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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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This means smart is the first brand to offer its entire portfolio with both a combustion engine and also battery-electric drive. It will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America.

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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.).

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Laser Melting for Better Aircraft Engine Parts

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Tests have shown that the quality of components produced using this method is equally as high (or better) than those manufactured using conventional processes. Aircraft engine components must be lightweight yet strong enough to tolerate extreme conditions. Konrad Wissenbach, ILT. Konrad Wissenbach. The FANTASIA project was funded €3.78

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

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Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks

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The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The primary target markets for the truck are Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

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The new pickup will share some of its architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300, but will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. The three trucks will also be built at the Nissan Barcelona plant in Spain.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new pickup truck—the first from a premium manufacturer—the X-Class. At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. At market launch, there are two four-cylinder engines.

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