acks. These new courses will allow on-road testing of safety technologies, including anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability program, and driver assistance technologies. Testing on real cars and motorcycles will facilitate the process to ensure that these technologies meet various laws and regulations. This test center is open to external users, offering them test rides according to their needs. (From news releases issued by multiple sou...

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ation and false advertising are prohibited, disclosure obligations must be strictly implemented, and responsibility for production consistency and quality safety must be properly shouldered to truly improve the safety level of smart connected car products. In the midst of this trend toward stricter regulations, a large number of companies in the smart sector exhibited.   This report introduces the exhibits in the fields of smart cockpit solution...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

a Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) signed an agreement in Tianjin for a strategic partnership with Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA). According to the agreement, the companies will cooperate in fields such as automotive industry standards and technical regulations, product testing and certification services, research on key generic technologies and development of relevant products. They will also par...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/28

mpact hatchback "CoolBear" went on sale. It is an A-class hatchback, which is 3,951 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,634 high with a 2,499 long wheelbase. A 1.5-liter VVT gasoline engine "GW4G15" manufactured by the company is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, and is compatible with the emissions regulations "Euro4." Sales prices are 63,900 yuan for the "luxury type," 67,900 yuan for the "premium type" and 77,900 yuan for the "sunroof type." It...

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n locations from the end of March. The company is thus reacting to the significant drop in orders as a result of its customers' production interruptions. The measures are intended to reduce economic damage caused by the coronavirus crisis. The majority of Brose's European plants are affected by the regulations. Work will largely be stopped at all German locations until at least April 19. The company agreements include short-time work and company ...

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cubic metre with range of around 250 km. On December 15, Nissan announced that its all-new Townstar gasoline variant is available to order in European markets. It will be offered in both van and passenger variants. All-new Townstar is equipped with 1.3-litre powertrain with the latest Euro 6d-Full regulations offering 130hp and 240Nm of torque. On March 28, Mercedes‑Benz announced that it will be unveiling the new T‑Class on April 26, 2022,...

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nched in December 2007 in Italy and Turkey, in February 2008 in other European countries, and in May in the U.K. A 1.4-liter gasoline engine (73hp) version is priced at 9.100 euros, and a 1.3-liter multijet turbo diesel engine (75hp) version at 11,050 euros. Both engine versions conform to "Euro 4" regulations. Fuel economy of the "Greener version" is 52 mpg. Its CO2 emissions are 119g/km. Its annual sales target is set at 45,000 units, out of wh...

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rable and reliable connected tire, capable of functioning for up to one million driven kilometers, including through the retreading process common for truck tires. This traceability solution from Beontag also ensures that all new tires will comply with the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulations (ESPR). (From Beontag press release dated December 9, 2024) Murata Manufacturing The integration of RFID technology into tires-The Compa...

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ing Changan Automobile will release its self-developed Weixing hatchback codenamed CV5 between the end of 2009 and early 2010. The 5-door CV5 belongs to the segment smaller than its global strategic compact car BenBen(CV6). The CV5 has either 1.0-liter or 0.8-liter engine meeting the Euro4 emission regulations. The CV5 will have a price tag of about 30,000 yuan. Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. announced construction of a comprehensive vehicle te...

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o the closed-loop system in the plant, the COVID control measures can’t affect this plant. SAIC Volkswagen's Anting plant also remains its production, not affected by the measures. Anting is located in Puxi. This area will be under lockdown for COVID nucleic acid testing from April 1 according to regulations. VW said it is monitoring production on a daily basis and might make adjustments at any time. On April 18, according to multiple media sou...

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n Nanjing City in business related to Mazda brand vehicles. Changan Mazda Automobile will a repair, replacement and return service package from July 1. Repair service is provided for a period of 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. The range has been extended starting with the new national regulations effective from October. Half-year sales of Changan Mazda Automobile from January to June 2013 dropped 42.8% year-on-year to 25,498 units. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

utomobiles is expected to be felt most significantly after June, when manufacturers begin clearing out the inventory they had built up before the additional tariffs were imposed. Additionally, bills have been submitted that aim to abolish tax incentives for EVs as well as fuel economy and emissions regulations from 2027 onwards, so it will be necessary to continue to closely monitor the situation surrounding the U.S. EV market.       The shar...

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omotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) signed strategic cooperation agreements with the SAIC, SAIC VW and SAIC Passenger Vehicle respectively. CATARC will cooperate with each of the above three companies in a series of fields, including automotive industry standards and technical regulations, product testing and certification services, research of key generic technologies and product development, engineering consulting, informa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

cles sold in Brazil from 2014. The other versions of the Fiesta are still in production. Ford revealed the Ka Concept 4-door in Brasil. The 4-door concept was revealed simultaneously in Brasil and India. The concept vehicle shown in India - called the Figo Concept -  is a bit shorter to meet local regulations. The 4-door concept completes the line-up along with the 5-door model, which Ford presented in Brazil and Europe at the end of 2013. With ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/24

as announced that Jeep will discontinuation the diesel-powered Compass Limited TD350 in Brazil. This version featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with 170 hp, 35.5 kgfm of torque, and 4x4 traction. The discontinuation is due to the global end of production for this engine and stricter emissions regulations under Proconve L8 in 2025. For 2025, the Compass is available with two powertrains. Most versions feature a 1.3-liter turbo flex engine (T...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/24

nounced that it is providing cybersecurity consulting services to TIER IV. In June 2024, TIER IV was selected for a government project to develop low-speed autonomous buses for airport terminal transfers in Japan. To meet safety standards, the project needed to comply with UN-R155 and ISO/SAE 21434 regulations.  PlaxidityX performed a cybersecurity gap analysis and provided a tailored service package, including a cybersecurity plan, ongoing moni...

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ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about new product development On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it is ramping up new project launches, such as the Exhaust Brake Valve, Automatic Traction Control, and increased penetration of OptiDrive (AMT), and OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension. The upcoming ESC regulations for buses, effective September 2025, represe...

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r arrival in China, they will be reassembled to complete cars. SAIC Motor set up a new company in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone that opened on September 29. The new pilot zone has an area of 28.78 square kilometers, created by reorganizing existing four bonded areas. In the pilot zone, regulations on investment in six areas including finance, marine transport and trade will significantly be relaxed. The new company will be a platform...

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lly ramped up from the end of April onwards according to a fixed plan. Engine production in Győr already started gradually ramping up again this week. For those employees at the factories in Germany who will only be able to resume their work fully in later phases of the restart, short-time working regulations will continue to apply until then. The 2021 model year Audi e-tron has been updated to improve range and efficiency while offering a decre...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23

o the closed-loop system in the plant, the COVID control measures can’t affect this plant. SAIC Volkswagen's Anting plant also remains its production, not affected by the measures. Anting is located in Puxi. This area will be under lockdown for COVID nucleic acid testing from April 1 according to regulations. VW said it is monitoring production on a daily basis and might make adjustments at any time. On March 28, GM's joint venture with SAIC Mo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23