car sales to collect 33% growth Despite the negativities they have experienced, so far this year in Alicante AugustWhen decreased by 10.9%according to data provided by the main employer associations in the industry (Faconauto, Ganvam and Anfac).
Especially in the first eight months of the year 28,800 passenger cars and SUVs Compared to 21,688 in the same period 2022heavily affected by supply issues registered by the main manufacturers, which significantly reduced the availability of tools. Some restrictions that have been normalized this year.
By segments, individuals they purchased 12,375 cars, an increase of 18.19% compared to the previous year. companies They bought another 7,692 cars, 23.67% more; The biggest increase was in the operations carried out. rent a car, It added 8,733 units, 74.73% more to strengthen their fleet.
In this sense, it should not be forgotten that they are exactly that. Rental companies suffered the most from the lack of vehicles.Because the dealers direct the incoming cars to the special channel where they will get more profitability. This prevented the renewal of their fleet and led them to make more purchases this year.
However, the slowdown in new registrations after this renewal was completed caused the said decline. In August, the number of operations in the province rose from 2,175 to 1,936.
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Looking at the evolution by fuel types, dieselWith 2,057 units delivered in the first eight months, it currently represents only 7.14% of all automobile sales in the state. tools gasoline They concentrate 54.92%, a total of 15,818.
From their own perspective, hybrid and electric According to the same sources, they added 10,925 operations after 65% growth, accounting for 37.93% of the total.
Regarding forecasts for the remainder of the year, the National Association of Auto and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) said that “inflation, high interest rates and uncertainty from the absence of a government slowed down purchases in the last quarter“Likewise, concessionaires warn employers’ associations that the contract should be renewed. Plan the MovesIt will expire in December to encourage electric vehicle purchases and continue the energy transition.
Source: Informacion
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