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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 Throughout 2018 we continued to see the effects of the diesel crisis, as announcements of policy changes by governments led to confusion and panic among consumers. 2018 also marked the best ever performance for AFVs, recording 944,800 registrations and a 6.1%

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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 diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%. The fuel type accounted for just 37% of the total market—its lowest share since 2001. million SUV registrations in H1 2018, a result that marks the best-ever performance for the segment in Europe. of total registrations.

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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

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An analysis by JATO Dynamics has found that average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in European increased in 2018, with the total average increasing by 2.4 g/km in 2018—the highest average of the last four years. This is mostly due to the good commercial performance of the Toyota C-HR and its fuel type mix. g/km to 120.5

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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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million units registered in Europe in 2018 so far, according to figures from JATO Dynamics. Alternative-Fueled-Vehicles were also able to take advantage of the decline of diesel, growing by 18.5% —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. This meant that one in every three cars registered in February 2018 was an SUV.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2021 Nissan Rogue. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Launched in 2018, the Kia Rio had a front end restyling last year (2021) with a new bumper and redesigned grille intakes, a narrow black grille with tasteful chrome accents and, on the S trim level, LED head lights. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Freshened last year.

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