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OCTOBER 7, 2021

In Hiroshima, Mazda Motor Corporation announced plans to expand its SUV lineup globally starting from 2022. The Mazda CX-50 is a crossover SUV that will be added as a new core model to the lineup and be introduced in the US market, where a strong SUV presence as well as off-road performance are in high demand.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5 The e-SUV coupé is equipped with the new ID. models, Volkswagen’s first e-SUV coupé is based on the Volkswagen modular electric drive matrix (MEB). 5 GTX: 4582 mm), the e-SUV coupé from Volkswagen will launch in 2022 with three power options. 5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2021

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2022

These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 Becoming the number one brand in the global purpose-built vehicle (PBV) market by 2030. Starting with an annual global sales goal of 3.15 The company will make the sales of these vehicles the focus of future business growth.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2024

SUVs make the automotive world go round, so much so that even exotic automakers are now in the game. Lamborghini was one of the first with the Urus, and the company recently announced an update to its hot family hauler with the Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid SUV in the performance segment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles (more than 34% of total Nissan sales for the year), driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV and the INFINITI QX30 compact luxury crossover.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus revealed its TX three-row SUV, a vehicle made specifically for the North American market. The TX is the latest Lexus SUV to adopt the GA-K platform, which offers a low center of gravity and optimal weight distribution. The 2024 TX 350 and 500h are expected to go on sale this fall. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

Volkswagen’s updated Touareg SUV will launch in five powertrain versions: a turbocharged gasoline engine, two turbodiesel engines and two plug-in hybrids. In 2002, the Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. Sales of the Touareg in North America were discontinued in the 2017 model year in favor of the new Atlas, designed for the US.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

percent of the overall market, compared to just 5.2 Tesla does not disclose its sales data by country or by model, so registration data is often used as a proxy by which we can estimate vehicle sales. Others also don’t share EV model data in sales reports. EV market, shows data appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Amid its shift to more affordable electric vehicles, Ford could build its new EV platform overseas as it looks to revamp sales. India topped Japan again to maintain the third-largest auto market globally in 2023. Ford’s international markets group (IMG) president, Kay Hart, visited the country as the automaker mulls its next steps.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2023

Recognizing the evolving preferences of consumers and the surging demand for electric vehicles, Maserati will be introducing the 100% electric GranTurismo Folgore Coupe ( earlier post ) and Grecale Folgore SUV ( earlier post ).

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 4, 2023

The automaker’s North American CEO, Larry Dominique, told The Drive that Alfa’s working on an electric SUV for the American market and promised that it would be different from the sea of increasingly homogenous vehicles hitting the market. “We will be ideal for North America.” We just don’t want to blend in.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

A new, larger VW electric SUV will arrive in the US. Meanwhile, the automaker may add hybrids as it looks to boost sales in the US. YOY), Volkswagen looks to accelerate sales in 2024. YOY), Volkswagen looks to accelerate sales in 2024. of the US market. You can take that and adapt it to another SUV if we want to.”

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

Maserati—the only luxury brand of the Stellantis Group— outlined its plans for the market launch of its electric range, Maserati Folgore. Made at the Mirafiori production hub, it will debut in the market in 2023. In 2021, Maserati reported an increase in its global market share to 2.4%, specifically at 2.9%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

As the next step in Honda’s electrification strategy in North America, the company will focus on increasing hybrid volume of core models: CR-V, Accord and, in the future, Civic. —Mamadou Diallo, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor.

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Teslarati

APRIL 4, 2023

Ford has released its sales report for the first quarter of the year, showing the company remains on track to outpace traditional rivals. Nonetheless, the Blue Oval’s sales report for the first quarter of the year shows it is on the right track, set to overtake its traditional rivals, and maybe eventually challenge the likes of Tesla.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Part of its strategy includes bringing its Cupra EVs over to the US market, beginning with the all-electric version of the Formentor crossover as well as a larger SUV. Nearly one year ago to the day, we reported that the Spanish automaker was mulling entry into the US market in its quest to expand to a global EV brand.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. —“Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017”.

