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Ford and Volkswagen expand global collaboration to include EVs, invest in Argo AI

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Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. With the addition of AID employees, Argo AI will grow from 500 to more than 700 employees globally. Earlier post.).

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Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little regulation, global traders

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They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. These firms often serve as both producer and distributor for fuels in Africa, according.

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Toyota to start vehicle exports from India; Etios to South Africa in 2012; the priority of emerging markets

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Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to South Africa in March 2012. The TKM Etios. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota to start vehicle exports from India; Etios to South Africa in 2012; the priority of emerging markets

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Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to South Africa in March 2012. The TKM Etios. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota and Suzuki to start discussing joint projects for technological development, vehicle production, and market development; India and Africa

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TKM) to produce models developed by Suzuki for sale in India through each of the Toyota and Suzuki brand network. It is my hope that the new joint projects will contribute to the future success of both companies, not only in India, but also in the global market. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. —Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

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Ford Launches New Fiesta in China

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Pre-sale demand for the car in China has exceeded Ford’s expectations, with several thousand Chinese consumers placing orders ahead of the official launch. Fiestas built in Cologne are also on sale now in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

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Porsche sells 320,221 cars in 2023, Cayenne is best-selling product | Autocar Professional

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Porsche has announced total sales of 320,221 cars over the past 12 months. Even in times of global economic uncertainty, our brand remains desirable and exclusive,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. That’s three percent more than in 2022’s 309,884 units.

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