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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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That made 2007 the final model year for the "real" Taurus, and I've found one of these rare cars in a New Orleans self-service junkyard. I couldn't get the hood latch to work, either, but all the 2006 and 2007 Tauruses got the ancient 3.0-liter liter Vulcan pushrod V6.

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Creating JV for Chinese Market

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(GAC Group) signed a Framework Agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The models produced will be equipped with the latest in engine and transmission technology in response to the Chinese government’s requirement to develop fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. In Shanghai, Volkswagen manufactures the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market.

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Infiniti models to be manufactured in Xiangyang, China beginning 2014

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DFL will invest RMB 2 billion (US$315 million) in the Xiangyang plant to meet growing Chinese customer demand. The Infiniti brand was first introduced to China in 2007, and continues to strengthen its product lineup and expand its sales network to satisfy customers in the growing Chinese luxury segment.

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Johnson Controls to supply absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries to SAIC for start-stop vehicles in China

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The leading global supplier of automotive batteries, Johnson Controls has produced nearly 20 million AGM batteries since 2007. Johnson Controls entered the Chinese automotive supply market with batteries in 2005 and continues to invest in bringing advanced technologies, capacity and technical capabilities to China.

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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

Green Car Congress

To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. Between 2007 and 2017, production in Germany increased by close to a quarter to around 1.15 The successful strategy for expansion of the BMW Group’s global production network obeys a clear rule: Production follows the market.

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

Baua Electric

Also Read : Nissan and Honda may team up for affordable EVs that challenge Chinese brands. The R25 GT-R entered production in December 2007, although development started back in 2000. The Track Edition also gets aluminium certification plates and gold-coloured number plates in the engine bay.

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