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James C. Shyr
James C. Shyr (石志傑/杰) is a Chinese-American automotive designer widely known for his design contributions to the first and second generation Buick LaCrosse (2005-2009 and 2010-2016). From 2018, he has been the Chief Design Officer and founding partner of Human Horizons, where he is responsible for presiding over the design studio and overseeing the product strategies. In 2001, he became the first expatriate of General Motors (GM) to be dispatched to China from North America. He was responsible for directing the creation of design strategies exclusive to China, and contributing to global design strategies and developing mid- and long-term design concepts and products for the Greater China Region. Background Born in Tokyo, Japan, where his father Richard Jung Hsien Shyr was earning his doctoral degree at the University of Tokyo, the young Shyr developed an early interest in automobiles from being driven in family cars and the thriving Japanese automotive environment at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buick LaCrosse
The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-size sedan manufactured and marketed by Buick since 2004. The LaCrosse is now in its third generation, slotted above the Buick Regal as the brand's flagship vehicle. The first-generation LaCrosse replaced the Century and Regal in North America beginning in the 2005 model year, serving as the brand's mid-size car. The automobile was originally sold as the Buick Allure in Canada. For 2010, the LaCrosse was completely redesigned and moved upmarket as a larger premium sedan. The model was redesigned again for 2017. Although production ended on February 15, 2019 for the North American market, the LaCrosse is still produced in China where it received a facelift for 2019. Concept In 2000, Buick showcased a LaCrosse concept featuring styling features that harkened back to Buicks of the late 1940s, such as a long hood, swooping sidespear (featured on Buicks starting in 1940 and sporadically until the 1970s), front fender port holes, and a fastback roof line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Motors
The General Motors Company (GM) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the largest automaker in the United States and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008. General Motors operates manufacturing plants in eight countries. Its four core automobile brands are Chevrolet, Buick, GMC (automobile), GMC, and Cadillac. It also holds interests in Chinese brands Wuling Motors and Baojun as well as DMAX (engines), DMAX via joint ventures. Additionally, GM also owns the BrightDrop delivery vehicle manufacturer, GM Defense, a namesake Defense vehicles division which produces military vehicles for the United States government and military; the vehicle safety, security, and information services provider OnStar; the auto parts company ACDelco, a GM Financial, namesake financial lending service; and majority ownership in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxgen
Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Miaoli County, Taiwan, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Yulon Motor. Luxgen was founded in 2009, and the company's motto is "Think Ahead." From 2010 to 2020, Luxgen vehicles were manufactured and marketed in China by Dongfeng Yulon. Currently, Luxgen products are primarily manufactured and marketed in Taiwan. History Luxgen made its first overseas sale in Oman in 2010, as part of a plan to focus on the Middle East, Latin America, Central America and South America, Russia, China and Southeast Asia car markets. Further sales were made in the Dominican Republic. In 2011, Luxgen topped the J.D. Power Customer Service Index (CSI) in Taiwan among locally produced car brands. Luxgen entered the Russian market in 2013 followed by the Iranian market in 2017. Luxgen ranks highest among Mass Market Brands according to the J.D. Power 2018 Taiwan Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study. In 2020, the compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Horizons
Human Horizons Technology (widely known as Human Horizons) is a Chinese company based in Shanghai that makes electric cars under the HiPhi brand and develops autonomous driving technology. It operates its production and assembly smart plant in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, and its parts boutique prototype factory in Jinqiao, Shanghai. History Human Horizons was founded in August 2017 by Ding Lei (businessman, born 1963), Ding Lei. The company's headquarters is in Shanghai, and the Human Horizons name was unveiled on October 25, 2018, alongside three Human Horizons concept cars. On July 31, 2019, HiPhi brand was launched alongside its first concept car, the HiPhi 1 concept. References External linksOfficial website Electric vehicle manufacturers of China Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2017 Chinese companies established in 2017 {{PRChina-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Energy Vehicle
A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any road vehicle that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) to store electrical power within its onboard rechargeable battery packs, which then powers the electric motor and contributes to propelling the wheels. PEV is a subset of electric vehicles, and includes all-electric/battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). ''See definition on pp. 2.'' Sales of the first series production plug-in cars began in December 2008 with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid BYD F3DM, and then with the all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV in July 2009, but global retail sales only gained traction after the introduction of the mass production all-electric Nissan Leaf and the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt in December 2010. Plug-in electric cars have several benefits compared to conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. All-electric vehicles have lower operating and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HiPhi X
