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Automotive sales in Russia in 2015 down 35.7%

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Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia decreased by 457% in December 2015, with a 35.7% drop for the entire year, according to figures released by The Automobile Manufacturers Committee of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in Russia. Expectations for the new year are muted.

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Automakers Issue Joint Statement in Support of Commercial Introduction of Fuel Cell Vehicles from 2015 Onward

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Leading vehicle manufacturers in fuel cell technology—Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation/Opel, Honda Motor Co., The network is required by 2015 and should be built-up from metropolitan areas via corridors into area-wide coverage.

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European truck manufacturers call for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of NOx emissions controls

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In the wake of a report by the German television station ZDF identifying widespread aftermarket manipulation of NO x emissions control technologies on trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for government action to preclude such manipulation.

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MAHLE to acquire Spanish electronics specialist Nagares to bolster position in vehicle electronics

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Nagares develops and manufactures a variety of products for the automotive industry, including control units and power electronics for electric auxiliary components and thermal management systems, as well as power converters for e-mobility solutions. With 435 employees, the company achieved sales of approximately €70 million in 2015.

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European Parliament votes to introduce CO2 limits in EU for new vans and light commercial goods vehicles; initial target of 175 g/km

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The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to make highly-efficient vehicles as well as penalties for manufacturers that miss the targets. vehicles towards the average in 2014-2015, 2.5

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Toyota to pioneer use of biosynthetic rubber in engine and drive system hoses

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The first vehicles to use vacuum sensing hoses made from biohydrin rubber will be produced in May, with usage expected to be rolled out to all Toyota automobiles manufactured in Japan by the end of this year. Click to enlarge. Vacuum sensing hoses are used in engine intake system components.

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GM sets October retail sales record in China, Up 15%

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The Baojun 560 became the second-best-selling SUV in China within three months of its launch on July 18, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). to 116,786 units in October from a year earlier due to continued contraction of the mini-commercial vehicle market. Chevrolet sales declined 8.4%

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