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SUVs are getting wider, outgrowing roads and parking spaces in these countries

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Read more Some SUVs as wide as 2,039 mm, combined with narrow roads and crunch of parking space in many European cities are making urban traffic conditions difficult to manage. The global craze for SUVs shows no sign of slowdown. Large boxy SUVs are witnessing rapid growth in demand and sales across the world.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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Volvo EX30 Outland edition in Chrystal White (Source: Everland Customs) EV drivers looking to get behind the wheel of their new Volvo all-electric SUV EX30 may have to wait a bit longer as Volvo works to resolve some software glitches before delivery – the second time a Volvo EV launch has been delayed due to software.

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

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The SUV segment was the biggest growth driver, with its registrations counting for 25% of sales in March Q1 2016, an improvement on the 21.7% In contrast, the biggest market share winners during the first three months of the year were BMW, Renault and Fiat, with the last two benefiting from strong SUV demand growth. million units.

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Tesla slashes prices across Europe on Model Y

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Electrek reported last week that BYD is dropping prices of its EVs in Germany by as much as 15%, with its Atto 3 compact SUV seeing the biggest cuts. BYD ATTO 3 (Source: BYD) VW has also been slashing prices on the ID line in France, Belgium, Germany, and Norway, among other countries. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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VW gets into a price war with Tesla in Europe

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As the new year brought tighter restrictions on government EV incentives, VW is slashing prices on the ID line in France, Belgium, Germany, and Norway, among other countries, reports Automotive News Europe. Belgium and Sweden will also see revised vehicles and lower prices. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Audi to begin production of e-tron Sportback in 2019; second new electric model for Brussels

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Audi will begin production of the Audi e-tron Sportback—Audi’s second production electric car—at Audi Brussels (Belgium) in 2019. The Audi e-tron electric SUV—the first electric model—will drive off the assembly line there as of 2018. Earlier post.). The concept car is a four-door gran turismo.

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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

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The Polestar 2 is already a market leader in several regions like Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and others. Polestar 4 (Source: Polestar) Polestar’s new electric SUV coupe offers features up to 300 miles range and 544 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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