Cars That Think

JULY 21, 2021

On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. Soon, though, the world began embracing little computers by the millions, with IBM dominating those sales. With that, the preeminent U.S. IBM CEO Frank T.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-selling passenger car (excluding mini-cars and imported cars) in Japan in 2009, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). The Prius has held the number one monthly sales slot since May, and posted a total of 208,876 units in Japan in 2009, representing 5.3% Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2009

Hybrids represented 12% of new light-duty vehicle sales—excluding minicars—in Japan in May, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. of new vehicle sales for the month, with 25,693 units reported sold. of new vehicle sales for the month, with 25,693 units reported sold. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

The first full month of sales in the US for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect light commercial van has topped 2,000 units, according to Ford. Vehicles are selling in fewer than 10 days of arriving on dealer lots, significantly quicker than industry norms. Tags: Brief. The Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

From being a keenly focused market on small mass-market cars, India has evolved into an increasingly growing market for premium bigger cars, where even the super luxury and sportscars are finding a growing footprint. crore (ex-showroom) price tag. “Last year there was a small blip in sales.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

The starting price tag for the Exclusive Plus model is $41,900 (KRW 55.75 Hyundai is also providing a “residual value guarantee” that guarantees 55% of the vehicle sales price. Starting at $32,675, the Kona Electric is already one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Hyundai is sweetening the deal with a $7,500 cash offer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Shanghai GM, GM’s flagship passenger car joint venture in China, began exports of the Chevrolet New Sail to the Chilean market. Plans are in place to sell the small family sedan to additional markets in South America, North Africa and the Middle East. Authorized Chevrolet dealers will sell and service the New Sail outside China.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 3, 2021

Benelli has unveiled new electric scooter ‘Dong’ An Italian motorcycle company Benelli has unveiled a new electric scooter ‘Dong’ which is to be sold in the Asian markets. It is likely to make its way also to the European and US markets. It has been recently launched in Indonesia. Also, watch the related video.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

the minivehicle specialist in the Toyota Group, will supply minivehicles to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) on an OEM basis for sale in Japan. Recently in Japan, minivehicle sales have been increasing and TMC customers have been asking for minivehicles. Tags: Brief. Daihatsu Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Top: Reported sales of US hybrids in 2009 resulted in a 2.8% new vehicle market share. Bottom right: Unit sales of hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Reported sales of hybrids in the US rose 42% in December 2009 year-on-year to 25,167 units; sales for the year decreased 7.5% Monthly reported hybrid sales.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

In response to reports from its dealers, Audi is increasing the production capacity of the new A1, which goes on sale tomorrow in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other European markets from mid-September, by 20%. Tags: Brief. TFSI, the 1.4 TFSI and the 1.6 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-seller in Japan for the 14 th month in a row, according to the monthly brand ranking data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Sales of the Prius hit 34,456 units in July, up 24.3% In second place was the Honda Fit, which saw its sales climb 6.6% Tags: Brief. year-on-year.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 2, 2024

Are those paltry sales the result of Mitsubishi's puzzling major refresh of the body for '04, which made the car look like a bloated Lancer ? There was a time when Mitsubishi dealers in North America offered just about every kind of car and light truck for sale. Was it a runner? We can't know. Are you in?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Annual worldwide sales of the Prius to September 2010. Worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the 2-million mark, with approximately 2,012,000 units sold as of the end of September, according to Toyota. In 2007, sales in Japan represented 21% of all Prius sales worldwide and in 2008, 26%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2010

The announcement came as US President Barack Obama toured the Detroit-Hamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year. This week, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets began taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, following the release of retail and lease pricing.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Monthly Prius sales in Japan. of total automobile sales for the month. in August), due to a 64% increase in total automobile sales from August to September.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Enthusiasts were displeased that the brand had elected to run with smaller, emissions-friendly powertrains and the resulting sales (at least in Germany) don’t appear to be all that robust. & With the above in mind, sales of the tech-forward C63 are allegedly in danger. liter M177 V8 after all.&

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

as part of a strategy to capitalize on the growing automotive and electric vehicle (EV) market in China. By combining ZAP’s experienced team of EV engineers with Jonway’s manufacturing capabilities, the combined ZAP Jonway will be able to scale up with the fast-growing worldwide market for affordable electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Other markets will announce their own pre-order process and pricing soon. Separately, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it will begin sales of its new-generation electric vehicle i-MiEV to individuals in Japan starting 1 April. Charging facilities installed at Nissan dealers nationwide. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while enhancing the Lincoln brand. Lincoln’s share of the retail US luxury vehicle market has grown from 4.5%

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 4, 2021

European regions are seeing unprecedented demand, and we see a wider market opening up for e-bikes globally.”. “e-bike e-bike sales are expected to reach an estimated 30 million in Europe by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 26% between 2024 and 2030. The adoption of e-bikes has become more mainstream. Heileo H100 electric bicycle in India.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

Finally, along with their eye-watering curb weights, many anticipate both vehicles to have jaw-dropping price tags, matching or exceeding the price of the current gas-powered Cayenne. However, by the time Porsche gets these vehicles to dealer showrooms, it remains unclear what the market landscape will look like.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Despite the dynamic nature of India’s car market, Toyota has managed to orchestrate a remarkable turnaround; the automaker has emerged as a formidable contender after remaining a niche player for years, with their market share hovering a little over 2%. This is very close to the tag of Maruti Fronx, which starts at Rs 7.51

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

While AmeriCredit already has relationships with approximately 4,000 GM dealers, this transaction will enhance dealer receptivity and improve sales penetration rates through coordinated GM branding and targeted customer marketing initiatives. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Coulomb’s ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for plug-in electric vehicles will be sold through the smart USA dealer network for business, consumer and home charging. The company is planning a 2010 entry into the USA market with its smart fortwo electric drive vehicle featuring Li-ion battery technology. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s. Tags: Brief. km a generator, turned by a 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Mazda North American Operations’ president and CEO, Jim O’Sullivan, confirmed today during a meeting of the company’s top dealers that the MAZDA2 (known as the Demio in Japan) subcompact (B-class) car will be sold in the US beginning in late 2010. liters displacement, both gasoline and diesel, depending upon market. The MAZDA2.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales by month. In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

Portland, Oregon will be the initial launch market for Navistar’s new eStar electric truck. Navistar also announced its eStar dealer for the Pacific Northwest market: Cascadia International Trucks of Tacoma, Wash. Sales of the eStar all-electric vehicle are conducted through a wholly owned Navistar affiliate.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

The facility will begin building the next-generation Ford Focus in 2012 for Thailand and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Up to 85% of the plant’s production will be for markets outside Thailand. Tags: Brief. The highly flexible plant will be capable of building a diverse range of vehicles in the future.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2009

American Bus Sales and Service is the Thomas Built Buses dealer for Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Thomas Built Buses is the leading manufacturer of school buses in North America, with more than one third of the market. Tags: Brief. Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2009

GM had earlier announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the sale, without identifying the prospective buyer. Tengzhong will also assume existing dealer agreements relating to HUMMER’s dealership network. The team intends to expand HUMMER’s dealer network worldwide, particularly into new markets such as China.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles. Fritz Henderson.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Landry joined the board to assist in dealer and business development for ALTe. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor. When I reviewed the business plan and conducted the due diligence personally it was obvious ALTe had tremendous potential. Steven Landry.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Azure will integrate its Force Drive battery electric drive train into Transit Connect vehicles in Europe to support the sale of the zero-emission battery-electric models in selected markets. Repair works under the Ford warranty will be provided by Ford dealers. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe.

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