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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation per year for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. This just goes to show the sheer scale of the importance of the automobile industry to Europe. United Kingdom ?

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). With a drop of 57.4%, the UK was the worst affected of the five largest European producers, followed by France (-46.0%), Spain (-40.2%), Italy (-38.6%) and Germany (-32.3%). Click to enlarge.

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It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

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As automotive production in Europe falls by a whopping 35 per cent, small cars have reached a new record high market share reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy and the environment. per cent, Italy down 38.6 This was followed by France, down 46 per cent, Spain down 40.2 per cent and Germany down 32.3

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