A May new car registrations in Europe they increased by 7,7% over the year, to 1,433 million, a figure now very close to the pre-crisis levels of May 2007. This was announced by the European manufacturers' association Acea.
Growth in almost all major markets: Germany + 12,9% Spain + 11,2% France + 8,9% Italy +8,2%. Only there Britain suffered a decline of 8,5%.
in first 5 months In 2017, new car sales in Europe grew by 5,1% to 6,920 million.
As for only fca, May the group once again beat the market, recording a growth rate of registrations of 11,9% and thus establishing itself as the fourth car manufacturer in Europe for sales volumes. The market share rose to 7,7% (+0,3 percentage points).
FCA's performance was mainly driven by the surge in sales of Alfa Romeo (+ 47,8%). Stelvio e Giulia are in strong and constant growth in Europe after having achieved the leadership of their segments in Italy. Branded vehicles are also doing well Fiat (+15,6%), with Panda e 500 which dominate the city car segment with a share of 32,2 percent.
With 502.300 registrations in the first five months In 2017, FCA saw sales increase by 11,1% and its market share by 0,4%, to 7,3%.
