German sales slumped 61% in April on virus impact

Dealerships in Germany were allowed to start selling cars again, provided they implemented coronavirus safety measures. (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg)

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Staff report

May 06, 2020 10:43 AM

New-car sales in Germany fell 61 percent to 120,840 in April as showrooms were closed because of government restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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