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Jato Dynamics: global auto sales up 5.6% in 2016, SUVs continue to surge

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Global automotive industry sales rose 5.6% in 2016 to 84.24 Declines in Japan, Russia and Brazil were offset by strong results in China and Europe, said Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China.

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LeEco showcases autonomous EV concept LeSEE at Auto China 2016

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China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Ding Lei is the Co-Founder, Global Vice Chairman, and Managing Director of SEE Plan. Earlier post.) Mr. Ding served at Shanghai Volkswagen Co. Ding received a B.S.

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Use of hotstamping materials has increased by about 40% compared to 2016: Glyn Jones, Gestamp India | Autocar Professional

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As a global leader in lightweighting structures, Gestamp has observed a significant and rapid adoption of weight reduction technologies in India. The use of hotstamping materials has increased by about 40% compared to 2016,” said Glyn Jones, MD of Gestamp India.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Earlier post.) l/100 km) highway. Malibu Hybrid.

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Ford Mustang was the top-selling sports car in the world in 2016; strong surge in exports

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Ford Mustang, the top-selling sports car in the US over the last 50 years, became best-selling sports car in the world in 2016, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit global automotive registration data in the sports car segment. More than 150,000 Mustangs were sold in 2016, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registration data.

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Sona Comstar to spend INR 1,200 crore to productionise EV orders – ET Auto

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Auto engineering company Sona Comstar is planning to invest INR 1,200 crore over the next three financial years to productionise its INR 22,600crore order book of which just under INR 18,000crore are EV segment orders. Of the EV orders , 80% is global business and 20% is domestic. EV growth is high priority for us,” he added.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. million to 78.6

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