collaborations in four fields, including vehicle platforms, powertrains, the three key parts of electrical systems (battery, motor, and controller) as well as electronic architectures. The company will expand their cooperation to such areas as intelligent connectivity, hydrogen fuel and aftermarket services in the future. In order to facilitate their cooperation on vehicle platforms, Dongfeng will share the platform for large and mid-sized gasoli...

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he carmaker will repair or replace the battery for free, if the battery cannot retain a capacity of at least 9 out of the 12 bars as displayed on the gauge even after a full charge, for 5 years or 100,000 kms, whichever comes first. This covers all original LEAFs since its launch in late 2010. This service is offered to the U.S. and European LEAF owners as well. Nissan Motor released a minor-changed model of the Juke and the specail version "Juke...

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rial destined for manufacturing plants based in Europe and the Americas. The fuel used is Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and is based on renewable and sustainable sources, mainly waste cooking oil. Volvo Cars is working with logistics partners Maersk, Kuehne+Nagel, and DB Schenker. These logistics service providers have from June 1, 2023, switched to renewable fuel. On April 17, Volvo Cars informed that it is restarting production at its Torslan...

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ptcy court Sokon sells its Mishawaka plant in Indiana, USA Electric Last Mile establishes new global headquarters, tech hub in Troy, Michigan Electric Last Mile prepares for Q3 production with 45,000 non-binding pre-orders Electric Last Mile partners with Cox Automotive for commercial EV fleet service Electric Last Mile announces long-term supply agreement with Wuling Industry Silicon Valley-based SF Motors acquires AM General plant to prod...

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ght Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) for the European market, including the UK. These electric vans, with Gross Vehicle Weights ranging from 2.8 to 4.25 tons, will be produced by Stellantis Pro One at its Atessa, Gliwice, and Hordain plants before being distributed by IVECO through its existing sales and service network. This collaboration allows IVECO to expand its electric LCV lineup beyond the eDaily, which is currently produced in Suzzara, Italy an...

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bruary 19, Stellantis announced that it is set to supply a fleet of Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen vehicles to Hysetco, a leading European company in hydrogen mobility. These vehicles, tailored for passenger transportation, logistics, and other professional purposes, will be accompanied by comprehensive services. This initiative marks the largest deployment of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles for such applications. On April 25, multiple sour...

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e to contain fuel rolling, the plate could break and touch the electric terminal of the pump, leading to a possible engine stall. Nissan Motor has begun demonstrations of its electric vehicle model based on the NV200. The automaker will lease test cars for the postal mail business of the Japan Post Service for two months. Tests will also be conducted in Europe. Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors announced on September 22 that the two companies wi...

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or next-generation CC coupe at Changchun Plant FAW VW opens preorders for all-new Audi Q5L long-wheelbase medium SUV VW to launch two PHEVs in 2018 Audi and FAW start a model initiative in China olkswagen to introduce new Jetta brand in China VW brand China and FAW-VW establish new JV for connected services FAW VW launches JETTA brand in China 1 1 Audi likely to include BYD as its battery supplier FAW-Volkswagen promotes water-based paint FAW-V...

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registered in Changchun, Jilin with a capital of CNY 200 million. It is wholly owned by FAW Jiefang. The new company’s business scope includes wholesale of vehicles and their components and accessories; transportation of goods; import and export of goods and technologies; import and export agency services; sales of vehicles; and engineering management services. The new company will be engaged in the international trade of commercial vehicles to...

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d its registered capital from about CNY 1.6 billion to about CNY 4.6 billion. The company adopts a new business scope that includes R&D, production and sales of medium and heavy-duty trucks, finished vehicles, buses, bus chassis as well as automotive assemblies and parts. It also provides technical services and technology consulting services. On May 8, FAW Car has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor in Ch...

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ic partnership with ZTE in 5G and intelligent connected vehicles FAW and Sailun Group break ground for jointly-built intelligent connected vehicle proving ground FAW Car cancels CNY 3.5 billion ancillary financing in its assets restructuring FAW partners with China Telecom in intelligent connected services and other fields FAW forms partnership with Genertec in automotive R&D and other fields FAW partners with Alibaba to develop intelligent co...

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AW to speed up the development and operation of intelligent vehicles under the Hongqi brand. In the first-phase project, FAW has completed the construction of 10.5km smart roads and launched the operation of four Level-4 E-HS3 Hongqi vehicles. The automaker has also developed an autonomous driving service cloud platform and implemented demonstrative operation of smart mobility services. It has so far accumulated a safe operation mileage of about...

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, manufacturing license and the partnership with Suzuki Motor. This ended the strike started on January 13, with operations resumed at Changhe Automobile. Changan Automobile Group has transferred the headquarters of its joint venture with Mazda Motor in Beijing to Nanjing. Marketing and after-sales service divisions will remain in Beijing, while other functions have been moved near the Nanjing plant producing Mazda cars. Changan Ford Mazda, a thr...

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of Kwid in Brazil Renault inaugurates Curitiba aluminum plant in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault produces one million Sandero units in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault records record growth in its 20th year of production in Curitiba, Brazil Renault to launch connected car fleet management service in Brazil Groupe Renault and Coscharis Group start partnership to produce and distribute Renault vehicles in Nigeria Renault announced that ...

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ll later start in the Nissan plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, South Africa. Customers in Thailand will be among the first worldwide to receive the new Navara. Nissan announced on April 28 the opening of the Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP) R&D Test Center in Thailand. NMAP R&D test center will primarily service the five ASEAN countries of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. The facility also will provide testing of export model...

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the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. SIA originally announced its plans on March 19 to halt production through March 29, with resumption of work on March 30.  On February 26, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) announced plans to invest USD 158 million to add a transmission assembly shop and new service parts facility at its 820-acre Lafayette, Indiana manufacturing operations, creating up to 350 jobs by 2023. SIA employs more than 6,000 assoc...

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ld there be demand. Porsche AG board also member hinted at further plans, including ASEAN exports. Construction of the plant started in December 2020, using an existing warehouse as a base before turning it into a high-tech facility. The h production is supported by a network of local suppliers and service providers. Six key modules are sourced locally – center console and cockpit (Clarion), front and rear axles (ZF), and the front-end module a...

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nt in its Toyota Auto Body Company (TABC) plant to support an increase in its production capabilities and to better support Tacoma production in Tijuana (TMMBC) and Guanajuato (TMMGT) Mexico. The facility in Long Beach, California supports the stamping and welding of parts for Tacoma and past model service parts for multiple North American-produced Toyota vehicles. On May 4, Toyota announced that its all-new 2024 Tacoma will make its world debut ...

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l and passenger vehicles to further promote the EV industry. Foxtron Vehicle is a joint venture established by the Hon Hai Technology Group and the Yulon Group in 2020. The company is engaged in the design and development of EVs under the business model of “CDMS (Contract design and manufacturing service)”....

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nt in its Toyota Auto Body Company (TABC) plant to support an increase in its production capabilities and to better support Tacoma production in Tijuana (TMMBC) and Guanajuato (TMMGT) Mexico. The facility in Long Beach, California supports the stamping and welding of parts for Tacoma and past model service parts for multiple North American-produced Toyota vehicles....

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