RL 2 billion for the São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil for modifications for the CMF-B platform, a new 1.0-liter turbo engine and an unprecedented SUV model. While not confirmed by the company, the new model launching in 2023 is expected to be a compact model based on the new generation of the European Dacia Sandero, but with an exclusive design for the region. Renault plans to assemble a low-cost strategy model "Logan" on a scale of 100,000...

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ed to source “GreenSteel Climate+” from Swiss Steel Group for bars and wires produced in EMEA. GreenSteel Climate+ is produced from steel scrap and in electric arc furnaces using green electricity from renewable sources. The steel will be used directly to produce components across the Company's European plants as well as by the Group’s suppliers. The use of GreenSteel Climate+ has reduced the Company's CO2 emissions related to steel bars an...

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al coordination will take place with nations, including Canada and Japan, said the people. The move comes as talks between the EU and U.S. are stalled on several issues, including cars and tariff rates on agriculture. Member states were briefed on the status of talks on July 13. Earlier in the day, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc will extend the suspension of trade countermeasures against the U.S., due to Trump’s ta...

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Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico starting August 1 On July 12, President Trump said the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on August 1. Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum posted on his social media site Truth Social. “Mexico has been helping me secure the border, BUT, what...

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truction of the new spare parts distribution center of the Mopar brand, and in the Mirafiori area in Turin, where FCA will build a Solar Power Production Units system with panels. photovoltaics, a battery assembly center and launched the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project, confirming its leading role at European level on the electrification front. On July 1, Maserati presents new engine Nettuno which is 100% Maserati. The new engine is the beating hea...

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Wheels India to establish European subsidiary for business expansion On July 11, Wheels India Limited announced that it has infused EUR 50,000 into the equity share capital of a proposed wholly owned subsidiary, WIL Europe GmbH. The company, currently in the process of incorporation, has yet to commence operations. It will be engaged in automotive and non-automotive activities, including business development, supply chain management, and related ...

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ly 7, ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) applied for PLN 4.5 billion funding from the National Recovery Plan (KPO). The application includes PLN 1.4 billion in investments in local supplier development and research and development.  A modern electric car factory, a research and development center, and a European automotive brand with Polish headquarters will be built in Jaworzno. Construction of a plant will begin in Jaworzno, which will enable the pr...

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2 electric buses to Moscow in stages by the end of 2027. KAMAZ will also handle the service and repairs for 15 years. The KAMAZ-52222 electric bus offers an increased range of up to 90 km and uses larger-capacity traction batteries. The width of the entry areas of the bus has been increased to the European standard of 1,380 mm. The bus can carry 85 passengers, with 35 seats plus one for people with disabilities. It also includes an active driver...

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Tobii, Sweden secures homologation for interior sensing platform with European OEM On July 11, Tobii secured homologation for its single-camera interior sensing platform in collaboration with a premium European automotive OEM. Tobii Autosense has integrated the platform into a premium European OEM’s vehicle program. The program is set to run for four years, with production starting in the second half of 2025. Based on Tobii press release ...

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o the second production line at the Takaoka Plant while it is suspending production, and to resume its operations by 2013. The second production line has production capacity of around 220,000 cars a year. Toyota launched on August 20 its all-new "Auris" strategic model designed for the Japanese and European markets. It features completely redesigned exteriors, including front grilles, and lower center of gravity with 55 mm lower overall height. A...

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Knorr-Bremse expands Aldersbach plant in Germany for EPS production Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has officially started construction to expand its largest European truck manufacturing facility in Aldersbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Operations at the extended facility are set to begin in spring 2027. The company is investing around EUR 125 million, partly funded by the European Union Innovation Fund. The expansion will enlarge the plant’s foot...

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-ion battery will be designed for use in hybrid vehicles (HVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs). There is a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries to be fitted on HVs. In addition, many automakers are now introducing PHVs in Europe to meet stricter carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards by the European Union. By developing a smaller lithium-ion battery with higher capacity, which is indispensable to improving performances of HVs and PHVs, th...

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lly establish joint venture JMC Group forms strategic partnership with Baidu for intelligent driving On September 14, JMEV, a joint venture between JMCG and the Renault Group, held a delivery ceremony to commemorate the export of the first 35 Yi compact electric sedans to Laos. After entering the European market, the Yi made its foray into the Southeast Asian market. JMEV will work together with Diwala Automobile Co., Ltd. (Diwala) to exploit t...

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at domestic plants and to construct an optimal supply structure. May 2010 Constructed the building and facilities of Building 2 at the Sanage Development Center. Jul. 2011 Acquired POLYTEC Holding AG to strengthen its technical skills in the area of interior-products and win more business with European OEMs. Dec. 2012 Launched production of motor-core components for hybrid systems. Nov. 2015 Acquired the seat structure business with Aisi...

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24) - Stellantis plans to transfer Vélizy's R&D teams and testing resources to its new Green Campus in Poissy, France, by 2024.The design center will remain at the Vélizy site, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. - Vélizy-Villacoublay (Yvelines) was sold in November 2023 to VGP, a pan-European group specializing in the development, investment, and management of industrial and activity parks. - The site was overhauled in 2004 with t...

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te complicated construction processes with positive results. Polestar is the new electric performance brand from the Volvo Car Group. Volvo Car's performance brand Polestar announced on March 6 that it has introduced the Polestar 1 PHEV to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. Polestar will open pre-orders for the Polestar 1 on 13 March 2018 wit...

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mponents, electric components, air-conditioners 95.0 Denso do Brasil Ltda. Curitiba,Brazil Manufacturing and selling air conditioners, compressors, radiators, alternators, starters, wiper systems, instrument clusters 94.8 Denso International Europe B.V. Amsterdam,Netherlands Holding company and European headquarters of DENSO Corporation 100.0 Denso Barcelona S.A.U. Barcelona,Spain Manufacture of automotive electronic products and engine con...

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ew M4 motor, introduced in 2023, is used in the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008, and Opel/ Vauxhall Grandland Electric. The M2 motor, launched this year, is set for the new Citroën ë-C3 and Opel/Vauxhall Frontera Electric. Additionally, 2024 will see the start of M2 inverter production. On December 19, European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the agreement of a further loan to Emotors for EUR 85 million to develop electric vehicle (EV) transmission t...

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reation of 400 new jobs. The new seven-speed automatic gearboxes will improve fuel efficiency and operability. As part of this process, PSA Peugeot Citroen will expand its automatic gearbox centre of expertise, increasing the number of engineers and technicians to 110 in 2013 from around 50. At the European Works Council on March 23, PSA said it would postpone two projects, which had been promoted by PSA alone, in anticipation of forthcoming coll...

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21 with all-electric versions of their compact van (B-Van) and associated passenger cars. The electric compact vans and the battery packs will be assembled at the Vigo plant (Galicia, Spain), the electric motors in Tremery (France) and the final drive gears in Valenciennes (France). On December 19, European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the agreement of a further loan to Emotors for EUR 85 million to develop electric vehicle (EV) transmission t...

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