New car sales in Germany were off around 7% in May, given fewer trading days, Germany’s association of international motor vehicle manufacturers VDIK told Reuters.

“The German new car market contracted by around 7% in May, adjusted for fewer trading days it remained flat,” VDIK president Volker Lange said on the sidelines of the Leipzig motor show.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

“So far we have been forecasting the German new car market would be at around 3.2m vehicles but this depends on further economic development,” Lange added.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Neonode has won the Innovation Award for Driver Monitoring Software for its camera-based, MultiSensing®-powered solution that delivers precise hands-on-wheel detection, regulatory-ready safety performance and low-footprint integration. Discover how Neonode is redefining driver monitoring, UX and compliance for next-generation semi-autonomous vehicles.

Discover the Impact