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GKN, SDS begin production of all-wheel drive disconnect system in China; up to 4% improvement in fuel economy

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The system will initially feature on the Jeep Renegade built for the Chinese market by GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., As well as China, GKN builds the system at facilities in Europe and North America, and supplies the system in India and South America. GAC FCA) in Guangzhou City, southern Guangdong Province.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.). billion in 2012-13.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Our aim with the envisaged strategic partnership with Tata Motors is to lay the foundations in the Group and the brands that will enable us to offer customer-oriented mobility solutions in the emerging, fast-growing automobile markets, as elsewhere. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands.

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Tata Motors shows CNG, diesel-electric hybrid and fuel cell concepts at Auto Expo 2012 in India, unveils 3 new production vehicles

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Tata Motors is India’s largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs.1,23,133 Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and South Africa. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover. S - Concept, the Tata Prima 3138.K

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Drivetrains Force Hard Choices "We are in the midst of a revolution, the ongoing digital redesign of the historically analog automobile," says Venkat N. On the other hand, the number of EV start-ups that are forced out of the game might be counted by the score. Modify ICE or Go EV?