BMW, Mercedes, VW seek used-car sales as Germany slumps

A car lot in Munich, Germany, displays used BMW cars. (Bloomberg)

June 21, 2013 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group are all pushing sales of used cars as demand for new models in Germany slumps as consumers stay out of showrooms.

Featured Stories

High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings

From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news

Virtual reality brings technician training to schools, communities without automotive programs

Cadillac tries to crack Japan, rest of world, with right-hand EVs amid tariff tiff

Latest News

After a turbulent week, Canada’s auto industry takes a breath, with tariffs paused, for now

Daily 5 report for March 7: GM’s path to vehicle autonomy

From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news

Cadillac tries to crack Japan, rest of world, with right-hand EVs amid tariff tiff

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Newsletters

Guest commentary: For Akio Toyoda’s sake, he must listen to Toyota’s dissatisfied shareholders and reform strategy

Top 5 stories of the week: Women in auto; Birchwood’s latest buy; GM improves profit; more

Automotive News Europe awards the 2024 Eurostars

Top 5 stories of the week: Northvolt woes; Alpha’s big buy; all-stars; and more

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.