further enhance driving performance of the all-wheel-drive. Peugeot will exhibit the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift at the Geneva motor show. These will go on sale in spring 2011 in Europe. The facelift model range, sedan, station wagon and cabriolet, have gone through minor changes at the front of the car, based on the new 508 and the SR1 HEV concept car. At launch in Europe, four petrol (1.4L/1.6L) and four diesel engines (1.6L/2.0L) will be availa...

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to measure the levels of PM2.5 (particle matter) in and outside the vehicle to purify air in the car on this model. BYD Auto Co., Ltd. signed a strategic alliance with Wuhan Iron & Steel (Group) Corporation in order to enhance corporation in the area of technology, R&D for new products, information sharing, and production and delivery of steel products. BYD Auto Co. announced its financial reports for 2008. Its sales increased 26 percent from the...

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on investment plan. This investment will also support hybrid engine development, although the new Onix and Tracker models were launched without hybrid powertrains, contrary to expectations. After 16 years of production, the GM industrial complex in Gravatai, Brazil recently produced its 3 millionth car, an Onix Activ. The Celta was the first model made at Gravatai, reaching a total of 1.8 million units produced. It has since produced 570,000 Onix...

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consultation services for lithium-ion batteries, power batteries, ultra large-capacity energy storage batteries, and battery systems. On March 9, Major media reported that FAW group will abolish Jiefang Business Headquarters, Bestune Business Headquarters, and directly manage the Jiefang Auto, FAW Car, and FAW-GM Motor. In addition, FAW Group will establish the "System Management Department", "Digitalization Department", "Engineering and Product...

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From a press release dated October 3, 2023) Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Toyota Boshoku) announced that it will exhibit its future mobility spaces envisioning autonomous driving and electrified products at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, held in Tokyo from October 26 to November 5, 2023. MX221, a ride-sharing space concept envisioned with autonomous driving level 4 in mind, has seat modules and components that can be attached and detached and are ex...

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nd thermal management with Jiangsu Huanyu Group’s abilities and market advantages in the manufacturing of automotive parts and components. The aim is to co-create more innovative products that meet market requirements and to strengthen cooperation on R&D, manufacturing, and sales through resource sharing and complementary advantages. (From a Yixing City press release dated December 17, 2024) Sustainable Pure technologies for Renault Emblème-Th...

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ble in sedan, hatchback and also in crossover. In 2013, sales totaled 62,000 units of Etios, making the model primarily responsible for record sales of Toyota in Brazil, 176,081 units (up 55% compared to 2012). In the first two months of 2014, Toyota has reported sales of 9,576 units of the compact car, which represents an increase of 29.6% compared with the same period of 2013. The strike at Toyota's Sorocaba plant ended on October 18. The worke...

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Aisin Corporation (Formerly Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.) Japan Moritaka Yoshida (President) -The Company is a major supplier of automotive parts and systems, supplying a huge volume of powertrains, automotive-safety devices/technologies, auto-body systems (doors, fronts, and seats), and connected sharing solutions. -Major automotive products are listed below: Business segment Products Powertrain -Automatic transmissions-Manual transmissions-CVTs-H...

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hybrid ceramic ball bearing offers unique properties ideal for NEV electric drives. In addition to NEV electric drives, the two companies also agreed to work together toward carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, with the Company supporting Inovance Automotive’s carbon reduction targets and sharing related information. (From a press release dated June 5, 2024) Product Development Conductive brush ring-The Company has developed a new Condu...

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ility Partnership for Investment, which is under JIC Capital, will invest new capital. After the investment is made, Hitachi Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and JICC-01 will own a 40%, 40%, and 20% shareholding, respectively. The purpose is for current shareholders to have an equal footing in terms of sharing in Hitachi Astemo’s growth based on JICC’s wealth of investment history and information network. - Hitachi transferred some of the stock s...

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of a disaster. Meanwhile, the semiconductor work group has prepared a compilation of "past examples of earthquake countermeasure technology" that integrates the companies' technology and expertise by focusing on reinforced quake resistance at semiconductor plants. This is intended to facilitate the sharing of the companies' experiences, knowledge, and technologies for enhanced and effective preparedness. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shi...

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ese government’s measures and policies, Yazaki aims to expand its EV related business, taking advantage of its current cable technologies. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 20, 2011) Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to purchase some parts of the newly developed Etios compact car, whose production will start in India this year, from respective subsidiaries of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the largest auto parts supplier in Indi...

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tatus in China, Hubei as a result of the effects of the coronavirus is as follows. On April 14, Groupe Renault announced it has unveiled its new strategy for the Chinese Market, building on two of its key pillars: Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). Regarding ICE passenger car, Groupe Renault has entered into a preliminary agreement with Dongfeng under which Renault transfers its shares in Dongfeng Renault Automotive Com...

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ficient use of tire data across the industry by establishing global agreements on standardizing tire-related data, defining solutions using data access, developing the solutions for accessing tire data online, and establishing a Web-based service for data access. It already developed a platform for sharing tire’s data starting from a serialized tire’s identity captured using different technologies, including the radio frequency identification...

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according to the road conditions. 7-in-1 intelligent oil-cooled electric powertrain Integrated VCU, OBC, DCDC, PDU, MCU, motor, and reducer. It has a response time of down to 2 milliseconds, efficiency in CLTC mode of >89%, a light mass of 68kg, noise level of <76dBA, on par with that of a luxury car, and the ability to automatically update using big data. CTC 2.0 PlusBattery chassis integration A 9-in-1 system that has undergone safety tests...

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nerates complete, ready-to-use apps with integrated safety and compliance functions. The Company’s interior sensing solutions increase safety for all vehicle occupants via innovative sensor and software solutions. They recognize the distraction and drowsiness of the driver, a sleeping baby in the car, and identify attempts to approach or break in. They also provide occupant monitoring functions and comfort and convenience functions such as auto...

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s first global strategic model, will make its world premier at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The C201 will have the automaker's new platform and powered by Changan's new Blue core brand engine. In addition to C201, Changan Automobile's electric concept "clover" and the "sense" high-end car concept car, SUV and other models are also be exhibited in Frankfurt. Chongqing Chang' an Automobile Co., Ltd. said on November 10 that it has finalized acqui...

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planned, and the facility will begin production in April 2018 with an annual capacity for 50,000 units. The second phase of construction for the plant is also on schedule. On May 10 Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (Hozon) signed a strategic purchase agreement with FUN & CHEER, a car-sharing platform. FUN & CHEER will purchase 10,000 NEVs of Neta brand, a subsidiary of Hozon, during the period from 2018 to 2019. On May 14 Zhejiang ...

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MHV (2019-), Q8 (2018-), SQ8, SQ8 MHV (2018-), Q7 e-tron PHV (2016-), Q8 PHV (2020-); Porsche Cayenne (2018-), Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid PHV (2018-), Cayenne E-Hybrid PHV (2018-), Cayenne Coupé (2019-), Cayenne S E-Hybrid PHV (2023-), Cayenne EV (2026-planning); Gear Boxes, Gear Box Parts Passenger car, gearbox, and engine components production - Number of employees: 12,500 (as of March 2025) - Investment:   1991-2023: EUR 5.5 billion   202...

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mpany’s UWB technology has evolved from a single smart car mobile access use-case to a multi-purpose platform, enabling secure ranging and pulse radar in the same hardware. In 2022, Inventec also announced plans to expand its design capabilities into the automotive market to create a “Server in Car,” turning cars into mobile offices and teaming up with the Company for central gateways, in-vehicle servers, and wireless in-vehicle chargers. (...

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