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Audi taps Mertens from Volvo to lead technical development

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Audi AG has appointed Dr. Ing. Peter Mertens, previously Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Corporation in Göteborg, Sweden, as the new Board of Management Member for Technical Development at Audi. Mertens has exceptionally broad technical expertise and an international background in the automotive industry.

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RUSAL opens new low-carbon aluminum smelter in Taishet

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Full scope CO 2 emissions will be one of the lowest in the industry, the company claims. Headquartered in Australia, ASI’s membership includes metals industry companies, national aluminum councils from Austria to South Africa, and automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.

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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%

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Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.

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These Are the 10 Least Reliable Car Brands, Says J.D. Power

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Vehicle Dependability Study has provided insights into vehicle reliability, indicating a general decline in dependability across the automotive industry. Power, with its extensive use of big data, AI, and analytical models, continues to provide valuable insights into consumer behavior and industry trends. Power 2024 U.S.

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BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier says Senate report – ET Auto

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Bourns provided JWD parts to Lear Corp, a direct supplier for BMW and Jaguar Land Rover. 11, Lear sent letters to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Volkswagen AG informing them of the banned components, the report said. imported vehicles. ports because a Chinese subcomponent breached anti-forced labor laws.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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—Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive. The high share of luxury sales helps to push the overall industry ATP higher. Porsche and Land Rover showed the most price strength in the luxury market, transacting between 2% to 6.4% of total sales in November from 17.8%

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KBB: Average new vehicle transaction price in US in December up 1.9% from November; EV ATP dropped 5.5% due to Tesla

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The average new EV sold for $61,448, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, still well above the industry average. —Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive. The high share of luxury sales helps to push the overall industry ATP higher. of total sales in December from 18.2%

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