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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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The program, internally named CMF-A, covers the most affordable category of cars in the Common Module Family (CMF, earlier post ), Renault-Nissan’s modular system of vehicle architecture. When the Renault-Nissan Alliance formed in 1999, about 1% of total group sales came from the so-called BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

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Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

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Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. for low-end performance and small gear ratio steps, which afford luxury-car levels of shift refinement. The Renegade’s global portfolio of powertrain production includes the United States, Italy and Brazil. 2015 Jeep Renegade. Click to enlarge.

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How many vehicles can the earth sustain?

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Furthermore, the number per capita of light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans), which represent a vast majority (92%) of all vehicles in the United States, appears to have leveled off. First, it is not reasonable to assume that, by 2050, every household in the world will be able to afford a vehicle. in Brazil.).

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%).

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Hyundai Motor Strategy 2025 lays out transition into smart mobility solution provider

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Hyundai will address vehicle electrification by first targeting younger demographics and enterprise customers with affordable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to achieve economies of scale. The high-performance N brand also plans to launch SUVs and EVs, further boosting Hyundai’s competitiveness in electrification.

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Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD

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Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. According to GM, the electric SUV is attracting new customers to the brand, with 40% of Blazer EV buyers coming from Jeep, Ford, Hyundai/Kia, etc. million new car registrations.

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Volkswagen Tera sub-compact SUV in pipeline, could rival Skoda Kylaq in India

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Nov 2024, 09:09 AM Volkswagen Tera is the German automaker's effort to grab a sizeable share in the rapidly bulging sub-compact SUV segment. Targeting the Brazilian mark … Volkswagen Tera is the German automaker’s effort to grab a sizeable share in the rapidly bulging sub-compact SUV segment.

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