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It sits one step below the Seltos in the Kia hierarchy. Kia has published the first video teaser of the updated Sonet crossover. And although the company tried not to highlight details too much, there are images of both the exterior and interior of the car. In the car's teaser video, Kia uses the tagline “Wild. Reborn." [caption id="attachment_85143" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_85144" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] "Wild. Reborn." Kia announced and showed the updated inexpensive crossover Kia Sonet The Sonet will receive a new design of the front end (headlights, bumper, radiator grille), and innovations in the interior will include a dashboard and Bose acoustics. [caption id="attachment_85145" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] It is also possible that there will be some innovation under the hood: the crossover may get a more powerful engine (current Sonet engines produce from 83 to 120 hp). The Kia Sonet will make its full debut in India on December 14.

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昨年12月に発注した巨大バッテリーがやっと納品された。７ヶ月は長かった。試しに自宅の庭で今峰製の全方位HIDライトで灯火採集をやってみた（笑） トウキョウヒメハンミョウ が結構きてビックリ。ハンミョウ って灯火に来るのね。また、我が家の庭に結構いたのね。そして、アブラゼミの幼虫には笑ってしまった。 山に行くのが楽しみ！ #日本#japan #東京都 #tokyo #町田 #Machida #トヨタ#toyota #ハイブリッドカー #hybrid_car #非常給電システム #emergency_power_supply_system #昆虫 #Insecta #甲虫 #鞘翅目 #Coleoptera #beetles #トウキョウヒメハンミョウ #Cylindera_kaleea #アブラゼミ　#Graptopsaltria_nigrofuscata #灯火 #HID #ライトトラップ #light_trap #今峰製HID (Machida, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9QyMgFu0a/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Brazil, Daniel Bland, Editor Fleet LatAm Magazine

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1388 What Was The Car You Drove For Drivers Education

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ऑडी ए 3 स्पोर्टबैक: 2021 ऑडी ए 3 स्पोर्टबैक 45 टीएफएसआई ई प्लग-इन हाइब्रिड का अनावरण किया गया - टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया https://tinyurl.com/yxdnf2zh #audi #audi_a3 #audi_a3_sportback #audi_a3_sportback_45_tfsi_e #electric_car #hybrid #hybrid_car #new_a3_sportback #phev #plug-in_hybrid #अनवरण #इडय #ई #ए #ऑड #ऑफ #क #कय #गय #टइमस #टएफएसआई #पलगइन #सपरटबक #हइबरड

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The discount reaches 100 thousand rubles The Changan company announced that in December additional discounts ranging from 30 to 100 thousand rubles will apply to seven models of the company in Russia. Discounts will be provided by dealers, and they will be combined with the trade-in discount (up to 120 thousand rubles). As a result, the maximum price reduction will be even more noticeable. [caption id="attachment_85011" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Changan[/caption] Changan has announced pre-New Year discounts on its most popular cars. Taking into account the direct discount and trade-in discount, the cost of Changan Alsvin is reduced by 110 thousand rubles, Changan Eado Plus - by 140 thousand rubles, Changan Uni-V - by 100 thousand rubles, Changan CS35 Plus - by 220 thousand rubles . The price reduction for Changan CS55 Plus, Uni-K and CS95 Plus will be 200 thousand rubles. Also in December, Changan cars will be available for purchase on credit under special conditions and without the need to purchase insurance.

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And there are only two chief inspectors dealing with it The expensive Toyota Century SUV is produced in small batches, so the company carries out strict quality control at the output. The company spoke about this in its corporate magazine Toyota Times. [caption id="attachment_84999" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] If in the classic case dozens of people evaluate the final assembly of cars, then in the case of the Century there are only two. And to do this job, chief inspectors had to go through a rigorous training program. [caption id="attachment_85000" align="alignnone" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] Toyota explained how the Century luxury SUV is checked after assembly. Inspection of a car released from the assembly line includes 17 stages. It all starts with assessing the color and fit of the body panels: there should be no gaps or unevenness at the joints. Pictured below is Moriaki Higa, one of the two chief inspectors. According to him, the Century SUV has stricter "acceptance" standards than the Lexus. For example, while at Lexus, paint quality testing is usually carried out on a sample of cars, in the case of Century, each car is thoroughly inspected. [caption id="attachment_85001" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] If the paint and body are OK, the Century is sent on its own to another inspection station to check the mechanical parts. At the same time, it moves on pure electricity (Century, we remind you, is a rechargeable hybrid). After this, the SUV is sent to a special test track, where it is tested on uneven surfaces to identify suspicious noises or knocks. All procedures take the chief inspector about 3.5 hours. But given that they produce only 30 cars a month, Toyota can afford to take its time.

