European new passenger car registrations fell 12.3% in April; Up +19.4% in Germany; Down -90.8% in Iceland, -65.2% in Ireland and -28.5% the UK
May 15th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
European new passenger car registrations declined for the twelfth consecutive month in Europe, totaling 1,251,862 units in April, or 12.3% less than in the same month a year ago. Four months into 2009, the market decrease amounts to -15.9%. April counted on average one working day less across the region. Registrations were up +19.4% in Germany and down -90.8% in Iceland, -90.8%, -65.2% in Ireland and in -28.5% the UK.