In the EU car sales rising, Volkswagen is losing market share

Sales of new cars in Europe in September 2015 continued to grow the 25th consecutive month, although the pace slowed down somewhat compared with the previous month. At the same time Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen AG against the backdrop of increased deliveries of diesel scandal less than many competitors and lost some market share.

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the number of registered new cars in 27 European Union countries, excluding Malta last month increased by 9.8% compared with September last year - up to 1.357 million vehicles. In August, the index jumped by 11.2%, although it is usually in August and February - the weakest months for the car market.

European car sales for the first 9 months of this year grew by 8.8% - up to 10.413 million machines.