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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

Green Car Congress

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. Reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy, small cars reached a market share of 44.9% in Germany, all of which have fleet renewal schemes in place.

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It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

Green Cars News

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. per cent and Germany down 32.3 Indeed the average engine size and power fell from 1,706cc to 1,635cc in the first quarter of 2009.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. Scrappage schemes . This will happen from 2030. Japan has a 2035 deadline.