Motor car imports and domestic production both up in May

Figures from the General Statistics Office show that more than 63,500 new motor cars were sold in May. Imported cars totaled 19,000 units, up 22.3 per cent in volume and 33.2 per cent in value over the same period last year. Domestically-produced and assembled cars were estimated at 44,500 units, up 13.2 per cent against April and 17.6 per cent year-on-year.