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150 millionth Volkswagen rolls off assembly line at Wolfsburg plant: a Golf GTE plug-in hybrid

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There will be 19 new SUVs in total by 2020. In the post-war era, it was the Volkswagen Beetle that initially shaped the automobile industry. million of this much-loved small car were built before production finally came to an end in Mexico in 2003. In 2017 alone, Volkswagen is launching more than 10 new models worldwide.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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100 7587 0 7587 0 0 6933 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6935The company was formed in 2003 and has seen a steady growth since then—selling a variety of different models, including hybrids and all-electric cars. They currently produce mainly SUVs, but have produced many different vehicles over the years.

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Continental supplying transmission control unit, sensor cluster and software for Great Wall 7DCT

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Dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) have become popular in the Chinese automobile market, because drivers benefit from improved fuel efficiency, smooth gear shifting and increased overall vehicle performance. The first DCT was successfully launched worldwide in 2003. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA is working on consolidating and improving its large and specialty engines lineup.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. The public was made aware of the program on International Women’s Day in 2003 and the plan was to unveil the “ Volvo Your Concept Car ” (YCC)& at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. The public was made aware of the program on International Women’s Day in 2003 and the plan was to unveil the “ Volvo Your Concept Car ” (YCC)& at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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Founded in 2003, Silicon Valley based Tesla Motors is currently the only car manufacturer in the US or Europe manufacturing and selling highway capable electric vehicles in serial production. Aixam-Mega: The French automobile maker has actually been around since 1983 and is Europe’s largest producer of microcars. Tesla Motors.