Scrappage scheme leaves German dealers with a hangover

German dealers expect a big sales drop next year as scrapping subsidies brought forward new-car sales.

BJ

By:

Bettina John

September 24, 2009 05:00 AM

MUNICH -- After the resounding success of the country's scrapping incentive, German dealers are now feeling the hangover from it.

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