of 2020. In the coming five years, SAIC Motor and Volkswagen plans to make a joint investment of CNY 140 billion with a key focus on the new energy and intelligent connectivity fields. In addition, SAIC Motor will establish a software center in 2020. The center will engage in the R&D of a series of basic technology platforms, including a next-generation centralized electronic architecture, a software platform that provides services by utilizing c...

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r high-voltage batteries. Two years ago, the brand started preparing the Mladá Boleslav plant for the manufacturing of electric components. Over the next few years, Skoda Auto will increase its initial production capacity of 150,000 units per year. Skoda Auto sources battery cells and modules, the basic components of traction batteries, from suppliers. On October 24, Skoda announced that it will have a global premiere of the all-new Octavia in...

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ped midsize sedan codenamed GP50, based on the platform of the Buick Excelle built at Shanghai GM. The term of the development is from January 2009 through February 2010, requiring one billion Yuan. Cumulative total investment to the end of 2009 will be 200 million Yuan. General Motors has signed a basic agreement on the additional investment in SAIC-GM Wuling Automotive with the Guangxi government. Shares of SAIC-GM-Wuling owned by the state-own...

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ill be the second plant in the world to introduce and manufacture the GSE engines. In addition, GAC FCA engine plant started operation in 2012, with a capacity of 320,000 units in the first phase. The production models include Fire, TigerShark®, GME and GSE. Guangzhou Auto and Fiat have signed a basic agreement on the establishment of a joint venture in July and obtained a permission by the National Development and Reform Commission in Novembe...

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t on Production Line #1 for three days and on Production Line #2 two days. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s Kyoto Plant will also have holiday shift operation on Saturday August 29. On November 19, 2020, Lexus released a facelifited version of its flagship LS sedan. In addition to throroughly improving basic driving performance such as quietness and comfort, the company developed a new silver shadow raster exterior color achieving a deep shade and re...

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, VW China, Mobility Asia, and JAC will cooperate in smart transportation platforms such as autonomous driving technologies, car-hailing, and car sharing services. Mobility Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of VW China. Its main business is to promote the development of electric vehicles, construct basic charging infrastructures, and provide Internet of Vehicles services. On May 27, Volkswagen Group China, SEAT and the Chinese auto manufacturer J...

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e efficiency average is higher than 90% and its maximum transmission efficiency is larger than 97.6%. The Chery DHT achieves a fuel saving ratio of more than 50% at a low state of charge. The Chery DHT is a key part of the CHERY POWER in Chery’s universal power architecture 4.0. The architecture basically covers automotive power technology demand at least for the next 30 years. By 2030, Chery’s fuel and hybrid power can achieve a thermal eff...

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a reason for its desirability and, until recently, market leadership in the country. Production of the Chevrolet Onix at the Gravatai plant in Brazil has been halted since March due to the semiconductor shortage. " We will not fail to offer what our customers most value in an automobile or focus on basic versions due to the momentary shortage of supplies, even if this temporarily impacts our production", said Carlos Zarlenga, president of GM Sout...

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over-year basis to Chinese yuan (CNY) 8.49 billion and its annual net loss attributable to stockholders was CNY 0.83 billion. The automaker sold 80,700 cars during the six months, down 33.2%. The loss is partially explained by the slump in the market of the company’s main models, sedans and other basic passenger vehicles, and the lineup that lacks new models to appeal to the market. According to major media reported on May 16, VW China, FAW, Ji...

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Chinese EV maker Leapmotor in Changchun. FAW Car and Leapmotor will cooperate on R&D, production and application of key automotive parts for intelligent EV. The companies will also work together to plan and develop new EV models. In addition, they will research in such fields as development of key basic technologies and innovation of production patterns. On May 12, FAW will change the administrative structure of FAW Mazda. FAW will replace FAW J...

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EVs (electric vehicles) and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles). FAW started the research and development of the Hongqi H5 fuel cell vehicle in 2017 and the vehicle will undergo field demonstration operations in late 2019. On May 31, 2022, according to its official website, China FAW Group plans to basically reach the level of net zero emissions (net zero greenhouse gas emissions) by 2053, and will have the ability to achieve carbon neutrality. C...

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subsidiary Auto Works Kyoto, while production of the Patrol Pickups exported to Australia and the Middle 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 A...

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lopment is fully completed in H1 2023. In addition, Hongqi is developing the “Qizhi” chip, an intelligent chip for vehicle control, intelligent driving, cockpit, communication, and security, and the “FAW. OS”, a vehicle-grade operating system, with leading enterprises in China. The two core basic technologies will be rolled out to the market in H2 2023 and 2024, respectively. On the same day, Hongqi unveiled three new energy products base...

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rence, Changan Automobile unveiled a new technology brand dubbed “Zhuge Intelligence”. At the same time, the CD701 Prototype, the first model built on the SDA architecture, also made its debut. Zhuge Intelligence consists of three core elements: interaction, driving, and ecosystem. Based on the basic principles of safety, efficiency, comfort, continuity, and evolution, Zhuge Intelligence launched four services: navigation, cruise control, par...

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ment of approximately 600 million U.S. dollars. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 70.000 cars at the start of operation and employ around 1,500 workers. The newly developed model will come with two types: a hatchback and a sedan. Its export is also planned. The car will share the basic platform designed for a strategic global model for emerging markets, and its engines and other components will be developed to meet the specific...

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w. The expansion project will create approximately 900 new jobs and involve an investment of approximately 400 million dollars. A new test program by IIHS rates the performance of front crash prevention systems. The Institute rates models with front crash prevention systems as superior, advanced or basic. The vehicles were run at 12 and 25 mph toward the standing dummy vehicle in front. 74 luxury midsize cars and SUVs are the first to be evaluate...

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avings by eliminating the need for heating, reducing carbon emissions, and improving process efficiency through simplified operations and lower maintenance requirements. GM put on the market its small model "Chevrolet Spark" with a displacement of 1,000 cc with a price tag of 309, 000 rupee for the basic model. General Motors presented the Chevrolet Spark running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Mumbai. New Chevrolet Cruze went on sale in Octobe...

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ized vehicles at the "Thailand International Motor Expo 2010" for the first time in the world. The model is slated to be launched in the market in Thailand and India in 2011. The production model based on the prototype is designed to attain high fuel economy standards in Thailand, while sharing the basic design. In India it will be marketed as a car in the small car segment, which is expected to be expanding in India. Honda Siel Cars will expand ...

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Energy Vehicle) equipped with dTCS, the Han EV four-wheel-drive version. The dTCS is a driving force control system specially built for NEVs. It ensures that the vehicle obtains the best adhesion under various complex road conditions such as ice and snow, and responds quickly, so that the tires basically do not slip. Compared with the traditional TCS, the core difference of dTCS is the shortening of the working path. The torque response cycl...

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have already been placed in start of 2022 leading to an increased demand for Ford Transit vehicles in the market. Sollers Ford is making ambitious production and sales plans for 2022, which allows to increase production of Ford Transit vehicles and increase its share in the LCV segment. The line of basic versions includes an all-metal van, bus and chassis, cars are available to order with three base lengths, two roof heights and all types of driv...

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