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Tesla Model Y won December sales race but Dacia Sandero was Europe’s No. 1 in 2024

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2023
The Dacia Sandero has an insurmountable sales lead over the competition after 12 months. The small hatchback is ahead of its closest rival, the Renault Clio, 270,111 to 216,569, according to preliminary figures from Dataforce. Last year’s No. 1, the Tesla Model Y, is expected to finish at No. 4 overall. (DACIA)
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January 21, 2025 08:15 AM

The Tesla Model Y is a lock to win Europe’s December sales race as a late-year surge resulted in sales of nearly 28,500 in the final month of 2024.

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