Turkey car sales drop as inflation puts them out of reach for many

Prices of imported vehicles more than double due to weaker lira

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A car dealership in Bursa, northwestern Turkey. Buying a new car is becoming more and more difficult for the average consumer due to soaring prices. © Anadolu Agency

SINAN TAVSAN, Nikkei staff writer

ISTANBUL -- Turkey's soaring prices are putting the brakes on domestic car sales. Unit sales of new autos fell in 2021 versus the previous year, while output declined for the fourth year in a row.

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