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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

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Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 billion) was substantially higher than the prior-year figure (up 14%); the operating return on sales rose to 6.7% (6.0%). from 9.931 million in 2015. The Volkswagen Group expects the global economy to record slightly higher growth in 2017 than in the previous year.

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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

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Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. 2014 ECOTEC 2.5L I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start.

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Gasoline consumption in California rose 2.4% during FY 2014-15; largest yearly increase in a decade

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The rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening California economy, with cheaper gas prices encouraging more vehicle travel. Fiscal year gasoline consumption data is calculated from July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. The trend of rising gasoline consumption continued into the third quarter of 2015 (July – September), increasing 2.7%

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. Alto Lapin(Launched on 3 June 2015). Every(Launched on 18 February 2015). Solio(Launched on 26 August 2015). SX4 S-CROSS(Launched on 19 February 2015). Escudo(Launched on 15 October 2015).

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. These products can reduce fuel economy and increase emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc.,

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

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Subject to their respective legislative requirements, to work to develop uniform standards to promote ZEV consumer acceptance and awareness, industry compliance, and economies of scale. US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011.

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