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European annual new car sales jump 256% in April

New car registrations rose by 256% year-on-year to 1,039,810 vehicles in the European Union and the UK in April
New car registrations rose by 256% year-on-year to 1,039,810 vehicles in the European Union and the UK in April

European car registrations soared in April, industry data showed today, recovering from the low level reported last year when coronavirus lockdowns dragged down sales across the continent.

New car registrations rose by 256% year-on-year to 1,039,810 vehicles in the European Union, Britain and the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

This is according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).