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News: Nissan Charts Future EV Plans

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There will be seven all-new models launched in North America, 78-percent of the current Nissan line-up will be refreshed, and they will be introducing e-Power (Nissan’s term for its series hybrid powertrains) and pure electric models. The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the largest and most prestigious automotive events in Japan each year.

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Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to door handle fault – ET Auto

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Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan and suspended taking new orders for the model due to a problem with rear door handles. It was not immediately clear if Prius cars sold outside Japan were also being recalled. No accidents have been reported due to the fault.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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This year Nissan will export the South African built Navara pickup trucks to new markets of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt, Nissan Africa product Marketing Director Stefan Haasbroek said. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership. .”

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Honda Fans Can Visit the Automaker's New Museum at Its California HQ

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Honda established its first American presence in 1959, also its first business presence outside of Japan. Its headquarters in Torrance, CA, is joined by a manufacturing facility in Ohio, and the company is gearing up to release new American-market EVs in the coming years.& Images: Honda] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Honda introduces new Insight Hybrid

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Japanese carmaker Honda has announced the introduction of a refreshed Insight Hybrid model, which will be accompanied by an Insight Exclusive model with a 1.5litre engine. Both hybrid cars will go on sale at dealerships in Japan on November 11 with a combined sales target of 1,500units monthly.

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Honda puts new hybrid car on sale

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After achieving international success with hybrid cars such as the Civic, Accord and Insight, Honda has now introduced a new hybrid vehicle in its home market of Japan. The company has started to sell the VEZEL hybrid: which is meant to fuse the qualities of an elegant coupe with a dynamic SUV whil[.].

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Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing – ET Auto

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’s plant in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, Toyota Chair Akio Toyoda vowed to steer the company out of scandal and ensure the Japanese automaker’s group companies stick to “making good cars.” reported it sold over 11 million vehicles in 2023 to retain its status as the world’s top car manufacturer.

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