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New software, electric motors for 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In 2015, Ford sold 24,681 Fusion Hybrid models in the US, and 9,750 Fusion Energi models, drops of 30.3%

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Sony and Honda Invest 10 Billion Yen into New Joint Venture

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Sony and Honda have announced a 10 billion yen ($74,083,950) joint venture in the creation of a new electric vehicle company known as Sony Honda Mobility Inc. Honda, on the other hand, will be supplying its experience in vehicle manufacturing, after-sales service, and safety technologies.

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JATO Dynamics: US new vehicle sales down 1.9% in Q1; SUVs, pickups increase market share

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New vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2017 in US fell 1.9% Analysts had predicted a small increase for March sales but saw a decline despite reported high incentives spending. SUVs and pickup trucks continue to gain market share, with Honda’s 4.3% SUVs and pickup trucks continue to gain market share, with Honda’s 4.3%

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Ford brand US sales top 2 million for first time since 2007

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US sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. In 2010, Ford brand sales reached 1,756,439 units, up 21.5% Total Ford Motor Company sales (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) in 2010 totalled 1.935 million, up 19.4% Utility sales have grown 32.1%, and truck sales have grown 10.3%.

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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year

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2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs. GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% NNA) posted sales of 1,489 units of the LEAF in December, up 56.1%

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). Honda developed the 2.0L Honda invested $18.8 Click to enlarge.

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Tesla likely Q1 US PEV leader with 4,750+ sales in North America; Nissan surges with LEAF in March in US

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With the US sales numbers for the first quarter of 2013 in, Tesla appears to be the leading seller of plug-in vehicles for that period, with more than 4,750 units of the model S sold in North America. Tesla doesn’t break out sales by country at this time, so there are no US-specific figures from the company.). Earlier post.)