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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Updated twice per year, the forecast projects EV adoption rates by segment by state and designated market area (DMA) and offers insights into the specific variables contributing to projected growth rates. Luxury EVs Still Wield Outsize Influence on Affordability. Power industry-leading EV data, analytics, insights and solutions.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta.

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Can small car segment bounce back by 2026? Trends suggest otherwise

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After the surge of SUVs, the share has dropped to below 30 per cent in the last couple of years. --> The small car segment, which includes the hatchbacks, once ruled the Indian auto industry with nearly half the market share. After the surge of SUVs, the share has dropped to below 30 per cent in the last couple of years.

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India’s used car market size to touch USD 100 bn-mark by 2034: CARS24 CEO – ET Auto

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The SUV-centric trend has extended beyond new car acquisitions and is making its presence felt in the used car market with a 4-6% growth since FY21, Chopra said. Further, he noted that the demand for feature-packed SUVs has also surged in the last four years, experiencing significant growth from 30% in FY19 to 59% in the first half of FY24.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient. That second part is true, and the first part definitely applies to body-on-frame SUVs. Maybe I am wrong.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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The Honda Insight, conversely, has no forced features, delivers more than 40 miles per gallon, and emits relatively little global warming pollution. With a sticker price of less than $20,000, the Insight is one of the most affordable hybrids available.

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Valeo to expand manufacturing, aftermarket and R&D operations in TN – ET Auto

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In 2020, Valeo launched a fully integrated compact 48V electric powertrain system to aid affordable electrification for small mobility vehicles like 2 and 3-Wheelers that are extensively used for first-and-last-mile connectivity in India. We further plan to expand our operations and R&D in the upcoming years.