Poor Start To 2000 For German Vehicle Registrations

The German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) reports that vehicle registrations in Germany dropped by 10 per cent in March and 8 per cent overall for the first quarter of this year. It is anticipated that the German vehicle market will remain weak for the time being and a decrease in domestic orders by 10 per cent is likely for the whole year. At the same time, exports are expected to rise by 6 per cent.