e air resistance. It’s built on a chassis fine-tuned by Lotus Engineering. The minivan comes with a choice of two engines: a 1.5L DVVT engine and a newly upgraded 1.2L engine. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automotive has set a goal to sell 1.8 million units in 2014. The company will release the new Baojun 610 2-box car at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April, which will be followed by the launch of the new Baojun 630 and the Wuling Ho...

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uick and Chevrolet and their parts. Transaction volume is estimated at 500 million for finished cars and 400 million for parts. Shanghai-GM began accepting bookings for the new Chevrolet Aveo, GM's global strategic high-end compact car. The Aveo comes in 12 variations, either a hatchback of a three-box sedan. The hatchback stands 4039mm long, 1735mm wide, and 1517mm high; the notchback is 360mm longer. The all-new Aveo sells for 81,800-111,800 Yu...

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jiang Province to test durability of vehicles in very cold climate. Changan Auto expects that improved response capabilities to harsh environment will help push up export volume. Changan Automobile's new model, the Zhishang XT, will make its debut at the Auto Shanghai 2013. The Zhishang XT is a two-box version of the Eado middle-class sedan launched in 2012. The Zhishang XT measures 4,425 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1,485 mm high with the wheelbase o...

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Volkswagen Argentina S.A., Volkswagen Truck & Bus (VWTB) / Volkswagen Camiones y Buses (VWCB), Cordoba Plant MQ 200, MQ 250, MQ 281, MQ 200 Evo manual gearboxes SQ 200 automated gearboxes Ducati motorcycles (2022-); Heavy duty trucks: VW Delivery 9.170 and 11.180, VW Constellation 17.280 chassis-cab and tractor versions (2024-) Bus chassis: Volksbus 15.190 OD chassis (2024-) Transmission assembly plant. Production of Heavy trucks and Bus chassis ...

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cle Solutions (CVS) division and Volta Trucks announced a long-term agreement, for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero electric truck. ZF has provided OnGuardACTIVE advanced emergency braking system (AEBS), electronic braking system (EBS) including the brake pedal box, ESCsmart electronic stability control (ESC), and OnHand electro-pneumatic handbrake (EPH). The OnLaneALERT lane departure warning system (LDWS) h...

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diesel engine has been replaced with a two-litre, four-cylinder petrol turbo from the new Drive-E engine family, delivering 238 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Other key components in the powertrain is a crankshaft-driven ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) between the engine and the 8-speed automatic gearbox and a 68 hp electric motor powered by a 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The car can cover up to 50 km on pure electric power and it has a total...

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nt); Wevan: 360 (production ended), 307 (production ended), M20 (2013-2018), M30 (-2018), M50F (production ended), M60 (2017-2019), M30 PLUS (2017-production ended); Baic Bjev: EV EX200 (2016-production ended), EV EX360 (2018-production ended), EV EC5 (2019-production ended); BEIJING: Senova D20 (2box/3box/Cross, formerly: E series, -2017), Senova X25 (-2021), Senova X55 (2018-production ended), Zhixing (2018-production ended), Zhixing EV (2018-...

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ly introduce multiple in-house developed battery electric and plug-in hybrid models. On July 9, FAW-VW launched the next-generation Magotan mid-to-high-end sedan. Based on the MQB-B platform. The lowest-spec variant is powered by a 118kW/250Nm 1.5L turbocharged engine and a 7-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG), delivering a WLTC fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km. The other two variants are powered by a 162kW/350Nm 2.0L turbocharged engine and a 7-spee...

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production line Changan Mazda starts accepting pre-orders for EZ-6 mid-sized electric sedan Mazda 6e sedan rolls off production line Chang’an Mazda starts production of Mazda CX-8 SUV in China Changan Ford Mazda Automobile will start production and sales of the "Mazda 2" sedan (3box). It will be equipped with the same 1.3-liter 86 horsepower engine as that on the hatchback (2box) version. A 1.5-liter engine is planned to be in...

