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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The move comes on the heels of AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan becoming the fourth largest manufacturer of automobiles worldwide following several successful moves by Rostec.

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Hyundai Motor to build 4th and 5th plants in China, bringing capacity to 1.65M units per year

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Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC), a 50-50 joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., will begin building its fourth and fifth plants in China next year to respond to surging demands in the world’s largest automobile market. s capacity to 1.65 million units per year.

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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The United States has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America Inc., At a May 2002 meeting with EPA, Toyota presented its revised process. Without notifying EPA, in approximately 2005, Toyota stopped following the May 2002 EDIR process.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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Volkswagen only managed to create significantly positive Sustainable Value in 2001, 2002 and 2007. The study also highlights the potential improvement that a car giant like General Motors has in how it could improve its long-term sustainability performance. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin.

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IM LS7 City Are compatible electrical SUV introduced with AI cockpit, worth begins at 40,500 USD

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On June 12, IM Motors introduced unutilized variants of its IM LS7 natural electrical SUV – City Are compatible and City Are compatible Professional, to be had in rear-wheel power, priced between 289,800 – 309,800 yuan (40,500 – 43,300 USD). The LS7 is the primary SUV from IM Motors and used to be first introduced in February this future.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling starts production at new $1.1B base in Chongqing; initial capacity of 400K vehicles and 400K engines

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The new base is taking advantage of learnings from the other bases as well as the resources of SGMW’s parent companies—GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. stake and Wuling Motors a 5.9% SAIC has a 50.1% stake, GM China a 44.0%

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SAIC-GM-Wuling breaks ground for new R&D center and proving ground

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Since its establishment in 2002, SAIC-GM-Wuling has been leveraging resources from China and abroad. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. SAIC-GM-Wuling) was launched on November 18, 2002. stake and Wuling Motors a 5.9% It is expected to be completed by December 2016. Click to enlarge. SAIC has a 50.1% stake, GM China a 44.0%

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