Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

As Teslas and other electric vehicles dazzled car buyers with futuristic technology and dreams of a gasoline-free future, hybrid cars began to seem like yesterday’s news. Sales of the Toyota Prius, the standard-bearer for hybrids, fell 85 percent over a decade.Now, a slowdown in the growth of electric car sales has led General Motors, Ford Motor and Volkswagen to walk back ambitious targets for those vehicles. And sales of hybrids are robust, underscoring what may be the enduring reality…
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/business/hybrid-cars-electric-vehicles.html

This Volkswagen car to get a major update? » MotorOctane

Volkswagen as a brand is finally gaining decent sales in the market. Its India project 2.0 has concluded well for the brand with the launches of the Taigun and Virtus. Now going forward Volkswagen is testing the ID.4 in India with a launch expected soon. Apart from EVs, now VW will also need to update its current cars and bring newer models to continue its growth. Recently the Taigun facelift was spotted testing in Brazil. In today’s article, let’s talk about…
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Source: https://motoroctane.com/news/252693-this-volkswagen-car-to-get-a-major-update

New Volkswagen Tayron revealed | Autocar Professional



The Tayron is based on the Volkswagen’s new MQB EVO platform.

Volkswagen has revealed the new Tayron SUV for global markets, which will replace the Tiguan Allspace. The model will first go on sale in China – where it will be called the Tiguan L Pro – and is headed to India by 2025, as reported by us earlier.

New Volkswagen Tayron design highlights

The new Tayron SUV is essentially a lengthened version of the…
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Source: https://www.autocarpro.in/news/volkswagen-unveils-new-tayron-suv-to-replace-tiguan-allspace-118732?amp=1

Volkswagen Group’s auto sales in India rise to 1,45,713 units in 2023

MUMBAI, Jan 15 : European auto major Volkswagen Group’s car sales in India grew around 2 per cent year-on-year to 145,713 units in 2023, the company said on Monday.

Of this, domestic sales stood at 101,465 units, while 44,248 units were exported, it said in a statement.
The company had sold 134,667 cars in the January-December period of 2022.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has five luxury car brands — Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini —…
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Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/volkswagen-groups-auto-sales-in-india-rise-to-145713-units-in-2023/

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India crosses 1,00,000 units sales mark- Republic World

Housing crossroads | Image:RepublicBuying a home vs. renting it: Are you confused about which path to take? Well, it’s time to rethink renting, according to experts. The uncertainties have prompted a fresh evaluation of the pros and cons associated with homeownership and renting.”Don’t delay buying a home, in real estate there’s no such thing as being too early. Real estate is a long-term investment that tends to appreciate over time, providing a standard appreciation year on year. Waiting…
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Source: https://www.republicworld.com/business/automobile/skoda-auto-volkswagen-india-crosses-100000-units-sales-mark/?amp=1

Skoda-Volkswagen registers cumulative sales of 1,45,713 units in 2023 – Car News

The Group’s overall customer deliveries witnessed a 4% growth in the domestic market. As the calendar turns to 2024, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s domestic sales stood at 1,01,465 units, crossing the 1,00,000 units sales milestone for two consecutive years. Complementing this domestic success, exports grew by 32% (year-on-year) with 44,248 units shipped from India. Additionally, the Group’s overall customer deliveries witnessed a 4% growth in the domestic market.

The year saw the…
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Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/skoda-volkswagen-registers-cumulative-sales-of-145713-units-in-2023/3364077/lite/

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights BYD, Tesla, Volkswagen, BMW and Renault

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – January 12, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: BYD Co Ltd BYDDY, Tesla TSLA, Volkswagen VWAGY, BMW AG BMWYY and Renault RNLSY.Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:China Steps on Gas to Become Top Auto Exporter of 2023China’s…
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Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-byd-135600232.html

EV motor maker EuroGroup Laminations to expand production in Mexico, ET Auto

EuroGroup Laminations’ automotive total order book amounted to a record 6.4 billion euros in October last year, the company said.Electric motor component maker EuroGroup Laminations said on Friday it would invest 50 million euros (USD 55 million) to expand its production capacity in Mexico to serve the automotive industry.The Italian company has Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, GM and an undisclosed U.S.-based major maker of electric vehicles (EVs) among its…
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Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/auto-components/ev-motor-maker-eurogroup-laminations-to-expand-production-in-mexico/106807062

Does anyone love the Fiat X1/9 as much as this Australian owner?

While most choose a Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo as their first car, content creator Andrew Coles bought a Fiat X1/9. Almost 20 years later, he still cherishes his little Fiat, so we caught up with the Aussie to learn more about his Gandini-designed classic. 
G’Day Andrew! To start, could you tell our readers a bit about yourself and where your love of cars stems from? 
I’m a freelance photographer, writer, and content creator, mostly focused on Motorsport. Historic cars are pretty…
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Source: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/does-anyone-love-fiat-x19-much-australian-owner