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Jato Dynamics: global auto sales up 5.6% in 2016, SUVs continue to surge

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in 2016 to 84.24 Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China. Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China. 2016’s total was a significant 45% lower than the record 3.63

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 The driver brings out the most agile character of the SUV in this mode.

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Volkswagen Group CEO: >$7B investment in N. America over next 5 years; mid-size SUV for US launching in 2016

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On the eve of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Prof. Winterkorn also confirmed a coming Volkswagen midsize SUV for America and reaffirmed the goal to sell one million vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands per year in the US by 2018.

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2016 Ford Explorer SUV replaces 2.0L EcoBoost with new 2.3L EcoBoost unit; more power and torque, same fuel economy expected

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The new 2016 Ford Explorer SUV is making its global debut today at Los Angeles Auto Show with a new available 2.3-liter More than 7 million Explorers have been sold in the United States since its launch in 1991, which makes it America’s best-selling SUV for 25 years. EcoBoost but with expected same fuel consumption.

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JATO Dynamics: growth slowdown in Euro auto sales in March; SUVs still lead

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March 2016 was another positive month for European new car registrations, ending a strong Q1 which saw sales of 3.93 Although volumes grew at a slower rate (+5.6%) than recorded in February 2016 (+13.8%), positive results in 23 of the 29 markets analyzed meant growth continued. million units, up by 8.1% The March SAAR came in at 14.98

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Audi to build production plant in Mexico; new SUV begins production in 2016

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The exact location for the new plant, which will manufacture an SUV model starting in 2016, will be chosen by AUDI AG later this year. At Auto China 2012 in Beijing, Audi is presenting a themed compact SUV based on the Q3—the RS Q3 concept.

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2016 Mazda CX-3 Subcompact SUV To Debut At LA Auto Show: Report

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The Japanese carmaker has hinted at a crossover that would slot below the CX-5 in its lineup, and now it appears that vehicle--likely dubbed the 2016 Mazda CX-3--will debut in just a few weeks. Mazda''s entry into the growing subcompact crossover segment is almost here.

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