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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe.

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

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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. Last year we benefited in particular from Porsche’s very balanced position in its largest sales regions.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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The transition in Europe to hybrid natural gas pricing models (which take European spot hub prices into account) also has pressured natural gas pricing. Control over the transportation assets in this region together with vast gas reserves make Russia the key element of this new market.”. Natural gas data from Gazprom). billion respectively).

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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BYD currently exports gasoline-powered cars to Africa, South America, and the Middle East, but they compete on price, not quality. BYDs first plug-in hybrid, called a dual-mode car, is designed to run primarily on electricity, with an internal- combustion engine for backup. 107.12% Rite Aid Corporation 0.66 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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