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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. citeste mai mult
Romania 1Q Adjusted Retail Sales Down 5.6% On Year
Romanian adjusted retail sales went down 5,6% in the first three months of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010, due to decreases recorded in all product groups, according to the statistics institute INS data released on Wednesday. Food sales fell 10.2% on the year in the first quarter, while fuel and non-food sales were down 6% and 2.4% on the year, respectively. On the month, adjusted retail sales inched up 0.8% in March, boosted by higher consumption in the fuels and non-food sectors. Fuel sales rose 3.3%, while non-food sales were up 1.8%. Sales of food, drinks and tobacco nudged down 0.1% on the month. citeste mai mult
