15, AvtoVAZ announced the resumption of production of the LADA Niva Travel SUV. It is equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system with the ability to connect a downshift and lock the center differential. High cross-country ability is combined with excellent ride comfort and a comfortable five-seat interior. On August 10, multiple sources reported that AvtoVAZ is going to double the production of cars in the second half of 2022 compared to t...

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rts Maruti Suzuki becomes first Indian OEM to produce 2 million vehicles in calendar year Suzuki to increase production of Jimny Nomade in July Maruti Suzuki WagonR crosses 3.5 million cumulative productions in India Maruti  Suzuki kicked off sales of a compact 3-row 7-seat "Ertiga" MPV on April 12 Maruti Suzuki launches New Alto with BSVI Compliant Engine Maruti Suzuki’s Ertiga gets a new diesel engine Maruti Suz...

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pensation. The site area of the plant is about 600 acres （about 2.43 million square meters）. The Manesar plant produces the Swift and the Dzire, and also diesel engines. Suzuki unveiled its fifth global strategic model "Concept A-Star" at the 2008 New Delhi Auto Show held in January 2008. The 4-seater, 5-door hatchback is equipped with a 996 cc, all-aluminum alloy 3-cylinder in line engine "K10B" in combination with a 5-speed manual transmiss...

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e plant in Spain will be Nissan's only facility to produce the model for supply to the global market. Nissan plans to invest approximately 100 million euros in the Barcelona Plant and hire about 700 new employees. The "e-NV200" will come in three types: one-row and 2-row commercial vans and a 2-row seating passenger version. It is Nissan's second EV succeeding the "Leaf." Its top speed and range per a single charge will be the same levels as thos...

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onstruction of automotive parts production lines for NEV motors, electric controllers, electric assemblies, engine assemblies, high-pressure electrical equipment, precision equipment, brake assemblies, shock absorber assemblies, exhaust pipe assemblies, air conditioner assemblies, structural parts, seat assemblies, trims, stamping parts, aluminum extrusions, fuel tanks, etc. as well as supporting public and auxiliary facilities. According to the ...

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o and be based on both parties’ core capabilities and the XPeng G9 platform, with a launch planned in 2026. VW Group is investing approximately USD 700 million in XPeng and will ultimately hold about 4.99% stake in XPeng at USD 15 per ADS. Upon completion of the transaction, the Group will hold a seat as an observer on the XPeng board of directors. In addition, Audi signed a strategic memorandum with SAIC Motor, its Chinese joint venture partne...

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CNY 650 million investment Li Auto to build auto parts industrial park in Changzhou; L9 electric crossover SUV rolls off production line at Changzhou plant Li Auto to launch Li L8, successor to One, on September 30 Li Auto launches Li L8, successor to One Li Auto opens reservations for Li L7 five-seat large premium SUV Li Auto officially launches new L7 mid-to-large-sized 5-seater luxury SUV Li Auto unveils multiple in-house developed technolog...

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n November 22 Great Wall Motor began to take orders for its compact SUV "Haval M4" Special Spring Festival Edition in limited numbers of 1,000, which is priced at 68,900 yuan. In addition to upgraded equipment on the "Haval M4," the special edition features new devices, including a heater for front seats and heated rear view mirrors. Its 1.5-liter VVT engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the "Haval H7," a medium to high-...

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stops operations at Jiangbei Engine Plant for equipment transfer Changan Automobile agrees to strategic partnership with Tencent Chongqing Changan Automobile to launch new Changan CS55 in Hangzhou Changan Automobile officially launches Oushang A800 MPV Changan Automobile releases Linmax large seven-seater MPV (1.5T engine + 6MT) Changan launches all-new RAETON CC mid-size coupe Chang’an Auto launches second-generation Eado XT sedan Chang’an l...

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n from RUB 699,000. The Gaz plant in Nizhny Novgorod started CKD production of the updated Skoda Yeti on February 18. The plant started production of the Yeti on the CKD basis in 2012. GAZ launched mass production of the medium-duty truck GAZon Next. This is the third model this year following a 19-seat Gazelle NEXT bus and a double-row cargo-and-passenger version of GAZelle Next light commercial vehicle. The GAZon Next is powered by the YMZ-534 ...

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n Silicon Valley Chery launches all-new Tiggo 8 SUV Chery opens preorders for all-new ARRIZO GX sedan Chery launches Arrizo EX sedans Chery unveiled the Chinese name for its new brand—“EXEED星途” Chery starts production of the EXEED TX SUV Chery Holding launches Exeed Lan Yue, all-new seven-seat SUV under EXEED brand Chery Group to exhibit 18 vehicles under Chery, EXEED and Jetour brands Chery’s dedicated hybrid transmission rolls off p...

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n Japan and 28,000 overseas. Mitsubishi Fuso will take appropriate responses in accordance with the laws and regulations in each country. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. (MFTBC) announced on March 29 that it will start the export and sales of its large city bus Aero Star, which has 63 passenger seats and space for two wheelchairs, for the Australian market. The Aero Star features a 7.5-liter intercooler turbodiesel engine. MFTBC said the Aero...

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n capacity according to future market demand. Construction of the PBV2 plant, which will be dedicated to heavy-duty PBVs, will begin in the first quarter of 2025. Completion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, and mass production of the PV7, which has a spacious interior with up to four-row seating for 11 passengers, is scheduled to begin in 2027. The company's mid- to long-term business strategy focuses on electrification and PBV growth,...

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enault Group is set to launch 12 new models in 2024. On March 28, HORSE announced that it has delivered its first engine to Reborn Electric Motors for sustainable transport in South America. The engine is 1.0-liter 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil, that powers a 24-seat bus with Range Extender technology. The engine generates output of 86kW at 5,000 rpm and 200Nm maximum torque at 1,750 rpm. A range extender char...

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enabling a maximum annual output of 190,000 batteries. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing with system resets and internet p...

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ropean registrations up 18% from the previous quarter. On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing with system resets and internet p...

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system based on the R8 supercar at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The first prototype will be made in the spring of 2010, with small-lot production starting in 2012. Four electric motors - two each at the front and rear axles - drive the wheels. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The lithium-ion battery made by Sanyo provides an energy...

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"Q3" in 2011. It plans to put onto the market its electric sports car "R8 e-tron" in 2012. Audi is displaying the "A3 Concept" at the Geneva Motor Show. The current "A3" shares the platform with the VW "Golf" and is available only with a 3-door or 5-door hatchback. However, the "A3 Concept" is a 4-seater 4-door sedan, and a sedan version will be added in the next model. It carries a 5-cylinder turbo engine rated at 300kW/408ho mated to a 7-speed...

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will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2010. It offers two types of a powertrain lineup; one is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder in line "World Gas Engine" mated to a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission, and the other is a 3.6-liter V6 "Pentastar" engine mated to a 6-speed automatic. Following the 4-seater sedan, a convertible is also slated to be added. In addition to "200," "Nassau" and "Newport" had been listed up as a candidate for the name of...

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-row minivan, on August 8. The new model, which was previously supplied by Nissan on an OEM basis as the Serena, is now based on Toyota's Noah. Production will take place at Toyota Auto Body's Fujimatsu Plant. The new model has a body size of 4,695 mm in length and 1,730 mm in width, and the second seat can be slid long to allow a variety of seat arrangements. The hybrid model is equipped with a hybrid system that uses a 1.8-liter engine and achi...

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