KIEV, Nov. 9 – New car sales in Ukraine in October fell by 17% compared to September, to 15,760 cars, and by 78% compared to October 2008, similar to the fall seen in early 2009, according to AUTO-Consulting information and analytical group.

The sales figures in October showed that the bottom of the slump has not been reached in Ukraine, analysts said.

"A rise in sales has been seen in Europe, but we are not likely to see it until the end of the year," the company's experts said.