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Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming

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The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6 Despite uncertainty in the UK, where the market was down 6.3% on H1 2017, the growth recorded in Germany, France and Spain allowed the overall market to keep growing. of the German market. of total registrations. of total registrations.

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars lifts global deliveries of BEV vehicles by 197% and of electric vehicles overall by 158% in 2020

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3 with 56,500 units sold—even though this only came on the market in September—followed by the e-Golf with around 41,300 units and the Passat GTE with approximately 24,000 units. 3 was the most frequently delivered BEV in Finland, Slovenia and Norway in December. in Germany in the BEV market and 23% in the Netherlands.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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With the pandemic spreading across the globe, strict lockdowns in key markets, combined with consumer panic and economic uncertainty, have all contributed to the huge decrease in sales last month. Registrations fell in all 27 markets, but with varying severity. This downward trend is not simply due to the restrictions of free movement.

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

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Although volumes grew at a slower rate (+5.6%) than recorded in February 2016 (+13.8%), positive results in 23 of the 29 markets analyzed meant growth continued. YTD figures showed gains in 26 markets, with 16 of them posting double-digit growth. B-Segment (subcompact cars) and MPVs suffered most, posting the highest market share loss.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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Introducing Model Y LR RWD Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price Specs below – 600 km (WLTP) when equipped with 19" Gemini Wheels – 217 km/h top speed – Lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV market (14.9…

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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With the production launch of the electric compact SUV EQA at the Rastatt plant (Germany) and the current decision to locate EQB production in the Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the company is taking further important steps toward making its product portfolio CO? BBAC), launched EQC production for the local market in China.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce is a taste of EV-lite

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Nissan’s new hybrid tech has the potential to challenge Toyota’s dominance in Australia’s medium-size SUV segment with the RAV4. We tested the X-Trail hybrid at its international launch in Slovenia. It’s mounted in the rear axle, so making the larger hybrid SUV all-wheel drive. Nothing else.

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