Mid-size cars

Xinhua Silk Road: China's iconic sedan brand wraps up "Hongqi Journey" with co-op agreement inked in Gansu with Dunhuang Academy

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.

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  • Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.
  • Hongqi, meaning "red flag", is China's iconic sedan brand.
  • Established in 1958, it has been used in parades at major national celebrations, thus featuring symbolic importance in China's auto industry.
  • Founded in 1953 in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province in northeast China, China FAW Group is regarded as the cradle of China's auto industry.

Xinhua Silk Road: China's iconic sedan brand wraps up "Hongqi Journey" with co-op agreement inked in Gansu with Dunhuang Academy

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 4, 2021

Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.
  • Hongqi, meaning "red flag", is China's iconic sedan brand.
  • Established in 1958, it has been used in parades at major national celebrations, thus featuring symbolic importance in China's auto industry.
  • Founded in 1953 in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province in northeast China, China FAW Group is regarded as the cradle of China's auto industry.

Global All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicle Market Outlook Report 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The "All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicle - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicle - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicle market accounted for $405.04 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $695.93 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.
  • An all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is one with a powertrain proficient of giving power to all its wheels, whether whole-time or on-demand.
  • An increased command for electric vehicles across North America is anticipated to increase the all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle market in the region.

Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2020

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Mazda's domestic production volume in November 2020 decreased 3.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.

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  • Mazda's domestic production volume in November 2020 decreased 3.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.
  • Mazda's overseas production volume in November 2020 decreased 18.6% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.
  • Mazda's domestic sales volume in November 2020 decreased 0.4% year on year due to decreased sales of commercial vehicles.
  • Mazda's global sales volume in November 2020 decreased 10.0% year on year due to decreased sales in the U.S., China, Europe.

Toyota's Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in November for Third Consecutive Month

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Friday, December 25, 2020

Results in November were driven primarily by sales in China and Japan, and global sales were up approximately 2 percent year-on-year.

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  • Results in November were driven primarily by sales in China and Japan, and global sales were up approximately 2 percent year-on-year.
  • As a result, sales were up approximately 12 percent year-on-year, the second consecutive year-on-year increase.
  • Results in November were driven primarily by production in China and Japan, and production was up approximately 7 percent year-on-year.
  • Strong sales of the Camry and the RAV4 had an impact, and as a result, production was up approximately 11 percent year-on-year.

Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.

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  • Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.
  • The enhanced Acura Certified website enables customers to shop dealer inventories of Acura used vehicles that include up to 10 previous model years.
  • This will take the process of purchasing a used Acura vehicle to the next level by enabling customers to complete most of the purchase process online.
  • All 2021 model Acura vehicles sold in North America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Launches Fifth Anniversary Season Where Ideas Will Triumph

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Monday, December 21, 2020

The winning team will also have their names engraved on the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, as large as the Stanley Cup, to commemorate the contribution made to their community for generations to come!

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  • The winning team will also have their names engraved on the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, as large as the Stanley Cup, to commemorate the contribution made to their community for generations to come!
  • "The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is one of the most meaningful ways our brand connects with hockey families across Canada," said Laura Pacey, Brand Director for Chevrolet Canada.
  • With this season marking the fifth anniversary of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, there is more good yet to be done.
  • For more information on the 2020/21 Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup program, including a 'How-to-Pitch' tutorial, please visit www.ChevroletGoodDeedsCup.ca .

2021 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The refreshed 2021 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The refreshed 2021 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating.
  • A combined seven Honda models have earned 2020 TSP ratings or better, with Accord, Insight and Odyssey achieving the pinnacle TSP+ rating.
  • Honda Sensing is now standard or available on all new Honda models, equipped on nearly 4 million Honda vehicles on U.S. roads today.
  • 1 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program( www.SaferCar.gov ).

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces executive changes to its operations, effective January 4, 2021.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces executive changes to its operations, effective January 4, 2021.
  • Toshio Niimi, currently general manager at Toyota Motor Corporation's (TMC) plants in Honsha and Kinuura, Japan, will take on the new role of executive vice president, Production Engineering and Manufacturing, TMNA.
  • He also previously served as the Toyota Camry chief engineer for the North America region.Kaehr will report to Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president, Research & Development, TMNA.
  • Mantey joined Toyota in 1991 with responsibility for overseeing the structural evaluations of products developed in North America.

Krezen Welcomes the 2021 Nissan Altima with all-wheel drive to its Showroom

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

When the 2021 Nissan Altima is equipped with AWD, it is also available in four trim levels.

Key Points: 
  • When the 2021 Nissan Altima is equipped with AWD, it is also available in four trim levels.
  • The 2021 Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan, and it has a generous amount of space inside of it.
  • Nissan Safety Shield 360 comes standard on the 2021 Nissan Altima.
  • Potential customers who would like to learn more about the 2021 Nissan Altima that is now available at Krenzen can visit the dealership's website, https://www.krenzen.com/ .