Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2011
’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. Daihatsu announced on Friday that it will discontinue auto sales in Europe on 31 Jan. The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2012
The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 10, 2013
Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. Urbanization and mobility.
Green Car Congress
JULY 26, 2012
The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. Power and Associates.
CN EV Post
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The post Li Auto Li L8 review: Will downsizing a flagship to different price point work? The Li L8 has pretty much done what the Li L9 did at a slightly lower price point. appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2011
Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L The new S6, S7 and S8 feature a new 4.0L TFSI V8 with cylinder deactivation (cylinder-on-demand), energy recuperation and start-stop system). naturally aspirated V10.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2011
The new hybrid models, based on a modular hybrid system, make their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show and will appear on the market over the course of the year. The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. Preliminary fuel consumption rating is 4.2 L/100 km (56 mpg US).
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