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Nissan should invest in infrastructure to recreate US success of EVs in Europe

Nissan has announced that sales of its Leaf EV have broken the 25,000 barrier in the US since production started there in January 2012, but nevertheless admits that it does not expect to meet its overall global sales target of 1.5 million EVs by 2016, due to poor sales in some European markets. Supporting the development of charging networks could help the company to drive uptake.

Published By Datamonitor
20 May 2013
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Porsche's Panamera leads the hybrid charge

Porsche has developed an innovative new hybrid-electric powertrain that combines the electric motor and the clutch in one unit. The unit is intended to significantly reduce the amount of fuel consumed in everyday driving conditions. The module will debut on the next-generation Panamera, but is intended to be fitted to all Porsche's future cars, including the iconic 911 range.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Building the EcoBoost engine in Russia will help Ford to exploit the country's market potential

Ford has announced that its Russian joint venture, Ford Sollers, will build the EcoSport engine in Russia from next year. Ford Sollers is already manufacturing seven Ford models and will produce the EcoSport engine at a new $274m powertrain plant. Foreign vehicles enjoy high demand in Russia, so this should be a good move for the company.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Digital showrooms could change the future of vehicle retailing

Car-makers are adapting to the digital age by offering motorists the use of digital showrooms, enabling drivers to experience and purchase cars without physically test-driving them. Moving to a virtual showroom is a bold decision for manufacturers and motorists, and relies on people's willingness to buy a vehicle without trying it first.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Ferrari heading for California as brand aims to increase its exclusivity

With the recent LaFerrari hyper-car selling out well before its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, it seems that consumers' appetite for this luxury brand will continue over the coming years. By offering consumers a growing range of personalized options and investing in a new body shop in the US, the company will stay one step ahead of its main competition.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013
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Skoda's ambitious sales targets are no joke

Skoda has announced that it will add a second SUV to its line-up and build new Chinese production capacity as part of its plans to boost global sales by 50% over the next few years. This is a potentially risky strategy, as a disappointing recent performance by the Chinese economy could result in the brand suffering from some of the oversupply issues that are affecting other volume manufacturers.

Published By Datamonitor
07 May 2013
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The UK may face an uphill battle as it tries to push the adoption of electric vehicles

Manchester has become the latest UK city to announce plans to create a network of EV charging points. An increase in the number of EV charging points in the UK resulted in pure EV sales rising by 80% in 2012, but mainstream adoption of the vehicles requires more than the creation of a more extensive infrastructure.

Published By Datamonitor
07 May 2013
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Fiat will rely on new Maserati model to boost sales

Maserati's parent company, Fiat, is marketing the brand's new Ghibli model as an executive sedan, with hopes of challenging the likes of the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, and Mercedes E Class. The new model will be in direct competition with some of the segment's biggest names, but competitive pricing and a high performance will ensure that it sells well, particularly in response to demand from China.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Vehicle recall could prove damaging to Japanese automakers

Up to 3.4 million Japanese-made cars will be recalled worldwide by Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan over faulty airbags. Toyota is the hardest hit, being poised to recall 1.73 million cars. The firms have declined to reveal the financial cost of the move, but reputational damage - including loss of consumer confidence and sales declines - may be more significant than any monetary loss.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Apr 2013
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If we all buy electric cars, then the lights may go out

An increase in EVs sold in the UK will strain our national grid. EVs are integral to a move away from fossil fuels, and are becoming more accepted by consumers. Manufacturers are launching more electric or hybrid vehicles; Tesla's latest EV won the World Green Car of the Year 2013, while mainstream manufacturers including Renault, Vauxhall, and Porsche all have EVs in their line-up.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Apr 2013

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