Car makers fear imports and new VAT rules could prolong stagnation

"For sure it will not be better than last year. The society still does not have money. There are no signs of optimism," said Roman Kantorski, president of the Polish Automotive Chamber (PIM).The sector also fears that current regulations might get even worse. "The envisaged changes to the VAT might further limit the number of cars whose purchase may allow for a tax deduction. Sales will also be lower unless large amounts of imported used vehicles are stopped," explained Jakub Faryś, director from automotive association SOIS. There are some optimists who claim that growing sales can be fueled by the strong złoty and further improvement of the economy. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 10) M.M.