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Prius Accounts for 10% of All New Passenger Car Sales in Japan in November

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Toyota’s Prius maintained its top spot in Japan new passenger car sales in November for the seventh month in a row, posting 26,815 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Monthly sales of the Prius in Japan since 2007. Total passenger car sales for the month were 268,450 units.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. US respondents are split when it comes to when they’ll consider purchasing an EV.

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New Ipsos study on autonomous driving finds most Americans simply enjoy the act of driving their vehicle

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Ipsos, the global research and insights organization, explored consumer thoughts in its third annual Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study. Todd Markusic, Vice President, Ipsos Mobility, said the Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study uncovered interesting insights on how drivers truly feel about self-driving cars.

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Mitsubishi to loose Mirage in U.S.

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The writing was once at the wall for Mirage next Mitsubishi dumped the nameplate in its house marketplace of Japan. “Crowd who by no means purchased Mitsubishi ahead of will believe the Mirage as a result of the fee level,” said Chadi Moussa, CEO of Carnamic, which operates two Mitsubishi dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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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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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. While Japan, Korea and the CIS countries recorded very low decreases.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. 64% in Germany agree; 39% in China; and 31% in Japan.

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Can small car segment bounce back by 2026? Trends suggest otherwise

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Maybe by 2026, the impact of these high prices will be absorbed by the increase in the purchasing power of people in that category. According to Statista Market Insights, it is projected to grow by a mere 1.4 The slide will get arrested.” However, passenger vehicle penetration in India has not grown enough in the past five years.

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