-drive system called “quattro.” At a curb weight of 1,344 kg as a result of omissions of some equipment and with technologies introduced from the company’s Le Man R18 racing cars, the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Audi announced on March 28 that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the Audi A3 Sedan as Top Safety Pick+. Audi announced the A3 1.4 TFSI ultra on May 30, extending its range of fuel-efficei...

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lready been delivered to Miele, German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e. It offers the driving range of more than 400 kilometres (WLTP). The 45-kW fuel cell is capable of generating enough power for continuous highway driving. It takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen. It is paired with the 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides dynamic peak power w...

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ously variable valve duration) technology improves fuel economy by 5% and performance by 4% while reducing emissions by 12%. The vehicle is the first SUV developed based on the i-GMP platform and features the Hyundai SmartSense system, which includes 23 safety and assistance functions such as HDA (highway driving assist) and FCA (forward collision-avoidance assist). On April 14, Hyundai revealed its product lineup for the Auto Shanghai 2021. Hy...

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on study MAN Truck and Bus onboards new apprentices for skill development MAN Truck and Bus inaugurates new battery building project for eTrucks in Nuremberg plant MAN to launch sales of new heavy MAN eTruck at end of October 2023 MAN Truck and Bus advances ATLAS-L4 prototype testing for autonomous highway driving MAN Truck and Bus unveils eTGX and eTGS heavy-duty eTrucks MAN Truck & Bus opens eMobility Center at Munich plant MAN Truck productio...

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gearbox or a CVT. A turbo engine version will be added later. The car has more than 30 storage spaces inside. With improved NVH performance, the noise level when the engine is idle is 38 dB. Chery Automobile delivered 11 units of its Fulwin 2 (Celer in Brazil) to be used as police cars on circular highways in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is the first time for Chery to deliver its vehicles for public services in Brazil. The Fulwin 2 was released in Br...

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hp and 180 lb-ft in the 2013 "Chevrolet Malibu" for scheduled launching in 2012 summer. Compared with the current 2.4-liter "Ecotec" engine, the new engine will improve output by 12 percent, torque by 16 percent, and also reduce noise by 40 percent. Its fuel economy is expected to exceed 30 mpg on highway. On March 12, GM announced that it will invest $600-million in Fairfax, Kansas, including an all-new paint shop. Construction will end in 2 ye...

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eneration after the Rexton II. The Rexton W comes with a newly-developed e-XDi200 LET (Low End Torque) engine (155ps/36.7kg-m). With the reinforced middle and low-speed torque, the model is optimized for the driving environment in Korea, which often features slopes and curved roads, and mountainous highways. The fuel economy of a 2WD model with A/T is 13.7km/L. The maximum torque and the fuel economy are improved by up to 15% and by 20%, respecti...

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el drive and features a powertrain that achieves a maximum power of 255kW and a peak torque of 520Nm, paired with an 88kWh ternary lithium ion battery. This version can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds and supports an NEDC range of 505km. The vehicle comes with the one-lane HWA (highway assist) system, ICA (intelligent cruise assist) system with TJA (traffic jam assist) + HWA functions, and ACC (adaptive cruise control) system...

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his is a shift in strategy from one single model for the global market to multiple models suited for each market. Toyota launched the 2012 "Yaris" in the U.S., which is a 3- or 5-door hatchback powered by a 4-cylinder VVT-i 106 hp engine. Its EPA estimated fuel economy is rated at 30/38 mpg in city/highway for the 5-speed manual transmission and 30/35 mpg for the 4-speed automatic. Its retail prices start at $14,115. As part of measures to combat...

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ystem that incorporates hands-off single-lane driving capabilities. The automaker will include the new technology in its Japanese-market Nissan Skyline,  scheduled for launch in fall of 2019. Upon activation using a predefined route, the system will assist the driver with traveling on a multi-lane highway until reaching the highway exit on a predefined route — helping to handle passing, lane diversions and lane exiting. Hands-off driving is po...

