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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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SDS successfully localized production of PTUs and RDMs for Jaguar Land Rover models in 2015, including the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, as well as localizing production for two further automakers last year. The move marks another milestone in the growth of GKN’s AWD business in China.

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

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In 2017, for example, Novelis announced it provided aluminum solutions for NIO’s electric SUV ES8. 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.

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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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The company also unveiled three new production vehicles at the Auto Expo 2012: the Tata Safari Storme, the new generation Safari SUV; the Tata Ultra, the company’s new LCV & ICV range; and the Tata LPT 3723, India’s first 5-axle rigid truck as well. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover. 1,23,133 crores ($27 billion) in 2010-11.

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