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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

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began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an. In 2010, TMMIN production of IMV series models and the “Avanza” sedan totaled 107,000 units, of which approximately 45,000 units were exported to Thailand, Philippines and the Middle East. important production and supply location for the project.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

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Mark Gilbert, automotive sector, short CV General Manager Volvo Cars NZ – Moller Volcorp Ltd, 1985–1987 Sales and Marketing Director, BMW, 1988–1999 Managing Director BMW Philippines, 1999–2004 Managing Director BMW New Zealand, 2004–2012 President MIA, 2011–2012 Independent Director, Dekra NZ (Vehicle Testing New Zealand), 2017–2021 Chairman, (..)

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NOAA: Global Combined Land and Ocean Surface Temperature Was Second Warmest for September

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The worldwide ocean temperature tied with 2004 as the fifth warmest September on record, 0.90 °F (0.5 °C) Typhoon Ketsana became 2009’s second-deadliest tropical cyclone so far, claiming nearly 500 lives across the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. C) above the 20 th century average of 61.1 °F

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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A look at the current political climate in countries such as the United States and the Philippines would show this. It is then no surprise that tribalism is prevalent everywhere. These tribes exist in numerous segments, from politics to consumer products. A Cautionary Tale.

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