Tata Motors, India launches Intra V40 CNG-gasoline bi-fuel pickup On June 3, Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd) launched the Intra V40, a CNG-gasoline bi-fuel small commercial vehicle pickup, with a payload capacity of 1,525 kg and a 2,960 mm (9.7 ft) load body. The vehicle is powered by a 1.2-litre engine producing 58 bhp and 106 Nm of torque, with a 110-litre CNG tank. It features a hydroformed chassis, front disc brakes, an...

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allowing it to accelerate from 0–100 kmph in 3.3 seconds. The vehicle, supported by a 900V architecture and a 52-liter fuel tank, which delivers a targeted WLTP range of over 1,200 km, including up to 350 km of pure electric driving range. Lotus has also reduced weight through improvements to the body structure, electric drive system, and battery components, making the Eletre X up to 120 kg lighter than the Eletre 900. Based on Lotus press rele...

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e company also exhibited the LADA Iskra TMS and LADA Vesta TCR motorsport vehicles. The updated LADA Niva Legend is powered by a new 1.8-liter 8-valve engine that delivers 24 Nm more torque, with 80% of its maximum torque available from just 1,000 rpm. The SUV also features upgrades to its chassis, body, and electronic systems, with more than 100 new and over 60 improved components. AVTOVAZ is currently preparing for production of the updated mod...

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Anting Plant for electrification transformation VW announced that it will construct a new plant of Shanghai VW in Yizheng, Jiangsu Province. The new plant will go into operation in 2013 with an annual production capacity of up to 300,000 vehicles. The facility, which is planned to include stamping, body, painting and final assembly shops, will employ about 4,000 people. The VW Group intends to double its production capacity in China to 3 million ...

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0 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission. The Sterling Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant, home of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200, is the beneficiary of a USD 1 billion investment including an all-new state-of-the art paint shop and a new fully robotic body shop with more than 1,000 robots. Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne hosted the production start celebration of all-new Chrysler 200 at Sterlin...

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10 EV SEA PF A mid-to-large size electric sports sedan derived from an improved version of the Lynk&Co Z10. The body length is 5,050mm, the wheelbase is 3,200mm. It features a 900-volt electrical system and is available in RWD with a maximum output of 300kW or 370kW, and in AWD with a maximum output of 680kW (High-performance version, LYNK&CO 10 EV). The cruising range is 701km or 816km for the RWD, and 536km for the AWD (CLTC mode)....

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will hit the market in early May. On May 4, SAIC Motor launched the new Roewe 550 displayed at the Auto Shanghai. The Roewe 550's exterior has mildly been restyled from the predecessor, but its interior and power have been improved. The new Roewe is priced between 118,800 yuan and 182,800 yuan. Its body length has been extended by 24 mm to 4,648 mm, with the wheelbase unchanged at 2,705 mm. It is powered by a 1.8L engine or a 1.8L turbocharged en...

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ward. While it is a challenging processing technique, we will emphasize its strength: the ability to achieve a gradual change in strength, something unattainable through conventional heat treatment or material substitution methods. Alongside the Gradient Softening Component, the exhibition featured body-related technologies and products, such as small corner radius battery cases and cold patchwork techniques, precision press components, and resin...

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ES90 SPA2 PF A large-size electric sedan. The internal codename is V551. It is a SDV featuring Volvo's Superset tech stack technology. The body length is 5,000mm, the wheelbase is 3,102mm. It features an 800V electric system and is available in RWD with a maximum output of 245kW or AWD with 500kW. The driving range 777km or 848km (CLTC mode)....

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EX90 SPA2 PF A 7-seater mid- to large-size electric SUV and the Volvo's flagship model. It is a SDV featuring Volvo's Superset tech stack technology. The body length is 5,037mm, the wheelbase is 2,985mm. It features an 800V electric system and is available in AWD with a maximum output of 330kW or 500kW. The driving range 756km or 737km (CLTC mode)....

