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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). The expansion will be accompanied by a new £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities and small businesses and sole traders. Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Source TfL.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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COVID-19 and its impact across the US caused a reduction in new vehicle sales as well as a sudden increase in vehicle scrappage, which was a catalyst for increased velocity in the growth of the average age of light vehicles. of VIO for the whole year. The average age of electric vehicles in the US is 3.9

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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Recent sales data—when combined with the slump in the Purchasing Manager’s Index and currency devaluation in early August, as well as the summer stock market rout—suggests a significant rebound in light vehicle sales is unlikely in the coming months. million units, reflecting a growth rate over 2014 of just 1.4 million units.

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European car registrations drop 7.1% in April, diesel down 15%, SUVs continue to grow

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when compared to April 2016 and the largest monthly decline seen since March 2013, according to JATO Dynamics. Diesel vehicles witnessed a 15% decline in registrations; diesel accounted for just 46% of the market in April 2017, compared to its 50% market share in April 2016. European car registrations totalled 1.22

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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However, a slowdown is being signaled with just two of the high-potential BRIC markets likely to see increased sales this year. China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. —Nigel Griffiths, chief automotive economist, IHS Automotive. North America.

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Volkswagen to offer incentive in Germany of up to €10,000 to scrap Euro 1-4 diesels

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These incentives are available independently from the state purchasing incentive for electric vehicles introduced in July 2016, which customers can claim in addition. That corresponds to the scrappage incentive paid in 2009, without the state subsidy. —Thomas Zahn, Head of Sales and Marketing Germany. Natural gas.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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Global NCAP has released a new policy report, “ Democratising Car Safety: Road Map for Safer Cars 2020 ”, calling for minimum vehicle safety standards to be applied universally in all world markets. The drive for the democratization of car safety must now be extended across all automotive markets worldwide.

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