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The Japanese automaker will open an assembly plant in Guanajuato in central Mexico. This in order to increase production by 140 thousand units by the end of 2013. These vehicles will be destined for markets in the U.S. and Latin America, the automaker said.

For this project, Mazda will invest $ 500 million. Part of this budget, also will be used to install a distribution plant in Brazil as part of an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation Company, which “combines individual strengths to enhance the business of both companies in the rapidly growing markets of Central and South America, “said Mazda.

The plant in Guanajuato, manufactured Demo models, known as the Mazda 2 and Axel, or Mazda 3. Currently, Mazda Latin America has a single factory in Colombia.

The company’s president, Takashi Yamanouchi, concluded that the project “part of the plans of the firm to achieve its objectives and long-term emerging markets.” The industry in Mexico produced 2.26 million vehicles last year, the first export to Latin America.

Carlos Tavares, current chief operating officer of Renault, announced its objective of improving the numbers of the brand originated in France. According to the former head of Nissan in Latin America, will soon implement a plan to develop electric cars, to compete in the global trend of building cars environmentally friendly.

This plan includes the conversion of existing models to the technology. Therefore, Tavares took responsibility for leading a profound transformation of the brand, which is the automotive emblem of France.

The draft Renault, Renault has been named 2016-Drive the Change focuses on enhancing the participation of furan Renault of France. Especially in markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America and the Caribbean.

The launch of the hatchback version of the Chevrolet Cruse in Europe has provoked expectations. This 5-door vehicle has an innovative design and is targeted to the segment most in demand worldwide.

The design includes a spoiler with integrated brake light, located in the rear window, which however does not affect the aerodynamic efficiency. The bumper has a fog light and reverses light. <7p>

However, the most striking is that the coupe will have four different engine options: 1.6-liter with 124 hp and 1.8 with 141 hp is also a version 2.0 turbo diesel engine and a 1.7-liter this.

Chevrolet has not skimped on security for this model because the car has Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and ABS with electronic distribution. It also has 6 airbags, including front and side curtain airbags. It also has a device that warns against the use of seatbelts by passengers.

In Latin America, the car will be marketed from July and August in Chile.

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• The BMW 1 Series M, which was first shown at the Detroit auto show in January, is already nearing the end of its life cycle. According to Matthew Russell, the communications manager for BMW of North America’s Motorsport division, North American deliveries of the 335-horsepower, $47,000 coupe will be limited to roughly 1,000 units, which would comprise “only about a year’s worth” of orders, he said in a telephone interview. While no production cut-off date has been set, he acknowledged that the current version of the 1 Series was at its bicycle, which partially explained the short production run. A replacement model may take its place after the 1 Series receives a redesign, he said, but did not disclose when such a model would reach North America. (BMW)

• Volkswagen announced pricing of its overhauled Pass at sedan on Thursday, touting a sub-$20,000 price point for its 2.5-liter S model ($20,765 after adding the $770 delivery charge). The TDI SE is equipped with a 2-liter turbo diesel engine that VW expects to receive a 43 m.p.g. highway rating from the E.P.A. and starts at $26,765. Pricing for the 3.6-liter, 280-horsepower VR6 begins at $29,765. The Pass at will be assembled at the brand’s new plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., inaugurated on Tuesday. (Volkswagen)

• The next-generation Chevrolet Impala sedan, expected in 2014, will be built at the Hamtramck, Mich., plant that currently produces the brand’s Volt plug-in hybrid, General Motors announced Wednesday. The news surprised workers and managers at the automaker’s plant in Oshawa, Ontario, where the current-generation Impala is produced. G.M. has yet to commit to continuing production of the Impala at Oshawa. (Windsor Star)

• Sebastian Vetted, the Red Bull Formula One driver who has won four out of five races this year, logged the quickest practice lap Thursday morning in advance of the Monaco Grand Prix, which is scheduled for Saturday. The afternoon session, however, was won by Fernando Alonso, the Ferrari driver, with Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes just 0.1 second behind. Mark Webber, Vetter’s teammate and the winner of last year’s Monaco G.P., did not set a time due to problems with his car’s gearbox.