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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

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The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. The popularity of SUVs in China has been an ongoing source of growth, and the trend continued last quarter, with the country accounting for 36% of total sales in Q1 2016. SUV growth also drove premium car volumes, with 2.15

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Honda’s 2016 Pilot features more power, 9-speed option, new drivetrain capabilities

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Honda is enhancing its new third-generation MY2016 Pilot mid-size SUV with a new, more powerful direct-injected 3.5-liter 2016 Honda Pilot. The all-new, third generation 2016 Honda Pilot will go on sale this summer. Click to enlarge. Also significantly upgraded are the Display Audio and navigation systems.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. million sales throughout the year, up by 74% (about 1.5% of total global sales). The Model 3 became the world’s best-selling EV, as it was boosted by sales in North America, where it first became available.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. What we are also seeing is more optimism across the board for vehicle sales following the economic downturn. US automaker gains in market share.

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk expects China to make the largest contribution to global sales growth for new vehicles, with an anticipated 16% increase over 2011. Polk expects light-duty vehicle sales in the US to grow at a moderate pace, with a 7.3%

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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New Zealand is the only OECD country without emissions standards, besides Russia. The impact of the Clean Vehicle Discount can be seen in light vehicle sales. per cent of sales. Globally, 500 EV models are now on the market, ranging from compact cars and two-seaters through to large sedans, SUVs, and sportscars.

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