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New car sales takes a hit as consumer confidence weakens

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:55:04 GMT - Source

The Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released figures for July that show the automotive sector slowing considerably, with new-car sales down 13 per cent over the month - the steepest monthly decline since December 2006. Year-to-date figures show that the market has declined by three per cent compared to 2007.July marks the third successive month [...]

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Mail this page to a friend by entering your name & their email address below!Drivers should be helped to see that a "cleaner" car is good for their bank balance as well as the environment, a UK government adviser has said.In a report to be published alongside the Budget, Prof Julia King wants the lifetime costs of running a car to be prominently displayed in [...]