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The price has not yet been announced Volkswagen has introduced the Volkswagen ID. 4 2024, which received new electric motors. In addition, both configurations, including the rear-wheel drive single-motor version and the all-wheel drive dual-motor version, will receive significant power increases for the new model year. This only applies to models equipped with the larger 77.0 kWh battery, not ID models. 4 with a base battery with a capacity of 58.0 kWh. The developers have implemented changes to the interior and new wheels, as well as several new features for certain trim levels. [caption id="attachment_84920" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Volkswagen[/caption] Volkswagen ID introduced. 4 2024 - more powerful Rear-wheel drive engine ID. 4 with a power of 77.0 kWh produces 282 hp, while the old model was characterized by 201 hp. Meanwhile, the power of the dual-motor AWD ID. 4 increases from 295 to 330 hp. The EPA has released the estimated range of the VW ID. 4 for 2024, which is slightly larger than the previous year's model. ID. 4 will travel up to 468 km without recharging. This is 25 km more than its predecessor. The car gets a larger, 12.9-inch infotainment screen on higher trim levels that offers an improved menu structure and a new climate control system. The design of the steering wheel and gear lever has also been revised. Cooled front seats are now standard, and the S Plus trim gets a Harman/Kardon audio system. 20-inch wheels replace 19-inch ones, and the S Plus now has 21-inch wheels. [caption id="attachment_84921" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Volkswagen[/caption] ID. The 2024 4 will begin arriving in dealerships early next year. Prices have not yet been published.

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Maximum discounts will be on premium models or new brands Before the holidays, car dealers promise big discounts on car purchases. According to the head of the marketing department of the Neva Star company (Mercedes-Benz dealer) Daniil Serebryakov, maximum discounts will apply from December to February. He confirmed that real discounts of up to 1 million rubles are possible for premium cars when using credit programs and exchanging an old car. Particularly generous offers are provided for models that are being withdrawn from the range, are not in great demand or are seeking to strengthen their position in the market. Dmitry Shmarai, head of the new car sales department at Avtopole, emphasizes that by the end of the year all car brands and dealers strive to achieve their annual plans, and this stimulates the provision of discounts. He advises those considering buying on credit not to delay the decision. “It’s worth counting on pre-New Year discounts. Dealers and distributors have enough vehicles in their warehouses to cover the suspension of deliveries during the Chinese holidays. You need to understand that for the most part our market is represented by large automobile companies with well-established logistics that provide for such situations, and there will be no shortage of cars at the beginning of the year. It is important to pay attention to another point: by the end of the year, all brands and dealers will strive to fulfill their annual plan and, due to this, make discounts. It also makes sense not to delay the purchase for those who want to purchase a car on credit. For them, the beginning of December will be the best time, since loan rates are expected to increase in the middle of the month. In January, we will see annual price indexation, and if discounts remain at the same level, purchasing a car will be more expensive,” comments Dmitry Shmaray. The most profitable pre-New Year offers for cars were announced by the Mercedes-Benz dealer “Star of the Neva” [caption id="attachment_84866" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes-Benz[/caption] Meanwhile, the general director of Avtodom Group of Companies, Andrei Olkhovsky, warns that from the beginning of 2024, the cost of cars for most brands is expected to increase, the average price will rise to 15%. Today, the 2023 BMW X6 in the M Sport version can be purchased at a discount of up to half a million rubles. All-wheel drive electric liftback Zeekr 001 with 544 hp. can be purchased at 6% cheaper. The discount on the Volvo XC90 will be 10%, on the Audi Q5 Sportback - 13%, on the Audi A6 V generation - 15%. They also promise an increase in the warranty period as a gift. According to the statement of the head of the Automarketer project, Oleg Moseev, in 2023, car prices in Russia increased by 8–18%, depending on the make and model. Since the beginning of 2023, used cars have risen in price by an average of 203 thousand rubles, or 15.4%. If in January the average price of a used passenger car was 1,315,000 rubles, then in October it already reached 1,518,000 rubles.

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900 thousand cars were produced in a month In October of this year, production and sales volumes of the leading Japanese automaker Toyota reached record values, as noted in the company's official press release. Production amounted to 900 thousand cars, which is 16.7% higher than the same period last year. At the same time, sales volumes increased by 7%, reaching 890 thousand units. [caption id="attachment_84808" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] Toyota is back on the horse According to the Kyodo agency, the positive dynamics are associated with growing consumer demand for Toyota products, especially in the markets of Europe and North America. Last year, Toyota, along with its subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino, maintained their leadership in global car sales for the third year in a row, selling 10.48 million vehicles.

