Mumbai, Oct. 28 -- Europe's new car sales increased for the third straight month in September driven by the launch of new models, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, or ACEA, said Tuesday.
New car sales advanced 10.0 percent year-on-year in September, following a 5.3 percent rise in August. This was the third consecutive increase in car sales.
The momentum was driven by the launch of new models and hybrid-electric vehicles remained the most popular power type choice among buyers.
In September, car sales in Germany advanced 12.8 percent and that in Spain surged 16.4 percent. Italy's car sales grew moderately by 4.2 percent, while France reported only a 1.0 percent gain.
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