Renault unveils new Boreal C-SUV for global markets as part of expansion strategy On July 10, Renault revealed the new Boreal, a C-segment SUV designed for markets outside Europe. It’s part of Renault’s global growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its presence in over 70 countries. The model plays a key role in Renault’s International Game Plan 2024-2027, which includes an investment of EUR 3 billion to launch 8 new models outside Europe—...

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Mercedes-Benz India reports 10% sales growth in Q1 FY 2025-26 On July 11, Mercedes-Benz India announced the retail sale of 4,238 new cars during the April to June 2025 quarter, marking a 10% yoy increase compared to the previous quarter. The sales were driven by the top-end luxury segment, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS product range, and AMG performance vehicles. Sales in this segment rose by 20%, supported by demand for model...

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It was reported that a new model codenamed 2CV, which was developed for the Indian market, will be launched in 2011 to 12. The new model, though it is likely to share the platform and a 1.1-liter iV-TEC engine with the "Jazz," will probably be smaller in size than the "Jazz" and classified as an A-segment vehicle. Its sales prices will be 400,000 to 500,000 rupees. Its production is planned to be 100,000 a year at the Rajasthan plant. By introdu...

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e engine in June. The prices of the variant are expected to be 10-15 per cent higher than the existing petrol version. Launch of the car in India will depend on feedback from the Indian customers. General Motors plans to enter the utility vehicle market in India by early 2012 with a van in the same segment as the Tata Venture and the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. The price positioning could be slightly higher to create product differentiation in the segmen...

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-VTEC gasoline engine, Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) with an advanced lithium-ion battery, and an engine linked direct coupling clutch. It produces power of 126 PS and torque of 253 Nm. On May 4, Honda Cars India Limited launched its New City e: HEV. New City e:HEV is the first car in the mainstream segment equipped with Strong Hybrid Electric technology. Honda has also introduced its Advanced Intelligent Safety Technology "Honda SENSING" for the ...

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lar. Available in two powertrains, 2.0 l Petrol (184 kW) and 2.0 l Diesel (132 kW), the locally manufactured Velar offers a seamless blend of reductionism and elegance. The Velar’s local manufacturing will now enable Jaguar Land Rover India to gain a competitive edge within the Indian luxury SUV segment.  On November 26, Tata Motors announced that it is all set to launch its upcoming flagship SUV- Tata Gravitas in February 2020.  Being the...

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the trend to curb automobile production and exports from 2025 onward is becoming increasingly evident.   By manufacturer, many OEMs, including Mexico's top two automakers, GM and Nissan, expanded their production scale in 2024. All OEMs in Mexico are ramping up production, particularly in the SUV segment, to meet demand in the U.S., the most important export destination.   In response to the U.S. import tariff policy, automakers have begun to ...

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32 of the 33 plants in China have now returned to production. On March 30, Volkswagen announced that ahead of the Taigo’s official European première, Volkswagen has revealed the name of its upcoming crossover model. The Taigo is a new addition to Volkswagen’s range of SUVs in the small vehicle segment. It impresses with a dynamic and emotional design. The new model also comes with a multitude of assistance systems and state-of-the-art connec...

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vehicle for Hertz's car rental business in China. First, Hertz will purchase two units of the e6 each for its Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen subsidiaries. The e6 will be the first electric vehicle used in the rental car business in the country. BYD will launch the G6 middle to luxury sedan in the B segment in September. The G6 will be powered by the automaker's latest powertrain combining a direct injection engine with turbocharging and a dual cl...

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including new materials development, new product design, improvement of industrial technologies and industrial incubation. 2) Auto Engineering Research Institute: The Auto Engineering Research Institute engages in design and R&D for all passenger vehicle models and platforms within two major market segments: conventional fossil fuel-powered vehicles and new energy vehicles. 3) Auto Intelligent Ecology Institute: With its eye on the future of auto...

