Transportation

Europe Extends Car-Sales Growth Streak to Seven Months as EVs Gain

  • Registrations rose 12% in February, aided by the UK and Spain
  • Renault, VW post big increases among region’s top carmakers
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Auto sales in Europe increased for a seventh straight month, aided by strong growth in the UK and Spain and improving supply chains.

Registrations jumped 12% in February to 902,775 vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said Tuesday. Sales of battery-electric vehicles surged 34%, expanding more than any other type of powertrain.