(ANSA) - Turin, January 16 - Car sales are on the rise in
Europe for the first time in six years, up 5.4% in 2014 over
2013 figures, according to data reported by vehicle makers'
association ACEA on Friday.
ACEA reported that 13,004,451 cars were delivered in the 28
member states of the EU and 4 member states of the European Free
Trade Association (EFTA) in 2014.
In December 2014 alone, a total of 997,238 vehicles were
sold, a 4.9% gain over December 2013 figures.
Fiat Chrysler group (FCA) reported a 3.5% increase in
European sales (EU + EFTA) in 2014, with 768,000 vehicles sold,
and European market share holding steady at 5.9%, compared to
2013's overall figure of 6%.
In December 2014, FCA sales jumped 7.2% over 2013 figures,
representing a 4.9% increase in market share.
European auto market shows growth after six years of decline
Nearly a million vehicles sold in December 2014 alone
