US-based automaker Ford has started the production of its new Kuga sport utility vehicle(SUV)at its Valencia facility in Spain,for deliveries in the European market. The new SUV is offered with a choice of either 150PS or 180PS EcoBoost ...
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The South Korean automaker Kia motors has unveiled the modified version of the Sorento crossover utility vehicle (CUV), prior to its debut at 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. For the 2013 model year, the weight of Kia Sorento has ...
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Honda's engine and transmissions plants in the US state of Ohio commenced mass production of the company’s new Earth Dreams powertrain series. The Earth Dreams powertrain series is a new generation of engines and transmissions that ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to launch the new Beetle Cabrio at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in US, this autumn. According to the German carmaker, the upcoming Beetle Cabrio will be launched in three variants following its earlier ...
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch the new A-Class hatchback model in September 2012 in Europe. The new A-class model will be offered with various petrol and diesel powertrains delivering outputs range from ...
Jiangling Motors (JMC), which is 30% owned by Ford Motor, has agreed to acquire Taiyuan Changan Heavy Truck Company. As part of the deal, JMC will pay cash for the 80% stake currently held by China Changan Automobile and the remaining 20% ...
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US carmaker Ford is planning to launch its luxury car brand Lincoln in China in 2014 in an efforts to further expand its market. Lincoln brand cars will be sold in the China in the second half of 2014 through an independent dealer ...
US carmaker Ford has launched the new 2013 Escape SUV at its refurbished assembly plant in Louisville. The new SUV is offered with two EcoBoost engines: 2.0litre four-cylinder engine, 1.6litre four-cylinder, which are expected to offer 33 ...
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Opel, the subsidiary of US carmaker General Motors (GM) is planning to launch three gasoline and diesel family engines which will renew the company's current powertrain portfolio. The company said the new powertrain will offer reduction ...
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German automaker Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed an agreement to collaborate on two new projects, to develop new engines as well as expanded availability of Daimler transmissions. Under the new deal, the German ...
US based electric motor systems manufacturer KLD Energy Technologies has partnered with diesel and LPG powertrains maker Cenntro Group to develop 4-wheel electric vehicles (EVs) that incorporate KLD's electric vehicle drive system ...
Mazda Motorsports is planning to supply racing variants of its new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel powertrains to the participants of GRAND-AM's new GX Class, starting with the 2013 season. According to the company, the engines will be ...
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Ford Motor and Dow Automotive Systems are partnering to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume vehicles. The automaker said that, reducing the weight of new cars and trucks by up to 750 lbs by the end of the ...
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TRW Automotive Holdings has launched its latest EBC 460 product family of electronic stability control (ESC) systems, with manufacturing capability in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. EBC 460 family features a ...
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US carmaker Ford and its joint venture Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) are planning to invest $760m to build a new assembly pant in Hangzhou, China. The new assembly plant is expected to increase the production capacity by two fold ...
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