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IAC urges automakers towards Auto LPG for lower emissions and costs – ET Auto

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Gupta highlighted that Auto LPG, described as a ‘Net Zero Hero,’ generates 20% less CO2 than petrol and 60% less than diesel. Suyash Gupta , Director General of IAC, has reached out to the executives of these companies, emphasizing the significant advantages of Auto LPG. million tonnes.” million tonnes.”

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Kia appoints Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China | Autocar Professional

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Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of new senior chief designers Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as respective heads of its Europe and China Design Centers, effective April 1. I’ve always admired Kia for its talented and forward-thinking global design team,” said Samson.

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Euro Big 5 auto markets up 8.6% in April, SUVs continue to dominate; shift in segment shares

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Led by strong growth in Spain and Italy, new car registrations in Europe’s Big 5 markets grew by 8.6% However, the largest growth figures were recorded in Italy and Spain, where April’s volumes grew by 12.3% While Germany, France and the UK are reaching their sales peak, further growth is expected in Italy and Spain.

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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

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The ongoing tensions between Italy and Alfa Romeo’s parent company Stellantis reached a head last week when the Italian government told the automaker that naming its upcoming Alfa Romeo EV the Milano was against the law because the car will be built in Poland. but this issue is more about Italy vs. Stellantis than anything else.

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BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe

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Portugal (+19%), Poland (+19%), and Slovakia (+12%) helped boost sales, while the UK (+3%), Italy (+5%), and Spain (+5%) saw modest growth. Meanwhile, Volkswagen was the volume leader with a 26% share, followed by Hyundai (including Kia) at 12%. Source: Bloomberg , Jato Dynamics FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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As a result, cars made in China outsold cars made in Italy, Korea, Morocco, and Romania, while also closing the gap between cars made in Turkey and the UK. In contrast, Volkswagen Group, Ford, Renault Group, Mercedes, and Hyundai-Kia posted the biggest losses in market share. in February last year.

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GM had $6 billion to spend on next-gen EVs, chose stock buybacks | opinion

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The company’s sales there are up 22% over the year before, and it remains a market leader in Italy on the strength of its Fiat, Alfa Romeo , and well-received new Lancia offerings. Hyundai, along with Tesla , have driven down the price of 300-mile, fast-charging EVs to well below the $ 47,218 average new car transaction price.

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