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Imported Audi, Porsche, and Bentley Models Held Back Over Forced Labor Allegations

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While the impacted automakers include Porsche, Bentley and Audi, we’ve seen plenty of brands being accused of leveraging forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, where the country is said to have forcibly concentrated the Uyghur ethnic minority. authorities could conduct a proper investigation. custom laws.

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Hyundai Motor launches new global luxury brand Genesis

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Hyundai Motor is launching an all-new global luxury brand—Genesis—as a stand-alone brand that operates alongside the company’s popular Hyundai marque. Future Genesis models will be badged with a new wing-type emblem, redesigned from the version used on the current Genesis model. representing the segment.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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The Group will continue driving forward the development of hybrid and electric motors in particular. We are systematically pursuing the goals of our Strategy 2018 to further increase our profitability and to make Volkswagen the world’s most future-proof automotive group. —Prof. These companies will invest a total of €10.6

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Volkswagen launches new luxury flagship Phideon at Geneva; plug-in hybrid drive planned; first VW brand car based on MLB

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Volkswagen unveiled the new Volkswagen Phideon luxury sedan ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016. The future of Volkswagen’s premium segment will go into production in China initially for the China market in the third quarter of 2016.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, on the eve of the Auto China motor show in Beijing. Furthermore, the Bentley Hybrid Concept opens a window on the broad-ranging potential of hybrid technology. Here in China, we are now setting out on the road to a future of emission-free mobility. Earlier post.). billion (US$25.1

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. Alpha Wolf – cool compact American ute looks to the rough stuff with retro-infused design.