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US new light-duty diesel sales dropped slightly in 2016 to 280,000 units from 300,000 in 2015

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The number of diesel car, SUV, full-size pickup trucks and vans in operation reached 8 million in 2016. This more than offset the decrease in diesel car registrations due to the 25% drop in number of choices available on the market. The 2016 increase in diesel sales was about 6.7%

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New passenger vehicle diesel registrations in US up 11.5%, hybrids up 65% from 2010-2013; diesel 2.5x hybrids

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When looking only at cars and SUVs over that period, diesel registrations in the US increased 30% from 640,779 units to 833,324 units; registrations of hybrid cars and SUVs climbed 65% from 1,714,966 units to 2,821,599. Hybrid car and SUV registrations were 3.4 times those of diesel cars and SUVs.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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The state of Montana has the oldest average age with light vehicles averaging 16.6 Because of the growth in popularity of light trucks—including CUVs/SUVs—vehicle age in the US. Because of the growth in popularity of light trucks—including CUVs/SUVs—vehicle age in the US. —Mark Seng.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure.

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2025 Subaru Forester Review – Just A Little More-ester

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Yes, the body is new, but Subaru has honed the Forester edge rather than totally re-forging the SUV. Dimensionally, it’s impossible to tell the new model from the outgoing – a good thing in a world of bloated cars that have grown far too much over the last 20 years. Frankly, I think that’s a good thing. inches longer and 0.5

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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GM Makes New Investment of R$700 Million (US$386 Million) in Brazil

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billion) – Modernization of the São Caetano do Sul plant and development of three Chevrolet passenger cars. R$170 million (US$94 million) – Duplication and upgrade of the Tech Center in São Caetano do Sul and Cruz Alta Proving Grounds (in Indaiatuba), including construction of new labs and test tracks. billion (US$1.1

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