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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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A survey of the sustainability performance of 17 of the world’s leading automakers has found a mixed pattern when it comes to the sustainability performance of most of the car manufacturers. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. billion from 1999 to 2007.

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How To Outfit Your Vehicle for Ridesharing

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As such, equipping your car to satisfy the specifications and standards of the business you will be driving for is one of the first stages in learning how to drive for a rideshare service. Moreover, don’t forget your policy protections, like Lyft car insurance. Make sure your car is well-maintained and pleasant for riders.

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Tata Motors commits almost $50M to UK National Automotive Innovation Campus

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Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.).

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. One study surveyed by the CAR group found auto companies make up one-quarter of the top 20 corporate spenders on R&D globally.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Suzuki India’s (MSIL’s) latest offering – the fourth-generation Swift hatchback – which was launched on May 9, continues to retain its key USPs that have made it a popular choice among Indian car buyers since 2005.

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Daimler and Baidu to enhance strategic cooperation in automated driving and vehicle connectivity

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Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Daimler’s local R&D efforts began in 2005 with the first localized Mercedes-Benz E?Class. Daimler began its partnership with Baidu in 2013, with initial cooperation to develop point of interest (POI) and destination searches.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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CO 2 emissions are 75% lower than 2005 standards (Japan’s strictest) under the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles, qualifying the Prius a for Japanese government tax reductions and subsidies for environment-friendly vehicles.

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