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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. This represents one of the highest annual increases the US auto industry has seen since IHS Markit began tracking VIO growth—second only to the 2.3% In contrast, there were less than 35 million of 16+ year old vehicles on the road in 2002.

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Hyundai will ‘take the bull by the horns’ with a new EV brand in the world’s biggest market

Baua Electric

Hyundai and BAIC’s relationship dates back to 2002 when they established a joint venture to build a car plant in China. Hyundai is set to take the bull by the horns,” an auto industry official said. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. South Korea’s Hyundai wants its piece of the booming market.

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First Look: 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, A Much Maxier Mini

Green Car Reports

When it launched in the States in 2002, the Mini Cooper taught the auto industry that U.S. buyers will pay real money for very small cars. If, that is, they offer personality, charm, cheekiness, and good handling. But can you make a Mini into a crossover sport utility and still keep its "Mini-ness"?

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Hyundai breaks ground for third plant in China; total China capacity of up to 1M units by 2012

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Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC), a 50-50 joint venture between Hyundai Motor and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., With its expanded capacity, Hyundai aims to be a leading passenger car maker and an exemplary company in the Chinese auto industry. Hyundai established BHMC in 2002, opening its first plant in China.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed CAFE standards are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis for cars and trucks combined, 40.1 Similarly, a Ford F-150 pickup costs $950 more than it did in 2002 due to fuel economy improvements. mpg US (5.87

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Bring Back the EV1 Press Conference

Revenge of the Electric Car

Former EV1 driver Doug Korthof's 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV. Former EV1 drivers Doug Korthof and Chris Reeves attended and spoke at Holden’s press conference, having each arrived in their respective plug-in EVs ( 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV and 1997 GM Chevy S10 EV ). It’s a dishonest act on the part of General Motors.” said Holden.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). Boston-Power is bringing to the transportation industry a game-changing lithium-ion battery that delivers unmatched levels of high energy density, safety, low cost, fast charge and environmental sustainability. —Bob Purcell. Earlier post.)

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