article thumbnail

GM Shows Picture of New Chevrolet Agile for Mercosur Market

Green Car Congress

The Agile is the first model of the Viva family; Project Viva represents a US$400 million investment by GM un Brazil and Argentina. The Agile is targeted for emerging markets such as Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (Mercosur). GM began doing business in Brazil in 1925. In 2008, it posted record annual sales (548,941 vehicles).

Chevrolet 280
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. Uncertainty lingers over Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Venezuela for 2015. from last year. million units.

2015 150
article thumbnail

Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

Green Car Congress

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”. The truck will be built by Nissan in the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, along with the Nissan NP300 and a Renault 1-ton truck, for Latin America.

Nissan 150
article thumbnail

Scotia Economics report sees double-digit increase in global vehicle production in first half of 2011; China to surpass European vehicle output this year

Green Car Congress

Rising global vehicle sales and profitability have encouraged automakers to continue to increase vehicle production, providing the global economy with some positive offset to the dampening impact of the recent surge in energy prices, according to the latest Global Auto Report released on Friday by Canada-based Scotia Economics.

2011 199
article thumbnail

Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. But the impact is way lesser than what it takes to drill, extract, transport, refine and burn oil.

Chile 59
article thumbnail

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing. Lithium is abundant on five continents. THE BOTTOM LINE.

article thumbnail

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing. Lithium is abundant on five continents. THE BOTTOM LINE.