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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. A significantly updated version of the best-seller was unveiled in 2011 and was a resounding success: the annual Tiguan volume subsequently broke the 500,000 barrier for the first time.

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New cars sold in Europe in 2011 were 3.3% more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010; increasing diesel uptake

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Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). million new vehicles registered in the EU in 2011. In 2011, 55.2% of the vehicles registered in 2011 in Europe were diesel vehicles, an increase from 51.3%

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Avis Europe Partners with Renault to Offer Electric Cars for Hire from 2011

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Avis Europe has partnered with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011. —Pascal Bazin, Chief Executive for Avis Europe. From 2011, Renault will progressively roll out four electric vehicles. Earlier post.) an electric version of Fluence; and the Renault Kangoo Express Z.E.,

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Ford begins production of Focus Electric in Europe

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Ford Motor Company has begun production of the Focus Electric—the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe—in Saarlouis, Germany. Focus Electric has been manufactured in North America since December 2011 and the Saarlouis-built Focus Electric will reach European customers from August this year.

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April new car sales in Europe post gain for first time since Sep 2011 due to two more working days

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In April, sales of new passenger cars in Europe grew for the first time (+1.7%) since September 2011, according to figures from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). The region counted on average two more working days compared to the same month last year, which would account for the increase, ACEA said.

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Kia Motors sees 18.6% increase in global sales in 2011

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Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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Moscow rolling out all-electric bus fleet in New Moscow district

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Moscow, which overall has the largest electric bus fleet in Europe ( earlier post ) has 8 separate bus fleets—all of them consisting of a mixture of e-buses and diesel buses. Argenbright, Robert (2011). Now, the Russian capital is deploying its first all-electric bus fleet in the New Moscow district. Argenbright, Robert.

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