Italy Feb new car registrations 223,504, up 5.66 pct year on year UPDATE
(updating with further manufacturer data)
MILAN (AFX) - Italy’s new car registrations rose 5.66 pct in February to 223,504, from 211,534 in the same month a year earlier, said the transport ministry.
In the first two months, registrations were up 4.76 pct to 472,678, from 451,184 a year earlier, the ministry said.
In February, Fiat SpA’s own brand registrations rose 11.65 pct to 54,985, with market share rising to 24.60 pct, from 23.28, it said.
Fiat brand Alfa Romeo registrations rose 16.67 pct to 7,341, representing a market of 3.28 pct, against 2.97 a year earlier, it said.
Fiat brand Lancia registrations were 10,426, up 9.33, representing a market share of 4.66 pct, against 4.51, it said.
Overall, this means Fiat’s market share rose to 32.54 pct, from 30.76.
Among other manufacturers, Ford registrations rose 18.44 pct to 19,171, representing a market share of 8.58 pct, against 7.65.
General Motor’s brand Opel registrations rose 12.14 pct to 15,716, representing a 7.03 pct market share, against 6.63.
Volkswagen registrations rose 8.88 pct to 13,299, representing a market share of 5.95 pct, against 5.77.
Citreon registrations fell 8.51 pct to 12,537, representing a market share of 5.61 pct, against 6.48.
Peugeot registrations fell 5.26 pct to 11,354, representing a market share of 5.08 pct, against 5.67.
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