Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Volkswagen is investing some €560 million (US$652 million) over the next five years in the production of a new MQB-based SUV in Pacheco, Argentina. From 2020, the plant will deliver the new model built in Argentina to the entire South American continent. Key drivers behind this positive development are Brazil and Argentina.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2020
This is in part due to the collapse of the Italian and French markets, on which small cars are heavily reliant for sales—in 2019, 38% of A and B segment registrations in Europe occurred in Italy and France. Registrations of SUVs fell by 48% to 338,300 units while increasing their market share to almost 40%.
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2022
The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. 30,000 units of an all-new SUV for Europe, the run rate of which will significantly ramp in 2024. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America. 150,000 Transit EVs for North America and Europe.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2019
The trend towards vehicles from the SUV segment with large-diameter wheels places high demands on the gearbox. While the new six-speed gearbox is being produced in El Prat de Llobregat and Córdoba (Argentina), the MQ200 manual gearbox has been primarily relocated to ŠKODA Components in Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. The campaign is expected to have a long-lasting effect on premium parts/vehicle prices in China. IHS Automotive experts also expect SUVs to remain the fastest-growing segment in China in 2015.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017. million sales.
Push EVs
JULY 21, 2022
The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. 30,000 units of an all-new SUV for Europe, whose run rate will significantly ramp in 2024. DEARBORN, Mich., 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America. 150,000 Transit EVs for North America and Europe.
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