or global restructuring, including North America and Europe, by the second quarter of 2019 after final Brexit terms become clear in March.  On March 29, Ford informed that the Supervisory Board of Ford-Werke GmbH announced another measure to accelerate efficiency improvements and reduce structural costs in Ford’s business operations in Germany, approving the end of Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX MAV production at Saarlouis. The models will be phas...

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production volumes to be doubled if necessary. On May 20, Skoda Auto announced that the annual gas consumption of its domestic plants amounts to less than 0.5% of the Czech Republic's total consumption. However, the technologies of its paint shops and smelters are dependent on gas supplies, so any reduction would have a significant impact on production. Skoda Auto is constantly monitoring the situation regarding the capacity and demand for essen...

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energy. As a result, MFTBC has effectively achieved neutrality in CO2 emissions from electricity sources at both plants. MFTBC is working towards the goal of achieving CO2-neutrality in its production sites by 2039. So far, the Kawasaki Plant and the Nakatsu Plant have already realized in 2021 a reduction in CO2 emissions by about 20% compared to 2015 levels. In March 2022, MFTBC further completed the installation of solar power generation pan...

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akatsu Plant, and analysis of the traffic flow of workers has begun. Demonstration at the Kawasaki Plant is also being considered. MFTBC aims to reduce waste in the amount of work and the number of transport vehicles through traffic flow optimization, leading to measures against labor shortages and cost reduction. On October 9, the two companies Hino Motors, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced the name of the holding comp...

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sedan in Mexico in 2023 Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egypt discusses business opportunity with BYD BYD’s Yangwang Auto sub-brand to enter European market BYD, JD Auto forge partnership for promotion, application of NECVs Fang Cheng Bao launches Titanium 7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV Hazardous Waste Reduction Projects BYD releases official images of new electric SUV Song Ultra EV Feb 12, 2026 BYD releases Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging technolo...

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As a strategic export model, it will also be exported to Europe and the U.S. where small cars are getting more and more popular. Toyota Motor Kyushu based in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture has an intention of putting in place a comprehensive production structure for medium-size hybrid vehicles. At a cost of about one billion yen, production of engines for hybrids will be partially moved from the plant in Aichi Prefecture. The company aims to condu...

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orporation (Marelli); Highly Marelli Japan Corporation (Highly Marelli)   This report describes the future trends and current status of thermal management for lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Countermeasures for heat are also provided for e-Axles (motors, inverters, and reduction gears) in HVs (hybrid vehicles), PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), and BEVs, but these are excluded from the scope of this report. I...

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Nissan Smyrna celebrates 40 years in operation, Canton prepares for EV production Nissan LEAF becomes eligible for USD 3,750 EV tax credit under IRA rules Nissan announces 10% wage hikes for U.S. production workers in 2024 Nissan reported to end Leaf EV production in the U.S. Nissan seeks to reduce costs or pull next-gen Rogue production out of U.S. Nissan cutting 6% of U.S. Q1 output to adjust inventory Nissan, Fisker reportedly in advanced talk...

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Employees at Group Services are also joining the strikes. On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft Volkswagen" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, Volkswagen aims to become the globally leading volume manufacturer in t...

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he overall decline in new car sales, the share of xEVs in Chinese domestic sales increased from the previous month to 52.9%. In addition to changes in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) support measures starting from January and the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday in late February, excessive price reduction of BEVs and PHEVs is being restrained in response to intensive competition in the Chinese market, leading to ongoing uncertainty beyond Marc...

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ori plant, Turin for first nine months of 2023 Stellantis Group puts Maserati factory Avvocato Gianni Agnelli plant, Italy for sale Stellantis to inaugurate SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub in Turin on November 23, 2023 Stellantis opens its first circular economy hub in Turin, Italy Stellantis seeks cost cutting amid production shifts and electric focus Unions proposes revitalization plan for Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy Stellantis halts prod...

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ic argument from 2018 in Las Vegas in 2026, but now AI-based algorithms are also possible. No wonder that ZF also presented its system called AI Road Sense, which was unveiled at CES, as a highlight. With this, ZF is bringing its proven damping solution into the AI age and adding an “active noise reduction” function. A specially developed algorithm recognizes the characteristic noise patterns of cavity noise (around 200 Hz) and generates a ph...

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es a gross combination weight (GCW) of 60 tons or more. It is combined with the latest 12-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission ESCOT-VII. In addition, the UD Active Steering electronically controlled steering system is installed as standard equipment, contributing to a significant reduction in driving fatigue. UD Trucks Corporation announced on November 22 that the 2022 model year of its Quon heavy-duty truck is equipped with ad...

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the diesel variant mated to an automatic transmission starts at 21.35 million won (seven-seater) and 20.85 million won (five-seater); and that for 2.0L LIP starts at 19.65 million won. On May 7, Kia Motors announced that it will offer a 2 million won to the buyers of the K5 Hybrid as an annual fuel cost (1,500 km per month, 1,900 won per a liter) and battery life warranty, for those who buy this model in May. This is to celebrate the the second a...

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f a petrol and a hybrid. The R2.2 E-VGT diesel engine generating 202 ps is compliant with the Euro VI emission standard, with a fuel economy of 14.0 km per liter. The Theta II 2.4 GDI petrol engine (190ps) has also been improved. By enhancing its performance in a low to middle-speed range, its fuel cost has been improved to 11.3 km per liter. The 3.0 GDI engine has not been changed. As a new safety feature, the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system w...

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ased 32.7 percent from the previous year to 51,975 in 2010. The new model will be produced at the Ulsan plant in Korea. On September 1 Hyundai Motor Co., presented the i40 mid-size station wagon in Busan, staring selling it on the local market. In 2007 the carmaker started developing the model at a cost of 230 billion won. As with the new Avante, it is based on the J3 platform elongated back and forth, and measures 4,815 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1...

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s Rogue, development of a successor of the QM5 based on the Rogue, development of a successor of the SM5, launch of the QM3, and production of electric vehicles (EVs). Renault Samsung announced the third-generation SM5 will go on sale early 2010. The SM5 took about 36 months of development time and cost its makers about 30 billion yen. The SM5 is based on the Renault Laguna and features Nissan's 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine with a six-s...

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ing (Chongqing) Engineering Co., Ltd. (tentative name) for vehicle engineering will be 75% funded by Isuzu and 25% by Qingling Motors. With the establishment of this joint venture, Isuzu intends to develop next-generation heavy-duty truck speedily which suits local market needs and boasts of superb cost competitiveness in collaboration with Qingling and local parts suppliers in China. Meanwhile, a new manufacturing and sales JV, Isuzu Qingling (C...

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AC Group releases “Trillion GAC 1578 Development Outline” GAC Group partners with Zunyi Municipal Government for lithium battery industry chain deployment GAC Component establishes JV in Zunyi, Guizhou with mining companies GAC Component to establish JV with mining enterprises for raw material cost reduction GAC Group and GAC Aion intend to jointly increase investment of about CNY 600 million in Hycan GAC Group unveils multiple sub-brands’...

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arts made in Thailand, which is suffering the worst flooding in decades, Toyota has canceled a Saturday shift on October 29 at its assembly plants in Indiana, Kentucky and Canada, as well as an engine plant in West Virginia. Toyota Korea released the new "Camry" on January 18. Taking advantage of a reduction in import duties by the U.S- Korea Free Trade Agreement, Toyota Korea will import cars produced at the Kentucky Plant in the U.S. The sales ...

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