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Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs

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Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October.

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Mercedes-Benz delivers its four-millionth SUV; SUV sales up 40% in August

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The main contribution towards this increase came from the strong rise in unit sales of SUVs of approximately 40% during the month, which also saw the company deliver its four-millionth SUV since market launch. Since 2011, unit sales of SUVs have more than doubled. Their popularity is rising year on year.

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Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming

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The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6 Despite uncertainty in the UK, where the market was down 6.3% on H1 2017, the growth recorded in Germany, France and Spain allowed the overall market to keep growing. of the German market. of total registrations. of total registrations.

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NIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up

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Volkswagen’s plant is at risk of being shut down, and NIO wants to take advantage as the market shifts to EVs. However, VW is facing an overcapacity crisis amid sluggish EV sales and a slew of new competitively priced electric cars from China. Although it doesn’t sell cars in Belgium yet, NIO plans to launch there soon.

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Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August

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The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Volvo EX30 sales continue surging in Europe in August According to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), EV registration in the EU fell by 43.9%

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BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe

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BMW led the market for the first time despite slowing EV sales in Germany, France, and Belgium. With EV sales climbing, BMW is narrowing the gap with Tesla in the EU. Despite sales slipping in Germany (-2%), France (-2%), and Belgium (-7%), other EU markets helped drive growth. from 14.6%

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JATO Dynamics: growth slowdown in Euro auto sales in March; SUVs still lead

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March 2016 was another positive month for European new car registrations, ending a strong Q1 which saw sales of 3.93 Although volumes grew at a slower rate (+5.6%) than recorded in February 2016 (+13.8%), positive results in 23 of the 29 markets analyzed meant growth continued. million units, up by 8.1% The March SAAR came in at 14.98

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