European new car market up 11.2% in October; Irish sales down 62.4% in the 10 months of 2009
Nov 16th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
In October, contrasting performances in Western Europe (+15.8%) and the new EU Member States of Eastern Europe (-36.9%), resulted in an overall growth of the European new car market by 11.2% compared to a marked decrease (-14.4%) in October 2008. Irish sales were down 12.7% in the month and 62.4% in the 10 months of 2009.