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Volkswagen South Africa Showcases ID.4 & ID.Buzz Cargo At SA Auto Week

CleanTechnica EVs

The South African EV market is starting to pick up now after a slow start. Despite all this, a lot of progress has been made in South Africa’s […] High import tariffs levied on EVs as well as the lack of an EV policy and supportive frameworks have been some of the main barriers to adoption.

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Audi of The united states CMO Tara Accelerate is retirement

Baua Electric

Throughout Accelerate’s tenure, Audi of Amerca modified manage U.S. Ogilvy had already labored with Audi in South Africa, China and Germany. The WPP company’s first fat marketing campaign for Audi is anticipated quickly. Audi’s U.S. gross sales higher 49 p.c

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RUSAL opens new low-carbon aluminum smelter in Taishet

Green Car Congress

Approximately one quarter of production will serve the domestic Russian market. 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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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

Green Car Congress

Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter New Audi SQ5. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. Designed by ex-Lamborghini and Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, the truck resembles the Ford F-150 Lightning or Toyota Hilux with four doors, rugged fenders, and a big “BYD ” logo on the front grille. BYD’s Shark electric pickup will meet the growing demand in China and global markets.

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

Green Car Congress

The first step will address topics such as the application of specific market knowledge as well as local development expertise. In the long term, the Volkswagen Group is looking to further expand its product portfolio in the fast-growing emerging markets. That is why we are systematically pursuing our regional growth strategy.

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Judged by a panel of 76 motoring journalists from 36 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. 1-Liter to 1.4-Liter.