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Skoda begins production of second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant | Autocar Professional

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Skoda Auto has launched series production of the second-generation Kodiaq, its SUV flagship model, at the plant in Kvasiny, Czech Republic on January 17. The vehicle offers five different powertrain options, ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 150 kW (204 hp), with the higher-tier engines equipped with all-wheel drive as standard.

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Dürr sells 2,000th sealing robot

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The EcoRS 30L16S milestone machine will perform rough seam sealing at Škoda in Kvasiny, Czech Republic, and it will also be a first. This reduces conversion costs and shortens the brownfield project duration to three weeks. Dürr has now sold its 2,000 th sealing robot. Schumacher.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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With IMA, the company expects to standardize modules and parts between the models to further expand economies of scale and significantly reduce EV development complexity and costs. The company plans to expand production by region through a two-track approach of line conversion in ICE factories and new dedicated EV plant establishment.

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