Stellantis CEO to address the crisis. Fiat announced capital investment of 500 million euros in production of a new transmission series for midsize vehicles "C635." Fiat's first dual-clutch type transmission will be released in September 2009. The annual production capacity will be increased up to 800,000 by 2010. On March 17, Stellantis Italy announced that it has begun setting up 56 machine tools at its Verrone plant to produce key parts for e...

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GWM Haval launches Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On May 15, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in four 5-seater and three 7-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 209,800. The Raptor Plus measures 4,912mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,905mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm. The Raptor Plus features the Hi4 intelligent 4WD hy...

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XPeng launches GX flagship SUV On May 20, XPeng launched the GX flagship large SUV. The model is available in four REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and four EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,800 to CNY 349,800. The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm. The GX adopts an all-domain 800V platform supporting 5C super-fast charging as standard. The REEV varia...

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double overhead camshafts and twin balance shafts. It passed stringent tests under a variety of driving conditions and has achieved the equivalent performance level with its base engine. This engine with excellent performance delivers 153kW of power at 5,500 rpm and the maximum torque of 300Nm at 1,800 rpm, and will be installed on BAIC's first passenger cars (sedan and hatchback) based on Saab technologies. BAIC Group has the 100% intellectual p...

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Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to Electromagnetic Compatibility -Addition of frequencies bands from 2 GHz to 6 GHz to the  immunity tests and revision of modulation method. - Addition of the reverberation chamber method to ESA immunity tests and deletion of the 800 mm test method. -Update of reference standards (excluding CISPR12/25). - Revision of flowchart to clarify ESA coverage. -Addition of requirements ...

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is 37,000, including 20,000 for production and 17,000 for R&D operations. The automaker said that about 2,000 new jobs will be created by transferring the operations back to Sindelfingen that have been shifted to other plants and building hybrid models and test vehicles, which is enough to offset 1,800 job reduction due to the transfer of the C-class production. Daimler unveiled its flagship sedan, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class on May 15. For the...

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ces, including a heater for front seats and heated rear view mirrors. Its 1.5-liter VVT engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the "Haval H7," a medium to high-grade SUV that was announced at the Beijing Motor Show, was displayed under the name changed to "Haval H8." It is 4,800 mm long, 1,938 mm wide and 1,785 mm tall with the wheelbase of 2,915 mm. It is powered by a 2.0-liter direct injection turbo engine mated to a 6-s...

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any) A70 (FF) (China) A7L 45TFSI (FF) (China) A7L 45TFSI quattro (4WD) (China) A7L 45TFSI quattro S-line 12V Mild Hybrid (4WD) (China) A7L 45TFSI S-line (FF) (China) A7L 55TFSI quattro (4WD) (China) A7L 55TFSI quattro S-line 48V Mild Hybrid (4WD) (China) A8 (Germany) A8 C-DM (China) A8 L (Germany) A800 (FF) (China) A8L 40 TFSI (Germany) A8L 45 TFSI quattro (Germany) A8L 50 TFSI quattro (Germany) A8L 60 TFSI quattro (Germany) A8L C-DM (China) A8L ...

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ment. Both models are powered by a 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine delivering 335 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. The engine includes a prep package for LPG or natural gas conversion. The F-650 offers a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 8,800 kg, while the F-750 reaches 10,100 kg. Both feature heavy-duty axles and suspensions, factory-installed PTO capability, a 397-amp alternator and w...

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alcomm, Wayve, NVIDIA, Uber, Mistral AI and CATL, among others PLANT UTILIZATION: The company’s plant capacity utilization will be increased through FaSTLAne 2030, with new products, as well as through targeted local actions.     •  In Europe, capacity is expected to be reduced by more than 800,000 units, repurposing plants (such as in Poissy, France) and leveraging partnerships (such as in Madrid and Zaragoza, in Spain, and Rennes, in Fr...

