at our two domestic plants in Germany.” Audi announced on May 9 that the Audi R8 LMX will become the world's first production car equipped with laser high beams. The Audi R8 LMX is available as a coupe with a production run limited to 99 vehicles and will take to the streets this summer. The base price in Germany is EUR 210,000. Audi revealed the new A7 Sportback on May 22. The five-door coupe with a rear hatch first debuted in 2010, combining ...

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n BMW produces 4.75 million vehicles over 25 years in Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW begins X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid production at Spartanburg plant in December BMW's Spartanburg plant sets record production in 2019 BMW introduces X5 xDrive40d, X6 xDrive40d with straight six-cylinder diesel engine, mild hybrid technology BMW extends shutdown at Spartanburg plant through April 30 BMW to resume gradual production in Spartanburg, South Car...

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generation 2.0R diesel engine delivering up to 184hp consumes one liter per 15.6km of driving. Being compliant with the Euro5 emission standards, it is exempt from the Korean environment charge for five years. The 2.0L Theta-II gasoline engine delivers 166hp with fuel efficiency of 12.1km/L. Retail price in Korea is 19.9 million - 28.2 million won for the diesel engine/2WD; 21.7 million to 30 million won for the 4WD version; 18.55 million to 25.1...

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including Kuga Titanium, Kuga ST-Line and Kuga Vignale each deliver unique character for growing number of SUV customers in Europe. The comprehensive line-up includes Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, Kuga EcoBlue Hybrid (mild-hybrid) and Kuga Hybrid (full-hybrid) variants, alongside Ford’s 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel, 1.5 litre EcoBlue diesel and 1.5 litre EcoBoost petrol engines, and intelligent new eight-speed automatic transmission. Kuga is also the first...

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1.2L or 1.6L THP engines. On September 25 Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen launched a new Dongfeng Peugeot 308. It is a compact sedan based on the EMP2 platform, and was previously reported to be a sedan version of the existing 308S hatchback. The new model is offered with a 1.2L THP, 1.6L THP or 1.6L CVVT engine, and all versions have start-stop systems. Like the 308S, the 308 is produced at the Wuhan Plant. Dongfeng Citroen, a subsidiary of Dongfeng-Pe...

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ete e-axles; electromechanical components and drives for e-bikes, e-scooters, thermal management, and wiper, steering, and braking systems; drive systems for window lifters, seat adjustment mechanisms, and sunroofs. Mobility Aftermarket -Spare parts and workshop services, including components for diesel, gasoline, and electrical powertrains, brake pads and discs, batteries, wiper blades, filters, and spark plugs.-The division also supplies wipe...

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to lead Malaysia’s electrified vehicle market, CKD operations to begin in 2023 Great Wall Motor launches Haval H7 mid-size SUV On September 4 Great Wall Motor and Schaeffler of Germany have signed a strategic cooperative agreement. The two companies will join hands in engine, transmission, clutch, chassis and electronic system development. Great Wall Motor, which has been using Schaeffler products before signing the...

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pacity in 2011 has got underway. The current annual capacity in a single shift is 3,000 vehicles of the "3 series" and "5 series" accounting for about 75 percent of total sales. BMW India started production of the new 5-series debuted in May. The new 5-series will go on sale at the end of July with price tag between 38.9 lakh and 58 lakh. The 523i, 530d and 525d will be assembled on CKD basis while the 535i will be imported. BMW launched its new ...

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program, the Company will close the Charleston facility in the USA and the Busan site in South Korea in 2025. The measures aim to improve its long-term competitiveness. Production relocations and adjustments-In response to the transformation in mobility, the shift away from the internal combustion engine, and the increasing competitive pressure, the Company relocated selected product groups from the Sempeter site in Slovenia to other European lo...

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ghting, front lighting systems, and lighting electronics Modules segment: Designs, develops and manufactures automotive modules Powertrain segment C-Power business group: Develops and manufactures internal combustion systems, focusing on energy storage and emission reduction systems for gasoline, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains; The business group also designs and manufactures e-Power systems, which includes battery systems, elect...

