UK: W. Europe car sales up 4.4% in July
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 10 August 2009
Car sales in Western Europe grew by 4.4% in July, the second consecutive month with a year-on-year increase, according to data released by JD Power Automotive Forecasting.
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