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China automaker JAC sends first batch of ethanol-powered cars to Brazil

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Chinese carmaker Jianghuai Automobile Co.,Ltd. JAC) shipped 500 ethanol-powered cars to Brazil at the end of December, the first batch resulting from a deal signed in August with Brazilian dealer SHC to export 620,000 units to Brazil over the next ten years. Its current annual new vehicle sales are around 80,000 units.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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But as the EV giant makes inroads outside of China, it is looking to change that, the old-school way, dealer by dealer. European consumers have no inkling of Chinese brands,” Daniel Kirchert, the head of e-mobility consultancy Noyo and former BMW executive, told Automotive News Europe.

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Navistar to expand partnership With China truck maker JAC; school buses and light trucks

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plans to expand its collaboration with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Navistar and JAC signed non-binding letters of intent (LOI) to partner on new commercial vehicle opportunities: Design, development, manufacturing and distribution of school buses for the Chinese market; and. Navistar, Inc.

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Chinese carmaker makes breakthrough in Brazil

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Jianghuai Automobile Company shipped 500 ethanol powered cars to Brazil at the end of December thanks to a deal signed in August with Brazilian dealer SHC to export 620,000 units during the [.].

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. Demand in Latin America fell by 30% to 318,000 units, following restrictions in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and more recently Brazil and Mexico. Some models performed better than others.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). Sixty-two percent also think M&A will increase for tier-one suppliers versus 71% in 2010, tier-two suppliers (47%) and dealers (46%). US automaker gains in market share.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. Brazil: 35% believe the share will be 1-5%. Other areas investigated by the survey include: Customer behavior and dealers. Routes to success.