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Hyundai Motor Group Announces Leadership Appointments

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• New appointments designed to lead group-wide innovation to bolster future competitiveness Hyundai Motor Group has announced leadership appointments at various affiliates including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation as the business group evolves ways for future innovation to bolster its core competitiveness. The appointments are effective December 13. HYUNDAI-KIA President Albert Biermann has been appointed as Head of Research & Development Division of the Group, becoming the first non-Korean head to lead the Group’s technological progress. Since joining Hyundai Motor Group in 2015, Mr. Biermann has led the successful launch of Hyundai Motor’s high-performance N brand and accelerated significant improvements in vehicle performance for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brand vehicles. Executive Vice President Sung Hwan Cho will become Vice Head of R&D Division, supporting President Biermann. Youngcho Chi, the Group’s Chief Innovation Offi..

World première of the ID. ROOMZZ(((Concept car.))) in Shanghai

Zero-emission SUV: Series version to be launched as a spacious SUV with three rows of seats in China from 2021 Open Space: New seating configurations transform the ID. ROOMZZ into a lounge on wheels Combining the IQ.DRIVE systems: When in ID. Pilot mode, the concept car can drive autonomously without an active driver. Volkswagen has… Continue reading World première of the ID. ROOMZZ(((Concept car.))) in Shanghai

First Car Using Nidec’s E-Axle Traction Motor System Unveiled

First Car Using Nidec’s E-Axle Traction Motor System Unveiled

　　　

GAC NE's Super e-car Aion S and Nidec's Fully Integrated Traction Motor System (E-Axle)

Kyoto, Japan: The new electric car brand Aion S recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm, will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle). The super e-car with a driving mileage of over 500 kilometers is slated to hit the market in 2019.

Nidec’s automotive traction motor system was first revealed in September 2017 and the company later went on to announce the successful development of a refined design that fully integrates the reduction gearbox and inverter. Weighing in at only 83 kg1, the compact and light-weight system achieves a power output of 150 kW and a maximum torque output of 3,900 Nm. It is a modified 87 kg version of this new integrated system that will power the Aion S. Mass production will start in 2019 in Nidec’s ..

GMC CarbonPro Delivers Innovation and Durability Where It Counts

GMC CarbonPro Delivers Innovation and Durability Where It Counts 2019-04-11 OSHAWA (Thursday, April 11, 2019) — Starting production in early June, GMC Sierra CarbonPro TM Editions will begin appearing at select dealerships this summer, available on the Sierra Denali 1500 and the Sierra AT4 1500. The purpose-built CarbonPro bed is the first application of its… Continue reading GMC CarbonPro Delivers Innovation and Durability Where It Counts

GM Delivers 813,973 Vehicles in China in the First Quarter

GM Delivers 813,973 Vehicles in China in the First Quarter 2019-04-12 SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 813,973 vehicles in China in a challenging first quarter for the industry. Despite the challenging environment, GM remained focused on delivering excellent products in the quarter: Cadillac deliveries totaled 44,684 units. The XT4 SUV, Cadillac’s newest… Continue reading GM Delivers 813,973 Vehicles in China in the First Quarter

Baojun Introduces New Vision with Launch of RS-5 SUV

Baojun Introduces New Vision with Launch of RS-5 SUV 2019-04-11 SHANGHAI – Baojun today introduced its new vision for becoming a leading mobility provider in China with the launch of the RS-5 SUV and the global premiere of the RM-C concept vehicle. Today’s event was held at the Shanghai International Fashion Center in partnership with… Continue reading Baojun Introduces New Vision with Launch of RS-5 SUV

 MG, MAXUS coordinate on brand and product development in Thailand

MG V80, a new car model developed by SAIC Motor-CP Co, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and C.P. Group of Thailand, was launched on March 26. The new model is a wide-body light passenger car specially designed for the Thai market and is a testament to the success of SAIC Motor in coordinating the… Continue reading  MG, MAXUS coordinate on brand and product development in Thailand