# The Automotive Business Council says June new-vehicle sales jumped 18.7-percent year-on-year to 47-thousand-294 units. Accourding to Naamsa, this was driven by strong consumer and fleet demand. Passenger car sales rose 21.7-percent, while light commercial vehicles grew 14.9-percent. Meanwhile, medium truck sales surged nearly 25-percent, however, heavy truck and bus sales dipped 3.1-percent. Imports soared, while locally built model sales fell 14-percent. Naamsa warns of growing trade policy risks, especially from the US, urging market diversification and regional expansion.
June vehicle sales surge nearly 19% as consumer and fleet demand rebounds