US carmaker General Motors (GM) has begun the production of 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV at its Rayong production line in Thailand. The first produced LTZ model is powered by a 2.8litre Duramax turbo-diesel engine generating 180hp ...
Ford has begun production of Focus at the company’s new $450m its Thailand manufacturing facility in Rayong. According to the carmaker, the facility can produce up to six different models at the same time and the Focus is the first ...
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors has received $10m grant from the California Energy Commission in the US to manufacture the Model X sport utility vehicle (SUV). Tesla will further invest $50m to purchase equipment for the components of ...
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apanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled the new Terra, a fuel-cell electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept, ahead of its debut at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show to be held in France this month. According to the carmaker, the ...
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Pricing and specification details of the Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible have been released ahead of the rear-wheel-drive two-door models'arrival in Australian showrooms from late next week. Two variants of the Infiniti G37 ...
Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has received two contracts worth EUR10.4m to supply lumbar support systems and seat actuation cables for an American and a Japanese OEM respectively. The contracts are for a five-year model lifetime of two cars ...
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Japanese carmaker Toyota has unveiled new 2013 RAV4 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2012 Los Angeles International auto show in the US. The vehicle will feature eight airbags, 2.5L four-cylinder, which is capable of producing ...
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Indian auto maker, Tata Motors has unveiled the four-seater Megapixel hybrid at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Tata said that the new four-door hybrid model is derived from the company's two-door Pixel. Tata Motors India ...
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Toyota Motor Sales(TSA)has unveiled the new RAV4 Electric Vehicle(EV),powered by Tesla's battery and electric powertrain,at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles,US. The front wheel drive RAV4 EV offers two different drive modes ...
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The Toyota RAV4 has ditched its trademark rear-mounted spare wheel,abandoned its side-hinged tailgate,and introduced a new turbo diesel engine for its new-generation model. Toyota has finally confirmed CarAdvice's world exclusive last May ...
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Shanghai GM, a joint venture between General Motors Company and SAIC Motor is targeting to sell about 1.45 million vehicles in 2013. The joint venture company, which sells Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and Opel brand cars in China, is ...
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Mazda Motor in association with Japan Polypropylene has developed new resin material for vehicle parts that the company says maintains the same rigidity as parts made with conventional materials while achieving weight reduction. The new ...
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US based automaker Ford will unveil two new Fiesta versions at Auto Guangzhou 2012 in China. The new versions include, all-new Ford Kuga and all-new Ford EcoSport, which will expand the company's SUV lineup. Ford Kuga, the Emergency ...
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German carmaker BMW is planning to begin assembling its 1-Series hatchback and the 7-Series sedan models in India in 2013. The carmaker is also planning to launch the 1-Series in mid-2013, while the new version of the 7-Series is expected ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota Motor is planning to introduce 20 new models in China by 2015. With the help of its two Chinese partners, FAW and Guangzhou Automobile Group, Toyota is also planning to manufacture China-only brands ...