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Nissan targeting global LCV leadership by 2016; new smartphone LCV fleet management system

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Nissan Motor Company is targeting becoming world’s leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicles (LCV) by fiscal year (FY) 2016. Nissan expects strong sales in 2013, led by the NV200, a new-generation compact van which will hit 200,000 cumulative sales by the end of fiscal year 2013 (April 2013-March 2014). ton trucks.

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Production version of 1,914 hp electric Rimac Nevera to make US debut in Monterey

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The unveiling follows the start of production and the delivery of car #001 to the first customer—the 2016 F1 World Champion and sustainability entrepreneur, Nico Rosberg earlier this month. US sales and maintenance of the Nevera is handled by a collection of 10 of the most exclusive automotive dealer partners in the country.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. While new vehicle sales proved resilient, the most significant impacts to VIO from the pandemic were felt in the rate of vehicle scrappage and vehicle miles traveled. of VIO for the whole year. —Todd Campau.

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Getrag begins production of 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission; hybrid versions in 2016

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The oil in the 7DCT300 is fill-for-life, which results in considerable advantages in terms of maintenance and running costs. Hybrid versions of this transmission can be used in vehicles without major changes in installation space, starting in 2016. —Bernd Eckl, Getrag Executive Vice President for Sales.

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New Flyer adds 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine to Xcelsior bus lineup; debuting in LA

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the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. Base warranty, extended coverage options, maintenance procedures and service intervals are also the same as the current ISL G.

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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

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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. An extended ToyotaCare maintenance plan, good for three years or 35,000 miles, is included with the vehicle. Each Mirai comes with up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen.

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