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Cenntro introduces two new electric vans at IAA Transportation

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The two new vehicles, the Logistar 260 (LS260) and the Logistar 100 (LS100), join the LS product line now available globally in Class 1 to Class 4. 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.

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

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In spring 2020, the Volkswagen Tiguan broke the production barrier of six million units, with 910,926 units manufactured in 2019 alone. 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. Design sketch of the new Tiguan.

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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 182,700 (196,200; -6.9%) vehicles in the North America region in the period to April, of which 118,200 (131,800; -10.4%) models were handed over to customers in the United States. Volkswagen Passenger Cars grew deliveries yet again in April.

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Nissan launches expanded strategy for Brazil with new $1.4B manufacturing plant; Renault boosting production capacity there by 100,000 units

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billion) to construct a new manufacturing facility in Resende in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro and develop, industrialize and launch new products. That facility will continue to produce the Nissan Livina, Grand Livina, X-Gear and Frontier, while also expanding production of Renault models. Nissan Motor Co., plans to invest 2.6

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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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Petrobras sells sugar, ethanol and petrochemical assets for US$587 million

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Petrobras acribed its failure to meet the target to its obligation to comply with the preliminary injunction of the Sergipe Court that blocked the completion of the negotiations for sale of the Tartaruga Verde and Baúna fields, located in the Campos Basin and the Santos Basin, respectively, which were already at an advanced stage.

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Volkswagen Group outselling GM in China

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Reinforcing our customers’ trust in our products remains our top priority. —Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales. Volkswagen Group deliveries in the North America region rose to 75,700 units in September, a slight increase of 1.3%. The South American market remained difficult in September. down on the previous year.

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