European Passenger Car Sales for 2009
In 2009, the European car market continued to face significant challenges due to the lingering effects of the global financial crisis and economic recession. The European car market experienced a substantial decline in 2009, with approximately 16.6 million new car registrations. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previous year, as the market continued to grapple with the economic downturn.
The largest car markets in Europe during 2009 were Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. These countries faced significant declines in car sales as a result of the economic recession and reduced consumer confidence. Germany remained the largest car market in Europe in 2009, with around 3.8 million new car registrations. It fared relatively better than other European countries, partially due to government stimulus measures such as car scrappage incentives. The United Kingdom witnessed a significant decline in car sales in 2009, with approximately 1.9 million new car registrations, down 6.4%. The market continued to be heavily impacted by the economic recession, reduced consumer spending, and tighter credit conditions.
