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Chip shortage gives compact SUVs a boost

VW Tiguan 2021
The VW Tiguan was Europe's No. 1-selling compact SUV through September with a volume of 116,845.
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By:
Nick Gibbs
November 04, 2021 05:00 AM

The chip shortage has boosted sales of compact SUVs from volume brands as they prioritize more-profitable models.

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