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Peugeot, Toyota commit to midsize sector despite slump

To stimulate interest in a tricky sector, Peugeot has addressed the 508's design to make it look more appealing, swapping the sedan model for a so-called "fastback" look.
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Nick Gibbs
August 11, 2018 05:00 AM

Peugeot and Toyota are the latest automakers to commit to Europe's volume midsize segment despite forecasts showing customers will continue to move to SUVs, while Ford, once a dominant player, is not commenting on whether it will replace its Mondeo.

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