the flexibility of its Landaben plant, where it will produce two new electric cars alongside the combustion engine models T-Cross and Taigo. This ability to produce all four models on the same lines helps the plant adapt to market changes. The plant also has a staff training plan focused on vehicle electronics, software, cybersecurity, new technologies, programming standards in robotics, and high voltage. On November 4, multiple sources reported ...

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reholdings in Volvo Cars Geely Holding, NIO form partnership for battery swapping business Xingji Meizu announces official entry into auto market Geely Holding, CMG to jointly promote sustainable development Farizon completes Xiangtan Site, sees first SuperVAN roll off production line Jingneng Microelectronics establishes power technology company in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Geely releases major measures for energy saving and consumption reduction in man...

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field, SAIC Motor will focus on such key projects as those related to IM Motors, R brand, 5G-based Level-4 intelligent heavy-duty trucks and Level-4 Robotaxis. In terms of the Robotaxi project, SAIC Motor has realized Level-4 intelligent driving in vehicles based on its self-developed drive-by-wire chassis. This means that vehicles will be able to operate in a highly intelligent driving mode (i.e. pilotless driving) in designated areas. At that t...

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tion and use the same 190 hp 2.3-liter bi-turbo diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed automatic transmission and available in rear-wheel-drive or 4WD. Modifications to the Cordoba Frontier will include an improved bumper, suspension, sound insulation, and more robust electronics. The Cordoba Frontier will be exported to Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru. On July 30, Nissan announced the start of production...

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es the establishment of a circular development industrial system and vigorously promotes circular economy BAIC ROCAR commences construction of power battery recycling project 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 B...

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d SUV comes off production line China starts operation of first demonstrative route for hydrogen heavy-duty trucks in Hebei Province Great Wall Motor appears at Chengdu Motor Show with five of its brands; reveals Haval Shenshou and Tank 500 Great Wall Motor to achieve mass production of intelligent chassis-by-wire in 2023 SALOON brand and its first model Jijialong unveiled by Great Wall Motor at Auto Guangzhou 2021 Great Wall Motor to build vehic...

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duction of a new crossover "9-4X" at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant. Following the launch in the U.S. in May, the new model will be sold worldwide, including in Europe starting in August. The "9-4X" shares the platform with the "Cadillac SRX" and features Saab's all-wheel drive system "XWD" and adaptive chassis control system. Saab sales in the U.S., which peaked at 48,181 in 1986, fell to 8,680 in 2009 to 5,445 in 2010. With the introduction of the "...

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15), 2172C, Priora (-July 2018), Kalina (2014-2018); Nissan Almera (december 2012-2018); Datsun on-DO (2014-2020), mi-DO (2014-2020); Renault Sandero (2014-End of production), Logan (2014-End of production)； Engines: HR16 (EOP), Lada 8 value and 16 value engines; Transmissions: JX16, JX20, LADA; Chassis; Foundry: Iron & aluminum; AvtoVAZ's plant, a plant for Lada brand - Number of employees: 37,000 (as of July 2025). - Investment: RUB 45 bil...

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mplete Fisker Ocean prototypes have been built in Magna's production facility and Magna continues to build additional prototype vehicles. Ongoing extensive testing includes crash, safety, powertrain, high and low-speed features, and much more. For example, several prototypes made their way to Magna Electronics in Michigan for ADAS testing. Fisker and Magna's joint test program aims to deliver high-quality vehicles right from the start of producti...

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olar EV from Sono Motors Lightyear, Netherlands claims solar EV Lightyear 0 most aerodynamic production car Valmet, Finland produces first pre-production solar-electric Lightyear 0 vehicle Valmet, Finland continues to expand battery production capacities Lightyear, Netherlands acquires Next Level Electronics Solar EV Lightyear 0 goes into production next week at Valmet's Finland plant Valmet Automotive, Finland and Mapvision introduce flexible...

