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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

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million LCVs and passenger car units were sold across all segments globally in Q1 2016—a 2.8% increase (558,700 more units) on the same period in 2015—largely driven by growth in the Chinese and European markets. 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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Toyota to build production version of C-HR hybrid concept in Turkey

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The new hybrid will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Turkey (TMMT) in Sakarya, Turkey, in what marks the first time a hybrid-powered vehicle will be produced in the country. Employment at TMMT is expected to increase from 3,000 to 4,000 in the months leading to the start of production, which is planned towards the end of 2016.

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Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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The latest Toyota hybrid electric low-emission powertrains will be made at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) for the new Corollas manufactured at TMUK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT). 5th generation hybrid transmission 1.8L.

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WEC report: EVs need 16% market share by 2020 for fuel economy standards to be met

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Electric vehicles (EVs) will need to increase their combined market share to 16% by 2020 for markets to achieve the aggressive fuel economy standards set by regulators, according to new research by the World Energy Council, the UN-accredited global energy body representing the entire energy spectrum. In the EU, the EV gap is 1.4

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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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The automakers that effectively leverage high-tech advancements in vehicles, mobile devices and data analytics will likely gain a competitive advantage in this dynamic market. ”. Autofacts sees full-year 2013 sales reaching 15.6 Canada is currently on track for a record year of new vehicle sales, surpassing the previous high of 1.69

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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A partnership between the Saudi wealth fund PIF and the Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn (best known for making iPhones), Ceer plans to have its first vehicles on-sale in 2025. The Middle East is the initial target market. Sedans and SUVs are in development using BMW component technology and Foxconn electric architectures.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

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New vehicle sales in Europe have reached a nearly 20-year low this year and are expected to remain flat or fall further next year. Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. —Stephen Odell. Other actions.

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