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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% compared to the same month last year, meaning SUVs accounted for 33% of the total market in February. However, the performances of these markets offset volume declines in 13 other European markets. The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19

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Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost model accounts for 23.3% of Focus orders in April in Europe

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of the Ford Focus models in Europe’s major 19 markets. The Euro 19 markets are: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Across Europe, more than 4,700 customers ordered a Focus 1.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept CLA Class at IAA; based on electric-first MMA platform

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I am certain that our MMA platform will enable us to offer our customers in this market segment a class-defining combination of performance, sustainability, safety and comfort paired with an outstanding digital experience. Production of MMA vehicles will initially begin in Rastatt (Germany), Keckskemet (Hungary) and Beijing (China).

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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The latest edition of “ Monitoring CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars in the EU ” includes provisional data on vehicles sold in 2012. It shows that average CO 2 emissions from the new car fleet in the EU fell by 2.6 % between 2011 and 2012. Europe Fuel Efficiency Market Background Policy' EEA report.

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