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Germany’s VDA says European car market grew 5% in July

European car market grows 5% in July, Germany's VDA says

Europe’s troubled car market grew by 5 percent in July, only the second time this year the region has seen monthly growth, Germany’s auto industry association VDA said.

Brillance’s profit increase 52% on 5 series demand

Brillance's profit increase 52% on 5 series demand

BMW’s Chinese partner reported first-half profit surged 52 percent on demand for new models including its 5-series sedan in the world’s largest auto market.

no quick end to Europe price war says Ford of Europe sales boss

no quick end to Europe price war says Ford of Europe sales boss

Europe’s car market may have finally stopped shrinking, but a manufacturers’ price war will not let up until sales increase significantly, Ford of Europe’s sales boss, Roelant de Waard, said.

Mercedes showrooms in France emptied in refrigerant dispute

Mercedes showrooms in France emptied in refrigerant dispute

France’s move to outlaw sales of Mercedes-Benz cars that use an air-conditioner refrigerant banned by the European Union is hitting dealers hard.Photo credit: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

German car sales rise 2%, fueling Europe recovery hopes

German car sales rise 2%, fueling Europe recovery hopes

Car registrations in Germany rose by 2 percent in July as new models helped automakers such as Opel and Mercedes-Benz to achieve sales gains while Volkswagen brand saw demand for its vehicles decline.