angzhou Motor Show that it would launch Nissan's high-class light duty truck "NT400 Cabstar" in June 2009. It was reported that Nissan's minivan "NV200" will be produced at the Zhengzhou Plant for sale as early as in 2010. The "NV200" was developed jointly by the Development Center in Japan and the European Development Center. There are two types for combined passenger and cargo use, and one truck type. The overall length is 1,820 mm and the whee...

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Polestar cars. The plant will be powered by fossil-free energy with focus on driving renewable energy capacity in the region, and will integrate engineering solutions which prioritize circularity and resource efficiency. On June 29, Northvolt announced that it has commenced commercial deliveries to European automotive customers from its first battery gigafactory, Northvolt Ett. Construction at Northvolt Ett began in October 2019 and the factory's...

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-planning); CUPRA: Formentor (2020-), Formentor e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Leon (2020-), Leon e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Formentor MHV (2024-); SEAT Exeo (2009-2013), Altea (-2015); Plant of SEAT S.A., which produce CUPRA, VW, and Audi models, will become a production center for electric vehicles and a European hub for electromobility. - Investment: EUR 3 billion (2023-2025), including EUR 300 million for battery production - Number of employees: 10...

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ode Intelligent) technology, combining an electric driving experience with a flex-fuel 1.5-liter engine capable of running on any petrol-ethanol mix ratio. BYD confirmed plans to expand the Camaçari plant to an annual capacity of 600,000 vehicles. Ford announced it will launch 15 new models in the European market within the next five years. A compact "EcoSport" SUV will be launched in Europe within 18 months. The "EcoSport" is now built in Brazi...

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months of 2023 Lancia reveals more information about upcoming car to be produced in Melfi, Italy Stellantis announces work shift changes and year-end shutdown plans The FCA Italy's factory operation status as a result of the effects of the coronavirus New Jeep Compass produced in Italy to serve the European market FCA concludes a EUR 6.3 billion credit line with Intesa Sanpaolo to support automotive sector in Italy Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4...

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truction of the new spare parts distribution center of the Mopar brand, and in the Mirafiori area in Turin, where FCA will build a Solar Power Production Units system with panels. photovoltaics, a battery assembly center and launched the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project, confirming its leading role at European level on the electrification front. On February 18, Maserati announced that a prototype of the new Grecale SUV has been photographed outside ...

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any plans to market the model under the brand of GM Daewoo in the Korean domestic market, and export to the U.S. by the brand of Suzuki, and to China under the nameplate of Buick. Launching a diesel version of the "Tosca" in December 2006, GM Daewoo is expecting its sales in the Korean domestic and European markets. GM's small SUV Chevrolet "Captiva" was developed at GM Daewoo Design & Technical Center. Following introduction in the European mark...

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icle (EV) plant. In response, the Kia labor union has stated that it cannot agree to this, as the Stonic does not fall under the category of light vehicles that are eligible for outsourced production. The Stonic was released in Korea in July 2017, but is currently produced exclusively for export to European and other markets. On April 12, multiple Korean media sources reported that Kia Corporation’s (Kia's) A-segment SUV "Morning" and B-segment...

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phasizes the company's commitment to next-generation mobility. As its first project after the name change, Tata Daewoo Mobility aims to launch the brand's first electric model. In the first half of 2025, it plans to release the semi-medium-duty electric truck "GIXEN." The "GIXEN" is equipped with a European-made motor system and a 300kWh-class highly efficient battery, and in internal tests, it can travel up to 480km on a single charge. The compa...

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3 Z.E. to the areas with growing demand for sedans, mainly South America, and is considering additional investment in Busan plant. Starting with Chile, which has concluded a free-trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Renault Samsung will export cars to Hong Kong and Singapore in 2015, then to the European market. The company did not elaborate on the investment amount and production plans. After the discontinuation of production of the Fluence Z...

