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In the last two months, the price of cars has surged. The increase in price is the result of reports of a new law to be ratified that imposes limitations on the import of used cars into Ethiopia.

In 2016, government records show that 110,000 cars were imported to Ethiopia, an increase of more than 50% on the previous two years. ... despite the high taxes charged on used cars, he says.

The number of cars on the road in Ethiopia is still quite low, about 1.2 million in total — or roughly one car for every 100 people. In the US, more than 91% of Americans own at least one car.

According to the authority, used cars manufactured up to the year 1985 contribute 29 per cent of all imported vehicles while those vehicles manufactured up to the year 1990 have a 63 per cent share.

The number of cars on the road in Ethiopia is still quite low, about 1.2 million in total — or one car per 1,000 people. In the US, more than 91% of Americans own at least one car.

The number of cars on the road in Ethiopia is still quite low, about 1.2 million in total — or roughly one car for every 100 people. In the US, more than 91% of Americans own at least one car.

In 2016, government records show that 110,000 cars were imported to Ethiopia, an increase of more than 50% on the previous two years. Image source, AFP. Image caption, ...