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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Manufacturing energy use and emissions. MWh/vehicle in 2010.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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The goal of the strategic alliance is to bundle the expertise of both car manufacturers with a view to jointly developing vehicle components and possibly also vehicle concepts. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia.

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Indian automotive aftermarket expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2028: E&Y report – ET Auto

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Five of these markets namely Indonesia, LATAM, Poland, Brazil, Columbia and Bangladesh have matured aftermarket with a substantial number of ageing vehicles while another five markets, i.e., North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa and UAE are fast developing and offer high growth opportunities.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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The study revealed that future car buyers in the US, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, France and South Africa have a strong desire for change, wanting to adopt more balance in life. However, consumers across the 16 countries fell into three distinct groups. A time for introspection and balance. Scott Miller, CEO of Synovate Motoresearch.

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Ford’s next-gen Ranger pickup gets bigger, adds V6 turbodiesel

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style center touchscreen with Ford’s SYNC 4 connectivity and entertainment system. The next-generation Ranger will be built at Ford’s plants in Thailand and South Africa beginning in 2022, with other markets to be announced at a later date. Inside, the car?like like cabin steps up, using premium soft?touch formed front?

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Global Automotive Survey Finds Nearly Six in Ten People Prefer Green Cars, Even If Money No Object

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But we cannot forget that cars are the ultimate product when it comes to an emotional connection with people. The single biggest result for dream car came from South Africa where over half of all respondents (53%) would go for their fantasy vehicle over a green one. What you drive says more about you than you think. The answer?