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4Q 2019: EU diesel demand continues to drop while gasoline gains; plug-ins up 80.5% y-o-y

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In the last quarter of 2019, EU demand for diesel cars further decreased , dropping to 29.5% of new-car registrations, according to data from ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. of total new car sales across the region from October to December last year. in 2018), while diesel accounted for 30.5%

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units. million units.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership solid and expanding; 12 projects on three continents

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The Renault Twingo went on sale in Europe in September, while the smart fortwo and smart forfour will go on sale in November. The smart fortwo is being built at smart’s Hambach plant in France, while the Twingo and the smart forfour are being produced at Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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The smart plant in Hambach, France will be the production location for the two-seater versions, while the Renault plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia will be the production location for the four-seater versions. Daimler will provide gasoline and diesel engines out of its current portfolio to Infiniti. Powertrains. Equity Exchanges.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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The light commercial vehicle manufacturer, a subsidiary of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer SAIC Motor, is also announcing LeasePlan as its exclusive partner in Europe, as it prepares for its full brand launch in 2019. SAIC Motor’s car sales hit 6.93 Prices in Europe will start from €47,500 (excluding VAT).

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

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These kinds of bans have attracted criticism from auto 'journalists' and legacy vehicle manufacturers who rely on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales which are already faltering tremendously. Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not.

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