Russia’s car market overtook Germany last month to become the largest in Europe.

Car sales in Germany fell 5% year on year in August to 214,100, casting doubt on the chances of a recovery in vehicle demand in the region.

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According to Russia’s analytical agency Autostat, sales in Russia exceded 235,000 vehicles. It has long been expected that the country will become the biggest in Europe.