dated Rosa will be available through MFTBC sales companies and regional sales units across Japan starting from August 2021. On February 3, Mitsuoka Motor Co, Ltd. announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturing and Tonox Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of automobile body fittings, to consign the manufacture of the new SUV "Buddy". The "Buddy" is Mitsuoka's first SUV based on Toyota's "RAV4", and the company will s...

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e Canter Eco Hybrid followed by Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. On August 23, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced it has launched a new variant for its Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck with smaller vehicle frame. It has a a shorter and narrower body by replacing battery cover and shortening rear overhang frame. Buyers can benefit from reduced automobile acquisition and weight taxes and can re...

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the renewal of the technology brand, is positioned as an all-scenario off-road SUV. consisting of a 2.0T engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 395Nm. Supported by the Wujiang platform, the vehicle is equipped with the world’s only safety body with a built-in roll cage. It comes with off-road technologies such as a full-time 4WD system with a planetary gear mechanical structure, an in-h...

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mand due to brisk sales of the "Impreza" and "BRZ." Continuous operation throughout the week is likely to continue for several months until expansion of equipment is completed. On April 18, Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI) unveiled a Japanese specification prototype of its first hybrid model. The body is based on the Impreza XV and, featuring a 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed engine mated to the Lineartronic CVT for hybrids. Its unique hybrid ve...

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rly production will finally reach 200,000 units of both finished cars and engines. The site will manufacture crossover cars, high-end compact cars and self-developed engines. The BC306Z crossover has already rolled off the production line on October 28 and Beijing Auto plans to add BC307Z with long body and BC305Z with short body in future. Also, the automaker plans to manufacture three compact cars, BC301Z, which will roll off the assembly line ...

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hongxing's overseas sales network. The two companies had already started talks in 2006. Chongqing Changan Automobile announced a small-type van "Changan Star 4500" and began to accept advance purchase orders in July 2008. This bus is positioned between a light-duty bus and a minivan with an overall body length of 4,400mm and has an internal space of 4.83 cubic meters (length 3,240mm x width 1,465mm x height 1,350mm). The vehicle is powered by a n...

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national-level green factories BAIC Group actively promotes the establishment of a circular development industrial system and vigorously promotes circular economy BAIC Group promotes Green Officeadvocates environmentally conscious offices BAIC Group strengthens partnership with WBTL in chassis, car body, and intelligent driving fields BAIC Group and Bosch deepen strategic cooperation on intelligent driving BAIC Group partners with Beijing Transp...

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rio 5-door compact hatchback at the Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The car will be introduced to mainly emerging markets as a global strategic model. It's powered by a 1.0-liter K10 engine with several improvements. It boosts a best in class fuel efficiency of 23.1 kilometers per liter, thanks to lighter body. It's 3,600mm in length, 1,600mm in width, 1,560 in height and 810 to 830kg in weight. 5-speed manual transmission models are available in four g...

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rio 5-door compact hatchback at the Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The car will be introduced to mainly emerging markets as a global strategic model. It's powered by a 1.0-liter K10 engine with several improvements. It boosts a best in class fuel efficiency of 23.1 kilometers per liter, thanks to lighter body. It's 3,600mm in length, 1,600mm in width, 1,560 in height and 810 to 830kg in weight. 5-speed manual transmission models are available in four g...

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er 15. The Axia is the first EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle), promoted by NAP 2014 (National Automotive Policy 2014). The Axia is produced at Perodua's new plant in Rawang. The monthly sales target is 8,000 units. The new five-door hatchback is based on the global A segment platform of Daihatsu. The body size is length 3,640 mm x width 1,620 mm x height 1,510 mm. The Axia is powered by 1.0-liter 1KR-DE three-cylinder engine and has a fuel economy ...

