ll-New interior design with new instrument cluster, anti-fatigue front seats, premium instrument panel, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with voice recognition and Android Auto/ Apple Car Play. On October 18, Nissan unveiled the progressive design of the New Nissan Kicks. It sports a unique wider and robust style underlined by a Dynamic Sonic Plus line, Wheel-oriented Stance and a Distinctive 3-dimensional presence. The body is de...

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ahindra CIE do supply to the Mahindra’s electric vehicle model from its composites and stampings division. It has also establish a composite plant which will be used in the electric cars massively in the future. On June 4, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., announced partnership with Blu Smart to launch a unique, connected, all-electric ride sharing service. Blu Smart Mobility will induct 70 Mahindra eVerito premium sedans in the first phase, across Del...

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ium SUV, the SsangYong Rexton which has over 1,500 bookings across 9 cities, is now poised to be launched in additional cities starting January 2013. On March 4 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. launched its new Maxximo Plus, the redesigned Maxximo mini-truck. The Maxximo Plus is equipped with the company's unique Fuel Smart technology, allowing the driver to choose between higher power mode (16HP) or higher mileage mode (21.9 km/L). The Maxximo Plus is p...

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Land Rover prepares for new model year introductions. On Aug 26, Land Rover announced that the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, are now even more efficient and digitally connected, with state-of-the-art Pivi infotainment, new efficient gasoline and diesel mild-hybrid engines, and unique Special Editions. Following the launch of the Range Rover Evoque P300e plug-in hybrids earlier in 2020, a number of additional new engine optio...

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raining Halewood employees in its machining and assembly, assisted by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The power unit, comprising edrive motor and gearbox, replaces the engine and transmission of a conventional engine vehicle by propelling an EV using battery energy. E:PriME has the vision to create unique capabilities for ultra-high-volume manufacture of next-generation powertrains. On February 14, Ford in Europe announced it is taking the next s...

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l coating systems will go on stream at the Leipzig site, followed by another four systems which will launch in stages until the end of the same year. On October 20, the BMW Group announced that its Leipzig plant launched the first fuel-flexible hydrogen-capable burner for paint dryers. The system's unique feature is that it can run on hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), or a mixture of the two. It can also switch between fuels while in operation. Initi...

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for urban logistics.Flexis has invested EUR 350 million and is now in the industrialization phase. Serial production starts in mid-2026 at Renault’s Sandouville plant, France.  On February 10, Renault revealed the names of the new range of LCVs i.e., Estafette, Goelette, and Trafic - each with a unique yet complementary identity. The vans are developed in partnership with Flexis a JV by Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM. It is built on a...

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service. On June 19, Renault Group announced that Ampere is targeting operating profit and breakeven free cash flow by 2025 and aims to achieve a double-digit margin by 2030. The company aims to achieve a 40% cost reduction per car for the next generation of vehicles by 2027. Ampere benefits from a unique manufacturing ecosystem in France called ElectriCity, with an initial capacity of 400,000 units and a roadmap to reach 1 million units. On May ...

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lidate learnings on how to deploy fuel cell trucks, further supporting the company's long-term vision of decarbonizing logistics and reducing Toyota's carbon footprint beyond the electrification of passenger vehicles. On April 8, Toyota Europe announced that the all-new Toyota Aygo X is a crossover unique in the A-segment, designed and produced in Europe to meet the demands of urban and suburban life in Europe.Based on the GA-B platform of the To...

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eters, without burning fuel.  At the powertrain shop, Hyundai manufactures both diesel and petrol engines using 700 CNC machines with Integrated SPC (Statistical Process Control). The all-new i20 then undergoes a dynamic road test on 18 drive tracks for various road driving conditions as well as a unique leak test that is equivalent to driving through rain/water pressure that exceeds the heaviest recorded monsoons, with a shower condition of 60 ...

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C Aion’s AEP3.0 high-end BEV (battery electric vehicle)-dedicated platform, X-Soul high-end electronic and electrical architecture, and multi-fusion sensing autonomous driving mass production technology, and will be equipped with Didi Autonomous Driving’s Level 4 urban generalization engine and unique autonomous driving technology solutions for mobility services. The joint venture between the two parties will cooperate with Didi Chuxing’s a...

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ticipated in 2025, and in 2026, the Karma Kaveya super-coupe will arrive. On November 2, Karma Automotive unveiled the Karma Invictus, the first vehicle from its exclusive Karma Collection, at an event in Las Vegas, Nevada. This performance-focused sedan based on the 3rd Generation Karma Revero has unique carbon fiber bodywork, elevated interior appointments and driver-focused performance upgrades underpinned by Karma's versatile hybrid Extended ...

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tem development in terms of maximum data protection possible. Daimler invested about EUR 50 million in the new building at the Mercedes Benz Technology Centre (MTC) in Sindelfingen. Over 200 employees work in the new EMC facility in part in multiple shifts. A highlight of the new test facility is a unique reverb (short for reverberation chamber). It allows interference immunity measurements to be conducted there in an especially efficient manner ...

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velopment as part of the car. From 2025, batteries will be put into mass production. The development of the battery and its temperature control system goes hand in hand with the development and testing of the vehicle so that all solutions complement each other constructively, creating a technically unique solution. The partners are aiming for an adequate range of 500 km. On May 12, multiple sources reported that JSC Kama presented a functional mo...

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y secret ballot. On March 16, Chevrolet announced the marketing launch of the new Cheyenne and Silverado Turbo in Mexico. Produced at the Silao Assembly Plant, the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and Cheyenne will be available at dealers in Mexico at the end of April 2022. The top-line Cheyenne model, unique to the Mexican market, for the first time has a ZR2 package available with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 425 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque...

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h Subaru’s four-cylinder BOXER engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and an all-new transmission. It can be driven as a normal hybrid, using both gas and electric power, or on pure electric drive for local commuting. Arriving at Subaru dealers near the end of 2018, the Crosstrek Hybrid will feature unique styling. The 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid is built around the Subaru Global Platform, which was designed to accommodate hybrid and electric powertrain...

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6-speed AT and 9-speed AT. The 2016 Pilot is available with 5 trim levels (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite). The price starts from USD 29,995 for the LX 2WD. Honda unveiled the all-new 2017 Ridgeline truck at the North American International Auto Show, which will launch in the first half of 2016. Unique to the segment is the Ridgeline's unibody construction and the ability to choose between FWD and AWD drivetrains. Exclusive within any size of ...

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f the new XT4 and XT5 crossovers. On June 26, Holden’s revealed its seven-seat Acadia SUV set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2018. Acadias will begin real-world testing in Australia to ensure Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning work with the country’s unique road markings and signs. Holden’s Acadia, featuring a 3.6-liter petrol engine with stop/start technology, will be available in front-wheel-dr...

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ocharger with a 150-hp electric motor. The transmission is a six-speed automatic robotic gearbox. The electric motor is paired with an LFP battery with a capacity of 30.7 kWh. The battery is adapted to Russian climatic conditions. The UNI-K iDD has an electric range of 135 kilometers. Thanks to the unique Intelligent Dual Drive system, with a filled fuel tank and maximum battery charge, the crossover can travel up to 1,000 kilometers. On October ...

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e (CoE) facility in Altona, Victoria, bringing together all of Toyota's local planning, design, engineering, and evaluation teams in the same facility, ensuring the world-class Australian teams, which were behind such models as the HiLux Rugged X and HiLux Rogue, will continue to design and develop unique and exciting products for local and global markets. The new facility at the sprawling 22-hectare CoE will allow for an unmatched level of colla...

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