Colombia is on track to experience its weakest car sales in the past 15 years, according to data from Andi and Fenalco. As of October 2023, new vehicle sales have slowed by 38.8% compared to the same month in 2022. In contrast, electric vehicle sales have grown by 10.4% and hybrid vehicle sales by 5.2% […]
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