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US added almost 330K new diesel cars and SUVs in 2015

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The US added 329,700 new diesel vehicles in 2015. increase in the number of registered diesel cars and SUVs in 2015, according to a Diesel Technology Forum analysis of the latest Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data compiled by IHS Automotive. million in 2015—an increase of 329,700 over 2014.

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Used Car of the Day: 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350

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Today we're taking a different tack with UCOTD and sending you a slick luxury SUV that appears ready to be a daily driver. This 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 appears bone stock and ready for your commute. The seller says its been well maintained and the mileage is 70,800. Features include the 3.5-liter

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SUVs became the largest and fastest-growing automotive segment in 2015; up 22% from 2014

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Global sales of SUVs surged 22% in 2015, supporting an overall increase in global sales of light vehicles of 1.7% in 2014-2015, according to data released by global market research company Euromonitor International. SUVs overtook lower medium cars to become the largest automotive segment in 2015, accounting for 22.9%

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One Creta sold every five minutes: Hyundai claims SUV is value proposition

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Hyundai Creta has been a success in the Indian market ever since its launch in 2015. lakh units of Creta SUV in the past eight years which roughly translates to one Creta sold every five minutes. Hyundai debuted an all-new Creta in 2020, which became the most successful iteration of the mid-size SUV to date.

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Distances traveled on the road and in the air: 1970-2015

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The present analysis examines the changes in passenger-distance traveled in both of these two transportation modes during a 45-year period from 1970 to 2015. From 1970 to 2015, the average passenger-distance traveled in airplanes per person increased by 291%, from 511 miles to 2,000 miles.

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JATO Dynamics: China’s smaller cities help boost new car sales in 2015; SUVs biggest growth drivers

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million in 2015, an 11% increase on 2014. Although new car sales growth for 2015 was still in the double digits, the rate declined for a second year in a row—dropping to 11% from 13% in 2014 and 16% in 2013. Just as in Europe and the USA, SUVs are the biggest driver of new sales.

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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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million in 2015, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association. The split among the segments this year is expected to be 44% cars and 56% light trucks and SUVs because of lower gasoline prices, increased job growth and an improving housing market. in 2015, with the potential for growth to exceed that level.

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