French new car sales decline 14.7% in February

French new car sales fell 14.7% in February, continuing a difficult start to the year for the automotive market. This decline follows a January slump, with total year-to-date sales down 11.1%. Consumer hesitancy due to prices and political uncertainty contributed to the downturn. Electric vehicle market share slightly decreased to 27% in February, after a January record. Major automakers like Renault and Toyota saw significant sales drops.