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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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In France, which liberalized the taxi market in 2015, the number of reported PHV drivers doubled in three years (from more than 15,000 in 2016 to 30,000 in 2019). Since Uber’s arrival in London, its biggest European market, taxi and PHV trips have increased by roughly 25% in the capital. That’s the right thing to do, full stop.

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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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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. Further significant Mondeo powertrain upgrades include: Ford’s advanced 2.0-liter

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Hybrids shine as EU new-car market sees summer growth

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02 September 2024 Read next How have Europe’s largest used-car markets performed in the first half of 2024? 28 August 2024 The EU new-car market grew marginally in July, driven by strong hybrid growth as other popular powertrains struggled. The EU new-car market reached a total of 852,051 registrations in July, a 0.2%

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No major improvement for EU new-car market in October

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20 November 2024 Read next Improved Tesla performance in Europe but competition closes in 19 November 2024 Read next Europe’s biggest used-car markets remain strong in third quarter 18 November 2024 Modest growth for the EU new-car market in October did little to strengthen the region’s overall performance. This was a 0.1 respectively.

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

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18 September 2024 Read next Tesla and BYD do battle in July’s global EV market 17 September 2024 EU new-car registrations declined sharply in August, marking their biggest drop since April 2022. Recording 643,637 registrations , the EU new-car market shrank by 18.3% The big five markets had contrasting fortunes in this period.

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Strong growth for the EU LCV market in 2024

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Out of the 27 member states, 19 recorded improvements, including the six biggest LCV markets. Major EU markets improve Recording the largest sales volume, France saw registrations increase by 1.1% The EUs fifth-biggest LCV market, the Netherlands, enjoyed the greatest growth of any member state. Volumes surged 87.4%

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