The Autofestival was waiting at the turn this weekend
The 80 car dealerships in Luxembourg will all be open on Saturday and Sunday.
A new Year, new models on display in Luxembourg garages. Thus, for his 59th edition Autofestival does he promise a hundred new cars, finishes we engines to discover. A range refresh that appeals to all those who, last year, were able to delay their desire to change vehicles.
Because, it is certain, 2022 will have been marked by a drop in registrations. But the boss of the FedamoPhilippe Mersch, does not want to weigh down the atmosphere while the Autofestival and its good deals remain scheduled until February 4. Thus, at the microphone of Radio 100.7the head of the Federation of Automobile and Mobility Distributors insisted in particular on the fact that “ nearly 40% of vehicles purchased last year have not yet been delivered “.
Of the time limit, known, which were able to cool some motorists wishing for a new car last year. But also deadlines which, this year, will thumb getting shorter, ensure professionals. And Philippe Mersch to predict a return to a certain normality. That is, the year-to-year reporting rate would return to its usual average of 10% very quickly. Phew.
If the professionals assure that the first days of the Autofestival were well attended by the public, this 1st weekend will serve as a real revealer of consumer expectations. And in particular the budget available for a model new or used.
But past these Saturdays and Sundays, sellers will also know if the eenthusiasm for electric or hybrid models is confirmed. As a proportion of purchases, the place of this e-motorization had climbed in 2022. Moreover, observes Philippe Mersch “ full electric cars are growing by 5% annually in sales.“.
Thus, the sale of full electric vehicles increased by 4.7% last year (rising to 6,393 units). Hybrid vehicles recorded an increase of 2.8%.
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