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Nissan releases Serena S-HYBRID in Japan

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The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. It is is the only model in its class to be exempted from Japan’s automobile acquisition and weight taxes. Nissan Motor Co., Serena S-HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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This Chinese electric car is almost entirely windows

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In this case, I’ve found what looks like a mini-minivan that took an extra spin or two around the window factory before emerging complete. V6 that my parents’ Pontiac minivan came with, this Alibaba version has a 4,000W electric motor ready to clock in for a union job driving around those snot-nosed kids every day.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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2025 Volvo EX30, Aston Martin Bulldog: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

You’ll to find those tales and extra in as of late’s automotive information, proper right here at Motor Authority. 2025 Volvo EX30 hits 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, begins at $34,950 Aston Martin Bulldog comes out of its shut eye to crash 205.4

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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The auto market is still settling down after policy changes that came in at the start of the year. Overall auto volume was 8,976 units, down 7.7% All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.

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China Car Sales Likely Hit New Record in April

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Bolstered by government stimulus plans, sales of autos in China likely reached a record high of 1.15 China unveiled a support package for the auto industry early this year, cutting purchase taxes for cars with small engine capacities and providing subsidies to rural purchasers. People’s Daily.