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JANUARY 4, 2018

Retail sales totaled 4,040,789 units, which was up 4.4% from the previous high in 2016. China was GM’s largest retail market for the sixth consecutive year. The company benefited from record domestic sales by the Cadillac, Buick and Baojun brands. GM’s SUV sales in China surged 37% last year. million units.

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APRIL 15, 2016

The latest figures for Europe’s top 5 markets—Germany, UK, Italy, France and Spain—show further positive results for March 2016. The total for the Big 5 markets surpassed the one million units mark, rising to 1.36 million across the five markets. million across the five markets.

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APRIL 27, 2016

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% million units.

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AUGUST 12, 2016

New car registrations in Europe’s Big 5 markets dropped by 2% in July, as market conditions halted the positive trend that had dominated over the previous 15 months, according to figures from JATO Dynamics. This slowdown is partly due to July 2016 having two fewer working days compared to July 2015. in July 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Volkswagen announced that the Taos compact SUV, which slots into the lineup below the Tiguan, will feature a new version of the EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that currently powers the Jetta sedan. liter engine in the Taos uses the latest advances in gasoline-engine design to bring outstanding fuel economy to the compact SUV segment.

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MARCH 17, 2016

Ford recorded 115,228 SUV US sales at retail through the first two months of 2016, making for the best-yet calendar year start for Ford SUVs (Escape, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility, Expedition) ever, highlighted by a best-ever February. Sales of Ford’s utilities for January and February 2016 were up 16.1%

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Audi AG has officially sanctioned the addition of the Q1 model to the Q lineup; the new model will roll off the assembly lines in Ingolstadt in 2016. The Audi Q1 is part of our broad-based SUV strategy. million automobiles of the Q family since the market launch of the first SUV in 2006.

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APRIL 6, 2021

Nissan announced that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. e-POWER made its debut in Japan on the Note compact car in November 2016. e-POWER made its debut in Japan on the Note compact car in November 2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Following growth in June and July, Audi AG increased its global sales year-on-year in August as well. increase in sales compared with 2016. Cumulative sales since January total around 1,202,400 units—2.6% below the record-breaking figure from 2016. more than in the same period in 2016. to 13,069 cars.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. —more than triple the improvement rate between 2016 and 2017. SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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MAY 13, 2016

Led by strong growth in Spain and Italy, new car registrations in Europe’s Big 5 markets grew by 8.6% to 958,400 units in April 2016, according to the latest figures from JATO Dyanmics. million, April produced further gains across the top five European markets with SUVs driving higher volume and counting for 24.4%

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APRIL 19, 2012

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. In launching production operations in Mexico, Audi will enhance its own competitiveness and move significantly closer to its sales target of two million units per year by 2020.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week, China-based GAC Motor will unveil three new vehicles: a new SUV, a hybrid crossover concept car, and an elecric vehicle developed internally. GAC is the only Chinese automaker to exhibit at the 2017 NAIAS and is also the first Chinese automaker to present on the main show floor.

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APRIL 19, 2020

Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. In April, Nissan announced cumulative e-POWER sales of more than 500,000 units. e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle.

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MARCH 4, 2020

In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014. —Felipe Munoz.

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JULY 27, 2017

Cumulative sales of electric vehicles by the Renault Nissan Alliance rose to 481,151 units in the first half of 2017, reaffirming the Alliance’s role as the leading electric car manufacturer for the mass-market segment. in a market that grew 2.6%. All group brands posted increases in sales volumes and market share.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Ford projects utility vehicles will account for 29% of its global sales by the end of the decade. Ford utility vehicles—ranging from the compact EcoSport to the eight-seat Expedition—accounted for 23% of brand sales globally in 2013, up from 17% a year earlier. Small utilities are now the largest segment in the US market.

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MARCH 5, 2019

The analysis covered 23 markets in Europe and found a direct correlation between diesel car registrations and average CO2 emissions. The introduction of WLTP in September 2018 has been a challenge for the market, as a large number of available vehicles had not been homologated yet. The emissions averages for SUVs worsened by 1.4

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

New vehicle sales in Europe in October 2017 increased 5.6% Growth was driven by increased demand for gasoline, electric and hybrid vehic—and the ongoing strong performance of SUVs. Gasoline vehicle sales rose to 619,300 units, accounting for 51.5% of the market—an increase in market share of 5.1

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Added to the options of a six-speed manual and two-wheel drive, this will further broaden Nissan’s presence in the large SUV sector. Across Europe, sales of the X-Trail are up 50% in the year to October 2016 when compared to the previous 12 months. liter diesel the X-Trail’s market coverage increases by 41%.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

Ford has released the first images of the new Territory, a mid-size SUV targeted at new buyers in emerging cities in China. Territory customers can choose between a fuel-efficient gasoline engine option; 48V mild hybrid with Miller-Cycle technology; and a plug-in hybrid powertrain when it goes on sale in early 2019. Market background.

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APRIL 25, 2016

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. inches long.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

The charge of the utility vehicle (UV) battalion continued in CY2023 in the booming Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market and how. As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM on January 12, 2024, total sales of UVs (SUVs and MPVs) last year were 23,53,605 units, clocking handsome 22% growth (CY2022: 19,22,805 UVs).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

The charge of the utility vehicle (UV) battalion continued in CY2023 in the booming Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market and how. As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM on January 12, 2024, total sales of UVs (SUVs and MPVs) last year were 23,53,605 units, clocking handsome 22% growth (CY2022: 19,22,805 UVs).

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JANUARY 15, 2018

In addition, the Chattanooga-built Atlas SUV, the all new long-wheelbase Tiguan SUV and refreshed, longer range e-Golf have also been launched in the region. Volkswagen’s plan is to launch at least two new models each year in the US market going forward. Additional SUV models based on the MQB architecture will follow.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Kia unveils new Niro compact electric SUV. Kia a South Korean automaker has unveiled its next-generation Niro compact fully-electric SUV. A few days ago the carmaker had taken its Kia EV9 concept (an all-electric SUV) to the Los Angeles auto show to display. Kia EV9 electric SUV .

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APRIL 8, 2023

share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth. Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). year on year.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

General Motors will launch 18 new and refreshed models this year to achieve continued growth in the company’s largest retail market. Half of the models to be introduced in 2017 under the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands will be SUVs or MPVs. The products are expected to build on GM’s 2016 sales record of 3.87

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MAY 6, 2016

SUV deliveries were up 107% from the same period a year earlier, while Cadillac luxury vehicle sales increased 13% in April from the previous year. Buick deliveries were up 56% from the previous April to 98,992 units, led by strong demand for the Excelle GT sedan and Envision SUV. from the same month last year.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has aggressive plans to expand its lineup and its sales in virtually every segment, and it's launched consistently better cars for several years in a row. market right now, and the redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson small SUV is a better.

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JULY 26, 2016

Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015.

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JULY 6, 2017

Electric vehicles will make up the majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, and account for 33% of all the light-duty vehicles on the road, according to a new forecast published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). This represents an aggressive jump compared to BNEF’s previous forecast of 35% EV new car market share by 2040.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Hyundai Motor India, which introduced the refreshed version of its best-selling mid-size SUV – Creta – in New Delhi today, at introductory prices ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh, ex-showroom, aims to grow SUV contribution in its total volumes in CY24. lakh to Rs 19.99 percent in CY22, and over 24 percent in CY21.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., By far the largest and the most consequential change in the input assumptions between the 2016 study and this current update is in battery costs for BEVs.

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MAY 6, 2014

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. With the exception of a relatively small group of early adopters, the market continues to be primarily driven by regulatory requirements.

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