SA: Car sales remain strong in March
The sale of new cars and trucks in Australia jumped 12 per cent last month.
And analysts say the industry appears to be defying any impact from the war in Iraqor the lingering drought.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says 76,113 new vehicles were sold inMarch -- 12.2 per cent more than in March last year.
That took demand for the first quarter to 204,018 -- a 6.7 per cent improvement onthe same period last year and a record first quarter result.
Toyota was the top selling company last month with 17,180 vehicles sold, ahead of Holdenon 14,891 and Ford on 10,921.
Toyota was also leading the way on an annual basis on 42,453 -- about 2,500 vehiclesahead of Holden and more than 13,000 ahead of Ford.
AAP RTV tjd/rt/jas
KEYWORD: MOTOR SALES (ADELAIDE)
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