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New passenger car registrations in Europe down 8.2% in 2012; lowest since 1995

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In 2012, demand for new passenger cars reached the lowest level recorded since 1995, totaling 12,053,904 units. downturn in 1993, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). In December 2012, new car registrations declined by a sharp 16.3% The resulting 8.2% Click to enlarge. in Germany, -22.5%

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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group set a new export sales record in December with 11,000 cars being exported during the month, which also helped the company increase its export sales over the course of 2012 by 164%. Geely’s December 2012 sales were pulled forward by a strong showing from the Emgrand series of vehicles.

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EU new car registrations down 7.7% in Q1 2012

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Over the first quarter of 2012, the EU market for new light duty vehicles shrank by 7.7%, compared to the same period a year ago, with a total of 3,312,657 new registrations, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Click to enlarge. compared to March last year.

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Passenger car registrations in EU down 7.1% in January 2012 year-on-year

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In January 2012, demand for new cars dropped by 7.1% in the EU, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data from the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association). The results were the lowest since January 2009.

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Commercial vehicle registrations in Europe down 12.4% in 2012, 23.4% in December

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In December, new commercial vehicle registrations continued the downward trend which prevailed throughout 2012, amounting to 125,825 units, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Over the year 2012, demand for trucks was down 9.1% in the UK to -20.3% in Italy, -21.3% in France, -24.7%

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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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As per official industry data for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers published by apex industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in CY2023, a total of 284,906 vehicles were recalled by their manufacturers. million since 2012 | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

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Production of the automotive motors would begin in 2012. The Houston location will allow Toshiba to increase its marketing of automotive systems and components in the United States, establish closer contact and collaboration with automobile manufacturers, and allow auto companies to increase local procurement of key components.

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