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The icon has been replaced with a blue dot Since 2009, Toyota has used a blue halo on its T-badge on vehicles equipped with hybrid powertrains. The new Camry doesn't have that badge, even though it's a hybrid. [caption id="attachment_84782" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] Instead of a blue accent on the badge, the Toyota Camry gets a blue dot on the trunk next to the letters HEV. Toyota confirmed that the new circle is intended to symbolize "the happiness of people living on earth and the desire to pass it on to the next generation." The new blue circle will replace the previous prominent badge on new Toyota hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, a company representative who spoke with Motor Trend confirmed. Those changes start with the Camry, Crown and the automaker's best-known hybrid, the Prius. [caption id="attachment_84783" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] Toyota abandoned its corporate logo on cars equipped with hybrid power units Other electrified vehicles like the RAV4, Venza and Corolla have retained the blue badges, but only because they haven't been updated. Soon a blue dot will also appear on them. [caption id="attachment_84784" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] It's all part of the automaker's "Beyond Zero" marketing campaign, which involves using electrified vehicles to "go beyond carbon neutrality with its products" and "have a positive impact on our planet and society."

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Only three Century are collected daily Toyota's newest luxury car, the Century Toyota, is meticulously handcrafted by a team of 40 skilled workers selected from a workforce of 1,500. To secure a place on the team, these workers had to successfully pass a rigorous exam. Hiroki Tanaka, one of the workers selected for the team, was required to complete a mandatory training course and successfully pass a certification exam. The exam consisted of three modules: an initial assessment of basic skills, a written test covering the history of the Century, vehicle design and related topics, and a practical exam designed to demonstrate skills in creating a luxury series. [caption id="attachment_84604" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] “The written exam was harder than the practical exam, with 200 questions, but I aced it by working hard on my textbooks for the first time since I was a student,” he told Toyota Times. — I learned a lot of new things: from the history of Toyota and Century to unique technologies for manufacturing high-quality cars. It was an invaluable experience." The 35-year-old assembler, a graduate of the Technical Skills Academy, has been with Toyota since 2007. He says he was very excited to immediately start working on the Land Cruiser line because it was his dream car. He installs the suspension components on the Century. Toyota technicians spend 12 times longer tightening Century bolts than on other vehicles. [caption id="attachment_84605" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] Precision is always a big focus for Toyota, but the luxurious Century puts extra emphasis on it. “On every assembly line except Century, every nut or bolt is tightened in one pass using a fastening tool,” Tanaka said. “However, on the Century assembly line, strict precision requirements mean that we first use a hand-tightening fixture and then re-tighten with a fastening tool to get closer to the target torque. Finally, we use a digital torque wrench whose torque values ​​are fed into computers and work manually to arrive at the final value.” In practice, a worker can spend up to a minute tightening larger parts, which is 12 times longer than the five seconds it takes workers to tighten nuts and bolts on other vehicles. At the same time, Toyota produces only three copies of the Century per day. [caption id="attachment_84606" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota[/caption] On the Century assembly line, these carefully selected workers are divided into four specialized sections: trim, responsible for controlling components such as dashboards and roofs; the chassis, responsible for mounting the engine, suspension and battery integration of the PHEV; final assembly including seats, doors and windows; “tuning/fluids” that control tasks such as engine coolant and brake systems.

