VW, FCA, Renault take sales hit in Europe on WLTP

VW, FCA, Renault take sales hit in Europe on WLTP

VW Group, Fiat Chrysler and Renault were among the biggest losers as Europe car sales fell 23 percent to 1.12 million in September following the introduction of a new testing regime, industry association ACEA said.

Russia sales rise 6% ahead of VAT increase

Russian new-car sales rose 6 percent in September as consumers moved to purchase vehicles ahead of a planned tax rise.

Spanish sales drop 17% on WLTP disruption

Sales had jumped 49 percent in August as carmakers rushed to clear out vehicle stocks ahead of the Sept. 1 introduction of the tougher emissions tests under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.

W. European car sales fall 23% on WLTP

Western European car sales dropped 23 percent in September in the wake of a summer discounting action that preceded a tougher new emissions-testing regime, according to data from LMC.

Italy sales plunge 25% on WLTP change

After pushing deliveries up in July and August, when some carmakers had to register older vehicles that no longer would be compliant after Sept. 1, the WLTP standards triggered the September fall. Many carmakers had not yet homologated models according to the new rules.

German sales fall 31% on WLTP

German registrations plunged 31 percent last month as sales dried up following the introduction of the WLTP testing regime.

UK sales drop 21% after WLTP introduction

UK new-car registrations dropped 21 percent in September following the introduction of a new testing regime, the SMMT industry body said.

French sales slip 13% in September on WLTP

New-car registrations in France fell 13 percent in September as the market continued to be affected by the EU's WLTP test. The slowdown came after sales soared in July and August ahead of WLTP rules taking effect Sept. 1.

Renault, VW Group, FCA sales surge 30% in August

Renault, VW Group and Fiat Chrysler led a 30 percent surge in European car sales last month, data from industry association ACEA showed, as automakers used discounts to clear inventory ahead of a tougher WLTP emissions testing regime that took effect on Sept. 1.

W. European sales rise 27% ahead of WLTP changeover

Western European car sales surged 27 percent in August as automakers discounted heavily to clear stocks ahead of new WLTP vehicle-testing rules.

UK sales increase 23% on WLTP

UK registrations jumped by 23 percent in August as automakers reduced vehicle stocks ahead of the new WLTP testing regime, which went into force on Sept. 1.

Italy sales rise 10% on smooth WLTP changeover

Contrary to what happened in France, Spain, Germany and the UK, Italian registrations did not rise dramatically in August ahead of a deadline for the new WTLP testing regime on Sept. 1.

German sales rise 25% ahead of WLTP

German registrations increased 25 percent last month as VW and other brands flooded the market to reduce stocks ahead of the new WLTP testing regime.

Spanish car sales soar 49% in WLTP stock clear-out

Registrations in Spain jumped 49 percent in August as automakers rushed to clear out vehicle stocks ahead of the introduction of the new WLTP testing regime on Sept. 1.

French sales leap 40% on new WLTP test

Registrations in France increased by 40 percent in August, with gains largely due to the effects of new WLTP standards that took effect on Sept. 1.

Western European sales jump 9% ahead of WLTP tests

Automakers pushing to sell cars before WLTP vehicle-testing rules come into effect helped to boost western European registrations by 9 percent in July, according to market analysts LMC Automotive.

Skoda, BMW among winners as Russia sales rise 11%

New-car sales in Russia rose 11 percent in July, buoyed by strong consumer confidence ahead of a planned tax rise in the market next year.

Europe's first-half sales surged on strong SUV demand

Jeep, Seat, Dacia and VW outperformed all other brands sold in Europe in the first half, as overall sales in the region rose 2.8 percent, according to industry association ACEA.

BMW sees 5%-10% sales growth in China despite tariffs

BMW expects its China sales to rise between 5 percent and 10 percent this year, despite the introduction of 40 percent import tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S.

Jeep, Volvo, VW among winners as SUVs boost European demand

Europe's continuing boom in SUV/crossover sales boosted registrations in June despite slumping demand in the UK, where uncertainty over Brexit is hitting consumer confidence.

UK market 'stabilizing' despite sales falling nearly 4% on diesel plunge

UK registrations fell 3.5 percent in June as demand for diesels plunged. VW Group's Seat had the biggest rise among brands, followed by BMW. Losers included Nissan, Dacia, Fiat, Renault, Ford and Vauxhall.

Russia sales growth slows during World Cup

New-car sales in Russia rose 11 percent in June, down from an 18 percent leap in May, an industry lobby group said, with analysts blaming the country's hosting of the soccer World Cup for the dip in demand.

VW Group brands gain as German market rises 4%

VW Group brands were among the winners last month as the German market rose 4.2 percent. Through June, sales were up 2.9 percent to 1.83 million.

Italy market decline accelerates in June

Sales of new cars in Italy declined 7.3 percent in June, according to figures published by the country's transport ministry. The decrease follows a 2.8 percent drop in May. Last month's loss was attributed to declines in self-registrations and short-term rentals.

Spanish car sales rise 8 percent in June

New-car registrations in Spain increased 8 percent in June to 142,376 despite one fewer selling day compared with the same month last year. A dealer association official said that “thanks to the positive first half, we now estimate a 7 percent increase in sales in 2018.”