Vehicle production in Argentina drops by 19.6% in Sep

MEDELLIN, Colombia (ICIS)–Argentine domestic automobile production declined by 19.6% in September year on year, and fell by 2.2% over the previous month, the Argentine Automakers Association (ADEFA) said on Thursday.

In September, 42,599 vehicle units were produced, ADEFA said.

Auto exports hit 17,658 units in September, showing a surge month on month rising by 7.1%. Year-on-year numbers saw a decrease of 19.2%, according to the trade association.

Accumulated production this year through September was 347,895 vehicles, 56,559 lower than during the same time period in 2015, according to the trade group.

Sales to dealers saw an increase of 6% month on month, and registered a yearly increase for September of 12.2%, ADEFA said.

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