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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

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Beyond that it has a variety of existing models it could add here quickly including the Mini-sized T03 electric car that has already been confirmed for European sale. It is also unclear if it would stick with BEVs or also offer hybrids, which Leapmotor also builds and sells in China. Leapmotor C01. The post Confirmed!

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Peugeot-Citroen Sells 50,000th Diesel Hybrid Car In Europe

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French automobile maker PSA, responsible for the Peugeot and Citroen brands, has just sold the 50,000th example of a drivetrain we''ve not yet seen in the U.S.--diesel diesel hybrids. PSA launched its diesel-hybrid system at the beginning of 2012.

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Diesel car registrations in Europe in 2017 down 7.9%; SUV sales up 19.5%; AFVs up 46% but share still low

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AFVs—including hybrid, electric and plug-in vehicles—accounted for 4.8% The small increase can be attributed to the Skoda and Seat brands, which increased SUV sales by 74% and 254% respectively. million registrations in 2017, 19.5% higher than in 2016. on the previous year. million, an increase of 3.1% VW Group lost 0.25

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Report: Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership; diesel and hybrid technologies

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In August, Toyota announced a partnership with Ford to develop rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks, among other technologies. Toyota had hoped to expand its market share in Europe mainly with its hybrids, but it has struggled in a region where roughly 60% of passenger cars are powered by diesel engines. Earlier post.).

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BYD offers discounts for Song and Seal as China's auto price war intensifies

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Song family models sold 52,400 units in February , BYD's highest sales in the month, contributing 27 percent of all its passenger car sales. Song family models include the hybrid Song Pro and Song Max, both of which are part of BYD's Dynasty lineup. The model went on sale on July 29, 2022.

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Italy Might Soon Own a Chunk of Stellantis

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France does, and Stellantis also owns Peugeot, Citroen, and others. The plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet are on sale, and the electric Jeep Wagoneer S will land later this year. Despite Italy’s ties to a handful of Stellantis brands, it does not hold a stake in the company and does not have board representation.

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