ion in Gravataí, Brazil for one month GM confirms new Chevrolet Montana to arrive in South America in 2023 GM begins pre-production of Chevrolet Tracker in Rosario, Argentina GM invests USD 50 million to move Chevrolet Joy production to Colombia Chevrolet Montana to have best internal space in segment upon launch in 2023 GM presents first Chevrolet Tracker built in Argentina GM do Brasil adds third shift to Joinville plant ahead of Chevrole...

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rok I will continue at the VW Argentina plant in Pacheco. For the moment, Volkswagen confirmed that the Amarok II will be presented in 2022 and the first market to receive it will be Europe. VW noted that "In the Southern Hemisphere, the Amarok - the only one to date with a V6 diesel engine in this segment - is still making steady progress. On February 18, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed new official data on the new second-gen Amarok II, ...

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ny Limited to manufacture and sell automotive body sealing products in China under the name "Cooper Saiyang Wuhu Automotive ". Dec. 2004 The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners formed an entity, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., and it acquired Cooper-Standard Automotive, the automotive segment of Cooper Tire& Rubber Company. Jul. 2005 Purchased the automotive hose manufacturing business of The Gates Corporation located in Mexico. ...

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inary on development of a new global model at the Engineering Center of Camacari.. Ford plans to produce the small SUV "EcoSport" not only for the domestic but also for the export markets. In addition, its production in countries other than Brazil is also planned. The new SUV will be built on the B-segment platform engineered in Europe. Ford revealed the all-new Ford Ka Concept in Brazil on November 13. The Ka Concept is the second global vehicle...

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ent with JMMC (JMCG Jingma Motor Co., Ltd.), securing the rights to distribute its current and future range of commercial vehicles in the UAE, including both electric (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models. The agreement marks AW Rostamani Group’s entry into the light commercial vehicle segment. The company will introduce 7.2-metre buses, followed by 5.5-metre vans and electric vehicle (EV) options, with deliveries starting in July 20...

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Compact SUV Suzuki Global C PF A 3-row 7-seater B-segment SUV....

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Ciaz S-CROSS PF A C-segment sedan. Its production discontinued in Apr. 2025....

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ess of building the factory, Chery will also work closely with local firms, such as PT Handal Indonesia in Bekasi, to locally assemble their vehicles before the construction of its factory finishes. Chery will officially mark its return to Indonesia with the upcoming launch of 3 new cars in the SUV segment, namely the Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, and Tiggo 8 Pro, which will be displayed at the IIMS 2022. On September 29, Chery announced its car prod...

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6 that its new "Auris," "Auris Touring Sports" wagon and the compact "Verso" MPV will make their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. The new "Auris" comes in three powertrain types: gasoline, diesel and hybrid. The hybrid version is expected to account for one third of the total sales. In the C-segment market in Europe, station wagon variants represent 25 percent of total sales. The "Auris Touring Sports" will be the first model available wit...

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ales has not been changed. April 21, 2021 Japan Mild Hybrid information have been added since January 2021. April 6, 2021 USA Sales figures of Toyota in March 2021 have been updated. March 5, 2021 All Countries Sales figures of Kia XCeed PHV have been updated. February 5, 2021 All Countries Segment of Nissan Note has been changed from MPV to B. January 27, 2021 Philippines Model by model data of November 2020 have been updated. Januar...

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ormance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), with profit before tax (PBT) rising 21.1% YoY to MYR 32.0 million. Revenue grew 7.3% to MYR 238.3 million, supported by robust automotive demand and initial contributions from non-automotive electronics. The vehicle audio and visual (AV) segment remained the largest contributor, generating MYR 170.2 million, or 71.4% of total revenue. Meanwhile, the vehicle accessories segment contribu...

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VinFast VF 6 EV right-hand drive version makes its debut in Indonesia Announced on May 28, 2025, VinFast participated in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Surabaya 2025, featuring the largest booth at the event. A highlight of the showcase was the VF 6 B-segment SUV, displayed alongside VinFast’s full range of electric vehicles, including the popular VF 3, VF 5, and VF e34 models. The VF 6, officially launched for sale in early May ...

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mobile Co., Ltd. SUV C4 Aircross will be on sale on September 20. The C4 Aircross will be produced at Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Auto's Wuhan plant. On November 16, Peugeot presented at the Guangzhou International Motor Show (Guangzhou) the new Dongfeng PEUGEOT 508L, new brand interpretation of the D segment sedan specifically designed for the Chinese market. The PEUGEOT 508 program was created to offer a global response on the D segment with a glo...

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Lansing. On March 18, Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V6 engine which will be installed in the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan. The new engine, 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 430 lb.-ft. of torque (583 Nm), is the most power-dense six-cylinder engine in the midsize luxury segment. The new twin-turbo V6 engine will be installed in the upcoming 2014 CTS, launching this fall, and also will be offered in the 2014 XTS large ...

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USD 400 million to increase the production of lithium carbonate used for the manufacturing of batteries through Sales de Jujuy. On November 24, Toyota debuted its newly-restyled 2021 SW4 SUV, replacing the previous SW4 that has been marketed since December 2015. Based on the new Hilux pickup, the D-segment SW4 is manufactured in the Zárate plant in Argentina. Its single engine offering is a revised 2.8-liter turbodiesel similar to the 2021 Hilux...

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All-new Jeep Cherokee to debut in late 2025 On May 29, the Jeep brand confirmed that its all-new Jeep Cherokee is set to arrive in late 2025. Reimagined from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will redefine North America’s most popular vehicle segment, bringing midsize SUV customers a new, efficient and powerful hybrid propulsion option from Jeep. “Jeep Cherokee will boast competitive pricing that strikes at the core of the larg...

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irst EV in Thailand, which will start in 2025. Changan plans to launch more than 15 new models over the next 5 years in Thailand. It also aims to increase the use of locally sourced parts to over 60%. (From a release dated May 20, 2024) Awards -In 2024, the Company’s OEMs auto parts manufacturing segment received several awards as following: Zero Defect Achievement 2024 from Auto Alliance Thailand 2024 TCC TPS Final Presentation Advance The Wi...

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ty Administration changed its New Car Assessment Program for the 2011 model year. Ford Motor Co.’s F-150, Chrysler’s Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2013 Toyota Tundra all received four-star overall ratings. Silverado and Sierra offer fully boxed frames, extensive use of high-strength steel, and several segment-exclusive safety features are available, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Safety Alert Seat. GM announced at the...

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pine International Auto Show, this will be the model’s first appearance in Vietnam.  The special event will take place on June 6 in Hanoi, with public displays scheduled for June 7–8 at Long Bien Park (Hanoi) and June 21–22 in Ho Chi Minh City. Designed to set new standards in the 7-seat SUV segment, the DST Concept features bold styling, strong performance, and versatile functionality. In April 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam sold a total...

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tors division posted a lower profit before interest and tax (PBIT) of MYR 114 million in Q3/FY2025 (January – March 2025), impacted by reduced vehicle sales in most markets and heightened competition, particularly from emerging Chinese automotive brands. Meanwhile, the UMW division’s automotive segment remained resilient, supported by robust Perodua sales and steady Toyota performance in Malaysia. However, UMW’s PBIT for the quarter decline...

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