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ity increases FCA formalizes dual pickup truck lineup with 2019 Ram 1500 Classic offering HBPO to supply modular front-end systems for FCA in Saltillo, Mexico NAIAS 2019: FCA introduces 2019 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks FCA introduces all-new 2019 Ram Chassis Cab for commercial work truck segment FCA to invest USD 4.5 billion to increase production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles Ram expands Ram 2500 Heavy Duty sport tr...

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Sollers, Ford’s joint venture in Russia started production of the new Ford EcoSport small SUV at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Naberezhenye Chelny, in Russia’s Tatarstan region. Just as in the rest of Europe, the fastest-growing sector in the Russian SUV market is the small SUV segment where the EcoSport competes, and which has grown by 500 percent in the past decade. All Ford vehicles built and sold in Russia by Ford Sollers...

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ovided by the Company providing a wide range of services through a pay-per-usage model. Through AWS, the Company provides more than 200 on-demand technology services including compute, storage, database, analytics, and machine learning.-The Company’s operations are organized into three reportable segments: North America, International, and AWS. The North America and International segments earn revenue from retail sales of consumer products, adv...

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BMW Group reports overall sales drop by 0.5% in H1 2025 On July 10, BMW Group announced that during the first half (H1) of 2025, the Group delivered 1,207,388 vehicles, i.e., a decrease of 0.5% YoY. The Group saw significant growth in the electrified vehicle segment, which is comprised of BEVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), up 18.5% YoY to 318,949 units. The Group’s BEV segment jumped 15.7% YoY to 220,540 units. The BMW brand dropped by 2....

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-30.6% 517 518 -0.2% Hybrid 1,153 576 100.2% 5,658 3,448 64.1% VAMA Total 25,793 21,996 17.3% 130,573 115,649 12.9% Total (Incl. non-VAMA member import) 31,977 26,575 20.3% 163,021 134,884 20.9% Source: VAMA(Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association) * exclude bus chassis * Hybrid (All segment) Vietnam - Sales of locally assembled vehicles Make Jun. 2025 Share Jun. 2024 Share Y-o-Y Jan. -Jun. 2025 Share Jan. -Jun. 2024 Share Y-o...

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over 100 potential suppliers FCA on paid leave until May 18 in Serbia On February 15, multiple sources reported that the current Fiat Panda will be produced until the end of 2026 at the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano. It will undergo a name change to Pandina, distinguishing it from the upcoming B-segment crossover, which is set to be produced in Kragujevac, Serbia, with an approximate length of 4 meters. It is expected that a hybrid vehicle (HV...

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C) will review construction on its battery cell plants in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Termoli, Italy. The shift is due to a move towards producing low-cost batteries amidst decreasing demand for EVs. The joint venture may switch from NCM to LFP-based batteries to tap into the expanding mass market segment. On June 13, Yann Vincent, CEO of Automotive Cells Company (ACC), announced the company's future direction by emphasizing the expansion of its...

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inary on development of a new global model at the Engineering Center of Camacari.. Ford plans to produce the small SUV "EcoSport" not only for the domestic but also for the export markets. In addition, its production in countries other than Brazil is also planned. The new SUV will be built on the B-segment platform engineered in Europe. Ford revealed the all-new Ford Ka Concept in Brazil on November 13. The Ka Concept is the second global vehicle...

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131 Nm. Available in four different variants, the petrol model is priced at Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 6.99 lakh, whereas the diesel model is priced at Rs 6.69 lakh to Rs 7.99 lakh. GM is aiming to sell about 3,500 units per month of Enjoy and expects 80 percent of its overall sales to come from the diesel segment. By introduction of a two-shift working schedule at the Telegaon plant, the monthly production capacity was doubled from the original 6,000 to...

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C) will review construction on its battery cell plants in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Termoli, Italy. The shift is due to a move towards producing low-cost batteries amidst decreasing demand for EVs. The joint venture may switch from NCM to LFP-based batteries to tap into the expanding mass market segment. On June 11, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions announced that during the meeting discussion with ACC and the MIMIT, the Termoli gigafactory projec...

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