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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

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Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor. On March 23, China's Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce (CADCC) called on regulators to delay the implementation of the China 6b emissions standard.

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The Auto Industry Must Aim 100% Electrification In 2 & 3-wheeler Segments Says Amitabh Kant

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According to the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (FADA), electric two-wheeler retail sales were 2,31,338 units last fiscal year, up from 41,046 units in 2020-21. Total Electric Vehicle (EV) retails reached 4,29,217 units in 2021-22, up from 1,34,821 units in the fiscal year 2020-21, according to the dealers association.

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China's transition to new emission standard: How will this affect auto market?

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CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry. Inventories in the Chinese auto industry are currently at an above-average level, but the vast majority of inventories have been accrued since April 2022, according to the team.

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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Volkswagen & Audi to pay >$14.7B in US to settle 2.0L diesel emissions case; $2B of that to promote ZEVs

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If approved by the Court, this will be the largest consumer auto industry class action settlement in US history. Volkswagen may begin buying back eligible vehicles as early as the fall of 2016, just over one year after the diesel emissions issues were first revealed. Vehicle Fix.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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“The size of the market contraction in Russia is the biggest wild card facing vehicle manufacturers across the European continent, if not the world, in 2015 and 2016.” According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Starting in 2016, this will be followed by two models developed specially for the Chinese market: These are the Audi A6 ( earlier post ) and a new mid-size limousine from the Volkswagen brand, both plug-in hybrids which are being developed together with the joint venture partners FAW Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen and will be produced locally.

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