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Modernization today even includes new flooring UAZ continues to modernize the plant, in particular, a robotic system for rolling front doors has been introduced on the SGR welding line, and the floor covering on the main conveyor has been replaced. Before innovation on the main conveyor, modular PVC tiles were tested in a small area of ​​50 square meters. m. for two months. After a successful test, the central passage of the main conveyor was covered with PVC tiles. “The use of such material will reduce the cost of repairs and maintenance of floors in the future,” reports Panorama. Such tiles are characterized by high strength and wear resistance; they can withstand large static and dynamic loads. In addition, the new floors can absorb sound and vibration vibrations, and thanks to the springing effect, the load on the back and joints when walking is reduced. Therefore, in the future, they plan to cover the entire floor of the main conveyor with PVC tiles and use them in other areas. UAZ modernized production and improved the quality of “Loaf” [caption id="attachment_77858" align="aligncenter" width="780"] UAZ[/caption] At the SGR welding site, a robotic system for rolling front doors was put into operation: “Modern manufacturing technology will improve the productivity of the site, improve assembly quality, eliminate the production of defective parts, and achieve an economic effect by improving quality.” The car plant did almost everything on its own: “For several months, from October to December 2022, toolmakers on their own produced the necessary equipment that met all mathematical parameters and features. The employees also developed a pneumatic system for fixing parts. Specialists from the industrial electronics department were simultaneously developing and writing a part processing program. We also took into account the safety system of the robotic complex.”

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Anyone heard about Puma cars? via /r/cars

Anyone heard about Puma cars?

I don't think it was in any big car games.

Was searching for VW SP2 (another rare car) when Puma was mentioned and googled it. not much information but their cars look like other iconic sports cars like 911, Dino, Miura, Cosmos, even the 240Z.

Being a Brazilian manufacturer surprises me even more. A shame VW did not try to keep this brand. It had been revived but in very small operations in South Africa.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puma_(car_manufacturer)

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Sales are constantly growing Hyundai Motor America reported sales of 70,079 vehicles in the U.S. in November (up 10.7% year-over-year), marking its 16th consecutive month of growth. The brand has sold 726,031 vehicles this year, up more than 11% from a year ago. Last month, sales of Hyundai's all-electric vehicles, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, were 2,372 and 1,386 units respectively, for a total of 3,758 units. This is 216% more than last year. The share of electric vehicles in Hyundai's total sales increased to 5.4%, up from 1.9% a year ago. [caption id="attachment_85550" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai Ioniq[/caption] Hyundai Ioniq sales more than triple in US While other automakers are struggling with production and demand, leading many to question the near future of electric vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group's sales are rising, as are Kia's. In addition, the company is moving forward with big plans for battery and electric vehicles, more electric models and updated technologies. More than 41,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5/Ioniq 6 have been sold in the US this year (up 96% from last year, even though the Ioniq 6 wasn't available a year ago). Kia previously reported record sales and began delivering the Kia EV9 in the United States.

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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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Judging by the words of Maxim Sokolov, VAZ is already completing tests of Vesta with a Chinese CVT and soon such a car will be put on the assembly line The head of AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov, specified the date for the appearance of the Lada Vesta NG with two pedals on sale. [caption id="attachment_85058" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] The head of AvtoVAZ told when Vesta with two pedals will appear. “ This will happen at the very beginning of 2024, in the first quarter. These cars will probably appear in our dealer network in March ,” Maxim Sokolov said on the Rossiya-1 TV channel. That is, AvtoVAZ is already completing tests of the Vesta NG with a new transmission, and its mass production will begin in the coming months. It is already known that the car will receive a Chinese WanLiYang CVT18 variator. First, he will register in the Lada Vesta (naturally, the car will become more expensive, since the foreign component is clearly more expensive than the VAZ manual transmission), and later the Lada Granta will receive the same transmission.

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The information was confirmed by the head of the plant Maxim Sokolov AvtoVAZ has officially confirmed the expansion of the color palette: the plant has resumed production of Lada Vesta cars in silver “Platinum” color, as well as Granta and Niva Legend models in dark gray “Borneo” color. “We are consistently restoring the color palette. And just recently, just last week, we restored the “Platinum” color for Vesta and we restored the “Borneo” color for Granta and Niva Legend. And I’m sure that these colors will also find their buyers, variety is always good,” said Maxim Sokolov in a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of the “Russia” exhibition at VDNKh. [caption id="attachment_85050" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] AvtoVAZ announced an expansion of the color palette for Lada Vesta, Granta and Niva Legend He added that it is incorrect to talk about a shortage of paints at AvtoVAZ production. At the moment, we are talking only about a limited choice from suppliers, so the color palette of Lada cars was also limited for some time. For all Lada models, two “common” body colors are available: white “Glacial” and black “Panther”. Cars of the Granta family are also painted in “Platinum”, and the Niva Travel and Niva Legend SUVs are painted in dark green. Maxim Sokolov reported that the Lada Iskra, “the most affordable Russian passenger car on a high-tech platform,” is already delayed.

