that it opened a “QM Facility” for quality management at its Kawasaki Plant. The company invested JPY 1.4 billion to establish the new facility, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. It includes laboratories for that analyzing materials used in products and measuring the size and shape of parts. The facility also houses the Daimler Truck Asia Quality Management Headquarters, which is responsible for comprehensive quality manage...

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recisely controlled according to the ground load. The cruising range is 494km (with 20-inch tires/J-WLTC mode). The vehicle measures 4,805mm (overall length) x 1,895mm (overall width) x 1,635mm (overall height) with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. The front design is finished with a massive "spindle body" shape. The first 500 units to be released will be the "First Edition," a special edition commemorating the launch. The manufacturer's suggested retail...

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facture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will introduce lightweight materials that improve vehicle performance. Its aluminum frame weighing in 99 pounds lighter than its predecessor. In addition, the car is the first vehicle to use a GM - developed lightweight shape memory alloy wire. GM revealed the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. The fully electronic top that can be l...

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, "We have decided to resume the two-shift system in June in preparation for the launch of new vehicles in the second half of the year”. Renault Korea, Renault's Korean subsidiary, announced on April 3 that it changed its name from "Renault Korea Motors" to "Renault Korea" and adopted the diamond-shaped Renault emblem "Losange" as its emblem. On April 11, Polestar announced it delivered approximately 7,200 cars globally in Q1 2024, including 1,...

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production plans for Q8 SUV and Q4 CUV Audi Hungaria’s anniversary year kicks off with projects for the future Audi launches second generation of Audi Q3 Audi Hungaria starts series production of electric motors Audi Hungaria announces HUF 41 billion expansion Audi adding new compact SUV in coupe shape- Audi Q3 Sportback Audi trials new sealing process at the paint shop in Gyor Audi Hungaria starts production of RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback Audi p...

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ober 25, according to Chery Commercial Vehicle, QQ Ice Cream, the first model under the Chery QQ series, officially opened for preorders. Apart from the security features such as a driver airbag and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the doors are made of anti-collision steel girders in the shape of the letter “W”. On September 2, Chery's Jetour Auto announced on its official website that at the 25th Chengdu Motor Show, it unveiled th...

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CNY 18 billion. The 34 models will consist of 27 EVs and 7 PHVs. Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. unveiled its new concept model, the Raeton CC, at the Auto Shanghai 2015. The Raeton CC is a sporty sedan based on the Raeton B-class sedan. Its design concept was developed by looking at various shapes and patterns created by water in the world of nature. The shape of the concept car’s grille reflects the forms found in traditional Chinese c...

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ca, the Middle East, Central Asia and some other African countries. It currently exports to 52 countries. On October 1, Toyota informed that the new Toyota C-HR debuts with a choice of hybrid powertrains, a new multimedia system and design enhancements that refine its look whilst keeping the iconic shape. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will resume some production at its European plants, which has been suspended due to the spread of the new cor...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Corporation announced findings of investigations into incidents involving lithium-ion batteries used in its Outlander PHEV, i-MiEV, and MINICAB-MiEV vehicles. The battery cell defect originated from the supplier's manufacturing line, resulting in short-circuited battery cells. It was found that the shape of an internal part of the battery cell was altered as a result of battery cells being exposed to excessive force. The carmaker will recall thos...

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furbished automobile plant in Shushary, Russia. The production process at the plant is done in stages. The parts are first made into subassemblies, then assembled into the car body, followed by fitting components. The quality checks are done at every stage, and the final body is tested for accurate shape using high-precision equipment. Additionally, the welding shop can produce four body styles with different options such as standard or panoramic...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ompared to the CX-60. The vehicle, along with two-fold-flat third-row seats, will be available with a choice of three second-row configurations, and two separate captain seats combined with a center console. On April 15, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it ended production of the Mazda6 (body shape: sedan and station wagon) for the Japanese market in mid-April, and according to a press release dated January 19, cumulative sales in the domes...

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ed it in 2015 for interior decorative parts in its Roadster, the automaker has expanded the number of models that use the plastics. The OEM developed materials and optimized mold specifications to greatly improve formability so that the plastics can be used for large exterior parts with complicated shapes like the front grill. The front grill adopting bio-engineering plans will gradually for models other than the CX-5. The CX-5 is produced at Maz...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

lant, and 2009-17 Ford Flex and 2010-17 Lincoln MKT vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant which may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link. On June 11, Ford announced that its newly-designed front seat that debuts in the all-new 2020 Explorer will maintains the company’s standard for shape and softness, while reducing the thickness of the seat back and shoulder area, thereby freeing up space for second-row passengers. For the all-n...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

with Sudan’s G Group in Beijing to launch a new “Made in China and Sudan” automobile assembly model. Taking this signing as an opportunity, Dongfeng Motor will join hands with G Group to deepen cooperation in the Sudanese market. At present, the sales network in South Sudan has begun to take shape, and Dongfeng Motor’s products will be officially launched soon. In the future, the two parties also plan to expand cooperation to South Sudan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/27

and Soueast N7 compact crossover SUV made their debut. In addition, the official image of Soueast A7 battery electric concept was also released. Amongst these models, Soueast DX9 is expected to hit the market in 2022. The new logo applies the element of “wings”, which works in unison with the shape of “roc (an enormous bird of prey)” on the company logo. This logo features higher recognition, concision and planarity. It will be applied ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Ryuo) Plant. Overall vehicle dimensions are length 3,995mm, width 1,695 mm, height 1,620 mm, and wheelbase 2,525mm. The Rex has a compact body with a minimum turning radius of 5.0m (with 17-inch tires) for easy maneuverability, and a spacious interior thanks to the rear seat overhead space and seat shape. The powertrain is a 1.2L NA engine (maximum output 64kW / maximum torque 113Nm) mated to a CVT with 7-speed sequential shift. On August 22, Dai...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/19

60%. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced on November 17 that it will launch the all-new compact SUV ZR-V in Japan on April 21, 2023. The ZR-V measures 4,570 mm (L) x 1,840 mm (W) x 1,620 mm (H) with a wheelbase of 2,655 mm (H) and features a front vertical grille that is continuous with the surrounding shape and sharp, horizontal headlights. The hybrid model is equipped with the Sport e:HEV, which combines the 2.0-liter direct injection engine (maxim...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/18

ices for the new model will range from TWD 859,000. The X-Trail will make the first appearance in Taiwan in eight years since Yulon Nissan discontinued production of the first-generation X-Trail in Taiwan in 2007. The front styling of the third-generation X-Trail reflects Nissan's design concept "V-Shape", featuring boomerang-shaped LED daylights. The all-new third-generation X-Trail carries Nissan's MR20DD 2.0-liter engine or QR25DE 2.5-liter en...

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d it will invest USD 54 million to expand its assembly operations and locate a new facility at Ford’s BlueOval City Supplier Park. Avancez will join Magna as a supplier at the Stanton site, creating 501 jobs. On May 14, Ford announced that its BlueOval City campus in Stanton, Tennessee, is taking shape as robotic training cells, conveyors, paint spray booths and stamping press lines are installed at the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center assembl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Corolla sedan in the US in March. It marks the first US Corolla Hybrid. The vehicle’s new hybrid system combines a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motors and has a combined system output of 121 horsepower. The nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack’s smaller size and flatter shape allow it to be packaged under the rear seat. According to the announcement, the Corolla Hybrid will be assembled at the Takaoka Plant in Aichi p...

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