getown, Kentucky Toyota launches Camry, Avalon all-wheel drive models in U.S. Toyota to gradually reopen North American manufacturing operations beginning May 4 Toyota postpones North American operations until week of May 11 Toyota launches 2021 Avalon in U.S. with first-ever AWD option Toyota cutting some North America production due to supply chain issues Toyota ending production of Avalon sedan after 2022 model year Toyota to manufactur...

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m 18 May Magna, Fisker partner to build Ocean SUV in Europe in fourth quarter of 2022 Jaguar introducing new E-Pace Fisker and Magna reach engineering and purchasing milestone for Fisker Ocean Fisker, Magna sign long-term agreement, start Ocean SUV production in late 2022 JLR extends production cuts amid semiconductors shortage Magna Steyr gets environment permit to expand Hoče factory in Slovenia Fisker Ocean makes European debut BMW stops ...

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attached when the product was manufactured gets stuck with a rubber cap, leaked oil could cause a malfunction in braking. Toyota Motor said that it will release its 2012 Scion iQ, initially on the U.S. west coasts in October 2011 and then in other regions of the country beginning in early 2012. The prices of the vehicle will start at 15,265 dollars, excluding delivery costs. The 2012 Scion iQ will become the world's smallest four-seater. It will ...

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lso produce a small pickup based on the "Logan" currently under development in Brazil. Renault has launched the new Dacia Duster compact SUV. The Duster, the sixth vehicle in the Dacia range, is a production model of a concept car exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Though it is reasonably priced, it is spacious inside. The 2x4/4x4 Duster is powered either by a 1.6L 110hp petrol engine or 85dCi/105dCi diesel power. The 4x2 diesel version...

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s first production vehicle of its Karma plug-in hybrid has rolled off the production line at Valmet Automotive's plant in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The automaker plans to ship 7,000 vehicles by the end of 2011. First production vehicles of Karma will be delivered to U.S. and European dealers by April. Price in the U.S. starts at $87,900. Karma, which is a four-door luxury plug-in hybrid for commercial production, was first displayed at the 2009 Detr...

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ons for Latin America in Brazil BYD officially launches new T5 hybrid light-duty truck BYD starts accepting pre-orders for new Song L SUV BYD officially launches new Song L electric SUV BYD exports cars to Europe with first dedicated car carrier BYD implements multiple energy management projects to cut emissions Denza enters strategic partnership with Tencent to promote green and sustainable development Denza to launch 3 flagship models in 2024 Y...

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ed in 2020. German Tesla plant reported to produce 500,000 cars a year Tesla eliminates battery production in revised Gigafactory Europe plans Tesla receives permission to build foundations for Gigafactory Europe Tesla CEO Elon Musk presents rendering of Gigafactory Europe Tesla reports 4th consecutive profitable quarter with USD 104 million net income in Q2 Tesla reportedly plans to export China-made Model 3s to Europe, Asia Tesla now plans...

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eased other expenses. Acquisitions Merger with Vitesco Technologies Group AG (notes listed in chronological order)-The Company announced an acquisition of an additional stake of 3.6 million shares or 9% in Vitesco Technologies Group AG, which was previously held by BofA Securities Europe S.A. The price of the additional shares acquired is lower than the consideration paid by the Company in the tender offer. This increases the Company’s shareh...

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ming change in indirect controlling shareholder CCAG renamed Chenzhi Auto Changan Auto, Haier Group forge partnership for human-car-home ecosystem Indirect controlling shareholder of Changan Auto to change to CCAG CCAG established in Chongqing CCAG releases corporate strategic plans Changan Auto executives to increase holdings CCAG, three sub-brands forge partnerships with ABC CCAG, JD forge strategic partnership Changan Auto to introduce route-f...

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iting chip component supplies VW to resume Taubaté production in February with one shift, prepares lay-offs Volkswagen launches entry level Nivus 170 TSi in Brazil, Argentina Volkswagen idles production at São Bernardo do Campo, Taubaté plants VW resumes production in São Bernardo do Campo, cutting São José dos Pinhais output in May Volkswagen idles two shifts at São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil VW to switch from CNG to biometha...

