in Russia to a total of 350,000 vehicles. On April 19, General Motors launched production of the Trailblazer SUV from semi-knockdown kits at its St. Petersburg plant. The Trailblazer is equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel engine (180hp) with a manual transmission and a 3.6-liter petrol engine with an automatic transmission. It is available in two trim levels, the LT and the top-end version of the LTZ grade, priced between 1,444,000 and 1,777,000 ru...

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20 Ridgeline arrives at U.S. dealers with new 9-speed transmission, standard Honda Sensing COVID-19: Honda to close ten North American production plants for one week in U.S. Honda to debut refreshed 2021 Odyssey minivan at New York Auto Show Honda Pilot adds new special edition, standard 9-speed automatic transmission for MY 2021 Honda launches refreshed 2021 Odyssey minivan in U.S. Honda introduces more rugged, redesigned 2021 Ridgeline pick...

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dealers later this month. The third-generation Acura RDX is manufactured alongside the Acura MDX at the East Liberty Auto Plant. Its 2.0-liter VTEC turbo engine is produced at the Anna Engine Plant, while the SH-AWD system is manufactured at the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio, and  the 10-speed automatic transmission is made in the Honda Transmission Plant in Georgia. On August 15, Acura took a step forward in its electrification strategy wit...

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h road drivability. In line with Toyota's multi-pathway strategy, various powertrains are available, including the Land Cruiser's first hybrid system. Two powertrains are available for the Japanese market: the 1GD-FTV 2.8-liter inline 4-cylinder diesel turbo engine with Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission (AT), and the 2TR-FE 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 6 Super-ECT six-speed AT. The Land Cruiser's first hybrid...

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take Manifold (VIM) and Cam Profile Switching (CPS). While maintaining fuel efficiency of the previous model, its smooth acceleration and engine responsiveness have been greatly improved. The "Waja Campro 1.6 Premium" is priced at 61,888 ringgit for a 5-speed manual and 64,888 ringgit for a 4-speed automatic. Proton unveiled its 6th new model "Saga" (codenamed BLM) following the "Persona". Carrying a 1,300cc Campro engine adopting integrated air ...

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h Valley (AHTV). Only 7 months after its groundbreaking in February, the plant begins full-scale production in September. The Proton e.MAS 7, the first Malaysian EV, will be the first CKD model produced, followed by the Proton e.MAS 5. Looking ahead, Proton’s partnership with Geely also opens the door for premium marques such as Zeekr to be assembled at AHTV. Proton’s MYR 82 million new EV assembly line spans 5.57 acres. The first phase (MYR ...

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re. BMW Brilliance Auto displayed the X1 compact SUV made in China at the 9th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition that started on November 21. Among three grades of the X1, the sDrive20i and xDrive20i features a combination of 2.0-liter twin power turbocharged engine and a 8-speed automatic transmission, which is uncommon for import models. The X1 will be produced as the first model at the second plant to begin operations in ear...

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t, with some changes in specification. With starting price of MYR 648,934, this CKD X7 is over MYS 188,000 cheaper than the CBU version. Regarding appearances, the X7 remains unchanged. Under the bonnet, the xDrive40i model retains the B58 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-6, paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. On November 17, Hyundai Sime Darby Motors introduces the new Premium 4WD Tucson variant. The new 2.0 MPi Premium 4WD variant share...

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lding the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025, and is expected to receive new future investments for GM’s next-gen affordable EVs. Spring Hill will add production of the ICE-powered Chevrolet Blazer, starting in 2027. On August 22, GM announced prices of the 2013 "Sonic RS." Prices of the 5-door hatchback start at $20,995 for the model equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.4-liter Ecotec engine, and start at $22,280 for the ...

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y Plant producing seats. After reaching an agreement between Lear and the Canadian Auto Workers on October 30, GM’s Oshawa plant restarted regular operations on the same day. Three types of direct injection engines are offered for the 2014 "Chevrolet Impala." Each of engines is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There are three trim levels available. Models equipped with the latest 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine are priced at $27,535 for t...

