French sales rise 28% in December ahead of new emissions regulations

Renault's Clio hatchback was the best-selling car in France last year, when including both fourth- and fifth-generation (pictured) models.

January 06, 2020 10:33 AM

PARIS -- France's new-car sales rose 28 percent in December, as automakers tried to sell models with high CO2 emissions before new EU regulations went into effect on Jan. 1.

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