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On April 11, Yangzhou Yaxing Motor Coach Co., Ltd. (Yaxing Coach) announced the recent holding of a delivery ceremony in Yangzhou, Jiangsu for 1,200 buses for export to Saudi Arabia in 2024.
These buses include the YBL6128H highway passenger vehicle of the X9-3 series and the JS6128GH bus of the X9-C series. So far, Yaxing Coach has sold over 5,000 buses in Saudi Arabia.
From a Yaxing Coach press release
On April 8, BMW India announced that during Q1 2024 (January – March) it delivered 3,680 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,810 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad). BMW sold 3,510 units and MINI 170 units during the period. It recorded a +51% growth in its car sales in Q1 (BMW + MINI), with high demand for its sports activity vehicles, luxury class, and electric vehicles. Its models like the BMW X7, BMW X3, BMW X1, and BMW 3 Series were sold out.
During the quarter, in its electric vehicles segment, it delivered 211 units (+26% yoy), while it registered a growth of +152% yoy in the luxury class segment. Its sports activity vehicles (SAV) segment contributed 54% to its sales and grew by +62% yoy. Its BMW 3 Series, remained the highest-selling sedan, with a dominating 16% share in sales.
On March 11, Audi unveiled the latest A3 Sportback and Sedan models, drawing inspiration from the RS models for a progressive design, especially effective with the S line exterior.
The new A3 allstreet is also revealed which is a crossover of the A3 family, offers an SUV-like experience with higher ground clearance and an off-road look, providing 30 mm more ground clearance. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 380 liters, expanding to 1,200 liters with the rear seat folded.
In Europe, the models come in two engine/transmission versions: the 35 TFSI with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine which generates output of 110 kW and the 35 TDI diesel model which generates output of 110 kW. Both feature a seven-speed S tronic transmission. Additional versions, including plug-in hybrid, will be available later in the year. All A3 models are produced at Audi’s Ingolstadt plant and can be ordered from March 2024.
For the first time in the A3 series, digital daytime running light signatures can be selected and switched between in the MMI.
Pricing for the A3 Sportback with 35 TFSI S tronic starts at EUR 35,650 in Germany, with an additional charge of EUR 800 for the Sedan model. The A3 allstreet with 35 TFSI begins at EUR 37,450.