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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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E-commerce sales in the United States in 2019 amounted to 11.0% of all retail sales— the highest percentage yet. A common explanation of the rise in e-commerce is that it is a consequence of syphoning sales from traditional retail sales. First, the analysis considered sales per capita (as opposed to total sales).

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Toyota hybrid sales in Europe up 17% in 2015, representing 24% of total TME sales

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Despite the lowest gasoline prices in Europe in 5 years, Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) sales of hybrid vehicles continued their 5-year increase to reach 209,000 units for the full year 2015, up 17% year-on-year. In Western Europe only, sales of hybrid represent a third of total sales. year-on-year. Earlier post.).

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T&E report: electric cars sales in Europe doubled in 2015; now at 1% market share

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Roughly 145,000 new electric vehicles (EV) were sold in Europe in 2015—double the 2014 tally, according to a recent T&E report. EV sales have now reached the milestone of a 1% market share; figures for 2016 to date suggest significantly more than 200,000 plug-in vehicles will be sold in Europe this year.

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Toyota to launch its fuel cell vehicle in Japan before April 2015, priced around $68,700; reveals exterior

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Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Earlier post.)

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2015 Volkswagen Golf Launch Edition Priced At Under $19,000

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On sale in Europe for the some time, the seven-generation 2015 Volkswagen Golf is about to hit U.S. Volkswagen announced pricing for the 2015 Golf range, which will start under $19,000, but just barely. Golf sales with a Launch Edition model priced at $18,815, including destination.

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NADA forecasts light-duty vehicle sales of 16.94M in US in 2015; 56% trucks and SUVs

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Low gasoline prices and pent-up consumer demand will combine to drive new car and light truck sales to an estimated 16.94 million in 2015, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association. NADA’s original sales forecast of 16.4 Lower gasoline prices accelerate that shift. —Steven Szakaly.

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Mahindra launches new Supro Excel at starting price of Rs 6.62 lakh | Autocar Professional

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Mahindra & Mahindra today launched Supro Profit Truck Excel, a new edition to its small commercial vehicle portfolio under the Supro label, at a starting price of Rs. Mahindra & Mahindra, which is the market leader in small commercial vehicles, first launched Supro in 2015 and over 200,000 units have been sold till date.

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