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Cenntro introduces two new electric vans at IAA Transportation

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The first deliveries of the all-electric commercial vehicle are planned for the first quarter of 2023 in Europe, followed by market launches in Asia, the Caribbean and South America. As a result, the LS100 is eligible for sale in all 27 EU member states and other countries that adopt EU vehicle homologation standards.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe.

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Volkswagen Group closing in on 3M units sold in China this year

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However, the challenges on the other world markets remain unchanged. —Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler. Group deliveries in the overall European market were down 1.3% Deliveries in North America in the period to November were up 6.7% Deliveries in North America in the period to November were up 6.7%

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivers almost 2M vehicles globally in period to April; 46% to China

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered 567,800 (545,300; +4.1%) vehicles on the overall European market in the first four months, of which 298,400 (279,300; +6.8%) were handed over in Western Europe (excluding Germany). Deliveries on the home market of Germany rose slightly to 184,100 (180,500; +2.0%) units. The brand recorded a 16.2%

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivers more than 3M vehicles in first half year for first time

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The situation on global markets will remain challenging in the second half of the year and will keep us very much on our toes. — Christian Klingler, Board Member for Sales and Marketing for the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. 67,400 (77,300; -12.8%) units were handed over to customers in Russia.

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars grows January deliveries by 4.8% to 515,700 vehicles; 52% to China

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The results marked the first time Volkswagen Passenger Cars has started the year with deliveries in excess of half a million, said Christian Klingler, Board Member for Sales and Marketing for the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. The sales situation in Europe regained momentum in the first month of the year.

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A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming

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Volkswagen Group America CEO Pablo Di Si told MotorTrend at the Chicago Auto Show this week, “It is not in the plans anymore.” The VW Amarok is based on Ford’s newest Ranger and is for sale in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but not North America. It’s currently sold in South America, but again, it won’t enter the US.

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