Volvo and Volkswagen are the only top car producers on target to switch to electric vehicle production in Europe by 2030 according to an EV readiness index by Transport & Environment. By mid-2021, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to electric in line with Europe’s net-zero climate target, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E), a European clean transportation campaign group. Renault and Hyundai-Kia are also making … [Read More...]
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At the start of 2021, the Volkswagen Golf, VW Polo, and Opel Corsa were the most common car models registered for use on public roads in Germany. On January 1, 2021, the Volkswagen Golf was the most registered car model for use on public roads in Germany but the mix of the most popular cars on German roads is getting more varied with the top-ten models all declining in volume numbers. The VW Polo was the second most popular car model in Germany in 2021 followed by the Opel Corsa and Astra. … [Read More...]
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2021 (Europe): Top Car Makers Electric Vehicle Readiness Index
Volvo and Volkswagen are the only top car producers on target to switch to electric vehicle production in Europe by 2030 according to an EV readiness index by Transport & Environment. By … [Read More...]
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In 2020, car sales worldwide contracted by 15%. China and Russia performed the best. Car sales in Japan, the USA, and India were down by double-digit percentages while the European and Brazilian new … [Read More...]
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2021 (Q1) Europe: New Car Sales per EU, UK, and EFTA Country
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