German market's sales slide slowed in May after showrooms reopened

Customers largely stayed away from German showrooms in May despite coronavirus precautions such as the safety measures pictured at this BMW dealership in Koenigswinter. (Wolfgang Rattay/REUTERS)

June 05, 2020 06:57 AM

New-car sales in Germany fell 50 percent in May -- only a slightly better figure than April -- even though dealerships were able to sell cars for the whole month after coronavirus restrictions were lifted.

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