PHEVs pass diesel as top drivetrain for large premium SUVs

Mercedes GLE AMG 2024 Arc — The Mercedes GLE (shown in AMG trim) is the best-seller in the large premium SUV segment, ahead of the BMW X5. (MERCEDES-BENZ)

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Plug-in hybrid cars are now the most popular drivetrain in Europe's highly profitable large premium SUV segment after a 50 percent jump in sales took them ahead of diesel.

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