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ht aluminum frame is the foundation for the most powerful standard Corvette ever, with an SAE-certified 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 lb-ft of torque (624 Nm), and the Corvette delivers the best fuel economy of any sports car on the market an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in city driving and 29 mpg on the highway. No other car offers more than 455 horsepower and greater than 29 mpg on the highway. The car delivers 460 horsepower (343 kW) and 465 lb-ft (...

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ices will be 11, 590 dollars for the basic type "pure," 13,590 dollars for an upper grade "Passion," and 16,590 dollars for the "Passion Cabriolet." While the fortwo" is the smallest among models on the U.S. market, it has passed the U.S. safety standards. It develops the maximum speed of 90 MPH on highways. Its fuel consumption is 40 mpg city and 45 mpg highway under the 2007 standard. (33 mpg and 40 mpg respectively under the 2008 standard.). S...

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hts. The newly available interior equipments include the upgraded Entune Premium Audio and the Smart Key. The hybrid system of the car including a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with nickel-metal hydride battery pack has 99 combined system horsepower and the EPA fuel economy rating of 53/46/50 mpg (city/highway/combined). Toyota Motor Corporation has released the partially redesigned Aqua in Japan. The model has undergone design changes on the interio...

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e accidents to the Chevrolet Volt caused by damaged batteries, GM plans to loan Chevrolet Volt owners a replacement GM vehicle free. Also, in case of a heavy crash accident occurred to the Volt, GM will send a team of service engineers within a few days to work on draining the battery. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of the Chevy Volts. The agency's in...

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se of auto parts in the Dongguan Shaoguan Industrial Transfer Park with an investment of 1.5 billion yuan. After the completion production capacity of the site will be more than 1 billion yuan. The test course, which will be the largest in China with an area of 2.5 square kilometers, will offer the highway driving simulation service for the tourists. BYD Auto has begun building the second plant in Xian, Shanxi Province. The new plant that will st...

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t car "Buick Excelle" that GM sells in China, and is slated to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. Its 2.4-liter "Ecotec" engine delivering 177hp is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Zero-to-60mph acceleration takes about 8.0 seconds. The EPA estimated fuel efficiency is 31mpg on the highway. A 2.0-liter turbo engine will be added in the future. Luxurious features abound both in the interior and the exterior focused on shielding no...

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announced the 2013 "FJ Cruiser," which is equipped with a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder producing 260 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque mated to a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. It is available with 2WD and AWD configurations. EPA estimated fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg in city and 22 mpg on highway for the 2WD model and 15/19 mpg for the AWD manual and 17/21 mpg for the AWD automatic. One new body color was added to the 2013 model. In add...

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edium-sized crossover "Edge" a version installed with a 2.0-liter 4-sylinder direct injection turbocharged gasoline engine "EcoBoost", which develops a maximum output of 540 hp at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 270 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm. Its fuel consumption is rated at 21 mpg in city and 30 mpg on highway. Ford plans to invest $one billion in rejuvenation of the Lincoln brand and introductions of seven new models by 2014. Ford will not only rede...

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ear. On July 16, Toyota announced the prices of the 2013 "Lexus ES" slated to go on sale in the U.S. starting in August. The "ES350" is priced at $36,100 and the "ES300h" at $38,850, each exclusive of a delivery and handling fee of $895. The EPA-estimated fuel economy is rated at 21/31/24 mpg (city/highway/combined) for the "ES 350" and 40/39/40 mpg for the "ES 300h." Toyota announced on November 29 the outline and prices of 2014 MY Lexus CT200h....

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ry business in 2018, with the EVS business line's gross sales exceeding EUR 1 billion for the first time. The company has increased its overall production volume raised the share of high-voltage batteries and intensified marketing of its own Modular Power Pack battery system, especially for the off-highway sector. The company became one of Europe's leading suppliers of battery systems in 2023. On March 27, Valmet Automotive issued change negotiat...

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