1981 Mahindra launches Scorpio Classic in India Mahindra auto, India updates about capacity expansion plans for its SUVs Mahindra Introduces Scorpio With Intelli-Hybrid Technology Mahindra announces investment of INR 15 billion Mahindra Electric starts delivery of e-Verito to EESL Mahindra’s latest offering codenamed U321 to be called Marazzo Mahindra to launch new platform from 2020 Mahindra launches Marazzo in India Mahindra Marazzo record...

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lity, it will play the role of administrative as well as R&D headquarters, providing assistance for the development of Greater Bay Technology. It also serves as a production base which focuses on R&D and production of XFC (eXtreme Fast Charging) batteries, new energy storage cells, and battery pack systems. With an estimated total investment of CNY 4 billion, the facility will deliver a production capacity of 8GWh, able to equip 120,000 New Energ...

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salaries of employees AvtoVAZ begins production of LADA Granta in Kazakhstan AvtoVAZ announces recapitalization plans Kazakhstan-based Asia Auto starts assembly of Lada's Vesta Sedan and XRAY AvtoVAZ begins production of Vesta and Xray in Kazakhstan Avtovaz and Yandex to develop jointly multimedia systems AvtoVAZ Group releases statement on operations and production Russian Government announces support for JSC AvtoVAZ Renault may sell stakes i...

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as developed the Patriot CNG. The new model runs on compressed natural gas. It is equipped with the 2.7-liter ZMZ-4091 gasoline engine and three 55-liter methane gas cylinders. It offers an estimated driving range of 250 km when the three cylinders (165 liters) are fully charged with CNG. The first test version of the new model was supplied to Russia's Ministry of Energy. The company will conduct test driving of the model until the end of May. On...

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t trials in Martorell plant SEAT Martorell plant produces one millionth vehicle with Cupra Formentor e-HYBRID SEAT unveils refreshed Ibiza and Arona ahead of 2026 launch, plans full range electric models by 2028 SEAT upgrades new high-tech PXL press in Martorell plant, Spain CUPRA begins pre-series testing of Raval ahead of 2026 global launch SEAT starts production of updated Ibiza and Arona, deliveries from January 2026 SEAT opens new battery as...

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ns of S700 and S800 models Spain allocates total EUR 215.9 million in grants and loans for 31 EV projects under PERTE VEC III Line B Ebro, Spain starts production of S700 PHEV model Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption EBRO, Spain begins production testing of new s400 Hybrid SUV at Barcelona plant Ebro, Spain announces EUR 100 million investment in Zona Franca plant Nissan Motor will launch an EV...

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026 and convert the factory into innovation campus. - Established in 2001 VW to cancel ID.3 production in Wolfsburg IG Metall union shares more information on warning strikes at Volkswagen German locations IG Metall announces that nearly 100,000 VW workers joined warning strikes in first day of protests IG Metall warns of escalated strikes in 2025 if no agreement reached with Volkswagen VW reaches agreement for positioning itself competitively f...

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Dunton Campus, Ford Britain (Essex) (formerly Ford Dunton Technical Centre) Ford's R&D locations, responsible for engineering, design, product strategy of CV and powertrains. It has a proving ground. Also takes care of test and prototype building of electric power unit. - Number of employees: 3,200 (as of June 2024). - Investment:    • (2022 – 2024): GBP 47 million for Advanced Propulsion Laboratory (APL) and E:PRiME (Electrified Powertr...

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BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) (Munich) Small production of BMW iX5 Hydrogen (2022-) BMW group's R&D location, in charge of product development, manufacturing processes to engines, alternative drives, future materials, future mobility concepts, electro-mobility and autonomous driving, purchasing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, aerodynamic test centre (AVZ), exterior lighting test center (Light Channel Next); acting as In...

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ipzig prepares production of all-new MINI Countryman BMW to start production of electric MINI Countryman at Leipzig in November 2023 BMW Group reveals new MINI Cooper Electric BMW expands E-Component production at Leipzig plant, Germany with new facilities BMW Group Logistik successfully completed tests for electric semi-trailer BMW Leipzig plant initiates MINI Countryman production and marks sustainable innovations BMW transforms assembly line ...

