European new-car sales grow by 9.1% in July, 8.6% year-to-date

Volkswagen continues to lead the market, as the Passat joins the Golf and Polo in the top five Ireland, Spain and Czech Republic post strongest growth in July.

The European new-car market entered the second half of 2015 in good health, with total volume across the continent 9.1% higher in July than a year ago, marking 23 consecutive months of growth. Year-to-date, the market has grown by 8.6% compared to the same period a year earlier.

According to automotive intelligence provider JATO Dynamics, Ireland, Spain and the Czech Republic performed well in July, with Ireland recording a 47.6% ...