Europe 2023 car sales: Pent-up demand to fuel growth, but recession fears loom

Jeep dealership France — A Jeep dealership in France. Manufacturer and dealer registrations could rise in 2023 as competition increases, analyst company Dataforce said.

February 02, 2023 03:01 PM

PARIS -- The European auto industry suffered through one of its worst years by volume in 2022, but sales should pick up in 2023, according to three forecasters.

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