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Radar Dipingxian M.A.P PF A pickup truck targeting the mid- to high-end market. The “RD6 EV” was launched in 2022, followed by “Dipingxian EV” in April 2024. In December 2024, all models were renamed “Dipingxian”. In May 2025, “Dipingxian EM-p PHEV” was introduced. The Radar brand was integrated into Geely’s pickup truck lineup in May 2026. The body length is 5,260mm, the wheelbase is 3,120mm. The EV is available in RWD with a m...

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Radar KingKong M.A.P PF A pickup truck primarily for commercial use. In May 2025, the “KingKong EM-p PHEV” was introduced. The body length (Standard / long bed version) is 5,260 / 5,500mm, the wheelbase is 3,120 / 3,310mm. The Radar brand was integrated into Geely’s pickup truck lineup in May 2026. The EV is available in RWD with a maximum output of 180kW and AWD with 280kW. The maximum driving range is 605km (CLTC mode). The PHEV is powere...

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raton, Safir, Avenue, Prestij, TS35, TS30, TS45, MD9, LDSB; EV Buses – TS45 E, LDSB E, EV Avenue (2016-), TS45E (2022-), LDSBE (2022-), EV MD9 ElectriCITY (2016-), EV Avenue electron (2019-); FCV Buses (Planning); Trucks: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (-2008, 2012-); Litium-ion battery pack (2021-); Bus Body for Skoda E’City Electric Bus; Temsa Transportation Vehicles' plant, producing Fuso and Skoda models as well - No. of employees: 1,665 (as of ...

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. Targets for FY 2030: Sales: JPY 1.2 trillion Operating profit: JPY 100 billion Profit margin: 8% ROE: 10％ Specific initiatives Segment Initiatives Safety & Security -Reducing traffic accidents causing deaths, based on delivering air bags and seat belts that respond to the changes in auto-body structures as a result of electrification.-Developing and providing products that provide better protection of passengers by responding to change...

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e Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS). The plant will start building the i10 compacts from the end of September. In May 2012 Hyundai announced that it would double capacity of the plant to 200,000 units from 100,000. During one year from the announcement, Hyundai completed replacement of press and body shops and fully automated the body shop, at a cost of USD 609 million. The trim shop's production line has been doubled, and a new test line has ...

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sat built on the PQ46 platform and a new model developed by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive as a successor to the Santana. Shanghai VW will begin to produce Skoda's compact SUV "Yeti" with its sales start scheduled for early 2011. The model uses the same "PQ35" platform as on the VW SUV "Tiguan. The body dimensions are 4,223 mm in overall length, 1,793 mm in width, 1,691 mm in height and 2,578 mm in wheelbase. The vehicle comes with the "1.8TSI en...

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rious sensors Door lock controller Board mounting Wire harness Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Engine ECU Various casting Driver Monitor System (DMS) Plastic injection molding Other driving support system parts Surround view monitor Intelligent cockpits Intelligent driving Connected services Body control unit Smart surface T-Box Domain controller Li L9 (4WD) (China) Autonomous driving system Climate controller ISO14001 ISO9001 IATF16949...

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etaplant in Georgia.  During the 2026 CEO Investor Day on April 9, 2026, Kia Corporation announced its mid-to-long-term business strategies and initiatives through 2030. Regarding the U.S. market, one of Kia’s goals is to strengthen its pickup truck lineup by 2030. The company plans to add a new Body-on-Frame pickup truck model with hybrid electric vehicle and extended-range electric vehicle versions by 2030. Kia is also aiming to achieve annu...

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ue pump ECU ADS (Adaptive Damper System) ECU AI domain control unit Air cleaner ECU Air suspension ECU Air suspension electronic control unit Ambient LED driver IC for E connector Ambient lighting ECU ASIC Auto hold AWD control unit Bipolar transistor TTB002 for engine control unit Bluetooth module Body computer compact Brake ECU Brake override system (BOS) Brake power supply ECU Calendered copper foil for FPC CDC (Chassis Domain Control) ECU Cen...

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