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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels. million, an increase of 2.4% North America.

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

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This means that incentives such as tax reductions and exemptions will be very important to the purchase decision. Just like the Government supported the highly successful car scrappage scheme, they should now be turning their attention to electric vehicles. Consumers are not likely to want to pay a high price premium for EVs.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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Since the onset of the global economic crisis most of us have been cutting back to save cash wherever we can. Out have gone the coffee before work each morning, the weekend nights out, and the rush to buy the hot new DVD releases; in has been a new, thrifty way of living. Part of the swing in culture has been a downturn in new car sales.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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With millions of motorists across the country continuing to reel from the global economic crisis, predictions that petrol prices could hit 120p a litre by the end of the year are having a significant impact on our vehicle buying habits. Also factor in the savings that could be made on road tax, congestion and even car insurance.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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If we set clear direction around EVs, because of our market size the global car manufacturers will have little trouble meeting demand. In many brands, New Zealand receives new models, just weeks after they are released globally. . It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly. Scrappage schemes .