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Ford suspending JV operations in Russia

Green Car Congress

In recent years, Ford has significantly wound down its Russian operations, which now focus exclusively on commercial van manufacturing and Russian sales through a minority interest in the Sollers Ford joint venture. —Ford Motor statement. The situation has compelled us to reassess our operations in Russia.

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Volkswagen and Toyota stop production of vehicles in Russia

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Against the background of the Russian attack on Ukraine and the resulting consequences, the Group Board of Management of Volkswagen AG has decided to stop the production of vehicles in Russia until further notice. Toyota in Ukraine (sales and after sales operations; 37 retail locations) stopped all activities as of 24 February.

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Toyota Europe Q1 hybrid sales up 82.3% for 20% of total sales; Auris Hybrid the leader

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) posted 2013 first quarter sales of 197,309 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe. During that period, Toyota and Lexus full hybrid sales reached 38,673, up 82.3% Full hybrid models now constitute around 20% of total Toyota and Lexus sales in the first quarter, doubling from the same period in 2012.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

& "The major players in the global economy, Europe, the U.S. With the global situation looking increasingly hectic and economies in varying degrees of disarray, there are a lot of questions about the future landscape of business. Like many Western nations, Germany cut ties with Russia when war broke out in Ukraine.

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

The Truth About Cars

Originally founded in Ukraine as the Technocom food processing firm in 1993, Vingroup has branched out into just about every industry relevant in Southeast Asia. It is now Vietnam’s largest corporate entity by far — with loads of global business partners, an insatiable appetite for growth, and serious political influence.

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LKAB identifies Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals in Lapland; Per Geijer

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This would be sufficient to meet a large part of the EU’s future demand for manufacturing the permanent magnets that are needed for electric motors in, among other things, electric vehicles and windpower turbines. As of 2035, sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles will be prohibited.

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