ompanies can order an established maximum allocation over the next two years. IVECO BUS currently has agreements in its portfolio to supply nearly 900 buses through Consip per previous awards. The electric vehicles will be added to these pre-existing agreements for a total order that is expected to exceed one thousand buses in 2023 alone. The E-WAY electric buses and the Crossways destined for TUA (Abruzzo) will be completed on the assembly lines...

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investment, worth approximately EGP 1.9 billion. The project aims to significantly boost the production capacity of Ghabbour Egypt, as the Sadat plant is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles. Consequently, the local production capacity across GB Corp's factories could exceed 100,000 vehicles annually, including passenger cars, microbuses, and various types of vehicles. On July 30, GB Ghabbour Auto announced that it ...

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f the "Mirage," following Japan and Brunei. PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), launched the new Pajero Sport on May 24. The new model has four variations; Pajero Sport GLS middle grade MT model (Rp 389,000,000), Pajero Sport Exceed middle grade 4AT model (Rp 406,000,000), Pajero Sport Dakar top grade 2WD model (Rp 444,000,000) and 4WD model (Rp 509,500,000). The sales volu...

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is inadequate, and there is a possibility that the sulfur component in the exhaust emissions that adheres to the catalyst will not be removed and may accumulate. Therefore, the performance of the catalyst deteriorates over time, and the emission value of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust emissions may exceed the regulation value. The applicable number of units totals approximately 47,000 units (production period: April 2017-March 2022). On March 29,...

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equipped with the E13C heavy-duty engine, which the company confirmed had a fraudulent engine certification application and engine performance problems. The performance of the urea SCR catalyst in the affected vehicles deteriorates over time, and the emissions of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas may exceed the regulation values. As a provisional measure, Hino will inspect the conversion efficiency of the urea-SCR catalyst and check if the emission...

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nator, a seven-seater family SUV in South Africa. The new Mitsubishi Destinator is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a CVT, delivering 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque. It will be available in two variants, including GLS model which is priced at ZAR 489,990 and Exceed variant priced at ZAR 569,990. Based on Mitsubishi press release...

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lio in North America with existing XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks and Hyundai Translead trailers, and plans to enter the electrified large van market. In alliance with General Motors, Hyundai Motor expects to launch five co-developed vehicles as early as 2028, with annual sales of these models expected to exceed 800,000 units. The lineup will include electric commercial vans for the North American market, as well as compact vehicles, compact SUVs and co...

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ff the assembly line. The model e2 has a length, width and height of 4,240 x 1,760 x 1,530mm, with a wheel base of 2,610mm. In terms of power, the model e2 is equipped with either a 70kW or a 100kW permanent magnet synchronous motor. The maximum cruising range under the NEDC standard is expected to exceed 360km. On September 2, BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) officially launched its e2 model, which is the automaker’s first e-series crossover model. Eq...

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-efficiency, hybrid-compatible gasoline engines on three engine production lines, with the fourth dedicated to the brand’s latest ‘Smartstream’ 1.6-litre diesel engine. This is a proactive move by Kia towards hybridization and electrification, in line with the wider European market trend. The Exceed cabrio concept car, an open model of cee'd, made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The model is based on the three-door cee'd hatchback. It f...

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707km on standard 20-inch wheels and tires, which is the longest range of any electric SUV sold in Europe today. On July 7, Fisker Inc. announced that in the second quarter of 2023, 1,022 Fisker Ocean SUVs were produced in Austria for customers as well as marketing and engineering purposes. Fisker exceeded its targeted assembly rate of 80 units per day at the end of June and expects vehicles produced to exceed 1,400 in early July. A few supplier...

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, which will require 11.759 billion yuan for construction, will be able to produce 300,000 units passenger cars a year and begin operations in 2014. Together with the new plant, a supplier park will also be built in Hangzhou Bay New Zone. The amount of investment by core parts makers will likely to exceed 10 billion yuan. Shanghai Volkswagen has revealed the new Lavida four-door compact sedan for Chinese users at the Beijing auto show. The new La...

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+ amended by 196th WP.29 reports 2025/6/25 2026/1/11 Pneumatic Tyres (Passenger Vehicle) -Update of the year for ISO 4000-1 to the latest -Revision of the expression for tread grooves to align with R117. -Revival of the definition of the structural symbol (ZRF) for run-flat tires for use at speeds exceeding 240 km/h - Addition of a definition for tread groove depth. -Correction of typos "tire sectional areas" replaced with "tire section widths"...

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ch will start in 2012. Annual production volume will be about 25 thousand vehicles. The company plans to localize the engines, transmissions, axles and other components production, which will be used in vehicles Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and in product portfolio of GAZ. The investments of Daimler will exceed 100 million Euro. GAZ Group started the pilot production of light commercial vehicles GAZel of new generation – GAZel-Next. GAZ plans to prod...

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Germany announces EUR 500 million new funding for charging infrastructure On March 25, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced a new funding program for the development of charging infrastructure in and around multi-family buildings. A total funding volume of up to EUR 500 million is available. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW. Interested parties can submit their funding applications from April 15, 2026. Th...

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n the United States was mitigated, and the weaker yen also contributed. The company had factored in the impact of rising raw material prices and the acquisition of shares in Niterra Materials, which became Niterra’s wholly owned subsidiary this fiscal year. However, its performance is expected to exceed the previous forecast due to the above-mentioned upward factors. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 25, 2026)...

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echnology provides batteries with 13.5% higher cell quality energy density and 20% greater volume energy density than regular mass-produced iron phosphate lithium battery cells available on the market. At the low temperature of -20°C, its capacity increases by about 10% while its charging rate can exceed 2C. The SmLFP technology enables batteries to have a service life of more than 1.5 million kilometers, solving the technical problem of “bala...

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ng Automobile held a groundbreaking ceremony of an engine plant in Hubei Shiyan Economic And Technological Development Zone. The company invested 700 million yuan in the plant. When completed, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 300,000 units. The company says production value will exceed 2 billion yuan and 1,000-plus new jobs will be created. Dongfeng Xiaokang Automobile Co., Ltd. reported that its accumulative sales volume reac...

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et in Wuhan economic and technological development zone (Hannan District). This project is a key part of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL)’s electrification program. The project focuses on the technology and products of Nissan's e-POWER drive motors and motor control units. The total investment will exceed CNY 1 billion and annual output value will reach CNY 3 billion by 2023. On May 22, Dongfeng Nissan held a launch conference for the X-Trail e-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

RENERA, Russia, plans import substitution and localization of key battery components On March 17, RENERA LLC presented a roadmap for import substitution of critical components at the Third Industry Conference "Graphite 2026." RENERA stated that the total cost of achieving 100% localization of the cell will exceed RUB 140 billion. It is collaborating with Russian manufacturers of cathode and anode materials, conductive additives, binders, and foil...

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Anápolis, Jacareí, Brazil, with indefinite return amid COVID-19 Caoa Chery restarts Jacareí plant in Brazil on June 1, prepares two models for launch Caoa Chery launches the Arrizo 6 sedan in Brazil, promises another for 2020 Caoa Chery to increase production of Tiggo 8 in Anápolis as sales exceed expectations Caoa builds 90,000 units of Hyundai HR at Anápolis plant in Brazil Caoa Chery produces 20,000 vehicles in Anápolis, Brazil Ca...

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