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ll increase from 250 to 600 in the next five years. Skoda Auto unveiled its new logo and the emblem. The hue of the logo has been changed from "natural green" to the new lush "Skoda Green". The automaker will start using the new logo in 2012. Starting in 2013, Skoda will produce a new A-class three-box compact car jointly with Shanghai VW. It will be the fifth locally-produced model following the Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Yeti. Unlike other four...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/21

a potential location. Shanghai VW, jointly with its parent company Volkswagen and FAW VW, announced a southern strategy at the end of 2009, which aimed at selling over 500,000 units and gaining a 18-20 percent market share in southern China. Starting in 2013, Skoda will produce a new A-class three-box compact car jointly with Shanghai VW. It will be the fifth locally-produced model following the Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Yeti. Unlike other four...

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ion of the SUV segment in China, the three automakers will increase sales with the Jeep brand. In 2012, sales of the Jeep brand in China grew 107% from a year earlier to 46,000 units, making China the second largest market after the U.S. On November 11, GAC FIAT Automobiles said it will display a 2-box hatchback, its second model built locally, at the Guangzhou Auto Show. In China, the main buyers are becoming younger, who tend to choose more fas...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Industry Corp (SAIC) will release two new MG models in the UK based on its Roewe 550 platform, four-door saloon and five-door hatchback. The five-door hatchback was exhibited at the Auto Shanghai 2009 held in April, badged as an MG6 is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, available with manual gearbox. Both cars will first be sold in China, with UK and Ireland set to follow. Both models may also be sold in other European markets. SAIC is plannin...

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130 PS and 170 PS versions and addition of a new 185 PS variant, a segment-first new diesel mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain option that delivers an additional fuel efficiency improvement of 3% compared with the standard diesel model. From spring 2020, in addition to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive Transit models will be available with a 10-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Scheduling. On September 20, Fo...

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of the preceding year to 47,253 units. In October, the rate of decline worsened by a large margin. Toyota Motor (China) said at Auto Guangzhou 2012 that opened on November 22 it will launch twenty new models in the China market within the next three years. Among compact models to be introduced, a 3-box car model will be launched at FAW Toyota and a 2-box model at GAC Toyota by late 2013. The two joint ventures have plans to release vehicles under...

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ation 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The eRX5 is equipped with the same engine on the RX5, as well as a permanent magnet synchronous motor which delivers a maximum power output of 180kW and a peak torque of 270Nm, a 12.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, and a 10-speed EDU G2 Plus gearbox, supporting a WLTC range of 50km per charge. On August 16, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced that it inaugurated SAIC AI Lab i...

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eceived ALL MODE 4x4i, an advanced chassis control is adopted, delivering excellent driving performance in nearly any situation. The new model continues to adopt water-repellent floor and seats as well as large-capacity water-repellent luggage space which can easily be portioned and a large console box as evolved gear to comfortably support enjoyment of outdoor sports. The annual sales target in Japan is 30,000 units. The new X-Trail will be glob...

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al limited edition Ultimate SE. The start of sales of the model will be announced before the end of June. It is built on the modern modular M1X platform. It is powered by a 1.6TGDI turbocharged engine which generates 136.5 kW power and 275 Nm torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DCT robotic gearbox. On June 27, Chery Automobiles Rus announced that it will introduce Omoda E5 electric car in Russia in the fourth quarter of 2023. Omoda brand als...

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have been operating under capacity even after they resumed operations still under impact by demonstrations. Toyota Motor (China) said at Auto Guangzhou 2012 that opened on November 22 it will launch twenty new models in the China market within the next three years. FAW Toyota plans to introduce a 3-box compact in late 2013. It will also establish its own brand in that year. On January 14 FAW Toyota Motor launched the new Coaster with the price ra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

have been operating under capacity even after they resumed operations still under impact by demonstrations. Toyota Motor (China) said at Auto Guangzhou 2012 that opened on November 22 it will launch twenty new models in the China market within the next three years. FAW Toyota plans to introduce a 3-box compact in late 2013. It will also establish its own brand in that year. On March 12 FAW Toyota Motor announced that the original brand of its joi...

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