Romanian Auto Market Down By 15% In 1H

Total auto sales in Romania, including commercial vehicles and buses, fell in the first half nearly 15% on the year, from 58 944 to 50,272 units, according to the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) data. Romanian new passenger car sales fell 18.3% to 43,233 units in January to June, from 52,911 units in the year-earlier period.

 

In June compared with May, new car sales were up 7% to 10,341 units. Overall auto sales increased 3% on the month to 11,732 units.

 

Romanian car sales fell 18.3% on the year to 119,417 units in 2010.