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ant restarted regular operations on the same day. Three types of direct injection engines are offered for the 2014 "Chevrolet Impala." Each of engines is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There are three trim levels available. Models equipped with the latest 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine are priced at $27,535 for the LS, $29,785 for the LT and $34,555 for the LTZ, each of them including a $810 delivery fee. Models equipped with a 3.8-liter...

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start manufacturing and selling in Japan front-end modules and rear-end modules, which integrate vehicle lighting devices and exterior parts, as early as possible. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Mar. 23, 2009) Faurecia S.A., France, plans to reinforce development of parts for low-priced vehicles, whose growth is expected in emerging markets including Asia. The company has supplied parts and components with largely limited costs...

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duce a commercial van "NV" at its Canton Plant for the U.S. market. The company invested $118 million in retooling the plant for commercial van production. Nissan unveiled the next-generation hybrid system designed for front-wheel drive models. The new hybrid system is composed of a 2.5-liter turbo engine, a motor, a Xtronic CVT and lithium-ion batteries. Adopting the "One-motor, 2-clutch" system, its fuel consumption improves more than 10 percen...

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f the company's financial results. Factors 1) Net Sales-For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s net sales were USD 18,878 million, a decrease of 5.9% from the previous year. The decline in sales was driven by lower tire volume, primarily in Americas and EMEA, global declines in price and product mix, and the negative impact of changes in foreign exchange rates globally, driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. This dec...

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hery Arrizo 8L   Omoda & Jaecoo   Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), under Chery Automobile, showcased an impressive lineup of vehicles at the show, providing a diverse range of options to captivate customers in Thailand.   The JAECOO 7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) is powered by a 1.5TDGI 5th generation engine, offering a seamless transition between EV and HEV modes, with a maximum output of 347 hp and 525 Nm of torque. It works in tandem with the Ded...

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Mercedes-Benz EQB Continental presents its first fully autonomous car in Timisoara, Romania Continental receives order for 5R1V solutions Continental launches new VanContact Ultra tire for delivery services and craftsmen’s vehicles People worried about affordability of mobility due to high energy prices, 2022 Continental Mobility Study shows Continental shows new innovative concepts for the mobility of the future at ContiShowOff 2022 in Timisoa...

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core GX becomes Buick’s entry-level utility vehicle in the Mexican market, where the first-generation Encore will no longer be offered. In its first model year, the 2020 Encore GX will be available in Mexico with a single powertrain choice, the new EcoTec 1.3-liter L3T turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which produces 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. GM’s South Korea unit plans to sharp...

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a Motors standalone results stood at INR 88.68 billion, a decline of 28.9%, and loss after tax was INR 8.04 billion. The sales of vehicles stood at 150,930 units, a decline of 32.5%. Continued slowdown in economic activity, low level of transport freight and infrastructure activity, frequent diesel price increases and tight financing environment, have impacted the industry during the quarter. Further, competitive pressures on pricing in certain s...

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exporting one million Nissan vehicles. Nissan has exported vehicles to 108 countries from its Renault-Nissan Automotive India Ltd. plant in Chennai since exports commenced in September 2010. On August 28, Renault announced the launch of its sub-4 metre multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) TRIBER in India, priced between INR 495,000 and INR 649,000. The car will be offered in four variants. It is powered by 1.0-liter 3-cylinder dual VVT petrol engine ...

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er 31, 2024)Turbochargers for Chevrolet Corvette ZR1-The Company has solidified an agreement to deliver turbochargers for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sports car platform, marking the largest passenger car twin turbochargers in the market to date. Paired with GM’s 5.5-liter flat plane crankshaft V8 engine, the Corvette is capable of 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. The new turbochargers feature a 76mm forged milled compressor wheel with ported s...

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