ARAI, India establishes BSR test facility On June 12, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), in a social media post, announced that it has recently established a BSR Test Facility (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle). It is housed within ARAI's Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Lab.  ARAI's new BSR facility creates a comprehensive simulation environment that can put vehicle components through realistic road conditions. The system feature...

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model incorporating a highly efficient 1.5L inline 3-cylinder engine (M15A-FXE), a compact and lightweight transaxle with enhanced motor output, and a high-output bipolar NiMH battery. It measures 4,190mm long, 1,825mm wide, 1,560mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,580mm. The exterior features Lexus' latest "Unified Spindle" front facia design. On August 30, Toyota Motor Corporation resumed operations at 28 lines in all 14 plants for finished vehicle...

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CVMI facility is expected to be fully operational in Q1/2025, replacing its current facility located in Wanaherang, Gunung Putri, Bogor, West Java. This new facility covers an area of 14.6 hectares, larger than DCVMI’s current Wanaherang facility (5.6 hectares). It will include an assembly plant, test track, management offices, vehicle preparation center, and employee facilities. Announced on June 10, DCVMI has officially inaugurated its new Me...

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their models. On this occasion, the MIIT will draw sample vehicles from sources such as on-road motor vehicle manufacturers and automobile dealerships and strengthen efforts to spot check models with high public attention and major quality and safety hazards. Relevant institutions will inspect and test whether the submitted sample vehicles are compliant with national standards, placing emphasis on items such as parameter verification of vehicle ...

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red at the Böllinger Höfe plant - Established in 1873 in Riedlingen, transferred to Neckarsulm in 1880. Audi starts production of new A8 in Germany Audi stops production in Germany, hit by flooding Audi Ingolstadt starts carbon neutral production since January 2024 Audi unveils latest generation of A5 models Audi advances production with new A5 model at Neckarsulm with sustainability and technology upgrades Audi initiates produ...

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plant for 6 weeks, begins retooling for EV production GM works to increase GMC Hummer EV production as reservations top 65,000 GM to announce 4th Ultium Cells plant location in H1 2022, 3rd EV truck plant coming GM's Factory Zero to be idled for 4 weeks to prep for expanded EV production GM Subsystems avoids strike, reaches tentative agreement with UAW GM Subsystems LLC subsidiary workers ratify contract with pay increase GM reports 24% ju...

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AvtoVAZ, Russia achieves 4 star ARCAP rating for LADA Iskra in 84 crash tests On June 12, AvtoVAZ announced that as part of developing the new LADA Iskra, it has conducted 84 crash tests, confirming the car’s high safety level. The vehicle passed certification tests under Russian regulations, including a frontal crash at 56 km/h with 40% overlap, a side crash at 50 km/h, and a rear-end collision at 50 km/h. The Iskra even showed a strong safety...

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BYD unveils DiSus intelligent body control system dedicated to NEVs Auto Shanghai 2023: BYD debuts Destroyer 07 super hybrid sedan and interior of Denza N7 SUV Denza N7 SUV rolls off production line Denza globally launches new N7 midsize battery electric shooting brake SUV Denza unveils its latest product plans BYD unveils Dolphin in Chile and three BEVs in Morocco Denza officially launches plug-in hybrid version of new N8 mid-to-large-size...

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to NEVs Auto Shanghai 2023: BYD debuts Destroyer 07 super hybrid sedan and interior of Denza N7 SUV Denza N7 SUV rolls off production line Denza globally launches new N7 midsize battery electric shooting brake SUV BYD launches Atto 3 compact battery electric SUV in South Africa Denza unveils its latest product plans BYD unveils Dolphin in Chile and three BEVs in Morocco Denza officially launches plug-in hybrid version of new N8 mid-to-large-size...

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eries, and the addition of other materials can further enhance performance. Electrolyte changes are the most significant. Solid electrolytes replace conventional electrolytes + separators. Currently, there are three technology roadmaps, with U.S. and European companies focusing on oxide and polymer systems, while Japanese and Korean companies are more focused on resolving sulfide systems.   In addition to NEVs, solid-state batteries are expecte...

