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Global sales up 5.6% in 2016 thanks to surging demand in China, India and Europe

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar09 Feb 2017

A 52-market analysis shows 84.24 million units were sold in 2016, driven by increased demand in China, India and Europe. India’s growth offset losses in other emerging markets, and establishes it as a solid source of revenue.

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