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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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The all-new, production version of the 2019 Insight ( earlier post ) will make its global production debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). As a premium compact sedan, Insight is positioned and priced between Civic and Accord in Honda’s passenger car lineup. l/100 km) in the city.

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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June

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To make room for these moves, Honda will conclude Insight production in June. With the conclusion of Insight production, the Indiana Auto Plant will focus on building CR-V, CR-V Hybrid and Civic Hatchback, several of Honda’s most popular models.

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Lumax Cornaglia Auto Tech opens new plant for emission products in Pune – ET Auto

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With a workforce of over 200 employees, including 30 highly skilled and experienced engineers, this facility will serve the emission products requirements of the Indian Auto industry. LCAT is engaged in the business of providing emission products i.e. Air Filters, Fuel Tanks , etc. for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

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Volkswagen, Mobileye to bring new automated driving functions to series production – ET Auto

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Volkswagen will bring new automated driving technologies to series production as it deepens its partnership with Mobileye in automotive driving technologies, Europe’s biggest carmaker said on Wednesday. “New automated driving functions will significantly boost convenience and safety,” VW Chief Executive Oliver Blume said.

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Toyota acquires Primearth to strengthen EV battery mass production capabilities – ET Auto

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Toyota will continue collaborating with these companies in battery mass production and development. The company’s shift into mass-producing a wide variety of electric vehicle batteries will enable Toyota to respond flexibly to growing battery demand, while also helping to further boost mass-production competitiveness.

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Auto supplier Forvia posts organic sales growth for Q1 on strong N.America – ET Auto

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Forvia, which supplies parts to Stellantis, Volkswagen and Ford, and is also active in China, is affected by falling auto demand and competition from Chinese manufacturers. Estimated worldwide automotive production dropped to 21.20 even as car production grew by 4.3%. Automotive production declined by 4.7%. organically.

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Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany – ET Auto

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Lithium supplier Vulcan Energy on Wednesday announced the start of production of the first lithium chloride at its extraction plant in Germany using geothermal energy, an essential step toward producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide.

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