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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19 million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% compared to the same month last year, meaning SUVs accounted for 33% of the total market in February.

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Peugeot e-Expert van confirmed for Australia as electric commercial vehicles charge into market

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READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The e-Partner is priced at $59,990 plus on-road costs, while the most expensive turbo-petrol-powered Partner is $40,878.

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France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

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of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year.

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France Hits Record 23% Plugin EV Share In October

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France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle share climb to a new record 22.9% Petrol share was down to a record low of 36.0% in September, almost twice the 11.8% share seen a year ago. from almost 44% a year ago. Diesel share remained below 20% for the third month in a […].

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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It was a show of strength, a commitment to the Indian market and a celebration too. The Renault-Nissan Alliance in India was set up in 2008 as Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) a 70:30 joint venture, with Nissan holding the majority. million cars from both brands in the domestic market and exported 1.2

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Tesla’s Fremont Factory was the most productive auto factory in the U.S. in 2021

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2020 and 2021 were arguably the darkest years of the global automotive market in recent memory. Only rivaled by perhaps the 2008 recession, which brought GM and other automakers to their knees, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic was a dark spot in an emerging sector. I’d love to hear from you!

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Sold from 1983 till 2014, it was the undisputed ruler of the Indian automotive market for two out of its three decades, reaching 2.7 While it was a generational replacement for the Alto in global markets, in India, the car was positioned above the popular Alto and called the A-Star. million households.

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