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Romania New Passenger Car Registrations Halved In Nov ’08- ACEA

The number of new car registrations in Romania decreased by 50% in November to 13,700 units, and dropped 7.5% in the first 11 months of the year to 266,637 units, thus reporting more negative results than the other European member states, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said.
Romania New Passenger Car Registrations Halved In Nov '08- ACEA
16 dec. 2008, 10:56, English

Thus, the number of passenger cars registered in Romania in November 2008 fell by 53.1% against the similar period a year before, to 13,712 from 29,230 at the level of the 27 member states, the auto market declined by 25.8%, to 904,500 from 1.21 million cars, the association said Tuesday.

In the first 11 months, 266,637 new cars were registered on the Romanian market, representing a 7.5% downturn, close to the European Union average.

Cumulatively from January to November, 13,788,256 new cars were registered in Europe, representing a 7.1% downturn.

Thus, on the level of the European Union, the Romanian auto market ranked 14 in November, and 12 after January-November results, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.