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ngineered to optimize efficiency for each propulsion type and compete on cost with best-in-class competitors in Europe. It features Cell-to-Body design, by having the battery integrated into the vehicle structure, as well as new battery choices that include lithium iron phosphate (LFP), and will be 800-volt capable. Stellantis plans to launch STLA One in 2027. It is the first Stellantis platform slated to integrate STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit a...

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high-voltage DC systems. Designed for pre-charge applications in EV charging and ESS, the G9KJ protects components, improves system reliability, and supports safer operation in high-voltage architectures. Both relays are designed to support the transition toward higher voltage platforms, including 800V and 1,500V architecture, while addressing issues that include space constraints, thermal performance, and system efficiency. (OMRON release on Ma...

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SUV were sold. Built at the COMPAS plant, 1,710 units of the Infiniti QX50 were sold. Puebla-built Golf sales totaled 3,552 units, Jetta sales totaled 7,239 units, Beetle totaled 1,128 units, and sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 7,788 units. Cuautitlan-built Ford Fiesta U.S. sales totaled 4,800 units, while Hermosillo-built Ford Fusion sales totaled 15,678 units and Lincoln MKZ sales totaled 1,824 units. Toluca-built Jeep Compass sales to...

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ortation units were reported. On February 23, Nissan announced the start of production of the new 2026 Nissan Versa at its Aguascalientes A1 plant. With the launch of this new generation, the Aguascalientes A1 facility surpassed eight million units produced. The model’s production involves over 4,800 employees and 104 Mexican suppliers. The A1 plant, operating for 33 years, produces an average of 272,000 vehicles annually and, together with A2,...

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calientes - Closed in May 2026 Total 585,480 (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - Investment announced since 2015: USD 1 billion - Employees as of October 2025: 800 Renault-Nissan-Mercedes Benz Alliance planning to separate at COMPAS plant in Mexico Infiniti to suspend QX50 output at COMPAS plant in June du...

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Volkswagen Autoeuropa Lda., Setubal, Palmela Plant (formerly AutoEuropa Automoveis, Ltda.) VW Sharan /Seat Alhambra (-2023); VW Eos (-2015), Scirocco (2008-2018), T-Roc (2017-), T-Roc MHV (2025-), T-Roc HV (2026-planning); VW ID.EVERY1 (2027-planning) Stamped parts Passenger car assembly plant, VW models - Number of Employees: 4,800 (as of Oct. 2025) - Investment:    ・2021-2026: EUR 500 million for products, equipment, and infrastructure...

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e production workstations BMW Group backs sustainable packaging in its logistics BMW starts production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich BMW to launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023 CES 2023: BMW to present NEUE KLASSE Vision Vehicle BMW investing EUR 800 million to assemble EVs, batteries in Mexico BMW Group NEUE KLASSE vehicles production timeline BMW Group trials part deliveries using hydrotreat...

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ina (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition that started on November 21, Mazda launched the 2-box version of the Mazda3 sedan, known in Japan as the Axela. The automaker has sold imported 2-box Mazda3 cars only and this will be the first 2-box version made in China. Its price is between 112,800 and 149,800 yuan. The 1.6-liter engine is mated either to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed AMT, while the 2.0-engine to a 6-speed manual...

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y will start accepting orders from individual customers for the electric vehicle at the 1st International Electric Vehicle Fair in Jeju starting on March 15, 2014. Actual sales to governments, public agencies and individual customers will start in April, 2014. The car measures 4,140 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,600 mm in height. The Soul EV features exclusive interior color options and futuristic LED rear combination lamps. These are the...

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nse to this situation, Renault Korea has reallocated the production line, mainly to those employees who voluntarily requested to work, to avoid a complete shutdown of the plant. Currently, of the approximately 2,500 total employees at the Busan plant, 1,700 (68%) are union members and approximately 800 are not. As of September 13, some production lines at the Busan plant are said to be in operation. According to reports from several South Korean ...

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