k space of 563L. GM Brazil arm was responsible for the design of the car, which will be made at three locations including Sao Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil. It is expected to go on sale in the Russian and East European markets from the beginning of 2013. On December 13 General Motors announced the price for Chevrolet Cobalt presented at the Moscow Motor Show for the Russian market. The Cobalt will be available in three grades with prices ranging...

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pectively. Its 80-liter fuel tank provides the vehicle with a maximum range of over 1,000 km. The brand "Volkswagen Commercial vehicles" will present its pickup Amarok of load-carrying capacity below 1 ton at the Moscow motor show-2010, which will be available to orders for Russian buyers. Starting price of Amarok will be 990 thousand roubles. At first the Amarok will be sold in the four-door version with a double cabin and at the beginning of 20...

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ymers. Nov. 2018 Reached agreement to divest its anti-vibration systems business to Continental. Dec. 2018 Announced that the Company will build a new world headquarters in Northville, Michigan. Apr. 2019 Completed divestiture of anti-vibration systems business to Continental for a total sale price of approximately USD 265.5 million. Jul. 2020 Completed divestiture of its European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses, as...

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to the five-speed manual geabox and three trim versions: SE, SE Plus and SEL. The 1.0-liter flex engine is built at the new Camacari engine plant located in the same industrial complex as the vehicle assembly plant. In October, Ford will also offer 1.5-liter Sigma engine made at the Tabubate plant. Price of Ka - SE 1.0 starts at BRL 35,390 and price of Ka + SE 1.0 at BRL 37,890. Ford will layoff about 2,000 workers at its plant in Camacari, Brazi...

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formance compared with the current model now being leased so that it can be put on the market by early 2012. Toyota launched its compact hybrid vehicle "Aqua" on December 26. Installed with a 1.5-liter engine, the car has fuel efficiency rated at 35.4 km/h in JC 08 mode, the highest ion record. Its prices start at 1.69 million yen. Its monthly sales target is 12,000 cars, which will be produced at the Iwate Plant of Kanto Auto Works. On January 2...

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tour, is preparing to introduce the Jetour Dashing and Jetour X70P SUVs in Indonesia in Q3/2024. The assembly process for both models will also be conducted at its Bekasi plant. On May 22, PT NETA Auto Indonesia held the “Grand Launch of NETA V-II: Unveiling the Future”, where the NETA V-II’s price was announced. Priced from IDR 299,000,000, this locally-made model has a TKDN (Domestic Component Level) of up to 44%. Its 36.1-kWh LFP battery...

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Alpine A390 early 2026 Europe EV Length 4,615 (181.7) X Width 1,885 (74.2) X Height 1,532 (60.3), Wheelbase 2,708 (106.6) mm(in) Curb weight: 2,121kg (4,676.0lbs) 4WD. AC synchronous motor (Max output: 295kW/400hp, 345kW/470hp, Peak torque: 650Nm, 808Nm (300Nm + 508Nm)) Lithium-ion battery (Capacity: 89kWh, Total voltage: 400V) Europe Cruising range (WLTP mode): 555km (344.9miles) Its base price is EUR 65,000. Its top speed is 220km/h (136.7m...

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akes for Level-2 autonomous driving as standard equipment. It is equipped with five millimeter-wave radars, 10 smart driving high-precision cameras, and one LiDAR, which can display driving assistance and road information on a 25.6-inch AR-HUD. The product was officially released for sale on May 9. Prices range from CNY 125,800 to 165,800. Galaxy Xingyao 8 Galaxy Xingyao 8 interior   The latest Flyme Auto cockpit concept was also on d...

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end of the year. The company also announced its second passenger car plant will go into operation as early as 2009. The first plant is already in order for production of 300,000 cars a year. A 1.6-liter automatic transmission version of the "Elysee" was additionally put on the market. Its standard price is 84,800 yuan. The 1.6-liter 16-valve engine is combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission and compliant with the emissions regulations "Eu...

