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Diesel car registrations in Europe in 2017 down 7.9%; SUV sales up 19.5%; AFVs up 46% but share still low

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However, the slight growth of the BMW brand meant that Mercedes-Benz was the top selling premium brand for 2017, taking Audi, who came third, off the top spot from 2016. Thanks to the C-HR and Ignis, Toyota and Suzuki were the best performing groups of the year, with volume increasing by 12.4% respectively.

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Volkswagen 1.4-Liter TSI TwinCharger Named International Engine of the Year, Green Engine of Year

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Mercedes-Benz took three category wins, with the 2.1-liter Toyota 1-liter (Aygo, Yaris, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1, Subaru Justy). Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-liter Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-liter Mercedes-AMG 6.2-liter Mercedes-AMG 6.2-liter liter to 3-liter engine. liter Turbo engine in the 1.4-liter liter to 1.8-liter

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Smart All-Electric E-Scooter Concept Teased Ahead Of Paris Auto Show

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Last year BMW rolled out its C1-E Concept, an all-electric scooter that represented the automaker’s vision of what a safe, environmentally-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like.

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Smart All-Electric Escooter Concept Revealed Ahead Of 2010 Paris Auto Show

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Last year BMW rolled out its C1-E Concept, an all-electric scooter that represented the automaker’s vision of what a safe, environmentally-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like.

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Smart Prepping All-Electric E-Scooter Concept For Paris Auto Show

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Last year BMW rolled out its C1-E Concept (pictured), an all-electric scooter that represented the automaker's vision of what a safe, environmentally-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like.