AFP reports that Philippines auto sales rose to 7,792 units in August – a 0.9% gain on the same period of last year.

However, sales in the eight months to August rose 7.2% to 53,927 vehicles, the report said, citing as source the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines.

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However, the August picture was more mixed in terms of sales by vehicle type. Car sales reportedly fell 26% to 2,003 units, but trucks and SUVs expanded 15% to 5,789 units.

Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi lead the market.

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