FILE PHOTO: People take a look at second-hand cars at a second-hand car fair in Madrid May 29, 2009. REUTERS/Susana Vera
The average price of those purchases was around 1,400 euros , vehicle sales portal Sumauto said, with some cars going for as little as 500 euros. At the same time, public transport traffic plunged 40% during the summer compared with the same period last year, Sumauto added, quoting the association of public transportation operators.
“It’s a step backwards on air quality. This means negative consequences for respiratory ailments, of which COVID-19 is one.”
I’m sure given the state of economies globally,that Spain won’t be the only country prioritising food on the table and a roof over their head,before having a shiny new car on the drive.We should applaud people who live within their means, avoiding default/ repossession! 👏
now do how much carbon emission would be prevented if car companies were forced to reduce production bc people were buying used cars.
Maybe, just maybe, if we had a livable minimum wage and fair working conditions (regarding temporal contracts) we'd have a different story. Funny how politicians wages didn't change during lockdown while everyone was fired/ERTE
Are you trying to add more fuel to the fire? people from Spain speak spanish and also many other countries in the world What does the language you speak have to do with the car you may have? will you then speak of poor people? because there are of all nationalities
Due to the smoke of my car, i can't see the link to the article.
Have a cheap second-hand natural gas vehicle instead: no matter how old it is, chemistry doesn't lie: natural gas combustion is way cleaner than any other fossil fuel.
You all trying to keep us scared or something? ;) Weak attempt.
No money.
If they can buy them that’s the issue then...if they are available to buy
Good...