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ize pickup on January 12 at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Tacoma will be powered by a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and an all-new, segment-first 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle V6 equipped with Toyota's D-4S technology. Both engines will be paired to a new six-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift. The V6 can also be mated to a new six-speed manual transmission. The new model will be available in five...

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will start following the end of production of the current two MINI models. Further information about the new contract will be communicated at a later date. BMW announced on April 15 that the facelifted MINI Countryman will make its world premiere at the New York Motor Show. The first MINI with four doors has sold more than 350,000 units worldwide. With over 66,500 units sold in 2013, the USA was the important single market for the MINI brand. Fre...

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On November 22, the arrival of the first batch of HB20 vehicles to Argentina, from Brazil, was announced. The vehicles were manufactured at the Piracicaba plant in Sao Paulo and were exported in the version with a 1.6-liter engine of 123 hp and 15.5 kgfm of torque. Its transmission can be manual or automatic, with 6 speeds in both options. Regarding safety, it includes 6 airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, electronic stability and traction control, eme...

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ies. It will invest 157 million euros in the Taubate plant to introduce the state of the art painting process, resulting in reduction of energy by 30 percent and consumption of water by more than 20 percent per vehicle produced. VW plans to build 1,300 cars per day of the "Gol" hatchbacks and the 4-door sedan "Voyager" based on the "Gol." The automaker will also invest 126 million euros in the Sao Carlos plant to raise production capacity from th...

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n 2017. On December 21, Volkswagen do Brasil celebrated 60 years of its tooling fabrication operations at São Bernardo do Campo with an investment of BRL 30 million on stamping tools for machining large parts. The tooling operation is responsible for fabricating 100% of the tooling, body closures, doors, and door components for vehicles that are made at Volkswagen’s Anchieta plant, including the Gol, up!, Fox, Saveiro, Golf, Polo and Virtus. T...

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ll stop production due to sluggish domestic demands. The plant employs 19,000 people. In 2014, the plant increased its production capacity to 950,000 units. On April 13, Fiat launched its all-new five-passenger Mobi model, built at the Betim plant, onto the Brazilian market. The compact 907 kg five-door car is powered by the Fire Evo Flex 1.0 engine mated with a five-speed manual transmission. The instrument panel is LED-illuminated and has a 3.5...

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007, and in Brazil in July. A "Logan" based compact sedan "Nissan Aprio" will be put onto the Mexican market. Renault Brazil is going to start production of its new compact car "Renault Sandero". It shares the "BO" platform with the "Logan" and carries a 1,000 cc or 1,600 cc flex fuel engine. The 5-door hatchback model features a spacious interior. A design center was inaugurated in Sao Paulo. Renault announced its new 5-seater SUV "Renault Sande...

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ian brand, this volume is a record for the last 10 years. By the end of 2023, AvtoVAZ will ensure break-even and financial stability. Over the past year, it hired more than 2.5 thousand new employees. On January 11, Avtovaz announced that it will launch LADA Vesta with a new power unit (1.8 EVO and automatic transmission); resume production of the LADA Largus; and begin production of the e-Largus in Izhevsk in 2024. It will develop the production...

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will unveil its four-seater cabriolet "308CC" at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It comes with two types of engines; a 1.6-liter direct injection 150HP gasoline turbo engine and an "Euro5" compatible 2.0-liter 140HP HDi FAP diesel engine. Either type has a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, and an automatic as option. The front seats have a seat heater and the "Airwave" system that diffuses warm air around occupants neck, which provides greater ...

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Stellantis, Opel Automobile GmbH (Former Adam Opel AG) Opel's headquarters and grEEn-campus - Number of Employees: 8,400 (as of December 2024) - January 2021: Incorporated into Stellantis. - August 2017: Transferred from GM group to PSA group Stellantis announces plans for grEEn-Campus in Rüsselsheim at Open Door Day ceremony Stellantis to not sell its land to city of Rüsselsheim Opel Eisenach plant, Germany installs 20 MWp ...

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