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million Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia models from the 2008-2013 model years, Chevrolet Traverse from the 2009-2013 model years, and Saturn Outlook from the 2008-2010 model years. To repair the condition, dealers will remove the driver and passenger side air bag wiring harness connectors and splice and solder the wires together.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Toyota’s Prius was the top-seller in Japan in July, with 27,712 units sold—almost quadruple the 7,058 units sold in July 2008, according to data from the Japan Automotive Dealers Association. This marks the third month in a row that Prius was the top-selling car in Japan.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Volkswagen also has the largest dealer network in the Brazilian automotive industry with 600 dealers located across the country. Deliveries to customers by Volkswagen do Brasil have risen by 70% since 2005 to 585,000 units in 2008. Local production will total some 800,000 vehicles this year. Market share increased by 1.7%

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A study of Vehicle Owner Questionnaires from April through July 2016 shows that the agency has received 155 complaints from consumers with vehicles registered in hot and humid states, who attempted to have their recalled driver and passenger-side airbags repaired, only to be turned away by dealers for lack of parts.

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JULY 30, 2010

This week, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets began taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, following the release of retail and lease pricing. The announcement came as US President Barack Obama toured the Detroit-Hamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year. Earlier post.)

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JULY 10, 2009

times June 2008 results of 6,231 units— according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). The Prius became the country’s top-seller in May for the first time, with sales of 10,915 units, which was up more than twice year-on-year from 5,079 units in May 2008.( Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

However, the BYD F3DM was somehow launched first in December 2008 and the F3e was abandoned, and the reason is just as Wan said—a problem of ancillary environment. Ia Hipping, general manager of BYD Automotive Sales Co Ltd.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Toyota’s new Prius was Japan’s top-selling vehicle in May, according to new car sales rankings —excluding minicars with displacements of less than 660 cc—released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Prius sales in Japan by month since January 2007. Data: JADA. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles. billion in 2008 to $23.2

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.

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This has happened just once in the past 15 years—in 2008, at the height of the global recession. Retail vehicle registrations have maintained volumes far better than wholesale vehicle sales, which may provide stronger guidance for dealer orders.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Toyota’s Prius continued its run as the top-selling new car in Japan in September, posting 31,758 units, representing an increase of 341% from September 2008. This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA).

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Polk’s research also indicates that volatility in fuel prices between 2008 and 2011, which ranged from just under $2.00/gallon The practice is solely focused on helping manufacturers and dealers in retaining their owners through Polk’s diagnostic, predictive and advisory services. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4% Data: Polk.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 During the coast-to-coast 2008 Audi Mileage Marathon, the Audi A3 2.0 Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

September 2009 had 25 sales days compared to 24 days for September 2008. from September 2008. The Prius posted September sales of 10,984 units, up 1% from September 2008, but down 42% from August 2009. The Prius posted September sales of 10,984 units, up 1% from September 2008, but down 42% from August 2009. year-on-year.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

dealers in March or April, according to the company. Originally announced in 2008 at a price of $80,000, the Karma fairly quickly went up to $87,900 and stayed there. The 2011 Fisker Karma is still on track to reach U.S. But there's one new piece of info: The price of the extended-range electric sports sedan has gone up.

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MAY 5, 2015

Edge is now turning on dealer lots in just 10 days. Lincoln retail sales increased 25%, providing Lincoln with its best April retail results since 2008. Ford brand SUVs had a record-setting month—the company’s best April ever—with sales of 62,730 vehicles. Mustang sales increased 81%, with 13,144 vehicles sold.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Johanna started developing solar modules based on thin-film CIGS cells in 2006, going into production at the end of 2008. The modules are sold via a wide network of specialized dealers and installers to end-customers in Germany and other important European markets. These thin-film modules are marketed by aleo.

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APRIL 1, 2009

March 2009 had 25 sales days compared to 26 in March 2008; all figures here reflect changes in actual volume, rather than adjusted day selling rate. million units, down 35% from March 2008’s 15.10 Average monthly price of gasoline (all grades) is in green. by volume compared to March 2008. percent in March 2008.

