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Rav4 and Ranger strong as market recovers

After a shaky first half of the year, new-vehicle sales have now logged a third straight month of growth. Registrations in October reached 10,858 units, up 17 percent on the same month last year. Passenger cars and SUVs accounted for 8059 units, while 2799 commercials joined the fleet. While volumes are still below the peaks seen in 2021 and 2022, the market appears to be finding its rhythm again. Fleet renewals and improving supply are providing momentum heading into the final quarter. Passenger market steadying Passenger and SUV registrations rose 16.9 percent compared with...

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Mercedes-AMG personnel shuffle at the top

Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe is leaving his role to lead Mercedes' production and quality divisions. Michael Schiebe It is part of a management shake-up following the departure and retirement of technology boss Markus Schäfer. The new chief technology officer is Jörg Burzer who steps aside as head of production, quality and supply chain management. Marckus Schaefe Chief technology officer Schäfer is retiring after a 30-year stint at the Stuttgart firm....

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