Sales of cars grow in Europe

The sales volume of cars in the countries of Europe, including new members of the European union, in June, 2009 has grown on 2,4% in comparison with June, 2008 and has made 1 million 461 thousand 859 cars. On it it is informed in the report of the European association of motor-car manufacturers published today (ACEA).

The sales volume indicator past month has grown for the first time for 2009.
Concern Volkswagen sales volume (Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda) in June, 2009 has made 312 thousand 302 cars (+9,5%), concern PSA Peugeot Citroen — 191 thousand 638 (+4,4%), concern Ford (Ford, Volvo) — 146 thousand 542 (+2,2%), General Motors (Opel, Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Saab, Cadillac) — 133 thousand 373 (-8,4%), Renault (Renault, Dacia) — 141 thousand 932 (+3,4%), Fiat (FIAT, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia) — 125 thousand 640 (+11,7%), BMW (BMW, MINI) — 75 thousand 466 (-10,9%), Daimler (Mercedes-Benz, Smart) — 70 thousand 380 (-2,7%), Toyota Group (Toyota, Lexus) — 65 thousand 246 (-4%), Nissan — 32 thousand 874 (+9,5%), Hyundai — 35 thousand 194 (+27,1%), Suzuki — 26 thousand 747 (+13,1%), Mazda — 19 thousand 7 (-17,9%), Honda — 22 thousand 68 (-7,2%), KIA — 24 thousand 852 (+9,8%), Mitsubishi — 10 thousand 472 (-0,9%), Chrysler — 4 thousand 491 (-52,9%), Jaguar — 2 thousand 500 (-34,9%), Land Rover — 4 thousand 284 cars (-37,7%). Besides, for the specified period in Europe was 851 car of other manufacturers (+25,2% by June, 2008) is realised 16 thousand.