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In March, 7.6 percent more cars were sold in the world than a year ago

According to the results of the first month of spring, global sales of cars and light commercial cars amounted to 8,568,912 units, writes Avtostat with reference to the data of the consulting company Globaldata. But in general, 21,955,752 cars were sold in the first quarter-six percent more than in January-March 2024.

The largest car market of the planet remains China, where 2,385,223 cars were found for March of the hosts – plus 11.3 percent by March 2024. The second place with a large margin is occupied by the United States with 1,613,241 cars and a similar growth rate – by 11.2 percent in an annual comparison.

The market of Western Europe is stable: sales amounted to 460,796 units, increasing by 0.6 percent. But in Eastern Europe a fall of 12.5 percent was recorded – up to 358,917 copies.

The leader of the Russian market again became the domestic car how the cost of popular used Korean sedans in 2025 has changed the import of cars from South Korea to maximum over the year

By 14.2 percent, to 228 804 pieces, in a month the demand for cars in South America has increased. Japan increased sales by 10.9 percent (495,247 units), South Korea – by 1.9 percent (146,544 units), Canada – by 15.4 percent (183,204 units).

The result of Russia in March is only 79.8 thousand cars sold. The fall compared to the same month of 2024 amounted to 45.5 percent. Lada are best sold, followed by the “Chinese” Haval, Cher, Geely and Changan.

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