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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan.

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Depending on the general development of the racing series, a works involvement is envisaged as of the series’ season 5, 2018/2019, provided the conditions and circumstances are right. In the last ten years, we have established a leading position in the automobile industry in this field with BMW i.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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By 2018, the workforce is to increase from 75,000 to 100,000 people. Annual production capacity is set to grow from the present figure of 2.6 million to more than 4 million units per year in 2018, with a view to relieving the burden on existing plants in a growing market.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. One year later, in September 2018, WLTP will apply to all new cars registered.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. Further steps required.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Winterkorn made the remarks during a presentation at the 17 th Handelsblatt-Jahrestagung in Munich on 3 July, during which he outlined VW’s approach to future mobility in the current context of the economic crisis, pessimism about the industry and technology potential. We have nine strong brands that work well together.

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Nidec to form electric traction motor JV with a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group

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Nidec’s fully integrated automotive traction motor system E-Axle (announced in April 2018). GAC Components mainly manufactures automobile interior parts, electric components, etc. The tentative name of the JV is Guangzhou Nidec Auto Drive System Co., Nidec will hold 51%, and GAC Components will hold 49% initially. billion to US$9.3