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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. This represents one of the highest annual increases the US auto industry has seen since IHS Markit began tracking VIO growth—second only to the 2.3% In contrast, there were less than 35 million of 16+ year old vehicles on the road in 2002.

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First Look: 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, A Much Maxier Mini

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When it launched in the States in 2002, the Mini Cooper taught the auto industry that U.S. buyers will pay real money for very small cars. If, that is, they offer personality, charm, cheekiness, and good handling. But can you make a Mini into a crossover sport utility and still keep its "Mini-ness"?

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Hyundai breaks ground for third plant in China; total China capacity of up to 1M units by 2012

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With its expanded capacity, Hyundai aims to be a leading passenger car maker and an exemplary company in the Chinese auto industry. Hyundai established BHMC in 2002, opening its first plant in China. Today is a very important day for us, as we secure production capacity for one million units in China. million units.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. Poll Results.

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

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The way cars are used here, the ways in which cars interact with the environment, the way in which human beings reside in urban centers in China are profoundly going to seed the development of the auto industry in every other part of the world. Private sector. Pure electric passenger car.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). They’re already being well received by the auto industry and I’m confident they will be adopted for a range of vehicles by manufacturers around the world. —Bob Purcell.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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When he proposes steps to improve oil industry safety, we hope he won’t say, “Let’s make sure this never happens again.” We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power.

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