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vering an area of around 367,333 square meters, the plant has a planned capacity of 50,000 units (expandable to 250,000 units) for the first phase, with around 326,666 square meters of land reserved for the second-phase construction. It has facilities for assembly of batteries, electric drives and electronics and can manufacture battery packs, motor assembly, controllers, cameras, headlamps and other products developed inhouse by the automaker. ...

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wer battery. According to multiple sources dated January 17, Hozon Extended Range Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. has been established in Huainan City, Anhui Province. The new company has a registered capital of CNY 40 million, with its business scope covering R&D of automotive parts, manufacturing of electronics components and electromechanical components, development of AI-based application software, and manufacturing of gearboxes. It is wholly-ow...

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Buse Sollers Atlant (2023-), Sollers ST8 pickup (2025-), Sollers Pickup ST6 (based on JAC T6) (2025-), Sollers S9 (2026-planning); Van: UAZ SGR; Isuzu: N Series (Elf 2006-2008, 2012-Production ended), F Series (Forward 2014-Production ended), C & E Heavy duty trucks (Giga 2017-Production ended); Chassis NLR85A, NMR85H, NPR75L (2012-Production ended), NQR90 (2013-Production ended); UAZ's plant, Sollers Group - Investment:   2023: RUB 1 bi...

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The team will work on future luxury hypercars from both the Bugatti and Rimac brands. The center will focus on electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel powertrains; advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and enhanced use of composites; integrated vehicle controls and digital twins; and chassis engineering. Traditional areas of car development, such as aerodynamics and NVH, will also be covered, alongside ongoing research into new fue...

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vehicles. On September 19, the Minister of Industry and Tourism announced the first three provisional grants from the third call of PERTE VEC's battery section, totaling EUR 53 million. Renault Spain in Valladolid received EUR 27.7 million to build a new battery manufacturing center for “cell to chassis” batteries, with a production capacity of 300,000 batteries per year. Renault unveiled on November 21 its production schedule in Spain for t...

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to the "Passat CC" designed for the European market. In addition to an independent 2-seater layout of the rear seat, a bench-seat type version is made available as optional for 100 euros. Also available as option with the 2010 model are a"Euro6" compliant "BlueTDI," "Lane Assist" and "DCC (dynamic chassis control)" Volkswagen has unveiled the 7th generation of its midsize sedan Passat at the Paris motor show. Its styling follows that of the Phae...

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capital expenditure) for research & development work during the FY 2023-24. It continued to work on advanced technologies, upgrading existing technology and capability development. It expanded on electric vehicles, battery technologies, motors for electric vehicles, active safety systems, advanced electronics, software-defined vehicles, technologies for light-weighting, enhanced vehicle dynamics, and connected vehicles. During the year, it has f...

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, numerous auto companies expressed their opinions on what impacts the chip shortage may have on auto production and sales. Chinese joint ventures such as Honda and Nissan have also significantly cut production owing to the chip shortage. Mainly hampered by chip companies such as Japan’s Renesas Electronics, they also suffered severe losses, though they started reducing production later than FAW-Volkswagen. For example, the production of GAC H...

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realize an output value of over CNY 5 billion. Products of the Foton Motor’s Changsha plant include standard-platform flatbed dump truck and high-platform dumping products for the Forland L2-F/H and M3 light trucks, exported flatbed dump truck products for the L2-F and M3 light trucks as well as chassis products for Foton Brock’s L2-F and M3 environmental sanitation light trucks. On November 16, Beiqi Foton held a launch ceremony at its auto...

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Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A., Juan Manuel Fangio Plant Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (1996-), Vito (2015-2019), Accelo 815 (2019-2025), Atron 1735 (2016-2019), Atego 1721/1726 (-2025); Bus chassis OF 1621, OF 1721, OH 1621, OH 1721 (all of them -2026 planning) Commercial vehicle assembly plant - Investment:    2022 - 2024: USD 50 million    2021: USD 10 million    from 2012: USD 445 million - Number of Employees: approx. 1,800 (as of Feb., 2...

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