UK new-car sales rose 11 percent last year to the highest level since 2007, bucking a gloomy trend in most of the rest of Europe, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said in a statement.
Daily Archives: January 8, 2014
EU car sales 2014 forecast 3% rise, but price war continues
Europe’s battered car market is set to grow in 2014 after its six-year slump, which may ease retail pricing pressure that has saddled some of the region’s carmakers with losses that will weaken them for years.
southern Europe Car sales rise fails to halt 2013 regional decline
A rise in December new-car sales in France, Italy and Spain points to a pick-up in demand in southern Europe, although not enough to avoid a sixth straight annual decline in the overall European market in 2013.
London proposes increasing Congestion charge
London’s congestion charge is set to increase, with the daily charge rising 15% from £10 to £11.50. The proposed rise would affect those who auto pay, too, with the £9 auto pay charge rising to £10.50.
Toyota increases US hydrogen-powered car order
Toyota said that it expects to sell more hydrogen-powered electric cars in the U.S. than previously planned.
