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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Two new concepts were unveiled at the event: the Kia EV3 and EV4.

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SUVs became the largest and fastest-growing automotive segment in 2015; up 22% from 2014

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Global sales of SUVs surged 22% in 2015, supporting an overall increase in global sales of light vehicles of 1.7% SUVs overtook lower medium cars to become the largest automotive segment in 2015, accounting for 22.9% of light vehicle sales globally. of light vehicle sales globally. Portugal: +54.8%.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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Two MMC cars will make their world premiere at the show: the fuel-efficient Mirage and the Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. Concept PX-MiEV II. mpg US, 3.33 The Mirage features a 1.0L

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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With the production launch of the electric compact SUV EQA at the Rastatt plant (Germany) and the current decision to locate EQB production in the Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the company is taking further important steps toward making its product portfolio CO? The production network will have a total of six Mercedes-EQ car locations.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Concurrently, the company will focus on producing new compact vehicles and SUVs in emerging markets, and will strengthen manufacturing capabilities in China, Russia, and Thailand. The plans are part of Mitsubishi’s “ Jump 2013 ” strategy: the Tokyo-based automaker has set a global sales targets of 1.37

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Toyota’s new senior management remains committed to multi-pathway future; becoming a mobility company

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We will strengthen sales of hybrid electric vehicles, including in emerging markets, and increase the number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle options. Koji Sato explaining Toyota Mobility Concept Connected cars and the data they provide is also central to Toyota’s mobility concept. million vehicles of annual sales.

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

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Reliability, practicality, and affordability will always win the day when money is tight and the manufacturer’s surging sales seem to reflect this. Mitsubishi likewise wants to broaden the reach of its dealer network and is presently considering alternative retail concepts in addition to more traditional expansion plans. sales market.