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Due to 'bizarre logistics' Hyundai and Kia cars in Russia are becoming increasingly difficult to service, as reported by Business FM with reference to industry participants. Pavel Yudin, general director of the Korean spare parts store Avtospets, said that containers with spare parts arrive in Russia regularly. But if the part is not in stock, then “due to bizarre logistics, you will have to wait a couple of months.” At the moment there is a slight shortage of spare parts, mainly spark plugs, due to the seasonal factor. All the consumables seem to be there, but it turns out that no matter how much you stock up on seasonal items, there still won’t be enough of them. With parallel imports, everything turns out to be a little more expensive - spare parts are 15% more expensive. There is a slight problem with orders, because they send what they have. If you choose exactly the right spare part, it may turn out that it will arrive only in two or three months. According to the non-original, everything seems to be simpler, but some positions are such that it would be better not to put them in the non-original. Auto expert Maxim Rakitin said that warranty obligations for the maintenance and repair of “Korean” cars were in fact given to the “good will” of dealers. Owners of Hyundai and Kia have difficulty maintaining and repairing their cars. [caption id="attachment_84596" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai and Kia[/caption] “They serve because of their ability to purchase and deliver spare parts, because they have a conscience and everything else. Many people refuse to service their vehicles under warranty. Now, in fact, this is not a manufacturer’s guarantee, it is a dealer’s guarantee, that is, if the dealer is ready to provide you with warranty repairs, honor and praise and a bust in the hero’s homeland. If not, then, unfortunately, there is nowhere to turn, because distributors work formally. They just sit, probably receive a large salary, but do not make any movements. Now, if the car is under warranty, then fixing it is your personal problem,” explained Maxim Rakitin. Igor Morzharetto, partner of the analytical agency Avtostat, added: “Now they are selling off the remainder. The balances are quite large - the other thing is that dealers are putting some crazy, bad prices on these last cars, and in some ways it's stagnant. Because cars were often purchased at the dollar rate, which was 100, now the dollar rate is different. I don’t know people today who are willing to pay the 4 million they demand for a Kia Seltos, a very good small crossover.” Earlier it was reported that a shortage of original spare parts for Hyundai and Kia is expected in Russia.

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They will be built on a new platform Volkswagen has confirmed a plan to strengthen its position in China with an all-new platform for affordable electric vehicles. The platform will be based on local components. This news was announced by the head of the Chinese office of Volkswagen, Ralf Brandstätter, during the opening of a new development and procurement center for electric vehicles - Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) in Hefei. The approximately $1.1 billion investment in VCTC is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. According to Reuters, Volkswagen will develop a new entry-level platform aimed at China, currently known as the "Core Platform". The focus is on reducing costs, partly through the use of an even higher ratio of local components than is the case with current production of MEB-based models in China (ID. 3, ID. 4, ID. 6 and ID. 7). Volkswagen announced the release of cheap electric vehicles with a starting price below $20,000 [caption id="attachment_84547" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Volkswagen[/caption] The new platform will be built on the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB) and is expected to be ready in 2026. Ralf Brandstätter explained that the Chinese electric vehicle market is very “price sensitive,” which requires cost optimization. Volkswagen is no longer the best-selling brand in China (BYD overtook VW at the end of 2022), mainly due to declining sales of gasoline vehicles (EVs make up a small portion of the brand's volume and grew slower than expected). The reduction in prices for the Volkswagen ID.3 model in China has already allowed VW to increase sales volume from an average of 2,200 units per month to approximately 10,000 per month (July-October). The new platform is aimed at the entry-level segment with a price range of $19,570 to $23,760. The plan is to introduce four models based on the new platform and produce them in existing joint ventures with SAIC and FAW, which also produce MEB-based models. In addition, starting in 2026, Volkswagen hopes to release two more all-electric models developed in collaboration with XPeng. There will be six new models in total. Before that, Volkswagen is expected to launch 10 new all-electric vehicles worldwide by 2026, and will also increase the speed at which it launches new vehicles.

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The company is accelerating its entry into a new market With the arrival of new CEO Koji Sato, Toyota has dramatically increased its commitment to electrics as it races to catch up with competitors with a wave of new models and innovative battery technologies. One of the first new electric vehicles will be a three-row SUV that will be built at Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant starting in 2025 and will target the same part of the market as the Kia EV9. Toyota says this new model will use batteries made at its own plant in Liberty, North Carolina, which already employs 2,000 people but plans to increase that number to 5,000. By 2030, Toyota says it will be able to produce a total capacity of 30 GWh of batteries in North Carolina each year, enough for 375,000 80.0 kWh batteries, but production will be split into 10 different lines to produce different batteries. sizes for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. [caption id="attachment_84537" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota and Lexus[/caption] Toyota and Lexus with solid-state batteries will be able to travel up to 1000 km without recharging Toyota says it aims to produce 3.5 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, including 30 different models under the Toyota and Lexus brands. A significant number of them will be produced in the States. Toyota's battery technology will also develop rapidly. In 2027, a high-performance bipolar unit will be introduced, which will use lithium-ion chemistry and a high-nickel cathode. Such batteries will provide a range of 830 km and will be recharged from 10 to 80% within 20 minutes. In addition, Toyota confirms plans to introduce solid-state batteries in Toyota and Lexus vehicles as early as 2027. Toyota says its first-generation solid-state batteries are designed for a range of about 830 km with the ability to charge from 10 to 80% in 10 minutes, but also says a subsequent version of the battery will increase the range to 1000 km. It was previously reported that Toyota solid-state batteries will appear in tens of thousands of company vehicles by 2030.