New-car sales in Germany rose 4.7 percent in July, boosted by demand at Land Rover, Lexus and BMW, Automotive News Europe reports.
Overall registrations were 332,788 for the month, according to data released by the KBA Motor Transport Authority.
Sales of diesel cars increased 7 percent to give the powertrain a 33 percent market share. Gasoline car sales fell 1.8 percent for a 58.2 percent share.
Winners and losers
Major brands had mixed result: Land Rover, Lexus and BMW were the biggest winners, while Renault, Alfa Romeo, Porsche and Nissan were the biggest losers.
Renault's and Alfa's registrations each plunged -27%, while Porsche and Nissan both dropped -22%.
VW brand dropped -6.9%, while Audi was down -14%. Seat and Skoda sales both jumped +13 percent.
Among other winners, Land Rover rose +44%, Lexus gained +39% and BMW registrations were up +32%.
Ford rose +27%, Opel and Hyundai by +23%, Mercedes-Benz by 22% and Mini by 18%.
You can find more details about German new car sales here
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German new car sales rise 5% in July
New-car sales in Germany rose 4.7 percent in July, boosted by demand at Land Rover, Lexus and BMW, Automotive News Europe reports.
Overall registrations were 332,788 for the month, according to data released by the KBA Motor Transport Authority.
Sales of diesel cars increased 7 percent to give the powertrain a 33 percent market share. Gasoline car sales fell 1.8 percent for a 58.2 percent share.
Winners and losers
Major brands had mixed result: Land Rover, Lexus and BMW were the biggest winners, while Renault, Alfa Romeo, Porsche and Nissan were the biggest losers.
Renault's and Alfa's registrations each plunged -27%, while Porsche and Nissan both dropped -22%.
VW brand dropped -6.9%, while Audi was down -14%. Seat and Skoda sales both jumped +13 percent.
Among other winners, Land Rover rose +44%, Lexus gained +39% and BMW registrations were up +32%.
Ford rose +27%, Opel and Hyundai by +23%, Mercedes-Benz by 22% and Mini by 18%.
You can find more details about German new car sales here
View the full article at https://europe.autonews.com/sales-market/german-sales-rise-5-july