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Teslarati

APRIL 17, 2023

Porsche has released its Q1 sales report, and it’s a mixed bag for Europe’s most valuable car maker. Despite Porsche’s limited EV offerings compared to its traditional rivals and its newest competitor, Tesla, the brand has been making headway, with sales climbing consistently quarter over quarter.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2016

increase (558,700 more units) on the same period in 2015—largely driven by growth in the Chinese and European markets. The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. Sales of SUVs in Europe (including Russia and Turkey) gave the overall market a boost with 20% growth and 1.11

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

With the intention of becoming a key volume supplier in North America, Volkswagen will invest more than $3.3 The aim is for the Volkswagen brand to achieve a break-even in terms of operating profits in North America by 2020. Volkswagen’s plan is to launch at least two new models each year in the US market going forward.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. —Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe.

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Teslarati

MAY 11, 2022

On Wednesday, May 11, Volkswagen Group’s Supervisory Board confirmed the company’s plans to launch an all-electric pickup truck and rugged SUV for the US market. VW plans to produce the electric pickup truck and rugged SUV under a separate independent company, named Scout. THIS IS FOR YOU – #USA ! VW also announced a $1.7

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Ford projects utility vehicles will account for 29% of its global sales by the end of the decade. Ford utility vehicles—ranging from the compact EcoSport to the eight-seat Expedition—accounted for 23% of brand sales globally in 2013, up from 17% a year earlier. Small utilities are now the largest segment in the US market.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Addressing the CEO Investor Day 2024 in Seoul, Korea on Friday, Ho-Sung Song, the president and CEO of Kia said, “We forecast sales of 1.1 million units in North America and 7,52,000 units in Europe where the Kia brand will continue to grow. “The global sales target of 4.3 “The global sales target of 4.3

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Teslarati

JANUARY 10, 2023

Mercedes has released its Q4 and 2022 sales report, and electric vehicles led the company in growth. The company now offers as many as eight electric models in certain markets, multiples of the number of offerings from BMW, Porsche, and Audi, and even outshines most non-premium brands globally.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2023

The plans will start with an electric “large saloon” car in 2027 that will be suited for both North America and Europe. Maximum range can be achieved in smaller vehicles and not necessarily in SUVs. But the SUV is set to utilize the same configurations as the initial saloon vehicle.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2022

Ford’s electric vehicle sales grew over 168 percent in July compared to the same month last year. The automaker’s July 2022 EV delivery figures were good enough for second-best in sales for the month in the United States behind only Tesla. According to Ford’s press release, EV sales this July are up 168.7%

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Teslarati

JANUARY 4, 2023

General Motors (GM) has announced its Q4 auto sales, showing that it has become the top automaker in the United States for 2022. As General Motors has quickly fallen behind traditional and up-and-coming rivals alike regarding EV sales, specifically Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford, it has moved towards more electric models and production.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

The rugged SUV brand announced its first EV for the US, the Wagoneer S, will be available this fall. A post from King of Mopar on Twitter reveals the big-body electric SUV for the first time. Jeep will begin building the electric Wagoner this year, with US sales starting this fall. Can the rugged SUV brand make up for lost time?

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Volkswagen is still planning to launch 25 EVs in North America by 2030, but is well aware that things could change based on demand and market changes. “When I look at the data from January, the (EV) segment continues to grow,” Pablo Di Si, Head of VW North America, told Reuters today.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It appears that Ford dealerships’ “market adjustments” on the Mustang Mach-E are ironically ushering in more sales for other electric vehicle makers like Tesla. Ford Mach-E GT with +$20,000 “Market Adjustment” Package! $F Market adjustments seem to have become the bane for Mach-E buyers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

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. In 2018, Honda joined GM’s EV battery module development efforts.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has announced its sales statistics for 2022, revealing that the company more than doubled its EV sales compared to 2021. In turn, the market took notice, and Mercedes announced that its EV sales grew by 124% in 2022 compared to 2021. China, in particular, received the lion’s share of sales; 751,700.

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Teslarati

MAY 18, 2022

It was a fresh and modern design, according to the engineers, who said it would look comfortable in a showroom next to its older SUV models, like the Pilot. “As What will result is not just a more efficient process, but a great looking new vehicle, the Honda Prologue,” said Mamadou Diallo, Honda’s VP of Sales said.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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