75, 90 and 120 hp versions. Both engines can be mated to a six-speed manual or EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmission. Renault announced on July 12 that it is extending its C-segment lineup with the arrival of the all-new Megane Sedan. The Megane Sedan has a broad panoramic glass roof, unique to the segment. The Megane Sedan will be produced at the Bursa plant in Turkey and sold in more than 20 countries. Renault announced on Septemb...

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Jiefang released its 2021 Social Responsibility Report. According to the report, on October 12, 2021, FAW Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ordos Municipal Government and Envision Technology Group to jointly build a new energy commercial vehicle industry cluster. Ordos has a unique advantage in clean energy, attracting Envision Technology to deploy wind power and power battery industries in Ordos. The three-party strategic...

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ic transmission. The engine is available in high and low output types. FAW-Volkswagen plans to introduce a new station wagon named the C-TREK. The C-TREK is like a crossover that combines the elements of a sedan, station wagon and SUV. It is reportedly based on the Bora. Its front grille features a unique design that the company's engineer took a clue from armor. The car is 4,559 mm long. Its rear seats can be folded down to expand the luggage co...

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on of the all-new Infiniti Q60 sports coupe has started at the company’s manufacturing facility in Tochigi, Japan. The stamping and assembly lines feature key improvements including the adoption of deep-body stamping technology and new tooling for the model’s resin trunk lid. The trunk lid is a unique hybrid combination of a resin skin on a steel frame. On February 2 Mitsubishi Motors stopped its orders for the Dignity and Proudia luxury seda...

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ock Assembly Plant through 2023, restoring a second shift which is scheduled to end this April. The company will also complete its Autonomous Vehicle center, in a yet undetermined Michigan location, where it will upfit purpose-built, commercial-grade hybrid vehicles with self-driving technology and unique interiors beginning in 2021. Ford also announced that North American production of its next-generation Transit Connect will begin in 2021 at it...

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ock Assembly Plant through 2023, restoring a second shift which is scheduled to end this April. The company will also complete its Autonomous Vehicle center, in a yet undetermined Michigan location, where it will upfit purpose-built, commercial-grade hybrid vehicles with self-driving technology and unique interiors beginning in 2021. Ford also announced that North American production of its next-generation Transit Connect will begin in 2021 at it...

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approximately 160 workers from Mizushima Plant to Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. and 15 workers from its subsidiary, Suiryo Plastics Co., Ltd., to Nissan Oppama Plant. These workers will work at Nissan plants for six to twelve months. The scheme will allow both Mitsubishi and Nissan to solve their unique problems, which are the problems with excessive workers due to the fuel test scandal for Mitsubishi Motors and the problems with labor shortage...

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ncluding Daimler Truck. The expanded partnership builds on the selection of Aeva as the production LiDAR supplier for Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, and its SAE Level 4 autonomous Freightliner Cascadia trucks, which are now operating on public roads in Texas. Aeva’s unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR technology uses a low power continuous laser beam to simultaneously measure range and veloc...

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approximately 160 workers from Mizushima Plant to Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. and 15 workers from its subsidiary, Suiryo Plastics Co., Ltd., to Nissan Oppama Plant. These workers will work at Nissan plants for six to twelve months. The scheme will allow both Mitsubishi and Nissan to solve their unique problems, which are the problems with excessive workers due to the fuel test scandal for Mitsubishi Motors and the problems with labor shortage...

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d that it will release the Serena e-POWER, a Serena minivan equipped with the e-POWER system on March 1. E-POWER is an electric power train that uses the engine for power generation only. The electric power generated powers the motor. The Serena e-POWER achieves powerful and responsive acceleration unique to 100% motor drive vehicles, as well as a low fuel consumption of 26.2 km / L (JC 08 mode). In addition to the "normal mode," the "e-POWER Dri...

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and from 9 to 20 in 2014. Four new showrooms will open by the end of 2013, and seven will be added in 2014. FAW Group announced at Auto China 2014 that it will accept pre-orders for the Hongqi L5 E-class sedan. Prices will start at CNY 5 million. The Hongqi L5 has introduced various design elements unique to Chinese culture for its exterior and interior. Built on a 3,435-mm wheelbase, its interior is spacious. It is available in an all-wheel-driv...

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ology provider Momenta to co-develop advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for the Chinese market. The collaboration will focus on software development for BMW’s Neue Klasse models and aims to integrate locally trained driving knowledge with Chinese AI technologies to deliver a unique automated driving experience for Chinese customers. The development will focus on adapting to China’s specific road networks, traffic conditi...

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cle are placed in two locations, one above the license plate, and one on the roof for short-range and long-range applications. The left, right and rear LiDARs are integrated for short and long range. The independent camera at the base of the side mirror is for remote monitoring. This vehicle is unique in that it has a large number of cameras (although other vehicles have followed suit) and does not use millimeter-wave radar. There are relativ...

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.5 million at Orion Assembly for additional production the Cruise AV test vehicle, supported by a USD 750,000 investment at GM’s Brownstown site. On February 14, Chevrolet introduced the new SUV-like 2022 Bolt EUV, alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV, which share the same architecture, but have unique designs, with the EUV being approximately 6 inches longer. Both will be available in summer 2021, built at the Orion Assembly Plant with a sing...

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up companies at the Tokyo Motor Show. Working in close collaboration with Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., and Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., Toyota Boshoku has incorporated numerous advanced systems in its future concept. MX191 incorporates numerous advanced technologies of unique seat arrangements, next generation safety systems integrated into seat and cabin, and an intelligent cabin environment that uplifts occupants s...

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n Class 1, 3 and 4 Commercial vehicle segments. Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van, and the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV cab chassis truck built for urban last-mile delivery.  The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab electric Class 4 commercial truck is designed with its unique Quad-Bend chassis that protects the 158-kWh battery pack and components to offer capability, maneuverability, and safety. The vehicle has a 185...

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veloped the N-Join1 carpet, a latex- and adhesives- free product made from recycled materials to support the automotive industry’s shift toward a circular economy. The monomaterial carpet system is designed to provide driving comfort with optimal noise protection in the passenger cabin. It uses a unique single-step process that bonds the carpet surface to the substrate, which can be made from various materials, including Autoneum’s Pure techn...

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ion is designed with a series of improvements to enhance the user experience. On July 1, Nissan Motor Thailand unveiled the locally-made new Nissan KICKS e-POWER B-SUV with the 2nd Generation e-POWER technology that boasts more power, higher torque, and improved efficiency, and an array of Nissan's unique technologies, such as e-Pedal step and 360-degree safety technology, together with the new “Premium Sporty” AUTECH grade. The variant optio...

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rough in e-axle electric powertrains, utilizing a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle that supports electric vehicle architectures. On May 25, Bentley announced the details of the new Bentayga S, bringing extra sporting agility to the Bentayga family. With striking design cues and unique detailing, the Bentayga S is the latest version of Bentley’s benchmark, go-anywhere luxury SUV, designed and engineered in the UK and manufac...

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uced its most rugged and capable Outback in its history, the new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Built at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette, the Outback Wilderness adds exclusive styling with all-new front and rear bumpers, front grille, larger wheel arch cladding, Skid Plate, and unique LED fog lights to the standard 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine and Lineartronic CVT featuring an 8-speed manual mode function. On April 20,...

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