European automotive trends

New passenger car registrations in Western Europe totalled 11.45 million in 1993, down 15.2% from 13.45 million in 1992. From mid-1994, a slow recovery is expected in the region, led by markets in the UK, Spain, France and Scandinavia. The new car market is expected to reach 12 million in 1994, rising to 13.13 million in 1996. Summaries of the passenger car and commercial vehicle markets in 17 Western European countries are presented.