Although it started to increase for the first time, the future is uncertain European car sales in September

This is the first time that the number has started to increase, but the future is uncertain. European car sales in September October 17, 5:35

The number of new cars sold in the European car market last month was 1.1% higher than the same month last year, the first increase since the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

However, it is unclear whether the recovery will continue as the infection is becoming more serious in various places.

According to a summary of industry groups, in the European market, which includes EU = European Union member states such as Germany and France and the United Kingdom, the number of new cars sold last month was 1.3 million units, 1.1% higher than the same month of the previous year. It was.

It is the first time that the number of units sold has started to increase after the spread of the new virus.

By country, Italy was up 9.5% and Germany was up 8.4%, while France was down 3% and the United Kingdom was down 4.4%.

In addition, among Japanese automakers, sales of Toyota, Nissan, and Honda increased.

However, in the European market, the total number of vehicles sold from the beginning of this year to last month is about 30% lower than the same period last year.

Under these circumstances, the re-expansion of infection has become serious in each country, and restrictions on economic activities and going out have been tightened, so it is unclear whether car sales will continue to recover, and the severe business environment for the automobile industry continues. I am.