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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

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The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. The popularity of SUVs in China has been an ongoing source of growth, and the trend continued last quarter, with the country accounting for 36% of total sales in Q1 2016. SUV growth also drove premium car volumes, with 2.15

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Honda’s 2016 Pilot features more power, 9-speed option, new drivetrain capabilities

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Honda is enhancing its new third-generation MY2016 Pilot mid-size SUV with a new, more powerful direct-injected 3.5-liter 2016 Honda Pilot. The all-new, third generation 2016 Honda Pilot will go on sale this summer. Click to enlarge. Also significantly upgraded are the Display Audio and navigation systems.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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Strong results in India, Brazil, Russia and South East Asia offset stalling sales in Europe, China and the US. Elsewhere, Russia climbed the rankings and overtook South Korea, while Argentina and Turkey—two big producers of vehicles—saw declines, having felt the effects of challenging economic times. million and 5.2

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%).

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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The luxury segment also offers a wide variety of product options for consumers across all segments, ranging from small cars to SUVs. Sales growth in Russia will likely be flat in 2012, however, Polk anticipates sales in Russia to outpace Germany by the year 2015. Brands in the US.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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New Zealand is the only OECD country without emissions standards, besides Russia. Globally, 500 EV models are now on the market, ranging from compact cars and two-seaters through to large sedans, SUVs, and sportscars. This would make achieving emissions reductions from transport extremely difficult.

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