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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 investigation into the incident continues A design engineer at AvtoVAZ JSC became a defendant in a criminal case, as Kommersant writes , citing sources in law enforcement agencies. The woman is accused of illegally obtaining and disclosing information that constitutes commercial, tax or banking secrets (Part 3 of Article 183 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The culprit will be punished for leaking AvtoVAZ data: a criminal case has been opened The suspect’s activities were stopped by officers from the Russian FSB Directorate for the Samara Region, who reported that an AvtoVAZ employee provided information constituting a trade secret to third parties “out of selfish interest.” [caption id="attachment_84989" align="aligncenter" width="600"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] Details have not yet been disclosed, but the investigation into the case continues.

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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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Such cars will be able to travel up to 2 thousand km without recharging The Russian automobile plant Moskvich is considering the possibility of producing hybrid cars. The plant's production director, Oleg Maslyakov, mentioned this at the Russian Industrialist forum. According to him, the car plant’s specialists are studying hybrid technologies very carefully. From conversations with Chinese partners, it became clear that the trend for electric vehicles is declining and more and more options for hybrid vehicles are appearing. Moskvich is studying the possibility of producing hybrids [caption id="attachment_84880" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Moskvich[/caption] According to Maslyakov, Moskvich is considering the option of producing hybrid cars with an increased range: they will be able to travel up to 2 thousand km without the need for recharging. Judging by the presentation of the plant, plans to produce such cars are planned for the next few years - until 2027. As we already wrote , Maslyakov confirmed that a decision had been made to produce charging stations for electric vehicles at the car plant.

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The plant also produces the Moskvich 3e electric car. Production director of the Moskvich automobile plant Oleg Maslyakov confirmed that the company will produce charging stations. “It has already been decided that charging stations will be produced at the Moskvich plant. In cooperation with the Moscow government, we will produce and supply both the city economy and other regions with charging stations,” he said at the Russian Industrialist forum. [caption id="attachment_84835" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Moskvich[/caption] Moskvich will begin producing branded charging stations Earlier, the commercial director of the plant, Alexander Migal, already said that the plant was exploring the issue of possible production of charging stations for electric vehicles. Currently, the plant produces the Moskvich 3 crossover and its electric version, Moskvich 3e, as well as the Moskvich 6 sedan. In 2024, the D-class crossover Moskvich 8 and the crossover Moskvich 5 will also be produced.

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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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Demo published Hyundai says it has developed new technology that will allow it to significantly reduce the size of electric motors, creating more space for people and their belongings. [caption id="attachment_84766" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] The innovation was called Uni Wheel . This design moves the gearbox into the wheel hub, effectively reducing the size of the motor. This innovation allows Hyundai to use one small motor per wheel instead of relying on a large drive for the entire axle. [caption id="attachment_84767" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] Hyundai Uni Wheel system introduced. By using a series of gears located inside the wheel, the power of even a small engine is transferred to the wheel with enough torque to move the vehicle. Individual activation of each wheel has benefits in terms of driving performance and safety. Thanks to the design of the gears, they can move inside the hub while transmitting power. As a result, the connection between the wheel and the engine can slide up and down freely, so the wheel does not require a CV joint. This means that the efficiency losses associated with operating such a connection at an angle are eliminated, improving power delivery. [caption id="attachment_84768" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] The freedom provided by this technology allows engineers greater control over the vehicle's ride height. Cars equipped with the Uni Wheel can be pressed down for an aerodynamic highway ride or increased ground clearance without sacrificing power. Hyundai says the Uni Wheel can be squeezed into wheels as small as four inches in diameter. It can also be scaled to handle wheels up to 25 inches for larger vehicles such as cars and SUVs. https://youtu.be/Gk8ooB7vGHM The company says it tested the system for durability and the Uni Wheel performed well. Unfortunately, The Korea Times reports that Hyundai is not yet ready to say when the Uni Wheel will be ready to go into production, but the company has filed patents in key markets: Korea, Europe and the United States.

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The media reported an increase in price by 13 thousand rubles The AvtoVAZ company commented on the information published yesterday about the increase in prices for Lada cars. “We didn’t have any price increases today. Prices have not changed since November 2,” the press service of the domestic manufacturer said. Earlier, the media reported that AvtoVAZ for the second time in a month raised prices for some Lada Vesta NG trim levels by about 13 thousand rubles due to the heated steering wheel. However, the information was not confirmed. “There was no price increase,” AvtoVAZ denied rumors about the rise in price of Lada cars [caption id="attachment_84732" align="aligncenter" width="780"] AvtoVAZ[/caption] The AvtoVAZ press service stated that production of the Lada Vesta NG with an automatic gearbox will begin at the turn of 2023–2024. As for the Lada Granta with automatic transmission, the project is also in the works, but the manufacturer cannot yet give specific dates.