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JANUARY 16, 2019

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VW Says Room for More Brands in U.S. Midsize Pickup Market

Midsize pickups are evolving from strictly work trucks to more lifestyle-oriented models, creating an opening that Volkswagen ultimately will step into. Exactly when and with what remains unclear.

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NACTOY Winner Hyundai Kona U.S. Forecast

Demand for the full lineup will decline slightly after its debut, but the share of battery-electric models will continue to grow.

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Mexico LV Sales Down 10.6% in December

Keith Igwe Light-vehicle sales ended the year with double-digit sales drop due to cars down 12.3% and a 7.7% slide in light trucks.

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Intelligence

FCVs on the Horizon

The state of fuel-cell vehicle technology, OEM marketing strategies and trends in the U.S. and global markets.

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Electrification

Nissan Forms Business to Explore V2G, Bidirectional Charging

Businesses with large buildings potentially could save thousands of dollars by drawing energy from lithium-ion battery packs to stave off high electricity costs.

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Mitsubishi Dealership Runs on Renewable Energy

The Futamatase Dendo Drive Station showroom’s system provides for the future reuse of EV and plug-in hybrid EV batteries that can be incorporated into a storage unit. It also draws on solar power.

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Advanced Technology

Panasonic SPYDER 2.0 Platform Adds Tech Features While Reducing Complexity, Cost and Weight

The second-gen system combines a driver-monitoring camera with a head-up display in a single-box solution while enabling automatic HUD adjustments and other advanced features.

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Propulsion

Three CNG Tanks Stretch SEAT Leon’s Range

The Leon TGI Evo has a gas capacity of 39 lbs., giving a range of 310 miles in CNG mode. With an automatic switch to gasoline the range is extended 93 miles.

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Data

Mexico Light Vehicle Sales, December 2018

Mexico light vehicle sales by vehicle type, company, source, brand, and model line for December 2018.

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Russia Vehicle Sales, December 2018

Russia vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for December 2018.

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Canada Truck Sales by Weight Class, December 2018 -- UPDATED

Canada truck sales by weight class, source, and company for December 2018.

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U.S. Truck Sales and Inventory by Weight Class, December 2018 -- UPDATED

U.S. truck sales by weight class, source, and company for December 2018. Includes inventory by weight class.

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India Vehicle Sales, December 2018

India vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for December 2018.

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