In the EU, new car sales grew to 999,157 units, for the 17th consecutive month, as large European markets registered growth, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Thus, new car registrations rose 27.5% in Spain, to 68,117 units, Italy – 10.9%, to 131,385 units, UK – 6.7%, to 164,856 units, France – 6.2%, to 133,170 units.
The highest growth rates in the EU were registered in Ireland, with 30.6%, and Portugal, with 28%.
Dacia’s owner Renault had a growth of 10% in January in EU, to 95,315 units. Renault is the third largest carmaker in Europe, with a market share of 9.5%.
Europe’s biggest carmaker, German Volkswagen, posted 6.8% growth in sales, to 254,699 cars, while the sales of France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen fell 1.4% to 107,808 cars.
The biggest sales growth in EU in January was posted by Jeep (183.3%), Mitsubishi (101.5%) and Lexus (45.9%).