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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. The second generation of MINI, introduced in 2000, optimized the relationship between fun driving and fuel consumption, including the introduction of diesel engines.

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GM inaugurates flexi-engine plant in India

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General Motors inaugurated its new flexi-engine facility in Talegaon, GM’s first powertrain plant that enables gasoline and diesel engines to be manufactured simultaneously. The new engine plant will begin by producing engines for small passenger cars manufactured by GM in India.

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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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MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. The lowest decrease in registrations was recorded by midsize cars (D segment) and this can be explained by positive results reported by Tesla Model 3, which was Europe’s second-best-selling car in March.

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Platts Report: China oil demand grows 4% year over year in June; growth slows

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million barrels per day (b/d), according to a just-released Platts analysis of Chinese government data. The latest analysis is based on a new methodology introduced from July in response to significant shifts in Chinese consumption and trade patterns in recent years. China’s apparent oil demand rose 4.1% million b/d, an increase of 7.3%

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