen cooperation in 2016 Nissan announces future plans for small vans in Europe QEV Technologies to transfer 40% stake in Hub Factory, Spai...

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ng Fengshen brand. They are Dongfeng Fengshen L60, a compact sedan concept, Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 compact SUV and Dongfeng Yihao luxury sedan concept, all of which showcased at the auto show.  Dongfeng Fengshen L60 is the first model jointly developed by Dongfeng Motor and PSA after their capital alliance. Product development was led by Dongfeng Motor and Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile, while PSA provided a platform and technical support. ...

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equips Haval H6 Coupe with diesel engine Great Wall Motor generates net profit of CNY 4.9 billion in 1H 2016 Great Wall Motor launches all-new Wey luxury brand Great Wall Motor launches two SUVs Great Wall Motor launches its first electric vehicle Great Wall C30EV Great Wall Motor forms strategic alliance with TIAA WEY to launch VV6 luxury smart SUV at end of August Great Wall Motor to launch Haval F5 compact SUV Great Wall Motor launches “OR...

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eaturing 35% better fuel efficiency than a gasoline-powered model in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid (fuel economy improved by 50 percent than a gasoline version) in 2013. Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Automobile, China-Africa Development Fund and Barbarian Auto Group (BAG) of Egypt have signed a strategic alliance agreement on the establishment of Brilliance Egypt Automotive Mfg. Co., Ltd., a joint venture to produce Zhonghua brand passenger vehicles an...

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Ford Otosan will manufacture the diesel, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and all-electric variants of Ford's 1-ton medium commercial vehicle, "Next - Generation Transit Custom Family" starting gradually in the first half of 2023, targeting predominantly export markets. As part of the strategic alliance between Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen AG's next-generation 1-ton commercial vehicle will also be produced in Kocaeli by ...

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national headquarters project settles in Jiading, Shanghai Nio establishes new company engaged in battery manufacturing in Hefei, Anhui Nio and Tencent partner for intelligent driving map NIO’s 300,000th mass-produced vehicle rolls off the line Changan Auto unveils its first smart EV Avatr 11 in alliance with Huawei and CATL Changan Auto unveils its first smart EV Avatr 11 in alliance with Huawei and CATL NIO launches new EC7 electric flagship...

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reements to develop level-3 autonomous driving technologies that adapts to the Chinese transport conditions. On June 11, Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. (Brand name: Xpeng Motors), a manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China, announced that it has agreed to form a strategic alliance with Huami (Huami Corporation) to connect its smart cars with the wearables developed, manufactured, and sold by the Huami Group's partner co...

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e seat, rain sensing wipers, on demand all-wheel drive and an infotainment system with navigation. The Mahindra intends to increase sales by launching a luxury model with a manual transmission, which is in high demand. Reportedly, Mahindra and SsangYong are working closely by expanding the scope of alliance to develop six new engines. On May 21 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced the stoppage of production for up to three days by the end of May in ...

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GAC Group’s data center officially commences operations GAC Group launches new-generation super iron lithium battery built on microcrystalline technology GAC Group, Yuexiu Group and Guangzhou Development District Investment Group jointly establish new fund GAC Group and SenseTime forge strategic alliance for intelligent driving solutions GAC Energy Technology established GAC Group to set up electric drive tech company for independent productio...

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rganization. By rebuilding Gonow Auto, Guangzhou Auto will expand into pickup truck and minivan segments, while entering into the East China market where Gonow Auto is based. In consideration of opinions of Gonow Auto's incumbent executives, many of whom are retirees of Geely Automobile, to form an alliance with Geely Holding Group, the prospects of business cooperation with Guangzhou Auto remains unclear. The first CKD cars assembled at a plant ...

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rsion of Air ev, Wuling’s first new energy global vehicle, officially rolls off the line in Liuzhou, Guangxi Wuling Motors debuts Bingo S electric sedan SGMW Starlight 730 global MPV rolls off production line Wuling Motors starts accepting pre-orders for Bingo S electric SUV SGMW forges strategic alliance with Guangxi NEV Pre-order of Air ev, Wuling’s first new energy global vehicle, commences in China Air ev, Wuling’s first new energy glo...

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92 to 120 dealers in 2016. Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Group and Chinese Dongfeng Motor Group have received the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) approval for the establishment of a joint venture in China. In January 2013, AB Volvo signed an agreement regarding a strategic alliance in the field of commercial vehicles with Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG). According to the plan, Volvo will acquire 45% of Dongfeng Commercial Veh...

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