PARIS: New car registrations—a key indicator of economic health—in the European Union rose in February, industry data showed, but still remained close to a historic low.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said that demand for cars in the 27 EU countries it surveys (Malta is not included) rose by 8 percent, the sixth consecutive gain. However, the overall total of cars registered (861,058) was the second-lowest result for February since ACEA started collected EU-wide data in 2003.

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