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SUV Sales Surge to 50%, Cities Respond with Tax Reforms

11/6/2025

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SUVs now account for 50% of global car sales, up from 15% in 2010.
In the UK, SUVs represented 63% of new car sales in 2024.
The rise, termed "carspreading," increases the likelihood of severe injuries for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cities raise parking fees and pursue vehicle tax reforms to address these issues and health professionals are urged to support the policies.

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Story summary

SUVs now account for 50% of global car sales, up from 15% in 2010.
In the UK, SUVs represented 63% of new car sales in 2024.
The rise, termed "carspreading," increases the likelihood of severe injuries for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cities raise parking fees and pursue vehicle tax reforms to address these issues and health professionals are urged to support the policies.