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Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing – ET Auto

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reported it sold over 11 million vehicles in 2023 to retain its status as the world’s top car manufacturer. ’s plant in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, Toyota Chair Akio Toyoda vowed to steer the company out of scandal and ensure the Japanese automaker’s group companies stick to “making good cars.”

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Italian Government Upset Alfa Romeo ‘Milano’ Will Be Built in Poland

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While I cannot pretend to understand Italian law, the nation has a long history of interesting sports cars and has more than earned the right of being proud of its automotive heritage. A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland. So a car called Milano must be produced in Italy. Estimated to start at the U.S.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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Mazda unveils new Mazda3; first production car to offer Skyactiv-X SPCCI engine with M Hybrid system

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The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda has enhanced the car’s fundamental driving attributes such that accelerating, turning and braking feel completely natural. All-new Mazda3 is the first production car to offer Mazda’s innovative Skyactiv-X engine.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.”

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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BYD Auto BYD Auto is currently the top-selling EV manufacturer in the world, having overtaken Tesla in late 2023. It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. It ended production of pure internal combustion engine cars last year.

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NTN to supply in-wheel motors to EV startup FSAT in China

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Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. NTN began work on in-wheel motors in 2003, deploying and testing successive iterations on different types of compact, lightweight EVs.

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