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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

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Volkswagen of America revealed the all-new ID.4 4 electric SUV—the brand’s first long-range EV to be sold in the US. 4 electric compact SUV is based on the modular electric drive architecture (MEB). 4 sits squarely in the middle of the compact SUV segment. Reservations for the ID.4 Reservations for the ID.4

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. However, IHS Automotive analysts still expect light vehicle sales in China to grow by 7% in 2015 to 25.2 IHS Automotive experts also expect SUVs to remain the fastest-growing segment in China in 2015.

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PwC’s Autofacts forecasts global light vehicle assembly to reach 81.8M units in 2013, up 3.3% from 2012

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Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 This will bring the region in sync with the recent recoveries in North America and Eastern Europe and the continued growth in developing Asia-Pacific and South America, according to the consultancy. South America. million units in 2013, representing a 3.3%

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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GM and Honda will share our best technology, design and manufacturing strategies to deliver affordable and desirable EVs on a global scale, including our key markets in North America, South America and China. By working together, we’ll put people all over the world into EVs faster than either company could achieve on its own.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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In Q4 of 2024, Leapmotor International will enter the South America, Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia Pacific regions, informed Tavares. The brand would also introduce its five-seater SUV, the C10, to take on BYD’s Atto3, MG Motor’s ZS EV, the upcoming Creta EV and Maruti eVX, among other electric SUVs in that segment.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights. Electrek’s Take Although BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Dolphin or Seagull, it is expanding into key segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups. of the electric pickup market in China last year.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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Globally, diesel engines will retain a significant share of global light vehicle sales at nearly 18 percent, due to their lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Honeywell expects light vehicle sales of turbocharged vehicles to grow 11 points to 33% of regional sales or more than 7 million vehicles by 2021.

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