Well, we all know in Europe is a whole different ballgame where Toyota has real competition and drivers demand better performance. Their share of the market is a mere 5%, where in America they occupy half the parking lot of Walmart.
Let me tell you a real solution to this problem though: Allow FREE MARKETS to rule the land and bring in here any car made in the world, including India... Do they still go around with those mopeds on three wheels? I really love them! I'd compromise for their new microcar though. But please make our roads safe for small cars!
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Leroy said Toyota's European sales were "not so good" in February, due to the impact of the recalls, which tied up Toyota deliveries for up to a week in some places, as well as uncertainty surrounding whether scrapping incentives would be extended in Italy and Greece - where ultimately they were not.
Sales are also way down in Germany, where Leroy said the trend is pointing to a slide in sales of 1 million this year, from 3.7 million to 2.7 million.
Analysts expect car sales in Europe overall to be down by 2 million this year.
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