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rmal oil tech BMW Regensburg plant initiates construction of hydrogen infrastructure BMW Group targets to deliver 2 million BEVs by 2025 Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter production due to supply shortage BMW suspends production in Regensburg, Germany due to chip shortage BMW completes final winter testing of new BMW iX1 BMW presents all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 BMW Regensburg plant in Germany operated only one of two dryer tubes in its ...

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pancy and ready for production, NextStar said. Core operations will include electrode production, cell formation and assembly, and module assembly. The site includes 11 buildings: two main manufacturing facilities, Cell and Module, and nine support buildings, including a recycling center and safety testing laboratory. NextStar has hired more than 950 full-time employees to date, and has committed to creating 2,500 jobs. NextStar Energy, the joint...

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oming vehicle Moskvich, Russia announces partnership for glass solutions, reveals localization plans Atom, Russia reveals key battery and motor features of its upcoming car Atom, Russia to start production of electric vehicles in July 2025 Moskvich, Russia produces batch of Moskvich 5 crossover for testing Moskvich, Russia exports vehicles to Cuba Atom, Russia prepares for full-scale serial production of electric car Atom, Russia completes produc...

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from 2025 to 2026. Ford has been progressing on construction of its BlueOval City complex in Tennessee, which includes an EV battery plant and separate EV assembly site The BlueOval City battery plant, operated in a joint venture between Ford and SK On, is set to begin trial operations in August to test out the facility’s readiness in terms of building batteries. When it begins full-scale production in late 2025, a few months later than previou...

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V E-HS3 Auto Shanghai 2023: FAW Hongqi launches three divisions FAW Hongqi officially launches new HS3 compact crossover SUV Hongqi, China starts assembly of HS5 crossovers in Belarus FAW accelerates demonstrative application of Hongqi autonomous vehicles FAW Hongqi obtains first license for testing of autonomous driving on open roads in Hainan Province Over 7,000 employees at FAW’s Changchun plants return to work Toyota and Volkswagen ...

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t Hyundai exports 200,000 Creta from India Hyundai India launches all-new i20 Hyundai reveals engineering details of all-new i20 Hyundai India starts export of all-new i20 Hyundai India announces Alcazar– seven-seater premium SUV Hyundai India reveals design sketches of Alcazar SUV Hyundai India tested Alcazar in different terrains Hyundai sales over 1 million ‘Made in India’ SUVs Hyundai India reveals specification on Alcazar Hyundai Ind...

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AC Aion officially enters Hong Kong market GAC Aion Ruipai Electric Drive System Plant commissioned GAC Aion officially opens KD distribution center GAC Aion increases proportion of clean energy used at its plants GAC Aion develops photovoltaic projects GAC Aion introduces high-power energy storage systems at its plants GAC Aion applies energy-saving and carbon reduction technologies at its plants GAC Aion protects the plant environment GAC Aion ...

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ent or voluntary redundancy from the company. It has been agreed with the work council that compulsory redundancies will be avoided. On July 1, Daimler announced that the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van rolled off the assembly line at the Dusseldorf plant in Germany. Over eight million kilometers of test drives were conducted. The new Sprinter features five new safety and assistance systems, including three van-premiere features. It is the first v...

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pe in late 2017 and in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Brazil in 2018. After that, X-Class production will start for the Latin American market at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina. Daimler announced on February 6, that Mercedes‑Benz celebrated the world premiere of the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model. Mercedes-Benz is investing around EUR 2.5 billion around the globe in the new Sprinter's development...

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y PEPS-JV's manufacturing plant, plans to assemble right-hand drive ICE/EV models of BAIC, GWM, MG - Phase III: Setting up full-scale body and chassis production lines, including a paint facility. - Phase II: Focusing on standardizing processes, enhancing automation, and optimizing quality control systems. (Annual Capacity: 30,000 vehicles). - Phase I: Low-volume plant covering assembly line, storage warehouse, quality check center, and test tra...

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