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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

Green Car Congress

Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. After retiring from this position in March 2008, Hachigo became General Manager of Purchasing Division No.2 In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

The Truth About Cars

But they have no dealer nearby to make that purchase." Mitsubishi’s automotive arm now does the brunt of its business in Thailand and Indonesia — where it sells loads of small SUVs, a couple of economy sedans, and the Triton pickup. executives. However, this also nuked the brand's identity and U.S.

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How do Chinese language EV makers roll out unutilized merchandise so temporarily?

Baua Electric

Lately, it sells 3 top rate EVs – 001 taking pictures brake, 009 MPV (minivan), and the original member of Zeekr’s population – the compact SUV Zeekr X. So in China, you’ll be able to’t purchase, for instance, a Volkswagen Passat, however it’s important to purchase a SAIC-Volkswagen Passat. 4 and FAW-VW ID.4

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