crease to 58.19% in MSIL. On October 18, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) crosses 1 million automatic vehicle sales milestone. MSIL offers four distinct automatic transmission systems – Auto Gear Shift (AGS), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (AT), Advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters and Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT) across 16 models. MSIL mentioned that over 65% of the automa...

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-series 1.5L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with a progressive smart hybrid system (a dual battery setup including a Lithium-Ion Battery). The 1.5L engine produces a max torque of 136.8 nm at 4400 rpm and a max power of 75.8kW at 6000 rpm. It is mated with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-mounted Paddle Shifters and a 5-speed manual transmission. On August 10, Maruti Suzuki opened the bookings for the Alto K10. Built on Suzuki'...

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2 million in FY 2019-20. On October 18, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) crosses 1 million automatic vehicle sales milestone. MSIL offers four distinct automatic transmission systems – Auto Gear Shift (AGS), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (AT), Advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters and Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT) across 16 models. MSIL mentioned that over 65% of the automa...

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s scheduled to be operational in 2015 or 2016. This move is in consideration of the sluggishness of Indian economy and the time necessary for the preparation of related facilities. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. announced a recall of 1,492 vehicles of four models. These cars may have a problem with their steering column. The company said that 592 Swift hatchbacks, 581 Dzire compact sedans, 306 Ertiga multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), and 13 A-Star compact...

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0 workers in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault dismisses 747 workers prompting strike call at São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil Renault workers continue to strike at plant in São José dos Pinhais Workers end strike with Renault at São José dos Pinhais Thyssenkrupp provides electric steering units for Renault Duster, produced in São José dos Pinhais Nissan Brasil ends production of March at its Resende plant Renault changes co...

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with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the maximum speed is limited to 250km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.9 seconds and fuel economy is 10.5 kilometers per liter. Also available is an energy-saving diesel engine "2.0TDIe." By higher top ratios of a 6-speed manual transmission, a power steering pump operating only on demand and a device to regenerate enerugy during coasting, as well as a 20mm reduction in vehicle height, the "2.0TDIe...

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), Georgetown Plant Toyota Avalon (-2022), Avalon Hybrid (2012-2022), Avalon AWD (2020-2022), Camry, Camry Hybrid, Camry AWD (2020-), Venza (-2016), RAV4 Hybrid (2020-2025), EV Highlander (2026ｰplanning); Lexus ES 350 (2015-2026), Lexus ES 300h (2019-2026); 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, axles, steering components, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, camshafts, rods and axle assemb...

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the vehicle appropriately according to the actual traffic conditions under the driver's supervision, and supports driving to the destination until the interchange turnoff while maintaining lane and space, turning, changing lanes, and overtaking. The driver is relieved of the accelerator, brake, and steering operations, reducing fatigue during long hours of driving and enabling safe driving with greater attention to the surroundings. The new LS wi...

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in Japan were about 24,000 cars of the "iQ" manufactured at the plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture from October 28, 2008 to October 22, 2010, and about 40,000 of the "Passo" manufactured at Daihatsu's Ikeda Plant from February 8 to June 30, 2010. The recall is due to a problem of deactivating power steering and making steering feel heavier as a result of misinterpreting shuddering from the rugged surface on the road, which is designed to prevent ...

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(EVs). The joint laboratory will leverage on I2R’s deep vehicle expertise in integrating autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies and combine BYD’s state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) capabilities. Drive-by-Wire system in BYD’s electric cars will be used for electronically controlling brakes, steering and other systems in new electric vehicles. Autonomous vehicle fleet management system will also be embedded in the new EVs. BYD's e6 electri...

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ed at the K9 production site to be built in Lancaster, South California. BYD launched the Sirui B-class sedan at the Auto Shanghai 2013, priced between 103,900 and 150,900 yuan. All types come equipped with a 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged engine and Bosch's ninth generation electric power steering (EPS). On May 1, BYD said it will build an electric bus production plant in Lancaster, southern California. It will be the first production b...

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, 1,790 mm wide and 1,526 mm high with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, having a spacious interior equivalent to the B-class cars. It is fitted with an advanced engine meeting the global standard, mated to a manual transmission of Getrag of Germany or a CVT of Punch, a Belgium firm. It features electric power steering, Bluetooth system, keyless entry, push-start system, GPS navigation and a multifunctional genuine leather steering wheel. It will go on sale ...

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ered Sail on 5th June and Tavera BS III on 6th June due to potential emission performance of both models. The production of the Tavera BS-IV and the Sail petrol models is being continued. GM launched the Chevrolet Beat, which has given a face-lift. The driver's seat is high-adjustable and, like the steering wheel, silver plastic inserts are made on the dashboard. The selling price in Delhi is Rs 388,000-599,000. General Motors India announced on ...

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tre Theta engine, mated to a 6-speed AMT. The 2.0-litre engine delivers up to 121kW, with the maximum torque of 197Nm, while the 2.4-litre delivers 132kW and 231Nm. Its safety features include VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) combining ESP (Electronic Skid Prevention) and MDPS (Motor-Driven Power Steering), ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), TPMS (Tire-Pressure Monitoring System), HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) and six airbags. Hyundai Motor has dis...

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artners expands. On October 24, XPeng held its 2023 Tech Day, where the latest technologies in multiple areas were launched. In addition, XPeng debuted the X9, which is positioned as a large 7-seater intelligent battery electric vehicle and is the world’s only MPV to come standard with rear-wheel steering. The vehicle inherits the core technologies of the SEPA 2.0 architecture, including an all-domain 800V platform, the integrated front and rea...

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ing (AEB). On September 26, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) launched the Arizzo 8 compact sedan. The Arizzo 8 is built on Chery’s new sedan platform. It adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. It consumes 6.5L of fuel per 100km. The vehicle has standard features such as electric power steering (EPS) with electric parking brake (EPB). Some versions have optional features such as an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system, a driver monit...

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mploys a variable valve timing (VVT) mechanism. The 1.5-liter engine delivers a maximum output of 85 kW/6000 rpm and a peak torque of 145 Nm/4200 rpm, paired with Aisin's four-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode or five-speed manual transmission. The new A30 features an electronic power steering (EPS) system, a GPS navigation system using a gyroscope, a 7-inch color touch-screen and a MP5 system. Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company rel...

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-new EMPOW55 sports sedan. The vehicle is equipped with the third-generation Mega Wave Power 1.5L turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine (maximum power output of 130kW, peak torque of 270Nm) mated to a 7-speed high-efficiency wet dual-clutch transmission and a dual pinion type electric power steering (DP-EPS) system. It consumes 5.7L of fuel per 100km and can accelerate to 100km/h in 6.95 seconds. In addition, some versions of the vehicle...

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ion capacity to 200,000 units from present 100,000 by the end of 2013. GAC Motor's Trumpchi GA3 medium-grade sedan from the company's own Trumpchi brand at the Auto Shanghai 2013. The Trumpchi GA3 has been developed based on a new platform for medium-grade cars. The car employs the MacPherson strut steering system for the front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear. As a safety feature the car is equipped with Bosch's latest electri...

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lyanovsk Region and the General Director of Security System Components LLC, a subsidiary of Sollers PJSC signed an agreement. The Sollers Group will create new capacities to produce components of passive safety systems on the territory of the UAZ industrial park until 2026. It will produce airbags, steering wheels, seat belts, and electronic control units for the safety system. The project will create 200 new jobs. It will launch production in th...

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