European new car sales drop sharply Japanese automakers are hit as well

European new car sales drastically reduced Japanese automakers are also hit 5:57 on May 20

In Europe, the number of new cars sold last month fell by nearly 80% from last year, and Japanese automakers were hit hard as a result of the outbreak and economic activities being restricted by the spread of the new coronavirus.

According to a summary of industry groups, in the European market, which includes member countries of the EU = European Union and the United Kingdom, the number of new vehicles sold last month decreased by 78.3% compared to the same month last year and remained at 29,1822 units.

By country, Italy and the UK both fell by more than 97%, France fell by more than 88% and Germany, the largest market, fell by more than 61%.

Japanese manufacturers were also hit hard, with last year's unit sales decreasing rate in the European market at 88.5% for Honda, 86.2% for Nissan, 82.6% for Mazda, 79.6% for Toyota, and 65.9% for Mitsubishi. Other than Mitsubishi Motors, it fell above the average of the entire market, resulting in a drop in market share.

In Europe, movements to relax restrictions have begun, and automobile dealerships are restarting operations, but it is expected that it will take some time for demand to return to normal, and Japanese manufacturers will face a difficult business environment. It seems to continue.