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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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The hotly anticipated car excelled during its first full month on the European market and became the best-selling BEV. Overall, the European car market registered its sixth consecutive month of decline in February 2019, as 1.14 Demand also increased by 81% in Germany, which was the largest market for BEVs in February.

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European car registrations drop 7.1% in April, diesel down 15%, SUVs continue to grow

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European car registrations totalled 1.22 Diesel vehicles witnessed a 15% decline in registrations; diesel accounted for just 46% of the market in April 2017, compared to its 50% market share in April 2016. This was followed by the UK, where registrations decreased by 19.8%, as the market felt the impact of the new VED rates.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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The new car market in the UK continued to decline sharply at the start of 2009, with volumes down by 30.9% SMMT expects the market to decline by 19.3% Supermini demand slowed less steeply than in other segments to post a market share up almost five percentage points to 35.6%. 1,000 to purchase a car. in 2009 to 1.72

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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The small car segment has increased its share. While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. for passenger cars and 37.6% Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge. for commercial vehicles.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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However, while interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 69% of respondents willing to consider an EV today, current market offerings generally fall far short of consumers’ expectations for driving range, charging time, and purchase price. It is clear that this innovation is a priority for car manufacturers.

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It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

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As automotive production in Europe falls by a whopping 35 per cent, small cars have reached a new record high market share reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy and the environment. This was followed by France, down 46 per cent, Spain down 40.2 This was followed by France, down 46 per cent, Spain down 40.2

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