Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

In addition, new vehicle registrations outpaced scrappage by more than 24% for the first time in a decade, according to the analysis. The average age is in line with the trend shift first seen in 2013, in which the combined fleet of cars and light trucks on the road is older than ever. million (1.5 percent) since last year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

New vehicle registrations also outpaced scrappage by more than 42%—the highest rate seen since the statistic has been tracked, according to the analysis. Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use. Looking ahead, IHS forecasts that average age is likely to hit 11.6 until 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2009

The small car segment has increased its share. million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Van (-57%) and truck production (-56%) dropped even more than the manufacture of passenger cars (-31%). for passenger cars and 37.6% Source: ACEA.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2015

Millions of new cars sold in middle and low income countries fail to meet the UN’s basic safety standards for front and side impacts, according to international automotive safety watchdog Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). This is entirely unacceptable. They must have crumple zones, air bags, and electronic stability control.

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