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New figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association show that car sales slow down by 3.7% in December

European new car sales drop by 3.7% in December - ACEA

European car registrations dropped in December, declining for the third month in row, industry data showed today.

European car registrations dropped in October after rising slightly a month earlier, new figures show today

European new car sales drop by 7.1% in October

European car registrations dropped in October after rising slightly a month earlier, industry data showed today, as social restrictions to curb a second wave of coronavirus across Europe took a toll on the industry.

Business • 18 Nov 20

New car registrations rose by 1.1% year-on-year in September to 1.3 million vehicles in the EU and UK

European new car sales rise by 1.1% in September

European car registrations rose slightly in September, the first increase this year, industry data showed today.

Business • 16 Oct 20

New car registrations dropped by 51.8% to 853,077 vehicles in the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association countries

European new car sales plunge by 51.8% in March

Passenger car sales tumbled by more than 50% in Europe's major markets in March as lockdowns imposed due to the new coronavirus took their toll, data showed today.

Business • 17 Apr 20

European car sales totalled 957,000 in February, new European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) figures show

European car sales down 7.4% in February

European car sales fell a sharp 7.4% to just under one million in February, industry data showed today.

Business • 18 Mar 20

Registrations rose to 1,210,860 million cars in the countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Agreement

European new car registrations up 4.5% in November

European passenger car registrations rose 4.5% in November, marking the third consecutive month of growth this year, thanks to robust demand in Germany and France and a rebound in demand for VW, Audi and Porsche.

Business • 17 Dec 19

European car sales were driven by robust demand in Germany and France in October

European car sales up 8.6% in October on VW rebound

Passenger car registrations in Europe rose 8.6% in October, to their highest level since 2009, driven by robust demand in Germany and France.

Business • 19 Nov 19

Alfa Romeo registrations plummeted by 60.1% year-on-year in August, new figures show

European car registrations slow down by 8.6% in August

European car registrations dropped 8.6% in August as volume brands Nissan, Renault, Fiat and Volkswagen posted double-digit sales declines, according to industry data published today.

Business • 18 Sep 19

Sales of Audi cars in Europe slumped 53% in October, new figures show today

European passenger car sales slump 7.4% in October

New car registrations in Europe slumped 7.4% in October on falling demand in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, new figures show today.

Business • 15 Nov 18

Nissan's sales in Europe tumbled 16.3% last month

Nissan and Ford lead European car sales decline

European car registrations fell 5.2% in March, led by Nissan, Ford and Fiat Chrysler, according to data published today by auto industry association ACEA.

Business • 18 Apr 18

Volkswagen recorded a 4.5% drop in European car sales in December

European car sales slow down by 4.8% in December

European car sales fell 4.8% in December from the same month a year ago due partly to one less working day in the month.

Business • 17 Jan 18

Sales of Kia cars jumped 6.5% around Europe in September

Ford, PSA led European car sales decline in September

French carmaker PSA Group and US competitor Ford led a 2% decline in European car sales last month, according to industry data published today.

Business • 17 Oct 17

Registrations of new passenger cars in the European Union and the European Free Trade Association rose to 1.496 million vehicles in September

Europe car sales keep growing in September

European car sales grew by 7.3% last month, industry data showed today, with volume and premium car makers both posting strong growth.

Business • 14 Oct 16

Registrations of new car sales in the EU and the European Free Trade Association in June rose 6.5% on the year to 1,507,303

European car sales rise 6.5% in June - ACEA

European sales of Volkswagen cars dipped in June, a month of rising demand in most large markets which helped rival volume brands Renault, Fiat, Mazda, Kia and Hyundai post double digit percentage sales gains.

Business • 15 Jul 16

European car sales motor 9% higher in April

European car sales rose by 9% in April, industry data showed today, with nearly all car manufacturers recording sales increases and the Volkswagen brand back to growth despite its diesel emissions scandal.

Business • 13 May 16

European new car sales rose 5.7% last month, new figures show

European car sales rise 5.7% in March but VW dips

European new car sales rose 5.7% last month, industry data showed today, despite a fall in sales for Volkswagen's core brand and fewer trading days in March due to Easter.

Business • 15 Apr 16

European registrations rose to 1,092,825 million cars from 958,239 a year earlier, new figures show

European car sales jump 14% in February

European new car sales jumped 14% in February, industry data showed today, helped by an extra selling day.

Business • 16 Mar 16

VW Group sales were down 2.7% in the five biggest European markets in October

Early signs of VW impact in European car sales

Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal began to hit vehicle sales in October, a leading car consultancy said, with the German group losing ground in Western Europe.

Business • 05 Nov 15

September saw the 25th consecutive month of car sales growth in the European Union

European car sales up 9.8% in September

Strong demand for German cars helped lift European sales in September, industry data showed today.

Business • 16 Oct 15

European Union passenger car registrations rose 5.7% last year, new figures show

European car sales return to growth in 2014

European Union passenger car registrations rose 5.7% in 2014, thanks to rising demand for brands like Dacia, Skoda and Nissan.

Business • 16 Jan 15

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