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Audi begins construction of first North American plant

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r (Hungary); Bratislava (Slovakia); Changchun (China); Aurangabad (India); Martorell (Spain); and Jakarta (Indonesia). In this way, we are strengthening our international competitiveness and consistently pursuing the Audi growth strategy. Annual production capacity will be up to 150,000 units.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 48V diesel mild-hybrid unit is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. For other global markets, the 2.0-liter For selected global markets, the 2.0-liter

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Skoda’s global sales rise 18.5% in 2023 to 866,800 cars | Autocar Professional

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Moreover, by entering the Vietnamese and Kazakhstan markets in H2 2023, Škoda Auto is advancing its international growth strategy. Our business model is robust, even as we remain vigilant for new challenges in an unpredictable global market. The Octavia, with global sales of 191,900 units, an increase of 36% YoY.

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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The Concept EV9 hints at Kia’s next model in the dedicated BEV line-up based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, following in the footsteps of the Kia EV6 ( earlier post ). Kia will thus prioritize the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to a full eco-friendly vehicle line-up.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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billion passengers are expected to fly globally in 2024, up from the previous record of 4.5 billion in 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association. Analysts at American Express Global Business Travel say that average ticket prices across all regions are not expected to change significantly.

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