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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. In Shanghai, Volkswagen manufactures the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market.

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Tesla expands into the Philippines, starts hiring

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The automaker has yet to launch primarily in Africa and South America, and it has yet to establish a presence in a few Asian markets. There are already a few electric cars for sale in the Philippines, especially from Chinese manufacturers like BYD.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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Volkswagen Group outselling GM in China

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While the situation in Brazil in particular remained tense, there was significant growth on the Chinese market. —Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales. The situation in the South America region remained challenged. There was also positive development in demand from customers in Europe.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US. In the past year, Chinese internet giant Baidu and Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn have both decided to get into the EV game. If it does, it could make the EV poker game a lot more interesting.

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Which EV manufacturers performed the best in 2024 so far?

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Many Chinese vehicle makers recorded impressive growth between January and June. Its product portfolio featured 37 nameplates for sale in the first half of 2024. BYD is also China’s largest OEM by production and sales volumes, despite only offering BEV and PHEV models. Its Chinese brands saw sales increase by 68% year on year.