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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). The expansion will be accompanied by a new £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities and small businesses and sole traders. Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). Source TfL.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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COVID-19 and its impact across the US caused a reduction in new vehicle sales as well as a sudden increase in vehicle scrappage, which was a catalyst for increased velocity in the growth of the average age of light vehicles. of VIO for the whole year. of VIO for the whole year. The average age of electric vehicles in the US is 3.9

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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Recent sales data—when combined with the slump in the Purchasing Manager’s Index and currency devaluation in early August, as well as the summer stock market rout—suggests a significant rebound in light vehicle sales is unlikely in the coming months. million units, reflecting a growth rate over 2014 of just 1.4 million units.

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Volkswagen to offer incentive in Germany of up to €10,000 to scrap Euro 1-4 diesels

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Volkswagen is offering an incentive of up to €10,000 (US$11,815)—depending upon the model purchased—for the purchase of Euro 6 vehicles in Germany if an older diesel vehicle (Euro 1 to Euro 4 standards) is scrapped at the same time. Customers purchasing a new Golf receive an environmental incentive of €5,000.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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This could be applied in two phases: first to all new car models in 2016, and then second to all cars in production after 2018. Fleet purchasers both in the private and public sectors and rental companies should adopt Global NCAP’s Buyer’s Guide and choose five-star vehicles wherever possible.

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