a as dedicated plant progresses Tesla Semi fire in California took 50,000 gallons of water to put out, NTSB reports Tesla Semi Factory Nevada progresses with completion of structural steel Tesla to build Semi Megacharger station in Gardena, California Tesla shares Semi factory update, new Semi logo design Tesla nears completion of LFP battery manufacturing facility in Nevada Tesla reportedly expanding presence in Palo Alto despite HQ move to Texa...

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Chassis, which includes new electronic architecture focusing on security and functionality, will be available to see as well. Setra is present with its new generation vehicles for the ComfortClass and TopClass, which incorporates relevant innovations in terms of security, performance, comfort, and design. As bus representatives of the intercity segment, EvoBus present the new Mercedes-Benz Intouro hybrid and the Setra S 416 LE business vehicle. ...

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duction line during the second phase, which is scheduled to be put into operation in 2024. On November 25, SAIC Motor announced that it plans to spin off Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Co., Ltd. (SHPT) and list it on the SSE STAR Market. Founded in 2018, SHPT engages in the development, design, manufacturing, sales and engineering technical services of hydrogen fuel cell stack, system, and key parts. In October 2021, SHPT launched the...

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y MPV Wuling brand launches Zhengtu as its first pickup SAIC GM’s Wuling brand releases sketches of its first SUV with global silver badge SAIC GM’s Wuling brand showcases Xing Chen, first strategic SUV with global silver badge SGMW launches UDI strategy and unveils KiWi EV concept with ALIBABA DESIGN SAIC-GM-Wuling and China Automotive Data set up network security joint lab SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Baojun brand launches all-new Valli compact wagon...

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rategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. SAIC General Motors launched the new LaCrosse, Buick's latest global strategic vehicle, on March 18, 2016. It is built at the Jinqiao Plant in Pudong New Area, Shanghai City. The new LaCrosse is the first production model that adopts Buick's new-generation design language. It also embodies the design elements of the Avenir Concept flagship sedan. The new LaCrosse features a fully improved chassis system ...

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lants located in São Paulo, as part of a BRL 16 billion investment cycle until 2028. With this investment, the Anchieta plant will receive two new vehicles. The Taubaté plant will start producing a car entirely developed in Brazil, and the São Carlos plant will receive a new engine for HEVs. The Design and Engineering Center at the Anchieta plant will also receive part of the investments. The remaining BRL 3 billion is allocated to the São Jo...

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-sized pickup is seen to have begun production at the Nordex Plant in Montevideo, Uruguay, alongside the Peugeot Landtrek, which has been in production for a while. The two models, based on the Changan Hunter, share the same platform and majority of their components, with the main differences being design cues such as grille, badging and wheels. The official launch of the Fiat Titano is scheduled for the second half of 2023. On September 6, Ford ...

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he companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. The Chevrolet City Express will be based on the Nissan NV200, to be available for sale in the fall of 2014. The Chevrolet City Express will have a different front end design and Chevy emblem on the back. The Chevrolet City Express will be made at Nissan's plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico and shipped through GM's plant in...

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K Bentley introduces Driving Simulator for vehicle development in Crewe factory, UK Bentley to cease production of V8 powered Continental and Flying Spur models Bentley to unveil fourth-generation Continental GT with ultra performance hybrid powertrain Bentley celebrates topping out ceremony of new Design Centre in Crewe, UK Bentley ceases production of W12 engine at Crewe plant in UK Bentley brings Continental GT Speed to Monterey Car Week Bentl...

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hed the Senova B-class sedan based on the Saab 9-5 built on a GM2900 platform. The Senova comes in eight types priced between 139,800 and 215,800 yuan. Back in 2009 BAIC Motor purchased a part of Saab technologies and the Senova is the first production model using the technologies. Its exterior was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti, an Italian car designer who assumed the post of advisor of BAIC Motor in April 2012. The Senova measures 4,861 mm lon...

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d SUV models to be developed by automaker as its own brand. The carmaker has nine R&D centers in five countries, in U.S., Italy, Japan and Britain, and Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Heilongjiang and Jiangxi provinces in China. Its Italian center focuses on styling, while that in Japan does interior design and the British facility produces engine and transmission engineering. Changan Auto has begun construction of Changan Yuzui Qianyi Motor City i...

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21, Changan Auto opened and inaugurated a digital intelligent plant built with China Unicom and Huawei. Located in Yubei District, Chongqing, the plant has a total investment amount of CNY 10 billion, a land area of around 770,000 square meters, and a total floor area of 410,000 square meters. The designed annual production capacity is 280,000 units. Featuring the latest 5G and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) technologies, which realize 100...

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uired Inalfa for auto parts, Beijing PengLong Automotive Service Trade Co., Ltd. for marketing and services. BAIC Motor will be listed first in 2012. BAIC Group has established a new telematics company mainly funded by Foton Motor operating under the BAIC Group. The new company will mainly plan and design in-vehicle telematics terminals, build and operate telematics services, and the integrate and provide services of sophisticated transportation ...

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pacity of GM’s 10-speed truck transmission. GM is investing USD 3.5 million at Orion Assembly for additional production the Cruise AV test vehicle, supported by a USD 750,000 investment at GM’s Brownstown site. On February 14, Chevrolet introduced the new SUV-like 2022 Bolt EUV, alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV, which share the same architecture, but have unique designs, with the EUV being approximately 6 inches longer. Both will be avai...

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rica On April 9, Acura revealed an extensive refresh of the 2025 MDX and MDX Type S that will begin arriving at Acura dealers across the U.S. in May from Honda’s East Liberty plant in Ohio.  All 2025 MDX models feature a new, more aggressive front fascia with a new Diamond Pentagon grille and redesigned diamond pattern grille mesh. New for the 2025 model year is the arrival of the MDX A-Spec with Advance Package, which includes a head-up disp...

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al advancements, such as Colombia’s first two-tone paint booth, and introduces the CMF-A global platform. Renault has partnered with local suppliers and launched the “Choco Project,” incorporating cocoa-based biocomposites into vehicle parts to support circular economy goals. With a refreshed design, upgraded features, and enhanced safety, the Colombian-assembled Kwid meets export standards and will be shipped to several Latin American mark...

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ars to manufacture two new passenger car and pickup truck models for the South American market. The company will launch one model in 2008 and another in 2009. Ford announced investment of 250 million dollars during the period from 2010 to 2012 in the Pacheco plant for production of an all-new model designed for the South African market. Ford announced on December 6 an investment of $21 million in constructing a new engine plant in preparation for...

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are to follow. U.S. Toyota announced the 2012 "4Runner," which is powered by a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine yielding 270 hp mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA estimate fuel efficiency is 17/23/19 mpg in city/on highway/combined, and 17/22/19 for the 4x4 drive version. A completely redesigned audio system has advanced features in connectivity with mobile equipment and communications functions. Its sales prices, including the destin...

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st time in 10 years and regrouped the car in the NV series, giving it a new name, the NV150 AD. Main grades of the new NV150 AD are equipped with Nissan’s advanced safety systems such as an emergency breaking system which can detect moving obstacles including pedestrians. It also comes with fresh design on its front face that features Nissan-brand design signature called V-motion grill. The all-new NV150 AD will become available in Japan on Dec...

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ido, which manufactures components like gearboxes, operation have been halted since the 6th due to power cuts resulting from the earthquake. In response to this, Toyota decided to temporarily halt vehicle plants across Japan to determine the effects on parts supply. A new series of the Toyota Hiace designed for overseas markets made its global debut in the Philippines on March 18, 2019. The model will be produced at the Headquarters Plant of Gifu...

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