Automotive News reported today the Toyota’s European auto sales overtook Mercedes Benz in January with 82,404 new Toyotas being registered. Toyota saw a 20.5% increase in sales for January, and premium are Lexus trailed only slightly behind with a 19.8% increase for the month. The figures encompassed all EU members except Cyprus plus Switzerland, Norway and Iceland
Sales of the Yaris small car rose by more than a 33% in January, and the RAV4 saw a sales increase of 174 %, the company said.
While Mercedes Sales rose 2.3% the gains were offset by a almost 50% drop in Smart Brand sales as the brand awaits a second generation two-seat car.
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