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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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In spite of inflationary pressure, sales were supported by early purchases and easing of semiconductor chip supply. Localisation in a higher gear As per a SIAM, ACMA and EY localisation study, the total import for the automotive industry as a whole accounted for about Rs 1.13 lakh crore in year FY22.

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Ask automotive rejigs its senior management, appoints Vashisth Kumar Tripathi as VP- Engineering – ET Auto

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Chandra Shekhar, the veteran with 25 years of experience is appointed as the new Vice President- Purchase. His expertise is in Vendor Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and SAP Implementation in various plants of the Company and has been associated with the company since March 15, 2021.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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SAIC-Volkswagen offers up to $7,250 discount as China auto price war continues

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billion in subsidies for car purchases. (A A Volkswagen joint venture in China has started offering official discounts as the price war in the Chinese auto industry continues. billion in subsidies for car purchases, according to a poster on its website. family models as the price war in China's auto industry intensified.

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VMT receives purchase orders worth $480M from two EV manufacturers for Universal Transmission

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VMT Technologies, a development and licensing company headquartered at the Novell Technology Center in Provo, Utah, has received purchase orders worth up to $480 million from two EV manufacturers—Vision Motor Cars and Leo Motors—for the VMT Universal Transmission for application in their vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

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The price war in China's auto industry has intensified the wait-and-see mood among car buyers, and Li Auto 's move helps to allay potential consumers' concerns to some extent. For consumers who purchase these models, if the prices drop within 90 days of their order, then Li Auto will refund the difference.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 House appreciation historically has been used to finance the purchase of a new vehicle about 20% of the time. million in 2012.