The HiPhi X is a 6-seater all-electric battery-powered full-size luxury CUV from the Chinese new energy vehicle brand HiPhi. Overview HiPhi 1 Concept The HiPhi 1 pre-production Concept was publicly unveiled on 31 July 2019 as the production-ready prototype for the HiPhi X production model, which was revealed in September 2020. File:HiPhi 1 Concept.jpg, HiPhi 1 Concept front File:HiPhi 1 Concept 008.jpg, HiPhi 1 Concept rear Founders Edition The Founders Edition was the initial version to be launched, which featured limited edition badges and exclusive low profile golden trim parts. Depending on the 6-seater people carrier or 4-seater limousine models, the price is RMB ￥680,000 ($103,000) - RMB ￥800,000 ($121,000). File:HiPhi X 008.jpg, HiPhi X Founders Edition door open File:HiPhi X 001.jpg, HiPhi X Founders Edition front File:HiPhi X 004.jpg, HiPhi X Founders Edition rear Production version The HiPhi X uses split rear doors with suicide doors paired with overhead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxgen U5
The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 would cease production and would be relaunched as electric model. Overview The U5 crossover is based on the Luxgen S3 subcompact sedan and is positioned under the Luxgen U6 The Luxgen U6 is a compact crossover (CUV) produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the Dongfeng-Yulon Luxgen joint venture. Overview The vehicle was developed under Yulon's R&D cen ... compact crossover. It is powered by the DFMA16 petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with and . The Luxgen U5 went on sale in Taiwan in September, 2017. There are five trims in Taiwan, which are Big Screen, APA, AR, Hi-Fi, and Vogue+. The base trim has 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control, 12-inch display, ESC, TCS, HSA and dual airbags. APA comes in 6 airbags and front radar. AR ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxgen S3
The Luxgen S3 is a 5-seater subcompact sedan car produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 were ceased production and would be relaunched as electric model. Overview The model is the first subcompact car of the brand and positioned under the Luxgen S5 compact sedan. It was styled by the Taiwanese HAITEC Design Center, and was previewed at the 2016 Taipei Auto Show as the Luxgen S3 EV+ concept. Luxgen S3 is the second sedan product of the Luxgen brand. It has a 1.6-liter DFMA16 engine supplied from Dongfeng Motors Corporation from China giving at 6000 rpm and at 4200 rpm. It is equipped with 3D X-View+ 3D vision assist system, Active Eagle View+360 degree camera system, and the Side View+ camera system. The initial launch includes 5 trim levels and with the starting price around $17,000. No hatchback version have been developed, but a subcompact hatchback crossover based on the sedan called the Luxgen U5 has been introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxgen U6
The Luxgen U6 is a compact crossover (CUV) produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the Dongfeng-Yulon Luxgen joint venture. Overview The vehicle was developed under Yulon's R&D center, HAITEC. Based on the same platform as the Luxgen S5 compact car, the U6 crossover is Luxgen's first compact crossover positioned under the U7 7 seater SUV. A minor update was done in 2014, featuring the new Eco Hyper engine technology. The U6 Turbo is available with two turbocharged engines: 1.8 turbo with and or a 2.0 turbo with and . Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo. The Luxgen U6 used to be called Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper in Taiwan. A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. It went on sale in November, 2017 in Taiwan. The U6 GT is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with and , and the U6 GT220 is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with and , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxgen S5
The Luxgen S5, or previously known as the Luxgen5 Sedan, is a 5-seater compact sedan car produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. Overview The model is the first car developed entirely in Taiwan. It was styled by the HAITEC Design Center led by James C. Shyr. It was unveiled in November 2011 as the electric concept car Neora at the Taipei Auto Show, officially launching in the second quarter of 2012. Luxgen5 Sedan is the first sedan of Luxgen series. It has a 1.8-liter turbo charged petrol engine or a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo charged In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (often called a turbo) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to pro ... petrol engine giving 191 hp hp/28 kgm (2.0 L) and 171 hp hp/27.1 kgm (1.8 L). It also has Think+ and Eagle View features for night-vision and 360 degrees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadillac STS
The Cadillac STS (Seville Touring Sedan) is a mid-sized luxury 4-door sedan manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was sold in China as the SLS through 2013. It was equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.GM POWERTRAIN LAUNCHES NEW HYDRA-MATIC SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ''GM.com'' press release, January 10, 2005. Retrieved on August 1, 2009. Origins The STS was the successor to the , which beginning in 1987 was avai ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Motors Designers
A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies, and in some nations' air forces, space forces, and marines or naval infantry. In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED Online. March 2021. Oxford University Press. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/77489?rskey=dCKrg4&result=1 (accessed May 11, 2021) The term ''general'' is used in two ways: as the generic title for all grades of general officer and as a specific rank. It originates in the 16th century, as a shortening of ''captain general'', which rank was taken from Middle French ''capitaine général''. The adjective ''general'' had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction. Today, the title of ''general'' is known in some countries as a four-star rank. However, different countries use different systems of stars or other insignia for senior ranks. It has a NATO rank sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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