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Acura CDX Sport Hybrid hits market

The GAC Acura CDX Sport Hybrid SUV launched in the Chinese market on April 29 in three variants at prices ranging from 299,800 yuan ($47,340) to 352,800 yuan. The latest model is powered by a hybrid drivetrain combining a i-VTEC engine, a high power electric motor, continuously variable transmission and lithium batteries, to provide a maximum output of 158 Kw. Thanks to the brand's intelligent hybrid system, the SUV is capable of traveling 100 km on five liters of gasoline.

Range Rover Velar recalls hit China

Jaguar Land Rover China began a recall of its Range Rover Velar models in the Chinese mainland due to defective ventilation systems from April 26, according to a national quality watchdog. The recall affects 4,511 imported 2018 Range Rover Velars manufactured between April 13 and Nov 17 2017, according to a statement from China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

Diesel woes linger as demand surges

German carmakers reported a big increase in new registrations in April, official data on the sector showed Thursday, although buyers continued to shun diesel-fuelled vehicles after years of emissions scandals. Some 314,055 brand-new cars hit the road last month, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year, the German transport authority said. Of those, some 33.4 percent were powered by diesel - a slightly higher proportion than seen in March, but still 12.5 percent below last year's figure.

Record Q1 sales results for Ferrari

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari on Thursday said it was racing towards achieving "another great year" after profits accelerated past forecasts in the first quarter of 2018. The sports car manufacturer said in a statement it had a better-than-expected 19.4 percent jump in profits from January to March compared to the same period last year, with profits rising to 149 million euros ($178 million). Ferrari is set to announce its plans for new models in September, with hybrid sports cars, a super SUV and a luxury 4X4 expected.

Motoring - Agencies

(China Daily 05/07/2018 page19)