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BASF to provide sustainable refinish coatings solutions and technical services to Didi’s body and paint shops

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These products, designed for the Chinese market, will help reduce VOC emissions and meet the stringent standards implemented in various cities in China. BASF is the one-stop solution provider that can help us standardize the painting process of our new shops. —Gu Haijie, President of Xiaoju Autocare.

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Audi Sets US Pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI Clean Diesel; Arrives in Showrooms in Late November 2009

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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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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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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. EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT. increase over 2008.

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US LDV Sales Fall 37.1% in January; January SAAR Below 10 Million

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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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ICCT study finds increasing discrepancy between type-approval and real-world fuel consumption in European cars

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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. in 2007 to 5.1% in 2011.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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We are breaking new ground with CMF-A to meet and exceed the high standards of consumers in the world''s fastest growing economies—particularly people buying a new car for the first time. Nissan expects to more than triple its current dealer network to more than 300 outlets by 2016. Earlier post.)

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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In the US hybrids fell from about 3% of total sales in 2008-09 to 2.2% New US fuel efficiency/emissions standards which will not be achievable without significant penetration of electric vehicles, according to the DB analysis. Fuel standards in Europe, Japan and Canada that will require widespread adoption of electrics.