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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Toray in 2008 established Automotive Center (AMC) in the Nagoya Plant and the center has been driving forward proposals, technology development and commercialization of solutions utilizing new materials to Japanese automotive OEMs.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 11, 2009

HDA), a Honda subsidiary in Brazil responsible for production and sales of motorcycles and power products, will begin sales in Brazil of the flex fuel CG150 TITAN MIX in mid-March 2009. In Brazil, approximately 90% of new automobiles sold in Brazil are equipped with flexible-fuel technology. Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda.(HDA),

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Baua Electric

JUNE 30, 2023

“The way we see it, it complements our Cadillac brand in a way that is fairly rare to have,” Maul advised Automobile Information. The crowd is making plans the way it desires to accommodate Lotus and anticipates receiving its first automobiles within the fall. and expanded from there. John Elway Dealerships ranks Refuse.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

(GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GTMC was established in 2004 as a base for Toyota-brand vehicle production and sales in China. 1 with the Camry, followed by the Yaris in May 2008. Production capacity for Line No.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 27, 2023

Lear is able to sourcing 82 % of seating elements internally, up from 36 % in 2008, stated Frank Orsini, head of Lear’s world seating unit. Contemporary acquisitions of Kongsberg Automobile’s Inside Relief Programs trade unit and seating thermal methods provider I.G. Stocks in Lear rose 1.32 % to $140.61 ranks Refuse.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2009

Toyota’s Prius was the top-selling car in Japan in June for the second month in a row, with sales of 22,292 units—3.58 times June 2008 results of 6,231 units— according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Sales of the Prius in Japan, which edged past US sales in May, were 71.5%

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Framework Agreement sets out the development road map and scope of businesses co-operation, which includes: Launching a “Vehicles, Charging Facilities, Rental” business model through a close co-operation focusing on the sale and promotion of the electrical logistic vehicles produced by Wuling Industrial in the PRC.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Toyota’s new Prius was Japan’s top-selling vehicle in May, according to new car sales rankings —excluding minicars with displacements of less than 660 cc—released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Prius sales in Japan by month since January 2007. Data: JADA. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Hachigo joined Honda in 1982, and began his career in its automobile research and development operations, principally as an engineer in the area of chassis design. where he became actively involved in the local development of Honda and Acura automobiles. In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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MAY 25, 2009

(GTMC), a vehicle-production and sales joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., The China-produced Highlander has a 2009 sales target of 20,000 vehicles; the new line will eventually produce 160,000 units per year. Sales of the vehicle in China begin today.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 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. Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009. AvtoVAZ is also eyeing foreign markets.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. Electrified vehicles now account for 10% of MINI sales.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

in 2008 to 44.9% Average engine size and power decreased, with the average displacement dropping to 1,626 cm 3 from 1,706 cm 3 in 2008, and average power dropping to 82 kW from 86 kW in 2008. lower than in 2008, and 9.5% less than in 2008 and 9.5% Tags: Diesel Engines Europe Sales. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 13, 2012

The Weichai Westport HPDI engine is currently undergoing road testing with a select OEM customer, Shaanxi Automobile Group. Since the joint venture was established in 2008, Weichai Westport has focused on developing natural gas engine technology for heavy-duty vehicles and city buses.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. trillion pkm in 2008.

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JULY 29, 2015

As long as we have tracked average age, it has gradually risen over time due to the increasing quality of automobiles. For the five to six years following the recession, however, average age increased about five times its traditional rate, which we attribute to the nearly 40 percent drop in new vehicle sales in 2008-2009.

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MAY 11, 2009

Insight sales in Japan from launch. Honda’s Insight ( earlier post ) ranked as the best-selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April—excluding mini-vehicles with displacement of less than 660cc—with sales of 10,481 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt.

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MAY 12, 2009

Hybrids and EVs May Capture 10% Of Japan New Car Sales in Fiscal 2009 A tally by the Nikkei finds that sales of hybrids and electric vehicles in Japan may exceed 220,000 units and could account for more than 10% of domestic new-car sales in the current fiscal year (excluding mini-vehicles), up from 4.4% Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Hyundai Motor Company has begun construction of a third plant in China to respond to growing demand in the world’s largest automobile market. BHMC expects this year’s sales to exceed its target of 690,000 which is already beyond its annual capacity of 600,000, while cumulative sales may surpass 2.5 million units.

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APRIL 7, 2009

The number of EU countries with CO2-related car taxation rose to 15 in 2008. In 2008, motor vehicle taxes in the EU 15 added up to €378 billion (US$501 billion) or 4.1%

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MAY 25, 2010

A comprehensive development framework agreement was concluded in 2008. Both founders are considered pioneers of modern Italian automobile design. Today, the company generates sales of more than €100 million and has a workforce of some 800 employees. model family.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Sales of Petrol and Diesel car are falling faster that anyone expected. A recent report printed by the Norwegian Automobile Federation’s magazine, Motor , the downward trend in sales for ICE cars has been so consistent and steep that the last new ICE car to be sold in Norway could happen just seven months from now, in April 2022.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% Technical challenges facing EVs. Source: JAMA. Click to enlarge. of Japan’s total fleet. Scenarios for widespread EV use. Source: JAMA.

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JULY 24, 2023

as key to the year good fortune of the Jaguar logo, which is being reinvented and can relaunch this date with automobiles that “radically reimagine” the marque’s iconic fashions such because the E-Kind. billion for Jaguar in 1989, earlier than promoting it with Land Rover to Tata in 2008 for $2.3 Ford paid $2.5

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APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 10, 2009

Sales of domestically produced vehicles in the country shot up by 64 per cent in July compared to the same month in the previous year. This means that sales topped the one million unit mark for the fifth month in a row, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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MARCH 6, 2009

The sedan and the five-door Fiesta hatchback are both built at the Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Company manufacturing facility in Nanjing. Pre-sale demand for the car in China has exceeded Ford’s expectations, with several thousand Chinese consumers placing orders ahead of the official launch.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Kia says it is confident of reaching its 2011 China sales target for locally-produced vehicles of 430,000 units. Its sister company Hyundai Motor Co.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

It is focused on the production and sale of light-duty trucks and vans. which is located in Ha’erbin, Heilongjiang, and FAW’s share in Hongta Yunnan Automobile Manufacturing Co., In December 2008, the two parties signed a joint venture contract. The new 50-50 joint venture between GM China and FAW is based in Changchun, Jilin.

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JULY 22, 2009

During the same period, the volume of sales plummeted. Among the conclusions of the study: The unemployment rate accounted for 89% of the variance in vehicle sales; the price of gasoline was not a significant factor in the model. This ended when gasoline prices declined in late 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

The global economic recession of 2008—which severely depressed light-duty vehicle sales—resulted in an increase in the age of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the US that likely slowed the rate of decrease of fleet average emissions, according to a study by Gary Bishop and Donald Stedman at the University of Denver.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The ratio of capital expenditure to sales revenue will be at a competitive level of around 6% on average in the period 2011 to 2015. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The joint ventures in China are not consolidated and are not included in the above figures.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Volkswagen Group China is well on the way to reaching the target of doubling sales to two million vehicles laid down in our Strategy 2018 earlier than planned. —Dr. The monetary and fiscal measures taken by the government have provided positive impetus for the Chinese automobile industry. percent) in the first half of 2009.

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