ACEA: 2013 will ‘probably be worst year for car sales’

2013 is likely to be the worst on record for car sales in the European market because of the recession, said Ivan Hodač, head of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association ACEA.

Hodač told EurActiv that although the global industry was having a “very good year”, Europe’s car showrooms were facing a turbulent period.

On the 19 November 2013, Deutsche Welle reported that the car market in the European Union was showing increased signs of recovery, following another month of boosted sales in most member states. But it was still far from levels seen prior to the global financial crisis.

Deutsche Welle, 17.04.13: EU car sales take another blow amid sluggish demand http://dw.de/p/18H9p

Deutsche Welle, 19.11.13: European car market inching out of doldrums http://dw.de/p/1AKaE

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