VW, Nissan, Skoda production boost lifts key segment

Compact SUV photo montage — More than 257,000 compact SUVs were sold through February, helped by big increases for (clockwise, from top left) the Nissan Qashqai, VW Tiguan and Skoda Karoq. (Tim Good)

April 06, 2023 04:00 AM

Compact SUVs have overtaken small cars to become Europe's second most popular segment after small SUVs in the first two months of the year, helped by increased supply and new model launches.

Featured Stories

Tesla to delay U.S. launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, report says

How Baxter Auto Group trained service technicians to keep the AC inside

Why steel and aluminum tariffs are keeping auto suppliers up at night

Wall Street titan Bill Ackman makes big bet on Hertz becoming tariff winner

Latest News

Tesla to delay U.S. launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, report says

Ford halts shipments of U.S.-made vehicles to China amid tariffs, report says

Wall Street titan Bill Ackman makes big bet on Hertz becoming tariff winner

Scout hires former Bentley exec as COO, names new production boss

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Automakers

Scout hires former Bentley exec as COO, names new production boss

European sales up 3% in March, as EVs, plug-in hybrids and Chinese brands surge

Interactive data dashboard: Get the latest Europe sales and other key statistics

Paralyzed driver Robert Wickens brings Bosch electronic hand control package to Grand Prix of Long Beach

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.