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JUNE 23, 2010

With customer demand on the increase in South America, General Motors is setting up a new regional organisation in the area. Known as GM South America, its headquarters will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it will be led by Jaime Ardila, who is currently the president and general manager of GM Mercosur.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the UK’s National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). Earlier post.). billion in 2012-13.

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MARCH 10, 2017

Matthias Müller, CEO of Volkswagen AG, Bernhard Maier, CEO of ŠKODA Auto and Günter Butschek, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Motors Ltd., Under the terms of the memorandum, the Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors will explore possibilities for a strategic partnership in India. billion in 2015-16.

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JUNE 13, 2022

We are relying on our long-standing partnerships and are working intensively with our global network of bodybuilders so that we can also serve markets in Asia, Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand in the best possible way. —Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus.

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JULY 26, 2022

General Motors announced two major Li-ion battery supply chain agreements, one with LG Chem for cathode active material (CAM), and one with Livent for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The agreement is expected to help secure supply for GM while assisting Livent in expanding its North American capabilities.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Unofficially ranked automakers fill bottom spots: Tesla Motors, with 257 PP100, increases 31 PP100 year over year, while Polestar (313 PP100) improves 15 PP100 year over year. Hyundai Motor Group models that rank highest in their respective segments are Genesis G80, Kia Carnival, Kia Forte, Kia Rio and Kia Stinger. Nissan Motor Co.,

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. The Danfoss Editron drivetrain systems feature a 250-kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission. Octillion and FNM announced their partnership in October 2020. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 23, 2024

General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. “That’s why we’re raising our full-year earnings, earnings per share and free cash flow guidance.” billion to $11.5

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

That's unlikely to change much even with the Honda Fit Twist, unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil--but Honda's intentions are along different lines. The Honda Fit is very good at a great many things, but off-roading isn't part of its wide pool of talents.

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MAY 23, 2013

The BYD electric bus, powered by two in-wheel electric motors capable of a cruising speed of more than 88 km/h (55 mph) and a Li-ion battery pack has a range of more than 250 km (155 miles)—nearly 24 hours of service daily for most transit applications. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,

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AUGUST 12, 2012

will begin production of engine control units (ECUs) in Brazil in September, becoming the first company to make ECUs for cars in South America. In addition to Toyota, Denso aims to supply ECUs made in Brazil to other Japanese automakers, including Nissan Motor Co., The Nikkei reports Denso Corp.

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MARCH 7, 2012

For the past 15 years, Mercedes-Benz has offered its entry-level A Class hatchback to parts of Europe, South America, and Asia. At yesterday’s Geneva Motor Show however, Mercedes unveiled its.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

A quick look at Tesla’s Model 3 configuration page reveals that the Standard Range Plus variant is already sold out in North and South America for the rest of 2021. The Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor variant has an estimated delivery date of November 2021, while the Model 3 Performance has an estimated delivery time of 4 to 7 weeks.

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JULY 8, 2010

General Motors and Pacific Century Motors (PCM), an entity formed by The Tempo Group and E-Town, an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, have reached an agreement for GM to sell GM Global Steering Holdings, LLC, commonly known as Nexteer, to PCM. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

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APRIL 19, 2020

The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. The Kaluga plant, 104 miles south-west of Moscow, produces the NWB vehicles for the Russian market and for neighboring Central Asian countries. Later that year, the first Tiguan came to market.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

The MG Mulan (MG4 Electric) is the new best value electric car – to be sold not only in its home country China, but also in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, South America and the Middle East. Motor : 125 kW and 250 Nm. Motor : 150 kW and 250 Nm. Let’s see some details. Standard range version.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

The IBM board of directors elected Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, to the board effective 1 March 1, 2016. Prior to these positions, he was executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president of Ford’s Americas division.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

General Motors will invest $450 million between 2013 and 2015 to expand its Rosario Automotive Complex to build an all-new global Chevrolet vehicle, Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said Wednesday.

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JULY 8, 2022

And this time, the vehicle took inspiration from Extreme E off-road racing, using dual Formula E racecar motors. Due to safety concerns, the race has since been moved multiple times, most recently in South America and the Middle East. The RS Q E-Tron marks yet another electric entrance into off-road racing.

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APRIL 6, 2022

General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.

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APRIL 30, 2012

The Nikkei reports that General Motors Co. will enter talks with Isuzu Motors Ltd. on a capital and business alliance aimed at launching joint projects for commercial vehicles in Central and South America. GM is looking to acquire a stake of roughly 10% in Isuzu, according to the report.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

s advanced Axial Flux motor and generator technology completed the Dakar Rally, held this year in South America. The award-winning Axial Flux design underpinning both the traction motor and generator was developed by Dr. Michael Lamperth, CTO and founder of EVO Electric, and previously Lecturer at Imperial College London.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

believe that our presence in South America will allow us to jointly explore other opportunities for our proprietary heavy-duty electric traction drive systems and our lithium-ion battery management systems within transportation markets through joint ventures with regional original equipment manufacturers throughout South America.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. V (MMMdM), a joint venture production company owned by Mazda Motor Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation, will increase the production capacity at its plant currently under construction in Salamanca, Mexico in the fiscal year ending March 2016.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

It will present these vehicles in Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America, as well. We’ve seen a lot of other automakers do this, and a good example of it is General Motors with the Ultium platform.

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MARCH 25, 2024

The Citroen Basalt Vision Compact Coupe SUV will be built for India and South America markets based on the C-Cubed platform Citroen has announced it will be revealing the new Basalt Vision Coupe SUV on March 27, 2024, developed for Indian and South American markets. litre turbo petrol motor to maintain its exclusivity.

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MAY 20, 2019

Together with Messer Group, the consolidated business represents a USD3 billion global enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia. With more than 70 production facilities in five countries across North and South America, Messer today is one of the largest industrial gas companies in this region.

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MAY 5, 2023

Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. Last month, the company announced the next-generation Lincoln Nautilus for North America would be exported from China, a first for Lincoln.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world. The four-seat Taigun is powered by a new 1.0-liter

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JANUARY 10, 2013

The Nikkei reports that Isuzu Motors Ltd. and General Motors Co. In April 2012, the Nikkei had reported that GM would enter talks with Isuzu on a capital and business alliance aimed at launching joint projects for commercial vehicles in Central and South America. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 5, 2022

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM General Motors emphasizing faster electric vehicle launches after positive 2021 earnings.

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AUGUST 5, 2016

In Brazil, Nissan Motor revealed the first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. These fuels are widely available in countries in North and South America, which feature widely established infrastructure. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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JANUARY 9, 2015

General Motors Co. Challenging conditions in South America. Vehicle penetration in Peru averages only 59 vehicles per thousand people, roughly one-third of the level across all of South America, and less than 10% of what is normal in the G7 countries. The industry delivered 16.5 million to 17.0 million to 12.5

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AUGUST 16, 2010

In addition to a natural gas 65 kW microturbine, Capstone will provide the series hybrid drive solution, including drive motor, inverter system, and vehicle power interface module. is a member of GRUPO PLAZA, one of the largest transportation companies in South America founded 50 years ago.

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JANUARY 31, 2012

Working together, we can bring value to customers with an integrated solution for commercial bus markets in South America and North America. —John McKinney, president Navistar Global Bus. The two companies recently signed a non-binding agreement and negotiations are at an advanced stage.

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