In July alone, car sales were at a ten-year high of 16,689 units.
Growth was mainly driven by sales to companies, accounting for 63% of the total in January-June, but sales to individuals grew 32% of the year in the first seven months, to 33,013 units and their share in total sales grew to 37% from 35% in the same period last year.
Imports of used cars were approximately 4.2% lower on the year in July and 6.9% lower in the first seven months, to 274,195 units, the data showed.
Dacia was the best selling car make in January-July, with 28,494 units (31.8% market share), followed by Volkswagen with 9,349 units (10.4% market share), Skoda with 8,098 units (9.1% market share), Renault with 6,716 units (7.5% market share), and Ford with 5,473 units (6.1% market share).
Sales of cars made in Romania grew 37% in January-July, while sales of cars made outside Romania grew 22.1%, the data showed.