Sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Russia decreased by 16.6% in July 2016 (after a reduction of 12.5% in June, 14.5% in May, 8.5% in April, 10% March, 13.4% in February and 29.1% in January), reaching 109.41 thousand. pieces, it follows from the review committee automakers Association of European businesses (AEB).
For 7 months of the current year 781.605 thousand. Cars were sold in Russia, which is 14.4% less than the same period last year.
The leader of sales in July was the brand Lada (21,754 thousand. Cars, an increase of 4% compared to the result of the previous year). In second place was KIA (11,841 thousand .; minus 11%). The third line took Hyundai (10,802 thousand .; drop by 11%). Completing the first Renault and Toyota top five.
“Whether we like it or not, but in general the current state of the market is far from being able to at least stabilize at a modest level of last year. Despite stable prices, great discounts and save support from the government, the main problem lies in the fact that at the moment there is only a limited number of customers who have the desire and ability to spend money on the purchase of a new car. However, long-term demand is high, and in fact even increasing due to the fact that purchase decision is postponed. It is only a matter of time when said demand is realized. However, it is still unclear how long we have to wait for the situation changes for the better, “- commented Chairman of the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee Jörg Schreiber
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At the end of last year, sales of new passenger cars and LCV in Russia fell by 36% to 1.6 million units. In December, it was sold 147 thousand. Machines that 45.7% less than the result of the same period last year.
Previously linked Schreiber continued decline in sales of cars in Russia with the weakening of the ruble.
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