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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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TMETC will be joined in the NAIC project by its partners, Jaguar Land Rover and the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, which will be built at the University campus. Through subsidiaries and associated companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain, South Africa and Indonesia.

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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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The first step will address topics such as the application of specific market knowledge as well as local development expertise. In the long term, the Volkswagen Group is looking to further expand its product portfolio in the fast-growing emerging markets. That is why we are systematically pursuing our regional growth strategy.

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Mitsubishi Uses SABIC Noryl GTX Resin for RVR Front Fenders

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Mitsubishi has already announced that it will introduce the vehicle, branded as the Mitsubishi ASX, into the European market later this year, and will follow with expansion into other regions of the world. Noryl GTX resin contributed by reducing vehicle body weight by 3 kg (6.6lbs).

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Novelis to invest $180M to double automotive aluminum body sheet capacity at Changzhou

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The company is supplying aluminum solutions for the all-new Jaguar XFL, the first Jaguar model from Chery Jaguar Land Rover featuring a body-in-white made of 75% aluminum. Novelis is the only company producing premium rolled aluminum products on four continents: North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

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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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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. million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top three in passenger vehicles.

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

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Yet, even with the global EV market share projected to grow from only about 2.6 With all these EVs chasing the same relatively small number of current EV-inclined buyers, how does an EV maker differentiate itself in such a crowded market? Additional vehicle elements are also simplified. The Tesla EV has only around 20 such parts.