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RW 19.3 million to KRW 21.9 million (sedan/diesel), from KRW 17.95 million to KRW 19.85 million (Koup) and from KRW 18.53 million to KRW 20.35 million (K3 Euro hatchback or K3U). Kia’s third-generation largest crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Sorento, will be featuring strengthened car body, which is attributable to the use of high-tensile steel plate of as much as 53% of its entire body and the application of more than twice the bod...

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ne 13, Citroen announced that after the C5 Aircross reveal, Citroen is stepping up its international offensive in the SUV segment with the all-new C3 Aircross, its “new-generation” compact SUV. As ambassador of the "Citroen Advanced Comfort" programme, the C3 Aircross brings total well-being of body and mind. The new model is equipped with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as the head-up display and the Grip Cont...

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l & Neckarsulm Audi developed contingency plans and revised energy supply concepts Audi reports status of achieving net carbon neutrality at each site Audi announced its topping-out ceremony of new paint shop in Neckarsulm site Audi transforms quality control with AI system for of spot welds in car body construction Audi lays off temporary workers from Neckarsulm plant, Germany amid challenging market situation Audi Ingolstadt starts carbon neutr...

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S5 mild hybrid (2019-), EV A6 e-tron (PPE platform) (2024-), EV A2 e-tron (2026-planning); Q2 (2016-2026 planning), SQ2 (-2026 planning), Q5 (2007-2017), SQ5 (-2017), Q5 Hybrid (2010-2017), EV Q6 e-tron (PPE platform) (2024-), EV SQ6 e-tron (2024-), Q3 (2026-planning); TT/TTS/TTRS coupe & roadster (Body only) (-2023), Engine Components; Drive battery assembly (for EVs) (2024-) Passenger car assembly plant and battery assembly facility - Number ...

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0 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission. The Sterling Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant, home of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200, is the beneficiary of a USD 1 billion investment including an all-new state-of-the art paint shop and a new fully robotic body shop with more than 1,000 robots. Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne hosted the production start celebration of all-new Chrysler 200 at Sterlin...

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Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will increase production at its Orion plant from approximately 44,000 vehicles in 2022 to more than 70,000 in 2023. Ultium Cells opened its Warren, Ohio, plant which will help Cadillac Lyriq production in Springhill, Tennessee, to increase in 2023. GM is pulling ahead body shop upgrades at Factory ZERO for the Silverado EV, causing GM to pause production of the GMC Hummer EV Pickup for several weeks starting in late...

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s will be shifted from SIA to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. Toyota announced on September 2 that the redesigned 2015 Camry will go on sale in late September. The 2015 Camry has been remade by changing nearly 2000 parts. Only the roof remains unchanged, and it caps off the boldest Camry body ever. The redesigned interior looks and feels much more upscale, featuring premium, soft-touch materials throughout. The Camry LE is priced at US...

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untryman" rolled off the assembly line. Its sales will start in Europe in September. Sales prices of the "MINI One Countryman" unveiled in February start at 20,200 euros, while the "MINI Cooper D Countryman A114"is priced at 25,900 euros. Mercedes-Benz said it will discontinue production of a short body version of its off road model "G-Class." It launched a special version "BA3 Final Edition," which will be the last model. Production of a long bo...

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Toyota Auto Body, Fujimatsu Plant Toyota Voxy HV (2014-), Noah HV (2014-), Toyota Alphard, Alphard HV, Vellfire, Vellfire HV, Toyota Land Cruiser "70" series pickup (for export only) Toyota Esquire (2014-December 2021), Esquire HV (2014-December 2021), Estima (January 1990-October 2019), Estima HV (June 2002-October 2019), Prius (October 2004-2015); Suzuki Landy/Landy HV (based on Noah, production status unknown) Toyota Auto Body's vehicle plan...

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tests of the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in the UAE from May 2017. On March 16 Toyota launched the new LC luxury coupe. The model adopts the newly developed GA-L platform, and is characterized by having the driving performance and low center of gravity natural for an FR vehicle, as well as a wide body design. It is produced on a newly established line specifically for LC production at the Motomachi Plant. Following launch of the LC500h HV, a ga...

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