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Honda unveils 10th generation 2016 Civic Sedan; two new engines, including Honda’s first turbo in US

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Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Additional powertrain details and specifications will be announced closer to launch.

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Nissan begins Japan sales of new quick charger for EVs; targeting sales of 5K units by March 2016

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has begun selling its new quick charger at Nissan parts companies throughout Japan. Nissan is also proactively seeking partner companies for sales as part of its efforts to aim to sell 5,000 of the new quick chargers by the end of fiscal year 2015 (March 2016). Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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2022 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle offering new Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance; Level 2 automation

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The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. Toyota Teammate, available on the 2022 Mirai Limited grade, provides two functions: Advanced Drive and Advanced Park.

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IHS Markit: average age of light cars and trucks in US rises again in 2016 to 11.6 years; record number in operation

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This measure is closely monitored, as it is important to business planners in the aftermarket and service industries—the people who manage inventories of parts required and plan for sales and service activity accordingly.

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Uber launches self-driving pilot in San Francisco with Volvo Cars

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This marks the next phase in a deepening alliance between Volvo and Uber after the two companies signed an agreement in August 2016 to establish a jointly-owned project to build base vehicles that can be used to develop fully autonomous driverless cars. Earlier post.) These cars were initially tested in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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growth in 2016. The shift among various age categories continues to be a closely-monitored measure, as it is important to those who manage inventories of required parts and plan for sales and service activity accordingly. million (2.2%) since 2018. A larger fleet means more service and repair opportunities in the future.

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Volvo Cars and Autoliv announce the launch of Zenuity JV for AD and ADAS; first ADAS products in 2019

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Volvo Cars, and Autoliv signed a final agreement to establish a new joint venture called Zenuity to develop software for autonomous driving (AD) and driver assistance systems (ADAS), based on the letter of intent announced during fall 2016. As part of the agreement, at the time of closing Autoliv will make a total investment of around 1.1

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