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All-electric member of new Mercedes S-Class on market next year: EQS based on new electric architecture

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With the EQE business sedan and the SUV variants of EQS and EQE, further models based on the new architecture will follow soon. This vehicle architecture makes it possible to build Mercedes-Benz electric cars from saloons to large SUVs. In addition to the EQC mid-size SUV (EQC 400 4MATIC, combined power consumption: 21.3-20.2

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive | Autocar Professional

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The plan is to offer a portfolio of high-tech, affordable vehicles for the Indian market by introducing “a range of products from B SUV to C SUV as well as compact cars”, he added. “We According to him, in the long term, the JV aspires to export vehicles to key right-hand drive markets such as Australia and South Africa.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Back then, Mercedes-Benz was the first premium manufacturer to launch a sport utility vehicle (SUV), the M-Class, and completely redefined the off-road segment. The key markets are Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa.

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Arushi Kumar joins Royal Enfield as AVP and manager, marketing global group | Autocar Professional

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Arushi joined Royal Enfield after spending close to two years with Mahindra & Mahindra, where she was part of the team that showcased the electric vehicle portfolio BE in the UK and South Africa. Arushi joined Mahindra & Mahindra a couple of years ago when the SUV maker was developing a dedicated team for the EV business.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India this decade | Autocar Professional

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We plan to introduce a range of products from B SUV to C SUV, including compact cars. However, it also harbors a long-term aspiration to export vehicles to key Right-Hand Drive markets like Australia and South Africa, hinting at the venture’s potential for global expansion.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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Mittelbach brings over 20 years of experience from Mercedes, serving as plant manager in East London and South Africa. The first model based on the new platform is expected to be a mid-size electric SUV and will be revealed later this year. Once the first stage is complete, Rivian aims to build 200,000 EVs annually.

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Ford opening 66 more new dealerships in China by end of year; Asia-Pacific growth plans

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CFMA) are building a new assembly plant in Chongqing, and just signed an agreement to build a new engine plant also in Chongqing. Ford is introducing the new Edge SUV to China in mid-December. Ford expects 70% of its growth in the next ten years to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region.

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