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April sales fall by 27%

9th May 1991, Page 6
9th May 1991
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Page 6, 9th May 1991 — April sales fall by 27%
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• The recession in the truck industry may be bottoming out, but it shows few signs of recovery, judging by the latest SMMT figures.

Commercial vehicle sales for April were 19,406 — down over 27% from 26,799 in April 1990. Sales since January are 79,459: down 31.58%.

Sales of HGVs in April were half of what they were in the same month last year, at 2,647 compared with 4,901.