Category: Automotive
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Mercedes-Benz | Former Mercedes-Benz chief designer Bruno Sacco has passed away
Bruno Sacco, former Chief Designer of Mercedes-Benz, passed away at the age of 90 on September 19, 2024. He significantly shaped the design philosophy of Mercedes-Benz from 1958 to 1999, with iconic designs such as the 126 series saloons and coupés. Sacco believed that “a Mercedes-Benz must always look like a Mercedes-Benz,” influencing generations of…
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Mercedes-Benz | DTM in Spielberg: Mercedes-AMG clinches three podium finishes and aims for the manufacturers’ title
Mercedes-AMG achieved three podium finishes at the DTM event in Spielberg. Maro Engel finished second on Saturday and eighth on Sunday, while Arjun Maini took third place on both days, helping Mercedes-AMG extend its lead in the manufacturers’ championship by 24 points. Source: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/b0da72d1-4ccd-4b82-a61c-2437a5419194 (Published on September 29, 2024)
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Mercedes-Benz | The new V-Class Marco Polo – AMG Line
The new 2024 V-Class Marco Polo celebrates 40 years since the first Marco Polo in 1984. Mercedes-Benz has introduced two editions in Germany: the V-Class Marco Polo Edition Classic and the V-Class Marco Polo Edition AMG Line, priced from €69,536.50 and €76,446.73 respectively. Both editions are available in multiple engine configurations and feature extensive standard…
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Hyundai | Hyundai Provides EV “KONA” to Yokohama City
Hyundai Mobility Japan announced that it will provide the electric vehicle “KONA” to Yokohama City for official use, with a gratitude ceremony held on September 26, 2024. Hyundai has entered the Japanese market exclusively with ZEVs and aims to collaborate with Yokohama City towards a carbon-neutral society. Both parties intend to expand their partnership in…
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Mitsubishi Motors | Production, Sales, and Export Results for August 2024
Mitsubishi Motors announced its production, sales, and export results for August 2024. Domestic production decreased to 92.0% year-on-year, while overseas production fell to 87.6%, resulting in a total production decline to 89.5%. On the other hand, domestic sales increased by 122.1%, and exports declined to 95.2%. Source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/jp/newsroom/newsrelease/2024/20240927_2.html (Published on September 27, 2024)
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Mitsubishi Motors | Production of ‘eK X EV’ and ‘Nissan Sakura’ Reaches 100,000 Units
The cumulative production of the light passenger EVs ‘eK X EV’ and ‘Nissan Sakura’ has reached 100,000 units. These EVs were produced through a partnership between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors under the NMKV joint venture, achieving this milestone approximately two years and five months after production started in May 2022. The combination of expertise from…
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Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. | Production, Sales, and Export Results for August 2024
According to Daihatsu’s production, sales, and export results for August 2024, both domestic and overseas production declined, falling below the previous year’s results for the first time in two months. Domestic sales also decreased, with light vehicle sales falling below the previous year’s level for the first time in two months. Meanwhile, overseas sales exceeded…
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Suzuki Motor Corporation | Production, Sales, and Export Results for August 2024
In August 2024, Suzuki’s global production decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Domestic production dropped for the first time in seven months, while production in India reached a record high. Domestic sales continued to rise for the eighth consecutive month, driven by the increase in light vehicles, but overseas sales declined…