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Lotus launches Eletre X hybrid SUV in Europe

Lotus launches Eletre X hybrid SUV in Europe On June 2, Lotus Technology Inc. launched the Lotus Eletre X, the first vehicle built on the company’s X-Hybrid architecture. The model is available for order across mainland Europe, with prices starting at EUR 96,990. The deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2026. Eletre X is powered by Lotus’ X-Hybrid system, which combines an electric powertrain with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that functi...

News Updated at: 2026/06/03

SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Yizheng Branch[China]

e launched in the first half of 2020. As Volkswagen’s flagship new energy model, the SUV Touareg PHEV will be launched in China in the first half of 2020. The vehicle is equipped with a TSI engine mated to an electric motor, an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 4MOTION fulltime 4WD system. The powertrain has a total power output of 270kW and a peak torque of 700Nm. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.6 seconds. Under NEDC mode, the vehicle ...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

Renault do Brasil S.A., Curitiba/Sao Jose dos Pinhais Plant[Brazil]

to a six-speed manual transmission. On January 20, Renault launched the completely renewed 2023 Kwid in the Brazilian market, powered by a 1.0-liter SCe three-cylinder engine, and produced in São José dos Pinhais. It will be joined by a 100% electric E-TECH version later in 2022, with an electric powertrain developed specifically for Brazilian conditions. On January 26, Renault presented the 2023 Master in Brazil, featuring a new front design...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

Stellantis, FCA US, Sterling Heights Assembly Plant[USA]

ren Truck plant idled three weeks over Novelis aluminum plant fire UAW plans strike authorization vote at Stellantis’ SHAP truck plant Chrysler announced the new 2011 "Chrysler 200" replacing the mid-sized sedan "Sebring." It will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2010. It offers two types of a powertrain lineup; one is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder in line "World Gas Engine" mated to a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission, and the other is a 3...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

USA - New car sales in 2026 by OEM, model, vehicle type

s large parts of the U.S. in January forced temporary closures at many locations.Among Korean brands, both Hyundai and Kia posted y/y gains. Hyundai rose 2.8%. Hyundai Motor America said SUVs accounted for 77% of total sales, with the Palisade and Santa Fe delivering particularly strong results. By powertrain, hybrid sales jumped more than 60% y/y.Kia sales increased 13.1%, extending its streak of y/y gains to seven months. Kia America said total...

Automotive Sales Data Updated at: 2026/06/03

SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd. Shanghai Lingang Plant[China]

e been set at 1,000 cars. The "E50" was developed based not on the existing gasoline engine model platform, but on a new platform designed for EVs. It is positioned as a 2-door, 4-seat mini-vehicle (A00 class). It is 3,569 mm long, 1,551 mm wide and 1,540 mm tall with the wheelbase of 2,305 mm. Its powertrain consists of an 18kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack and a permanent magnet synchronized motor developing 52 kW. It has a distance of 18...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

BYD pledges Full Damage Coverage for City NOA and unveils China’s first 4nm automotive Driving SoC

ities for complex scenarios, and a higher safety ceiling for Intelligent Driving Assistance. The God's Eye Intelligent Driving System receives four major upgrades: For architecture, it upgrades to the XUANJI Architecture 2.0, featuring a central computing platform integrating cockpit, driving, and powertrain functions; For sensors, it introduces an industry-first satellite sensor architecture, increasing LiDAR angular resolution by 1.6 times and...

News Updated at: 2026/06/03

SAIC-MG launches new MG 4X electric SUV

manent magnet synchronous motor, the model delivers a maximum power of 125kW or 150kW, a peak torque of 250Nm or 350Nm, and a top speed of 170km/h or 190km/h. A 53.9kWh SAIC QingTao semi-solid-state (manganese-based lithium-ion) battery or a 64.2kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery completes the powertrain, providing a CLTC range of 510km or 610km, a CLTC power consumption of 12.5kWh/100km or 12.4kWh/100km, and a DC fast charging time from 30%...

News Updated at: 2026/06/03

SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.[China]

0 yuan. VW produced and delivered a total 20 units of a fuel cell version of the "Passat Lingyu" for the Beijing Olympics, which will be used for transportation and security of dignitaries during the event. The vehicle was developed jointly by three partners ; SAIC Motor, Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain and Tong Ji University. It can run about 300 kilometers on a single fuel charge. Its maximum speed is 140 to 150 km/h. The "Fabia," the sec...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC[USA]

uction capacity of 30 GWh (planning) - Production started in Q4 2024 - Construction began in October 2022 Hyundai Motor Group breaks ground on Metaplant America EV, battery plant Hyundai’s EV Metaplant in Georgia receives Joon Georgia as first supplier Hyundai Mobis building USD 926 million EV powertrain plant to supply Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia Hyundai, SK On announce details on USD 4.5 billion EV battery plant in Georgia Seohan Auto Ge...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2026/06/03

Acoustic Insulator

sound insulator Plenum panel sound absorber Polyurethane material for footrest Polyurethane material for footrest (via Auria Solutions, Inc.) Polyurethane material for footrest (via Autoneum North America, Inc.) Polyurethane material for footrest (via HPP Systems de México, S.A. de C.V. - Puebla) Powertrain mount system Rear axle - Tension strut mount Rear axle acoustic material Rear axle suspension strut mount Rear body panel insulator Rear do...