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European automotive market technology and model shifts

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The European automotive market continues to shift toward hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) technology as manufacturers navigate changing consumer needs and pricing pressures. Dacia remains a key player in the budget segment, with the Sandero maintaining its status as a top-selling model. To combat rising competition from Chinese brands like BYD and MG, Dacia is introducing new models such as the Striker and offering incentives on the Duster and Bigster. The brand is also expanding its hybrid capabilities; the Duster Hybrid-G 150 4x4 now features a dual-fuel LPG and gasoline system combined with a 48V mild hybrid setup, offering a range of up to 1,500 km. While the availability of new vehicles under 20,000 euros has historically declined, models like the Dacia Spring and Renault Twingo are becoming more accessible in this price bracket. On September 8, Dacia debuted the second generation of its Spring electric city car, produced in Slovenia to avoid potential tariffs on Chinese-manufactured EVs. To counter competitive pressures, Dacia is implementing a strategy focused on simplicity, functionality, and cost-efficiency. Frank Marotte, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Operations, stated that the brand aims to provide “essential features rather than unnecessary technological additions” to cater to consumers valuing practical, long-lasting vehicles. In Poland, ~~pricing for~~ the Bigster ~~SUV has remained stable through September, maintaining levels seen earlier in~~ and Jogger lineups have undergone recent updates. The Bigster now includes a mild hybrid-G 140 version, combining a 1.2 Turbo engine with LPG and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which reduces the ~~summer despite inflationary pressures. While base prices~~ entry price for ~~mild~~ an automatic transmission by 9,300 PLN compared to previous hybrid ~~and 4x4 tribrid~~ options. The Bigster Tribrid 150 ~~options are steady, no~~ 4x4 variant, which uses the new ~~promotional discounts are available outside of a 3,000 PLN credit-based incentive. Meanwhile,~~ “Tribrid” designation to replace the ~~Duster Tribrid is being positioned as~~ previous Hybrid-G 150 4x4 naming convention, features a ~~competitive alternative in the compact SUV segment. Tests indicate that its combination~~ dual-fuel system with two tanks providing a range of ~~LPG and hybrid drive offers lower running costs than traditional petrol or diesel engines,~~ nearly 1,500 km, though ~~the LPG tank configuration can limit underfloor storage space.~~ it results in a reduced trunk capacity of 444 liters.

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