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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Matthias Müller, CEO of Volkswagen AG, Bernhard Maier, CEO of ŠKODA Auto and Günter Butschek, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Motors Ltd., Under the terms of the memorandum, the Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors will explore possibilities for a strategic partnership in India. billion in 2015-16.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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Unofficially ranked automakers fill bottom spots: Tesla Motors, with 257 PP100, increases 31 PP100 year over year, while Polestar (313 PP100) improves 15 PP100 year over year. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. Nissan Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., Plant Quality Awards.

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Toyota says diesels aren’t dead, might pair with hybrid tech

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Porsche announced the end in 2018, for example. General Motors currently offers diesels in its full-size SUVs and pickups, and it’s reportedly working on a new generation of plug-in hybrid tech for its trucks. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Europe was itself a stronghold for diesels. In the U.S.,

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2024 Aston Martin DB12, 2025 Tiny Cooper S: Automotive Information Headlines

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You’ll in finding those tales and extra in nowadays’s vehicle information, proper right here at Motor Authority. You’ll in finding those tales and extra in nowadays’s vehicle information, proper right here at Motor Authority. 2025 Tiny Cooper S undercover agent photographs First Aston Martin DB12 sells for $1.6M

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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Seven automotive manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, and Volkswagen) agreed to adopt the combined plug standard, with the first prototype implementation demonstrated in May 2012. What are CCS “combo plugs”? The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S. Tesla’s dominance in the U.S.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more persistently at the tread. Sustainable tires require better recycling beyond reuse for tires Around 90% of tires worldwide are recycled, while some markets within Africa still need to get onboard with the idea.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. million electric-drive motors will ship in 2014: HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs.

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