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indsor Assembly minivan plant have also resumed production with one of two shifts, though will halt production at both plants the following week. Chrysler will begin producing the Ram 1500 for the 2013 model year from September 1 at the Warren truck plant. It will hit the market in October with the price starting at $23,585 including $995 destination charge. It features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine offering 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of...

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its dealers agreed to give up profit margins on the Hiace Furgón and to achieve a more competitive value and increase sales so as to build demand to start local production of the Hiace at the Zárate plant. Toyota’s goal is to finish 2021 with about 1,000 Hiace units sold at the sharply reduced price. On July 8, Toyota Argentina announced that it has a six-month waiting list for the Hilux and SW4 models produced at its Zárate plant. Toyota h...

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OMODA launches C7 crossover in Russia On May 27, OMODA launched a C7 crossover in Russia with a starting price of RUB 2,799,900. It is equipped with a 150-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a robotic seven-speed transmission. It is also available in an all-wheel drive version.  It has a 15.6-inch touchscreen media system with instant response thanks to the Snapdragon 8155 processor and an 8.9-inch color screen of the onboard computer. ...

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nt. While the two models have more spacious compartment than the old models, the body is shorter by 5 cm for the "Axio" and 6 cm for the "Fielder." A 1,300 cc model has been made available in addition to the previous 1,500 cc engine model. Their sales targets are 3,000 a month for the "Axio" with a price tag of between 1.375 million and 2,089 million yen and 4,000 for the "Fielder " priced between 1.517 million and 2.12 million yen. Toyota Motor ...

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bust Perodua sales and steady Toyota performance in Malaysia. However, UMW’s PBIT for the quarter declined to MYR 194 million due to competitive pressures and provisions in the lubricants business. Sime continues to navigate a challenging industry landscape marked by economic uncertainty, intense price competition, and oversupply from China. In response, the group is prioritizing cost efficiency, streamlined inventory management, and agile oper...

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iland-based Sahaviriya Steel Industries, both companies have played significant roles in the development of Thailand’s steel industry. According to the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association, looming reciprocal tariffs risk triggering a global recession, reducing steel demand and increasing price volatility. In addition, the escalating U.S.-China trade war also threatens local manufacturers. (From SSI press release and an article of Bangk...

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nko Materials) became a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko K.K. through the acquisition of shares by HC Holdings K.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Showa Denko K.K. The company announced that the trade name will be changed to Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. from October 1, 2020. The acquisition price was approximately JPY 960 billion. In the area of brake parts, the company produces disc pads, linings, and drum brakes (manufactured by Japan B...

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ous year. Its EBIT margin decreased from 5.3% in the previous year to 3.5%. The decrease in earnings was due to lower-than-expected sales volumes and an unfavorable product mix, which led to a reduced contribution margin that was insufficient to cover structural costs. Higher personnel expenses and price increases further impacted results, even though raw material costs declined. Other negative factors included increased distribution and administ...

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ical shock tests, mechanical vibration tests, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests, and ESD tests. (From a press release dated September 23, 2021) Vitesco Technologies announced its successful market debut with the start of trading of its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The first share price was quoted at EUR 59.80. With the completion of the spin-off, Vitesco Technologies, the former Powertrain business area of Continental AG, has b...

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dal mode), and a patented Overtake function. The interior blends sportiness and luxury, with Devialet sound systems, 13 speakers, and dual digital displays. Standard features include Google Maps with EV route planning, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and semi-autonomous driving aids.  At launch, A390 price in GT and GTS versions will range from EUR 65,000 to EUR 76,000, depending on the country. (Alpine on May 27, 2025)...

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e: 386V) A single speed transmission China Combined (WLTC mode): 22.2kWh/100km, 23.3kWh/100km China Combined (WLTC mode): 0.83L/100km, 0.91L/100km China EV range (CLTC mode): 220km (136.7miles), 210km (130.5miles) China Cruising range (CLTC mode): 1,120km (695.9miles), 1,066km (662.4miles) Its base price is CNY 239,900. Its top speed is 205km/h (127.4mph). 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time is 5.9 sec. D (Upper Medium) Changan, Beijing SUV...

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