product and process development, testing and validation. (From GF Casting Solutions social media updates on January 13, 2025)Magnesium cross car beam for BYD’s Denza Z9 GT-The Company’s GF Casting Solutions division developed a magnesium cross car beam for BYD’s Denza Z9 GT, a luxury electric SUV. The beam integrates multiple features, including space for a head-up display and various electronic components, into a single component. This enh...

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quarter of 2021. The company will end sales of EcoSport, Ka and T4 once inventories are sold. Manufacturing operations in Argentina and Uruguay and the sales companies in other South America markets are not affected. Ford is preparing to sell its Troller plant in Horizonte, Brazil that built the T4 SUV before the end of June following the closure of all its car and engine factories in the country. The plant is being sold as a running factory, pot...

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Volkswagen Argentina, General Pacheco Plant VW: Suran (SpaceFox/Fox) (-2019), Amarok (2009-2026 planning), Amarok V6 (2017-), Taos SUV (2021-2025 planning); Engines (assembly only) mid-size pick-up truck / Successor to the Amarok (2027 - planning) VWCV's plant - Investiment:   2025-2029: USD 580 million   2022-2027: USD 250 million   2020-2021: USD 650 million - Number of Employees: approx. 3,900 (as of Dec., 2023) - Year opened: 1995 ...

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Honda Atlas launches first locally assembled hybrid SUV in Pakistan On July 14, Honda Atlas unveiled its first locally assembled hybrid SUV in Pakistan — the Honda HR-V e:HEV, priced at PKR 8.99 million. Bookings for the SUV are now officially open. The HR-V e:HEV comes equipped with Honda’s e:HEV dual-motor hybrid powertrain, offering improved fuel efficiency and performance.  It also features Honda Sensing safety technologies, including co...

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Mitsubishi Motors premieres all-new Destinator 3-row midsize SUV in Indonesia On July 17, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation unveiled the all-new Destinator, a three-row midsize SUV in Indonesia. The Destinator will be showcased at the 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, which takes place from July 23 to August 3, with sales to begin the same day. The new model will be the third global strategic model born in Indonesia, following the Xpan...

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highlighting the brand’s strong market presence. Leading the MPV segment for the sixth consecutive month, the Xpander achieved 1,724 units sold, bringing its cumulative sales in Vietnam to over 120,000 units since its debut 8 years ago.  The Xforce also saw impressive performance, topping the B-SUV segment with 1,431 units sold during the month.  Contributing to the overall results, the Attrage compact sedan registered 160 units in June, the...

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Geely Vietnam officially launched all-new Monjaro and EX5 SUVs On July 16, 2025, Geely Vietnam officially launched the all-new Monjaro and EX5 SUVs. The EX5 marks Geely’s first smart electric SUV in Vietnam, aimed at young, tech-savvy drivers. It features a minimalist design, 218 hp electric motor, 60.22 kWh battery, and up to 500 km range (NEDC), with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds. Highlights include dual touchscreens, voice control...

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market launch will begin in the summer. The GLA with plug-in hybrid drive system will follow a few weeks later. The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant is the lead plant for the worldwide production of the high-volume Mercedes-Benz compact cars. The A-Class Sedan, A-Class and B-Class as well as the compact SUV GLA are manufactured in Rastatt. Since this year, the plug-in hybrid variants of the A- and B-Class are also being produced here. The GLA with plu...

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st year, it produced 20.5 million components. On May 31, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it has ended 2023 with positive results, increasing vehicle production by 22.4% to 328,927 units. The third segment saw notable changes with the discontinuation of Volkswagen Up models including Škoda Karoq SUV and the introduction of new generations of Volkswagen Passat and Škoda Superb Combi models. Currently, eight models across four brands are produc...

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OYAK-Renault Otomobil Fabrikalari A.S., Bursa Plant Renault Clio V (2019-), Clio E-Tech Hybrid (2020-), Duster (2024-), Boreal (2026-Planning), B/C segment SUV (planning); Mitsubishi Colt (2023- ), Colt HV (2023- ); Battery Assembly (2021-); Chassis; Renault Fluence Z.E.(2011-2014), Fluence (2009-2016), Thalia/Symbol (2008-2021), Taliant (2021-EOP), Clio Sport Tourer (2007-EOP), Clio (Thalia/Symbol, -2008), Clio Ⅳ(2012-EOP); Renault Megane T...