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(2017-2019) GM's Orion plant in Michigan Year opened: 1983 Investment announced since 2014: over USD 4.8 billion Employees: 384 as of April 2025 GM prepares Orion Assembly Plant for Chevy Bolt EV production Chevrolet delivers first Bolt EVs GM to start autonomous vehicle manufacturing and testing in Michigan Opel launches Ampera-e in Europe GM completes production of first group of self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicles Chevrole...

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acility consolidates operations under one roof to enhance coordination, efficiency, and product quality. With an investment of IDR 500 billion, the 15-hectare plant has an annual capacity of 5,000 units and reflects Daimler’s long-term commitment to Indonesia. It features integrated manufacturing systems, a vehicle test track, and an advanced paint booth, all built to global standards. The plant continues production of flagship models such as t...

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ss expensive to produce, such as the Cadillac Lyriq in Spring Hill, Tennessee. “Through smarter contenting and optimizing selectable options, we have been able to eliminate more than 2,400 unique parts on 10 vehicles we’re launching through the first quarter of 2025,” Barra said, including subsystems and relatively costly seat assemblies, consoles, door trims, and fascias. Production of the upcoming 2025 Lyriq is currently scheduled to begi...

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lume for January 2023 to be about 700,000 units Hino to resume production of the "Dutro" light-duty truck in October Toyota temporarily suspends production on 28 lines at 14 plants in Japan due to snowfall on January 25 Hino delays compliance with new fuel efficiency labeling requirements under new test method Toyota announces global unveiling of the all-new Land Cruiser 250 Series Hino temporarily suspends operations at Hamura Plant and others ...

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lant in Argentina GM offers voluntary retirements at Rosario plant in Argentina GM halts production at Alvear plant due to low demand in Brazil GM extends monthly shutdowns at Alvear plant throughout 2025 Chevrolet confirms Cruze RS for Brazil, manufactured in Argentina Chevrolet Cruze RS in final testing stages before launch in Brazil, Argentina GM begins pre-production of Chevrolet Tracker in Rosario, Argentina GM to start series production ...

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iving R Auto exhibits R7 and MARVEL R at Auto Guangzhou 2021 SAIC Motor to set up new company to run its R brand SAIC-backed IM Motors begins finalizing orders for IM L7 Pro pure electric premium sedan SAIC-backed IM Motors launches all-new IM L7 pure electric premium sedan SAIC Motor starts stress test for production resumption The resumption of work in Shanghai auto industry gradually advances amid difficulties Shanghai auto companies suffer l...

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zil GM produces 3.5 million vehicles at Gravatai plant in Brazil GM denies exit out of Brazil as it begins negotiations for future investments GM clarifies objectives as it negotiates new BRL 10 billion investment for 2020 in Brazil GM pledges compliance with labor agreement until 2020 after protest in Gravataí, Brazil GM hires workers in Joinville engine plant as production restarts in Gravataí, Brazil Chevrolet doubles Tracker, Onix prod...

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ts from Figure AESC announces second expansion to EV battery operations in South Carolina BMW transforms production with advanced 3D printing technologies across plants BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg plant BMW Spartanburg plant expands humanoid robot testing, training BMW expands production for Neue Klasse batteries with new global facilities BMW Spartanburg plant tests successful with Figure 02 hu...

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n in the near future. Astemo is showcasing a wide range of new mobility technology to its major OEM customers in the Americas this summer. Next-gen autonomous driving, EV, chassis, suspension, steering and brake technologies are being introduced to customers in June with presentations, displays and test-drive vehicles. Some new Astemo technologies being previewed for OEMs in the Americas include:    •  AD/ADAS systems with proprietary AI-bas...

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be released in late August in Japan. This new version has an improved exterior providing enhanced steering stability, the world's first blade-scan type AHS (Adaptive High Beam System), and other improvements. The new AHS system provides more precise control of the illuminated area than conventional systems, making it possible to recognize pedestrians or signs without dazzling oncoming or preceding vehicles. Toyota put on the market the "RX350," t...

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