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Toyota Prius c subcompact hybrid to debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut the subcompact Prius c ( earlier post ) next January at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, steering-wheel audio controls, and nine airbags will be among the standard features on the 2012 Prius c. Click to enlarge.

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BMW bringing X1 to the US in the Fall 2012; Auto Start-Stop and brake regen

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BMW held the US premiere of the new 2013 BMW X1 at the New York International Auto Show; the smallest BMW X model will go on sale in the US in the fall of 2012 starting at an MSRP of $31,545. Features including the Auto Start-Stop function (28i only), Brake Energy Regeneration and demand-based operation of ancillary units.

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US diesel car registrations increased by 24% from 2010-2012, hybrids up 33%

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in the US from 2010 through 2012, according to data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum by R.L. The national registration information includes data for all types of passenger vehicles—cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and vans—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012.

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Toyota to debut NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept and Prius c at 2012 North American International Auto Show

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota’s news conference on 10 January.

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Jato Dynamics: global auto sales up 5.6% in 2016, SUVs continue to surge

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Global automotive industry sales rose 5.6% Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China. Japanese car sales decreased by 1.6% million units posted in 2012. in 2016 to 84.24 compared to 2015. seen in 2015.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. All of Shanghai GM’s new energy vehicles, including the Sail SPRINGO EV, will be sold through an exclusive “Drive to Green” sales network. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge.

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Indian car and 2W OEMs recall 284,906 vehicles in 2023, 5.35 million since 2012 | Autocar Professional

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CY2023, which turned out to be strong year of sales growth for the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments in India, is done and dusted. Car and SUV sales scaled a new high at 4.10 million units and two-wheeler sales crossed the 17-million-units mark. This might cause water entry and corrosion.”

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