EU passenger car registrations up 10.2% in January, reports ACEA
The EU passenger car market saw a strong start to the year with registrations up 10.2% according to latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Spain (+10.7%), France (+10.6%), Germany (+10.5%) and Italy (+10.1%) all posted double-digit percentage gains while the UK passenger car market grew +2.9%.
Registrations last month totalled 1,170,220 units, with the ACEA saying the positive growth was partially due to extra working days during the month.
Among the major markets, Spain (+10.7%), France (+10.6%), Germany (+10.5%) and Italy (+10.1%) recorded very strong performances in January, all posting double-digit percentage gains. The UK passenger car market also grew during the first month of 2017, although at more modest rate (+2.9%).
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.
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