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

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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In addition, the Group’s dealer network will see significant growth and increase by 50% from the present approximately 2,400 dealerships to more than 3,600. More than 500,000 people will then be employed by the Volkswagen Group’s Chinese dealer organization. Earlier post.).

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

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IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels. million, an increase of 2.4% North America.

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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Connected car technology will also dramatically streamline Nissan’s global supply chain, bringing just-in-time logistics to increase manufacturing efficiency, from plants to the dealer. Connected cars will be available as a dealer option starting in Japan and India and expanding to other countries by 2020. —Kent O’Hara.

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Hackers demand massive ransom as cyberattack plagues auto dealerships

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and Canada’s most commonly used auto dealer management software has rendered over 15,000 dealerships unable to make sales over the past few days, and those who claim to be behind the outage are demanding tens of millions of dollars as ransom. Auto dealerships in the U.S. Auto dealerships in the U.S. dealerships.

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China discourages local automakers from building EV plants overseas

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The policy attracted big names in the global auto industry, including Tesla and Hyundai. Leapmotor and BYD are the two Chinese automakers that have taken significant steps in the European auto market. BYD has established good relationships with dealership networks and invested in European dealers.

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Groupe Renault, Brilliance form JV for LCVs in China in three segments with three brands; accelerating electrified powertrains

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We see China not only as the biggest car market worldwide, but also as a trend setter for the auto industry. It will change the map of the Chinese and even global LCV market. —Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Groupe Renault. Brilliance has made significant investment in the Jinbei brand, which has been the No.1

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