nologies inaugurated a larger, future-ready facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new site represents a strategic investment aimed at enhancing engineering capabilities, validation expertise, and customer confidence. The facility features expanded labs for hands-on engineering, rapid prototyping, testing, and real-world demonstrations, helping the company deliver complete next-generation automotive solutions in embedded and software-defined sys...

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gn investment agreement in Hangzhou Leapmotor globally debuts D99 MPV Leapmotor raises CNY 6.74 billion by issuing domestic shares Leapmotor establishes new company for intelligent automotive, robotic technologies Leapmotor establishes thermal control subsidiary in Zhejiang Leap Motor receives road test license plates Leapmotor launches first mass-produced Coupe S01; delivery begins in June Leapmotor to be the first automaker to equip future ve...

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nqualified staff engaged in final vehicle checks Subaru recalls 395,000 vehicles over inadequate inspections Subaru temporarily halts production due to heavy snow Subaru emissions scandal: 1,551 vehicles affected by falsified measurements Subaru announces new Forester Subaru discovers misconduct in tests for brakes, etc. Subaru to debut new Crosstrek Hybrid at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show Subaru to debut all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek at New York Au...

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Stellantis starts Jeep Avenger test production in Brazil On April 2, Stellantis announced that initial test units of the Jeep Avenger have begun running on production lines at its plant in Porto Real. The Avenger will become the first Jeep model produced in the state of Rio de Janeiro, leveraging the plant’s advanced production capabilities, including a high level of automation and quality control systems. The facility operates with more than 3...

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3. These models are 1,100 - 1,200 cc small-size trucks and commercial wagons. The company plans to set up an assembly plant at Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chonburi and to start the operation within three years. The investment amount is THB 250 million. On November 11, Chery Automobile and MTS Systems Corporation held an opening ceremony of a joint laboratory. The two companies will strengthen cooperation in technology development and testin...

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that will run on more than 100,000 Nvidia H100 and H200 graphics processing units (GPUs) for video training of the Optimus humanoid robots and the Full-Self Driving (FSD) system. Tesla is also building its "Dojo" supercomputer at its New York Gigafactory, also for video training of the AI-based FSD systems in its future EVs. Another one in Memphis is already operational, and is being expanded at the moment, and when complete would be "the most po...

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tion and deepening localization, others are still in the market entry phase.   For Chinese automakers, Brazil is a key market for prompting electrification and localization, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) already accounting for over 50% of their production, and the development of local production systems accelerating.   This report summarizes the development of the South American automotive market and the performance of Chinese automakers in B...

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er 4-in-line "HDi 110" (80kW), 2.0-liter 4-in-line "HDi 138" (100kW), 2.2-liter 4-in-line "HDi 173" (125kW) and 2.7-liter V6 "HDi V6 208" (150kW). The annual sales target is 150,000. A convertible type is scheduled to be displayed at the Paris Show in 2008. The traction control (TRC) and start-stop systems will be optional. PSA announced that it will release in September its "407"sedan and station wagon to which the company has made minor modific...

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el in its main Rüsselsheim plant also after 2015. The next generation Insignia will also be exclusively built in Rüsselsheim. Capital investment amountiing to 900 million euros will be made during the period from 2008 to 2012. GM announced on April 24 that it will invest 230 million euros for new testing facilities into its European Product Development Center at the Opel headquarters in Russelsheim and at the proving ground in Dudenhofen. The i...

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Volvo Cars to reduce 1,300 positions in Sweden Volvo Cars to use renewable fuels for ocean freight for parts supply chain Volvo Cars reopens Torslanda manufacturing plant and offices in Sweden Volvo Cars, Sweden announces end of production of diesel cars by early 2024 Volvo Cars opens new software testing center in Gothenburg, Sweden ABB, Switzerland to supply smart robotic automation solutions to Volvo Cars for manufacturing next gen EVs ...