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onal Motor Show, Saudi Arabia Production of Kia's first PBV, the PV5, began in July 2024 Kia's Hwaseong Plant suspends operations due to heavy snow Kia to expand production of next-generation Seltos SUV Korean auto makers to halt production for Chinese parts supply shortage Kia begins production of European-specification Sorento Hybrid in Korea Kia reveals packaging secrets of practical all-new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Kia launched K8 in Korea On J...

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name changed from Kia Motors Corporation to Kia Corporation in January of 2021 -Established in 1998 Kia launches 2017 Bongo III Kia Motors launches gasoline version of Sportage small SUV Kia debuts all-new third-generation 2020 Soul, Soul EV in Los Angeles All-electric Kia E-Soul to make European debut in Geneva Kia Motors reveals Seltos in India Korean auto makers to halt production for Chinese parts supply shortage H...

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erations in June 2024. -Company name changed from Kia Motors Corporation to Kia Corporation in January of 2021 -Completion year: 1973 -Number of Employees: 5,800 Hyundai and Kia to stop production partially in Korea Kia Motors announces all-new Stinger Kia readies Stinger sport sedan for European launch in fourth quarter of 2017 Kia unveils Stinger model for Europe at Geneva Show Kia announces all-new Stonic compact crossover in Europe...

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(purpose-built vehicle) and will be produced at the Ulsan Plant and the Jeonju Plant, which specializes in commercial vehicles. In addition, Hyundai Motor Company partnered with Iveco Group at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany (September 17-22) to showcase the ST1 Chassis-Cab Model for the European market. The vehicle will be marketed in Europe as the all-new Iveco-branded “eMoovy” EV van. According to Korean media reports on Februar...

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model. Shenma Chunxing is a retail trading service platform focusing on NEV sales in regional hub cities and has extended its service in 30 provinces in China. On July 5, Dongfeng Renault officially released the Chinese name "Renault eNuo" for its first EV model, Renault City K-ZE. Developed as a "European Urban EV SUV", this new Renault model is the first BEV model in the automaker’s "Drive the Future 2017-2022" plan and will hit the Chinese ...

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es in Hubei Dongfeng Motor breaks ground for high-end New Energy off-road vehicle project in Wuhan, Hubei Province Toyota, SinoHytec, FAW, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, and BAIC Group establish R&D joint venture focusing on fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles Dongfeng's VOYAH Automobile to enter European market Hubei Province establishes automotive-grade chip industry technology innovation consortium led by Dongfeng Motor VOYAH Automobile and ...

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support DFMC sub-brands such as Voyah, M-Hero, eπ, and Dongfeng Nissan in creating an intelligent product matrix that covers different market segments and meets global user requirements. Further cooperation on business expansion to commercial vehicle intelligentization is under consideration. The European Commission approved on May 8 a tie-up between Sweden's Volvo Trucks and China's Donfeng Motor, which will create the world's biggest truck ma...

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tegy, continue to focus on its main business, enhance R&D in core technology, and put more effort into key commodities. On September 14, according to the official website of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd., a division that manufactures light commercial vehicles, obtained a European Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate (WVTA) for its Dongfeng Captain e-Star EV45, an in-house developed battery electric light truck. That...

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istics, and buses, a test center for intelligent connectivity operations, and a Xiangyang manufacturing and R&D center. On September 14, according to the official website of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd., a division that manufactures light commercial vehicles, obtained a European Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate (WVTA) for its Dongfeng Captain e-Star EV45, an in-house developed battery electric light truck. That...

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tion facilities. Daimler announced on March 3 that the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class had rolled off at the Vitria plant in Spain. Mercedes-Benz Espana, S.A. unveiled the fully remodeled Vito. The automaker will release the 2015 Vito in Germany in October 2014. Then, it will introduce the new model into European countries. Prices will start at EUR17,990 in Germany. The new model will be built at Vitoria plant in Spain, which the automaker renovated wi...

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