Afacerile din comerțul cu mașini au scăzut cu 1,3% în primele șapte luni ale anului

In the first seven months of 2026, the turnover in the automotive and motorcycle trade decreased compared to the same period in 2025, with a 2.4% drop in gross terms. In July 2026, there was a 2.8% decline in total turnover compared to the previous month, primarily due to a 9.3% decrease in vehicle sales. However, maintenance and repair activities for vehicles saw an increase of 11.3%. Year-on-year, July 2026 recorded a 12.8% decrease in turnover, driven by significant drops in vehicle sales and related services. Overall, the first seven months of 2026 showed a 1.3% decline in adjusted turnover compared to the same period in 2025.