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Honda to unveil new China market SUV concept at Auto Shanghai

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a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, plans to stage the world premiere of an all-new concept model as well as other new Honda models at Auto Shanghai 2015 (The 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, press days: April 20-21, 2015, public days: April 22-29, 2015). and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co.,

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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11% a year until 2030, making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. However Volkswagen aims to grow faster than the market in the BEV segment. and the ID.

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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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The low-emission vehicle (LEV) standard requires vehicle manufacturers to deliver passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs that produce lower greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants for sale in Minnesota. The Minnesota LEV standard is identical to the California LEV III standard, which covers MY 2015-2025.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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With the pandemic spreading across the globe, strict lockdowns in key markets, combined with consumer panic and economic uncertainty, have all contributed to the huge decrease in sales last month. Registrations fell in all 27 markets, but with varying severity. This downward trend is not simply due to the restrictions of free movement.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Consumers and manufacturers share the burden for this trend given their steady interest in larger cars—in particular SUVs—as their vehicle of choice, commented Green NCAP. These numbers lie between the values of a large electric SUV and a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered counterpart. MWh of extra energy used.

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Made-in-India car and SUV exports rise 3% in April-December, 2Ws, 3Es and CVs still in the red | Autocar Professional

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The latest data for export of made-in-India vehicles was released by industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) on January 12. The PV sector’s best-ever fiscal was FY2018 when overseas shipments of cars and SUVs had hit 748,366 units, up 14%. million units, exports are down 13% YoY (April-December 2022: 3.80

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Made-in-India car and SUV exports rise 3% in April-December, 2Ws, 3Ws and CVs still in the red | Autocar Professional

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The latest data for export of made-in-India vehicles was released by industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) on January 12. The PV sector’s best-ever fiscal was FY2018 when overseas shipments of cars and SUVs had hit 748,366 units, up 14%. million units, exports are down 13% YoY (April-December 2022: 3.80

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