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ecember 2008. The vehicle has a 1,206 cc "B12" engine, which is manufactured at the Liuzhou engine plant and compliant with the emissions standards of the "Euro4," in combination with a 5-speed manual transmission. Its maximum output is 63kW/6,000rpm and maximum torque is108Nm/4,000rpm. Their sales prices are 42,800 yuan for the standard version, 45,800 yuan for the comfortable version and 49,800 for the Shishang version. The "Chevrolet Spark" wa...

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pacity of 400,000 units (200,000 units for Phase I). The plant will start production in May 2019. The Aion S will be the first model produced at the plant in a customized way. On March 1, GAC New Energy Auto opened preorders for the Aion S, its first ultra long-range AI EV. The vehicle has preorder prices starting from CNY 160,000 and will be launched in May. It is powered by a motor that has an output of 135 kW and up to 300 Nm of torque mated t...

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nt, UK Nissan reported to end Leaf EV production in the U.S. Nissan stops production of electric Leaf at Sunderland plant in the UK JATCO, Japan opens GBP 48.7 million EV powertrain plant in Northeast England, UK Nissan to launch two new EVs in Europe by 2025 Nissan announces all-new Leaf Nissan to cut 15% of workforce at Sunderland plant, UK Nissan begins production of new Qashqai with e-POWER in Sunderland plant, UK Nissan to start trial produc...

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as nylon yarn for the base fabrics of airbag cushions.   The control units (ECUs) for airbags use chips from several generations ago, using "mature process (legacy node)" chips rather than the latest AI-oriented chips. However, because semiconductor manufacturers are focusing their investments on cutting-edge chips for AI and data centers, production capacity for older types of chips used in automobiles tends to be relatively insufficient, resu...

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uction in Valladolid plant Horse's Valladolid plant produces 35 million engines Horse secures EUR 13 million for R&D of next-gen hybrid battery projects in Valladolid center Horse partners with Telefónica Tech for cybersecurity solution at Valladolid plant, Spain CGT Union protests for night shift cut in Renault Valladolid factory CGT calls for two-hour strikes over night shift removal in body shops in Renault Valladolid factory Mitsubishi Motor...

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all-new Altima at 2018 New York International Auto Show Nissan builds 4 million vehicles at Canton plant, adds shift for NV Commercial Vans Nissan Canton plant produces over 4 million vehicles over 15 years of operation Nissan starts production of all-new 2019 Altima in Canton, Mississippi Nissan cutting 700 workers, reducing shifts at plant in Canton, Mississippi Nissan lays off 381 at Canton, Mississippi plant, less than 700 originally projec...

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the most affordable source of energy. This requires lowering the cost of electricity used to charge vehicles. The EU Energy Taxation Directive and national energy taxes and levies should reflect this.  Second, this crisis highlights the need to incentivise renewable fuels. Many short-term steps to cut fuel prices treat all fuels the same, no matter how polluting they are. Instead, price relief should reward cleaner fuels.  Based on ACEA press r...

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plant On October 19, Rivian Automotive confirmed that it will move ahead with construction on its USD 5 billion factory near Social Circle, Georgia, east of Atlanta, in early 2024 following the grading of dirt, expected to be complete by the end of 2023. It plans to build the R2 vehicle at a lower price than the Normal, Illinois-built R1T and R1S. The first phase of the Georgia factory has a planned capacity of 200,000 vehicles per year, with a ...

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0.04%. Mahindra to invest KRW 1 trillion in Ssangyong Motor over 4 years Mando Corp. to provide ADAS solution to Mahindra Group Mahindra and Ford announce JV for India and emerging markets Mahindra to cut production due to Coronavirus and supply chain issue Mahindra announces suspension of manufacturing across India due to coronavirus Mahindra BS-V...

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vehicles. The 4-door, 4-seater compact model measures about 3 meters in length. Powered by a 623cc, 2-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission system, it offers maximum speed of 105 km/h and fuel economy of 23.6km/L. The basic Nano will start at Rs 112,735 at car dealers. Direct sales price before tax and excluding delivery costs starts at Rs10,000. Until the planned opening of Tata's new plant in Sanand, production of the Nano will...

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