curity, a cyber mimic defense technology) vehicle”, an SAIC Motor Level 3 autonomous vehicle, to make ESS a key innovative technology supporting the seven SAIC Motor base technologies. 2. The establishment of component information security detection platform and system to support the security and quality management of information from the component supply chain. Etc. According to multiple press releases dated August 20, SAIC Motor is planning t...

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Auto Shanghai, the manufacturer presented its vision of electric and autonomous driving with the electric study Skoda Vision E. On May 11, Skoda informed that it is continuing to modernise its Kvasiny production site, opening a new competence centre. The car manufacturer now combines a testing and quality centre, a logistics training centre, an event hall and storage areas for pre-series vehicles at the multifunctional facility. The company has ...

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Kim Long Motor boosts global reach with “Made in Vietnam” buses; launches KIMLONG 29 models Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub. Kim Long Motor’s curre...

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l increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bodies handled by the new facility. It will support custom features such as two-tone roofs and matte finishes while painting both EVs and ICE vehicles. The advanced facility will use robots and automation for better paint quality and efficiency. The paint process will include multiple protective layers. Škoda will also introduce a cost-saving technique: applying the d...

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le sources reported that a serious mechanical failure has hit the Stellantis factory in Sochaux, France, affecting the main stamping press. The issue began on June 2 and is to resume on June 6, 2025. Due to the breakdown, most work sessions have been canceled across the plant, except for the rework quality and vehicle reception units. Production of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 has come to a complete stop. The issue is impacting the entire production...

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n period. SAIC-GM-Wuling began to strengthen cooperation with domestic semiconductor manufacturers in 2018. By working with parts manufacturers and domestic chip manufacturers, the company has formulated new domestic chip technology architecture and a plan suitable for its models. It also conducts quality verification in the fields of 5G communication chips, memory chips, energy chips, and artificial intelligence chips to improve the versatili...

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the concepts of technology, green and safety, the factory is able to meet the production needs for battery, motor and control systems in a number of SAIC-GM’s future Ultium-based battery electric models with the world’s leading high-precision processing and assembly technologies, high-standard quality control management and high-flexibility common line production capabilities. In addition, a trial car of the Electra E5 large 5-seater intelli...

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The 5.67-square-kilometer proving ground in Guangde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, represents an investment of RMB 1.6 billion and is capable of conducting 67 driving conditions over 60 kilometers of eight test roads. The proving ground can carry out development, validation, certification, quality control evaluation, load data collection and analysis for vehicles less than 7.5 tons. It can accommodate up to 140 vehicles for testing simul...

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ership begins with three BEV models in the B and C segments to enter China's growing EV market. The collaboration will accelerate Audi's local electrification strategy, delivering smart BEV products tailored to Chinese customers. They combine Audi's design language, premium driving experience, high quality, latest EV technology, and engineering with SAIC's innovation on a new platform. The partnership will offer advanced digital experiences and a...

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2012 and from December 10, 2012 to March 2, 2013. The recall was triggered by a March 15 TV program pointing out the failure of the seven-speed DSG aired on the China Central Television (CCTV). Volkswagen has been receiving many complaints over its seven-speed DSG and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has been implementing follow-up researches on the DSG from March 2012. Shanghai Volkswagen Auto...

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and a maximum torque of 420Nm. Sales prices range from 355,000 yuan to 696,000 yuan. An assembly plant for the sole production of Audi brand cars has begun operations. Total investment in the plant, which introduced a comprehensive digital management system of planning, production, distribution and quality control, totaled about one billion yuan. At the initial stage the plant will churn out 100,000 units a year, which will be increased to 200,00...

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utlander. The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  features a larger-capacity drive battery, which will increase all-electric range, decrease the amount of time the internal combustion engine runs, and lead to improved on-road acceleration performance. Steering and ride quality are revised through extensive tuning of dampers, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings. Every 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid features powerful ...

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r innovation at Auto Shanghai Grammer to establish Chinese headquarters in Hefei, Anhui Grammer AG targets to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 Grammer announces investment in Haselmühl, Germany site Grammer presents new seat combination for medium and heavy-duty trucks Grammer to supply high-quality bus driver seats to Otokar, Turkey Grammer presents Ubility One concept seat Grammer’s joint venture in Harbin starts production Grammer to ...

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t Citroen group Shanghai Inteva to supply sunroofs for FAW-VW Inteva and Guangzhou Echom collaborate on automotive interior components Inteva Products to acquire majority stake in Korean joint venture Inteva Products opens two new plants in Romania and China Inteva receives Best Supplier Award for Quality from Tata Motors Inteva Products, USA expands is manufacturing facility in Pune, India Inteva Products and Suzhou Greentech reach agreement In...

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announced on November 7 that ISO certification for Nissan’s production at its Japanese plants will be revoked due to the scandal over uncertified employees completing final inspections. As of October 31, the certification body reduced the certification scope of the ISO standard (ISO 9001) on the quality management system and excluded certification for Japanese vehicle production. This sanction will be targeted at Nissan's Oppama and Tochigi pl...

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ion, translating to a gearing ratio of 110.80%, with the assets insufficient to settle all its debts and lacking solvency. Stellantis fully impaired the value of its investment in the GAC-FCA JV and other related assets in its first half of 2022 financial results. Stellantis will continue providing quality services to existing and future Jeep brand customers in China. Reportedly, GAC Fiat Automobiles will build the second plant in Panyu District,...

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ining and process validation. The CR3 is built on the STLA Medium platform, supporting thermal, hybrid, and EVs with competitive range capabilities. Stellantis invested EUR 160 million in the Rennes plant, including advanced Ferrage workshop featuring automated door installation, advanced 3D laser quality controls, and reconditioned robots for cost efficiency. Rennes has reduced its site size by half to 140 hectares, repurposing freed-up space ...

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advancing energy-saving and new energy vehicle business, mainly hybrid vehicles. Planning, R&D and production will be conducted in China to meet various needs of Chinese users in different classes. The company will also promote developing welfare vehicles, social contribution activities and improve quality of services.Toyota (China) has set a three-step goal for its business operations. In the first step for 2012, it aims to achieve one-million-u...

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pipe on June 5, 2014. On September 9, Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the partially redesigned Camry hybrid premium sedan in Japan. Toyota has refined the interior and exterior designs of the new model. The new Camry achieves solidity as a hybrid premium sedan in its exterior as well as high quality and comfortableness in its interior. The new Camry incorporates safety and advanced features including T-Connect SD navigation system that sup...

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Toyota suspends operations at Tahara Plant due to explosion at Advics Lexus restyles 2017 IS and bolsters safety technologies Lexus unveils preventative safety technology in new LS Toyota halts Japanese plants in response to Typhoon Lan Toyota begins sales of new LS J.D. Power 2018 Plant Quality Awards for U.S. market vehicles led by Toyota Toyota sequentially restarts operations at Japanese vehicle assembly plants Toyota halts 16 Japa...

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