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Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t

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Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. Aside from Maserati, Stellantis owns other marques and production operations in Italy, including Fiat.

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JATO: Euro car market drops 7.9% in June; SUV demand slows; Tesla posts highest market share gain

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SUV registrations totalled 556,400 units during the month, up by only 0.7% The noticeable YoY drop can be partially explained by the record month of registrations seen in Sweden in June 2018, which came ahead of a new tax hike which hit the market in July of that year. of total registrations. compared to the 552,500 units of June 2018.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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This was largely because February marked a month of uncertainty for many of the bigger European markets, such as Spain, where registrations fell by 10% amongst political turmoil, and the Netherlands, where a change in tax on pure electric vehicles contributed to the 15% drop in overall registrations.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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A large family SUV , dubbed a sort of “Giga-Panda,” also gets a concept, as well as a camper van, which also pays homage to the Panda from the 1980s, “recalling the versatility of a car that was made from the city with the features of an SUV and the soul of a trusty companion.” That’s some press-speak for you.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. It starts at a reasonable $32,500 plus a $1,595 destination fee, although it’s not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own theme music.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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The European countries with the highest sales of diesel vehicles are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%.

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Volvo launches its cheapest EV in the EX30

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Volvo launched its cheapest electric vehicle in the EX30 today, unveiling the all-electric compact SUV during an event in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday. Credit: Volvo “The fully electric EX30 might be our smallest ever SUV, but it’s a big deal for our customers and a big deal for us as a company,” Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, said. “We

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