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MAY 11, 2009

Honda’s Insight ( earlier post ) ranked as the best-selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April—excluding mini-vehicles with displacement of less than 660cc—with sales of 10,481 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. The Insight G. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

December 2009 had 28 selling days vs. 26 days in December 2008; all comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted day sales rate. over December 2008. percent from the same period in 2008. increase over 2008. Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% Monthly reported hybrid sales. Click to enlarge. . to 73,404 units.

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million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 Actual sales in 2008 were 13.2 With average gasoline prices (all grades) remaining down from their highs in mid-2008, light trucks continued to outsell cars in January 2009. Percentage change in car and truck sales, Jan 2009 vs. Jan 2008. to 341,113 units.

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MAY 1, 2009

April 2008 and April 2008 both had 26 selling days. million SAAR in April 2008. Reported hybrid new vehicle share in April 2008 was 3.2%—the General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 173,007 vehicles in April, down 34% compared with a year ago. compared to April 2008, the company reported.

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The 1.4L, turbocharged engine will also be used in the all-new Chevrolet Sonic, which will arrive at US dealers this fall. By comparison, the previous-generation 2008 Equinox had a 3.4L By comparison, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE featured a larger 2.2 The Malibu features an Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine, with variable valve timing.

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APRIL 12, 2012

The Energy Commission’s buy-down incentives are reserved in blocks for vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. The incentives are passed on to buyers in California at the time of sale.

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MARCH 31, 2009

In addition to expanding production capacity, the Group is also investing in an efficient Indian supplier industry and in expanding its dealer network across the country. In 2008, the Volkswagen Group produced 6.347 million vehicles worldwide, some 66.2% (4.201 million) of which were built outside Germany.

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This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Ltd unveiled three hybrid motorcycles at the Dealer Expo 2009, 13-16 February, in Indianapolis, IN. In December 2008, ABAT entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire 55% of Wuxi Angell Autocycle. (ABAT), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries and Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co.,

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JUNE 1, 2013

Between 2008 and 2011, a period when Scuderi Group sold more than $75 million in securities despite not obtaining any revenue, Mr. Scuderi authorized more than $3.2 Scuderi Group sold securities pursuant to these PPMs from 2008 to 2012, raising approximately $75 million. million in Scuderi Group spending on such purposes.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Jeep Compass sales were up 95% (2,727 units) versus July 2008. Monthly sales of hybrids. General Motors.

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MAY 1, 2020

Impacts to global auto demand in the wake of COVID-19 have rapidly progressed to severity levels higher than the 2008-2009 recession, and significant uncertainty around prospects for a meaningful recovery remain. IHS Markit forecasts a similar decline for global light vehicle production, falling to 69.3 million units.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Local production of Mercedes-Benz cars began with the predecessor series of the E-Class in the BBAC joint venture in 2006; the C-Class series followed in 2008. 75 new dealers will be added to the sales network just in 2013, making the brand increasingly present outside the Tier 1 cities with a total of well over 300 dealerships.

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APRIL 30, 2012

From a consumer perspective, most drivers are aware that there exists a gap between the fuel consumption they experience during everyday driving and the corresponding values that are listed in information brochures they obtain from their local car dealer, the internet, or other media sources.

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JULY 12, 2009

times the number it sold in June 2008 at 6,231 units - according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. The hybrid green car leader first became the country’s top seller in May with sales of 10,915 units, more than twice its year-on-year sales of 5,079 units in May 2008. In June, Prius sales were 71.5

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009. Regular readers of The Green Piece Column will recall our article on the scrappage scheme back in June, where we put forward the idea that the scheme be tied to the greenest cars. So does he have a point? Missed opportunities. Environmental criticisms have also been shot down. Our verdict.

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The factory, which produces the Renault Pulse, Scala and Duster, and the Nissan Micra, Sunny and Evalia, represents an investment of about US$1 billion, or 45 billion INR from 2008 to 2015. Nissan expects to more than triple its current dealer network to more than 300 outlets by 2016. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 27, 2009

The Pontiac brand will be phased out by the end of 2010 and GM will offer a total of 34 nameplates in 2010, down 29 per cent from the 48 available in 2008. A restructure of GM’s dealer organisation with the number of dealers to drop to 3,605 by the end of 2010 - that’s down from 6,246 in 2008. -

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