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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

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Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Not only has Tesla entered all of their top markets and quickly grown its marketshare, but new brands in emerging markets are also attracting an increasing number of buyers, particularly in China.

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Audi initiates electromobility partnership with Tongji University; Audi Tongji Joint Lab

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Audi has launched a partnership with Tongji University in Shanghai (TUS) centered on research, instruction and services dealing with electromobility. Audi has been cooperating with Tongji University Shanghai since January. The first project for the “Audi Tongji Joint Labs” is the joint development of an Audi A6L as an electric car.

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Audi Boosting Production Capacity for A1 by 20%

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In response to reports from its dealers, Audi is increasing the production capacity of the new A1, which goes on sale tomorrow in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other European markets from mid-September, by 20%. The Audi A1 is initially launching with three engine options: the 1.2 TFSI, the 1.4

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Volkswagen Adding 1.6B to Investment for China; 6B Total

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billion) to its current investment program for China. billion) in its activities in China. billion) in its activities in China. The Volkswagen CC is making its debut at this year’s Auto China motor show in Beijing. percent) to customers in China and Hong Kong. Tags: Brief. billion (US$2.1 billion (US$5.9

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Volkswagen Group’ hot new IPO sees sales fall in Q3

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However, it is a mixed bag for Volkswagen Group’s luxury offerings; Audi grew sales while Porsche saw a dramatic sales drop. China was the most considerable EV sales success, representing nearly half of all EV sales, a total of 112,700 units. However, the most extensive growth areas were in China , the U.S.,

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Volkswagen Group to Invest 4B by 2011 to Expand Activities in China

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The Volkswagen Group is set to continue its growth in China over the next few years. billion) in new products and the expansion of production capacities in China. For the Volkswagen Group, China is one of the most important markets in the world. Winfried Vahland, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. We are pleased to cooperate with Eaton and bring these high-performing superchargers to the China market.

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