n of a new gearbox VW introduces new MQ281 manual gearbox to be built in Argentina, Spain SEAT S.A. starts using electric paint drying oven in Martorell in 2023 Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure SEAT announces new projects for EV components at El Prat de Llobregat, Spain plant Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO discuss el...

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3 billion in this project. The new model will receive three types of power units: a 1.6-liter engine (90 hp power), coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.6-liter engine (106 hp power) mated with a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. During the design, the electronic infrastructure of the model was completely localized, and about 400 new parts appeared. The body's surface has undergone a thorough study at the AvtoV...

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fuel economy. The Atlas is an OEM-supply vehicle based on Isuzu Motors Limited’s (Isuzu's) Elf and is produced at Isuzu’s Fujisawa Plant. Regarding the 2.0-ton class 2WD truck, the F26 version was previously released in October 2023. Isuzu submitted a report to the Ministry of Land, Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism recalling a total of 97,412 vehicles of models including the "Elf" truck, the Nissan "Atlas" supplied to Nissan, the "Condo...

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tment Promotion Certificate to Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing Thailand. This followed the approval of its project to invest THB 1 billion to start local assembly of BEVs and batteries by 2026, which will involve collaboration with Thai companies, supporting the development of local suppliers and EV infrastructure, including charging stations. With local production to be conducted under its partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly, details on...

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lso suspend production for 9 days at the Hamura Plant's Production Line #1. On September 16, Hino Motors, Ltd. announced that it will resume production of the "Dutro" light-duty truck on October 3, which had been suspended due to the engine certification fraud issue. Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's approval on October 9 for the resumption of shipments of three engine models for trucks and buses, Hino will g...

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secures over CNY 2.2 billion from first equity financing round NIO, Bosch forge in-depth partnership for core technologies for intelligent EVs NIO establishes battery technology subsidiary in Shanghai NIO establishes new auto battery R&D site in Jiading, Shanghai Weineng Battery locates new battery infrastructure project worth CNY 9.8 billion in Wuhan NIO’s 300,000th mass-produced vehicle rolls off the line Changan Auto unveils its first smart...

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w Energy) was registered on December 8, with a capital of CNY 2 billion, according to various media sources and information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System of China. Guangzhou Xiaopeng New Energy will operate businesses such as operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, manufacturing of automotive components and accessories, and R&D of automotive components. Its shareholders are Guangzhou Chengxingzhid...

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the South African market in the second half of 2013. On May 28, Nissan South Africa (SA) announced a three-year research project with Eskom that will begin in the second half of 2013. This is a part of projects of the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Technology Innovation Agency to build infrastructure for the use of EVs in South Africa. Nissan will provide 10 or more Leaf electric vehicles for the project. On August 14, the National U...

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Plant has been transferred to Toyota Motor Corporation as of the same date. On September 16, Hino Motors, Ltd. announced that it will resume production of the "Dutro" light-duty truck on October 3, which had been suspended due to the engine certification fraud issue. Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's approval on October 9 for the resumption of shipments of three engine models for trucks and buses, Hino will g...

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up is considering building one of six gigafactories in the Czech Republic to produce battery cells for battery-electric vehicles (BEV). The Pilsen–Líně site is only location in the Czech Republic that would meet the needs of a gigafactory in terms of size, water resources or essential transport infrastructure. If the VW Group confirms the project, it will be the largest private investment in the history of the independent Czech Republic. With...

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ctric power of its hybrid system as the power source of the refrigerator.  On September 16, Hino Motors, Ltd. announced that it will resume production of the "Dutro" light-duty truck on October 3, which had been suspended due to the engine certification fraud issue. Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's approval on October 9 for the resumption of shipments of three engine models for trucks and buses, Hino will g...

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mbo" from Azambuja to Zaragoza in Spain. Opel plans to produce 375,000 new "Corsa" cars in 2007. Production will be suspended for two weeks in October 2008. GM Europe and Iberdrola, Spain's largest electricity company announced in December 2008 to jointly conduct a feasibility study on a recharging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Both companies, participating in an international project for plug-in electric vehicles, will collaborate with t...

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nced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan. The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cross-functional infrastructure upgrades and the installation of a new production line that will integrate chassis manufacturing processes. Construction is scheduled f...

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nced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan. The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cross-functional infrastructure upgrades and the installation of a new production line that will integrate chassis manufacturing processes. Construction is scheduled f...

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ant suspended the first and second lines during the first shift on June 1. Although some lines at the nine plants were still halted as of the second shift on June 1, Toyota was able to secure parts supplies and resumed operations on all the assembly lines on June 2. On June 3, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced that, by the end of May, it had received reports of misconduct in model certification applicati...

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ectric vehicles (EVs) and uncertainty in the industry regarding tariffs, timing, and taxes. The carmaker highlighted achieving net-zero targets requires policymakers to provide long-term clarity, along with the availability of multiple technology options that consider factors such as raw materials, infrastructure, and affordability. According to the company, INEOS being a new small-volume manufacturer can only produce vehicles that will sell. Fus...

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nese market, with sales beginning in early 2027. The Murano is produced at Nissan North America Inc.'s Smyrna plant in Tennessee. For its introduction to the Japanese market, Nissan will utilize the new certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles established by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in February. Under this system, passenger cars manufactured in the United States and certified for safety there ...

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e of comprehensive services. Toyota Motor Corporation launched its partially upgraded Crown Royal luxury sedan on October 1. The ITS Connect, a world-first safety package for a mass-market model, is available using a dedicated frequency of 760 MHz. ITS Connect uses vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to provide driver with the kind of safety information that cannot be picked up by onboard sensors. This includes informat...

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part of Russian Machines Corporation, have extended their successful manufacturing agreement for Volkswagen and SKODA models at Gorky Automobile Plant in Russia until 2025. Maximum annual production capacity at the Gorky Automobile Plant is around 132,000 vehicles. Total investment in equipment and infrastructure amounted to EUR 300 million along with workforce of 3,000 employees to assemble the models at the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod. Further...

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e industrial plan for Italy 2019-2021 in which a total of EUR 5 billion. After presenting, in collaboration with Terna, the development in Mirafiori of the largest V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) pole, which aims to connect an entire fleet of 700 electric cars (500 BEV), connected to a bidirectional charging infrastructure that will be able to make 25 Megawatts available to the grid for energy balancing services, FCA today announces two other strategic pro...

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