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JAC sells 300,000 S3s in 600 days, breaks compact SUV sales record

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The S3 has set several records since its launch, from achieving a breakthrough of 10,000 units in its first month, to overtaking sales of other compact SUVs in the global market within three months. Current average sales are 15,000 units a month. China-based JAC has sold 300,000 units of its S3 compact SUV during the last 20 months.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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This year Nissan will export the South African built Navara pickup trucks to new markets of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt, Nissan Africa product Marketing Director Stefan Haasbroek said. Nissan’s e-Power technology system includes a petrol engine with a power generator, inverter, battery and an electric motor.

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Bajaj Chetak electrical scooter sees over four-fold gross sales enlargement in FY23

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Bajaj Auto has open over four-fold build up in gross sales of its Chetak electrical scooter to 36,260 devices in FY23 as in comparison to the former fiscal when the e-scooter clocked 8,187 devices, the corporate famous in its annual document for 2022-23. s feet in gross sales in Q1 FY24 over the similar quarter latter fiscal.

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Pike Research forecasts annual global sales of light-duty natural gas vehicles to reach 3.2M in 2019

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The global market for light-duty (LD) natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—including passenger cars, light-duty trucks and commercial vehicles—will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% This level of sales results in a cumulative total of 25.4 Fleet sales of NGVs are growing at a rate of 10.8%

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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group set a new export sales record in December with 11,000 cars being exported during the month, which also helped the company increase its export sales over the course of 2012 by 164%. Geely’s December 2012 sales were pulled forward by a strong showing from the Emgrand series of vehicles.

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No plans to discontinue the Ciaz, sedans still popular: Maruti Suzuki

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By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 03 May 2024, 10:24 AM Once a popular choice in the compact sedan segment against the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz barely does triple-digit sales numbers. While sales in India may be restricted, the Ciaz finds a customer base in several markets overseas.

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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The LADA Vesta WTCC concept, reflecting the motorsport aspirations of AvtoVAZ and LADA Sport, is designed to meet the rigorous World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) requirements.

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