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IHS: average age of light vehicles in US rises slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years; length of new vehicle ownership hits record high

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New vehicle registrations also outpaced scrappage by more than 42%—the highest rate seen since the statistic has been tracked, according to the analysis. Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use. —Mark Seng, global aftermarket practice leader at IHS Automotive.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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India is the world’s third-largest automobile market. Regardless of the current softer global economic climate and its inevitable impact at home, the country’s automotive industry is set for robust and resilient growth enabled by disruptive technologies and a sustainability mindset.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Scrappage schemes. Presently, there is a limit to global EV supply and preferential supply is going to markets with strict emissions standards and consumer incentives. Globally, 500 EV models are now on the market, ranging from compact cars and two-seaters through to large sedans, SUVs, and sportscars. See below 10 ).

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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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Millions of new cars sold in middle and low income countries fail to meet the UN’s basic safety standards for front and side impacts, according to international automotive safety watchdog Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). —Global NCAP Chairman Max Mosley. This is entirely unacceptable.

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