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SWM Motors Türkiye, Eskişehir plant SWM: G01 PRO (2025-planning), G03F (planning), MPV (planning); JAC: E30X (2025-planning), PHEV model (2026-planning),HV/EV SUV (2027-planning); SWM Motors' plant in Türkiye, JV between Urzema Holding and ATMO Group, responsible for vehicle production and R&D. Expected SOP in September 2025. ...

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Model Y GEN III PF A 5-seater mid-size electric crossover SUV. It is produced at the Gigafactory Shanghai. The cruising range (CLTC mode) is 593 km for the RWD version and 719 km for long-range AWD version. Delivery of the facelift Model Y began in March 2025. Tesla will release a long wheelbase version in the fall of 2025....

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Hella provides intelligent interactive pixel headlight system for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV Hella, a Forvia subsidiary, provides an intelligent interactive pixel headlight system for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV. Inheriting and upgrading Onvo’s signature light cluster design, the system enhances the intelligent characteristics of the L90 in conjunction with the overall style and front trunk layout of the model. The system incorporates hundreds of independen...

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ichuan. It started production in December 2002, and in July 2005 changed its company name to the present "Changchun FAW Fengyue Automobile Co., Ltd."- Former Name: Sichuan Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. FAW Toyota denies BYD’s imminent acquisition of its Teda Plant No. 2 in Tianjin FAW Toyota settles new SUV project in Chengdu Auto Guangzhou 2023: GAC Toyota exhibits models such as new Crown, new Prado FAW Toyota starts accepting pre-orders for new Pra...

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d on June 10, 1997. FAW Bestune unveils new vehicle development platforms and four product series FAW Car cancels CNY 3.5 billion ancillary financing in its assets restructuring FAW plans to increase Hongqi brand’s annual production capacity to 184,000 units FAW’s Bestune brand launches T77 PRO SUV powered by 1.5L direct-injection turbocharged engine FAW Car gets CSRC approval for its assets restructuring FAW Jiefang becomes FAW Car’s whol...

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l-in-one electric drive system, while the other combines a basic architecture, cockpit systems, connected services and HMI (human-machine interaction) functions. FAW Bestune also announced its development plan. During the 14th five-year period, it will accelerate the process of incorporating cars, SUVs and MPVs into its product lineup. Before the end of 2021, it will develop 6 conventional fuel models in SUV and car segments and the E01 and NAT ...

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FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Changchun first plant, Changchun second plant: Audi: A4L, A6L, Q5 (2010-), Q5L (2024-), Q5L Sportback (2024-), A5L (2025-); VW: Magotan, PHV Magotan GTE (2019-), New Bora, CC, SUV Tacqua (2019-), CC (CC Shooting Brake, 2020-), SUV Talagon (2021-), SUV Tavendor (2022-); Engines (EA113/EA111/EA211 series); Audi: PHV A6L e-tron (2016-2019), Q3 (2013-2020), PHV A6L 55 TFSIe (2019-2023); VW: C-TREK (2016-2020); Ch...

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er, IAV could easily develop a concept, which can be brought to market quickly and without high additional costs.   To accomplish the BEV to REEV transition across different scenarios, IAV focused on two series-production battery electric vehicles that exemplify distinct market segments: C-segment SUV and E-segment sedan. Battery capacity Influence of battery capacity on electric range in WLTC for C- SUV and E- sedan REEVs starting from th...

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obot operations FAW Group, JLU to deepen strategic partnership China FAW promotes low-carbon transformation on all fronts China FAW launches "Low Carbon Action" plan and hold tree planting activities Auto Shanghai 2023: FAW Hongqi launches three divisions Auto Shanghai 2023: FAW unveils Bestune T90 SUV and Bestune Xiaoma mini EV FAW Hongqi to launch 22 NEVs by 2028 FAW Group to deepen strategic cooperation with VW Group and Audi to further expand...

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Japan Toyota to temporarily suspend operations at Takaoka Plant Production Line #1 in August Toyota temporarily suspends Takaoka plant due to parts supply shortage Toyota adds production suspension days in September at Takaoka Plant's Production Line #1 Toyota launches all-new Corolla Cross compact SUV in Japan Toyota to temporarily suspend production at Takaoka Plant in October Toyota to operate normally at all Japan domestic vehicle plants in D...

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