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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19 million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 SUVs were a key driver of growth in February, with the volume of vehicles registered up by 24.7% in February 2018, with a total of 67,900 SUVs registered.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance in India was set up in 2008 as Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) a 70:30 joint venture, with Nissan holding the majority. And in what was the first dedicated Alliance plant globally, it began manufacturing operations in 2010, at a new plant in Tamil Nadu. The HR13, a 156hp 1.3-litre

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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It launched in 2008 with a fun-to-drive premise, and while it also had traditional Suzuki strengths like a fuel-efficient engine, and affordable ownership, the lack of rear seat space in a car pricier than the Alto didn’t go down well with customers. Furthermore, the petrol-only powerplant was a weak link at a time when diesel was popular.

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Peugeot e-Expert van confirmed for Australia as electric commercial vehicles charge into market

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READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The e-Partner is priced at $59,990 plus on-road costs, while the most expensive turbo-petrol-powered Partner is $40,878.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. In other notable news, further back in the pack, the Peugeot 208 had its highest ever monthly volume (previous best was way back in August 2020), registering 330 units, and taking 11th spot. The Volvo XC40 jumped ahead of the Volkswagen ID.4,

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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Norway also lets EV use bus lanes and special parking bays making ownership more beneficial than ICE in the city, Norway plans to outlaw pure Petrol or Diesel vehicles in 2025 – the country with the earliest ICE free deadline and 5 years before the UK’s deadline. 12 Peugeot e-2008 Electric car 2 257 2.04 Cliff edge.

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