y may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. GM announces BRL 5.5 billion investment in Sao Paulo, Brazil GM incorporates GNV-powered trucks to transport new vehicles between plants GM launches new Chevrolet Cobalt in Argentina GM to invest BRL 1.5 billion for upgrades, new model at Gravatai plant in Brazil GM announces BRL 4.5 billion in investments in Brazil GM reveals its BRL 1.2 billion expanded São Caetano do Sul p...

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ployees were hired in January to reinforce the 1,300 workers at GM’s São Caetano do Sul plant, which has received investments of BRL 1.2 billion and began producing the Chevrolet Tracker SUV, built on the GEM platform used by the new Onix. The Tracker, launching in Brazil in March, increases the models produced at the plant to six, including the Joy and Joy Plus (old generation Onix), Cobalt, Montana and Spin. Also part of the company's new in...

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ction at Gravataí plant in Brazil for 3 months GM workers approve temporary employment suspension contract at Gravataí plant in Brazil GM resumes production at Gravataí plant in Brazil after a month GM reaches 3 million milestone in Gravatai, Brazil GM to invest BRL 1.5 billion for upgrades, new model at Gravatai plant in Brazil GM announces BRL 4.5 billion in investments in Brazil GM hires 700, starts up third shift at Gravataí plant in Bra...

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affordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, saying it will “make pricing decisions that ensure our vehicles remain affordable” after June.   VW imports the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan from Mexico. The Tiguan was redesigned for the 2025 model year and is currently arriving at dealerships with positive reviews. The Puebla-built models are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada ...

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n euros in production of its new 2009 pickup truck "Robust" starting 2009. The plant will produce 90,000 a year, most of which will be exported to new emerging markets. VW Argentina announced it would release its new pickup in the Latin American market starting in the spring of 2010 by changing the model name from "Robust" to "Amarok." Thereafter, the vehicle will be introduced to Russia, Europe, Africa and Australia. While the pickup will be lau...

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Musk says Teslas will drive themselves to customers beginning in June On May 29, Elon Musk posted to let people know that Tesla has been testing its self-driving Model Y cars on Austin, Texas streets for the last several days with no incidents. While preparing for the public roll out of his robotaxi service in June, Musk also announced that the first self-delivery of a Tesla car directly to a customer will also take place in June. The feat will f...

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g the evolving thermal management needs of the automotive industry at the SPE's Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference in Troy, Michigan. During the event, Dr. Cardwell will present solutions offered by glycol thermal management systems, highlighting how the Company is using advanced modeling, vertical integration and lightweight thermoplastic materials to innovate a new family of scalable integrated fluid coolant control products ...

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Dodge announces 2026 Durango SUV lineup, expands HEMI-powered choices On May 29, Dodge announced the Durango’s product line for the 2026 model year, with special focus on the popular HEMI-powered Dodge Durango R/T, introducing a new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop Redline package, bringing back the R/T Tow N Go package as a standalone option, and delivering a refreshed wheel lineup for the R/T model. Ordering for 2026 Dodge Durango GT and Duran...

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n length, 1,978 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The all-wheel drive version of the EXEED EXLANTIX ES is equipped with two electric motors with a total output of 469 hp with a peak torque of 634 Nm, providing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. The model is equipped with the REEV series hybrid system developed by EXEED engineers. Thanks to the advanced REEV technology, the vehicle has a long-rang...

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Maruti Suzuki eVITARA receives CMVR Compliance Certificate from ARAI On May 30, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Maruti Suzuki India Limited has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for their first electric vehicle, eVITARA – Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model.  Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be the exclusive manufacturer of eVITARA for the world. Based on ARAI social media updates ...

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Škoda UK unveils new Enyaq SportLine 85 with more range and sporty design On May 29, Škoda UK announced that it is expanding its Enyaq lineup with a new SportLine 85 version, available in both SUV and Coupé styles. It joins the 85x (4WD) model but uses a single motor for better efficiency and longer range, while keeping sporty looks and sharp handling. The version has an 82 kWh (77 kWh usable) battery and a rear motor which delivers output of ...

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zil sold to Bahia State as BYD negotiates incentives BYD to establish R&D center in Salvador, Brazil BYD to inaugurate cornerstone of plant in Camaçari, Brazil on October 9 Ford and government of Bahia complete process reversing ownership of Camaçari plant Ford introduces Ka Trail urban adventure model for Brazilian market Ford launches 2018 Ka and Ka + in Brazil Ford to import its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder flex engine into Brazil Ford Brazi...

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Motor East Japan to install solar power generation system at Iwate Plant Toyota announces global production volume for November to be approximately 800,000 units Toyota suspends operations of 11 lines at seven plants in Japan due to snowfall Toyota finds certification misconduct in total of seven models Toyota suspends production of three models for the Japanese market due to errors in certification Toyota suspends production of three models wi...

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B05 B PF A electric crossover hatchback model from Leapmotor's B series, internally codenamed B05. It will be unveiled at the Chengdu motor show in August 2025....

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C10 B PF A 5-seater mid- size SUV developed as a global model, available in EV and range extender EV ( REEV). The internal code is B11. It is a SDV (Software-defined vehicle) model built on smart car technology using the LEAP 3.0 architecture. The body length is 4,739mm, and the wheelbase is 2,825mm. The EV and REEV are all available in RWD version with a maximum output of 170kW. The EV has a driving range of 530km or 605km (CLTC mode). The REEV ...

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P7/P7i E PF PF unknown A mid-size sports sedan. The P7 was released in April 2020, fellowed by an improved model, the P7i, in March 2023. The dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,888mm x 1,896mm x 1,450mm and the wheelbase is 2,998mm. A rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version with a maximum output of 203kW is available. The driving range is 702km (CLTC mode). The all-new model is scheduled to be released in the third quarter of 2025....

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X9 H PF A 7-seater large-size MPV and XPeng Motor's flagship model. It is a software-defined vehicle (SDV) developed based on XPeng’s smart car technology, SEPA (Smart Electric Platform Architecture) 2.0, and is the 1st to adopt the AI-Powered "Tianji XOS" smart cabin system. The dimensions (L x W x H) are 5,293mm x 1,988mm x 1,785mm and the wheelbase is 3,160mm. It features an 800-volt electric drive system and is available in FWD version with...

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G9 E PF A mid- to large-sized SUV and XPeng Motor's flagship model. The dimensions (L x W x H) are 4,891mm x 1,937mm x 1,680mm and the wheelbase is 2,998mm. It is the first to use an 800V high-voltage SiC electrical system and is available in a RWD version with a maximum output of 258kW or an AWD version with 423kW. The driving range (CLTC mode) is 625km or 725km for the RWD, and 680km for the AWD. It is equipped with an AI-powered 5C fast-charg...

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o 8 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, and Tiggo 4 Pro. - From November 2, 2020, the name was changed from PT Hyundai Indonesia Motor to PT Handal Indonesia Motor - Hyundai established a joint venture, PT. Bimantara Hyundai Indonesia (Hyundai 50%) in Jun. 1997. It planned to set up a new plant and produce Hyundai models with 100,000 units per year. But the plan discontinued at the end of 1997 due to the currency crisis. Chery Tiggo 5X SUV launched in Indonesia...

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BYD launches e7 electric sedan On May 17, BYD launched the e7 midsize battery electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 103,800 to CNY 115,800. It is mainly developed for the taxi market. The e7 measures 4,780mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,515mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. It has an ultra-large 528L layered rear trunk and an electric sunshade. The e7 is powered by a single 100kW motor, delivering...

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