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Lights shine dimmer

3rd January 1991
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Light CV registrations from January to the end of November were down 24% on the same period in 1989, according to the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders figures. Ford has maintained its strong lead, despite a 23% drop to 88,381, with more than 41% of the market under 3,500kg GVW.

Leyland Daf, second placed in the 1,801-3,500kg sector, has registered the smallest drop in the light vehicle sector down 4.5% to 14,311. Renault has suffered the largest fall, down a massive 48% to 11,820 CDVs and panel vans.

The Japanese manufacturers have been cushioned from the downturn by their import quotas. Nissan, with the largest quota, has suffered the greatest percentage drop, down over 40% in January November to a total of 6,422 registrations By contrast, Toyota registrations rose by 14% to 3,816.

In the light 4 x4 sector, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Toyota and Vauxhall all recorded increased registrations. Land Rover registrations have fallen over 30% to 6,500, but it is still the market leader with a 35% share. The Toyota Hilux remains the best selling 4 X4 pickup, with 2,367 registrations.


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