Europe new-car sales fall despite price competition

Article Abstract:

New car sales for the month of December fell 3.9 percent to 1.07 million units in the European Union. The loss of sales was largest in Germany, Italy, France and Spain. The autombile industry has seen a fierce price war, many fresh car models and strong revenue for most Japanese manufacturers.

Europe, Economic aspects, European Union

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BMW shows Europe gains

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Automobile manufacturers announce a sales increase in Europe to 1.18 million units for the month of February 2008, an 8.7% growth from the previous year. Article discusses sales and market share growth and losses for individual makers in individual European markets.

Automobiles, Automobile Manufacturing, Market share, BMW AG, Regie Nationale des Usines Renault, Company market share, Consumption data, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Daimler AG, DAI

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Retail auto sales are sliding toward a decade low

Article Abstract:

Retail automobile sales in the U.S. decreased during the period February 1 to February 17, 2008, a 16.37% drop from the previous year. Article discusses automobile consumption trends and presents a sales forecast for the rest of 2008.

United States, General Motors Corp., GM, Ford Motor Co., F, Toyota Motor Corp., TM, Industry overview

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