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n (production suspended); Lithium-ion battery modules and battery packs (2021-): Jeti Industries: EV Bus (Planning); Valmet Automotive's HQ and passenger car assembly plant, battery assembly started in 2021 - Number of Employees: more than 1,000 (as of February 2025). - Valmet Automotive, Battery systems production units (including Uusikaupunki, Salo, and Kirchardt plant): 800,000 units (2023) 615,000 units (2022) 400,000 units (2021) Valm...

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tion capabilities to ensure timely deliveries of XFORCE HEV 仮 FCA unveils Ram 1200 pickup truck for Middle Eastern market Mitsubishi upbeat on sales outlook Mitsubishi Motors Thailand aims for 2WD pick-up truck unveiling Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) introduces latest city cars with 2 different options including ‘New Attrage’ and ‘New Mirage’ Mitsubishi Motors Thailand offer New Triton Limited Edition 4...

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t Sindelfingen starts production of Compact SUV GLA Mercedes AMG to launch new AMG GT S Roadster Mercedes-Benz lays the foundation stone of “Factory 56” Daimler launches new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Daimler buys battery cells in a total volume of EUR 20 billion Mercedes-Benz inaugurates new testing facility for EMC and antenna systems Mercedes-Benz to invest in European powertrain production plants - Hamburg, Berlin, Sindelfingen Mercedes...

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Japan-led international autonomous driving standards ISO 23792-1, 23792-2 published The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has announced that Japan has developed and published two international standards regarding autonomous driving systems on expressways and other automobiles-only roads. The standards assume Level 3 conditional autonomous driving, where drivers are allowed to have their hands off the steering wheel (hands-off) and th...

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and cumulative more than 8,000 through the end of December. They are scheduled to be delivered starting in July 2012. Tesla said it will begin deliveries of its new "Model S" electric sedan on June 22, up to 5,000 cars by the end of 2012. Orders for more than 10,000 cars have already been received. Test drive events of the "Model S" will be kicked off in major cities across North America starting in July. Tesla Motors announced the first quarter ...

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Bertrandt, Germany, joins Autoware Foundation On April 6, Autoware Foundation announced that Bertrandt has joined the Autoware Foundation to help advance software-defined validation and scalable autonomous mobility. Bertrandt is bringing its violis platform to the ecosystem, enabling software-defined testing and virtual validation of autonomous systems early in the development cycle, even before physical vehicles exist. Their approach will help a...

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components production plant of MAN group affiliated to TRATON SE, eMobility Center is attached - Number of Employees: 8,063 (as of December 31, 2024) - Production started in 1955. MAN to start production of heavy-duty e-trucks in 2024 DB Schenker to use MAN eTrucks from 2024 onwards MAN conducts testing of eTruck in polar winter of northern Sweden MAN starts long-distance endurance run of new MAN eTruck on public roads MAN to supply eTrucks to...

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rogen infrastructure BMW Regensburg plant, Germany produces 356,901 vehicles in 2025 BMW Group targets to deliver 2 million BEVs by 2025 Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter production due to supply shortage BMW suspends production in Regensburg, Germany due to chip shortage BMW completes final winter testing of new BMW iX1 BMW presents all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 BMW Regensburg plant in Germany operated only one of two dryer tubes in its ...

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t in India Kia India launches compact SUV Sonet Kia Starts production of Sonet from India plant Kia to launch Seltos in Argentina in September Kia launches all-new Sonet in India Kia Motors considering third shift for Indian plant Kia announces the relaunch of its brand in India Kia becomes fastest carmaker to achieve 250,000 sales figures in India Indian Auto Expo 2023: Kia, India unveils Concept EV9 and the new KA4 Kia to produce small EV...

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a limited number of 999 vehicles. It will be produced alongside the conventional MINI Convertible in the Netherlands. Its 135 kW/184 hp electric motor comes from the BMW Group's electric mobility competence centers in Dingolfing and Landshut. It has a range of 201 kilometers determined in the WLTP test cycle. On February 24, the BMW Group announced that the new fully electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible will be the first series model to be produ...

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