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Car sales on a high in February

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New Delhi March 1 Passenger car sales were on a roll in February with most carmakers recording double digit increase in sales. Maruti Udyog said on Thursday it sold 62,999 vehicles in February, up 53 per cent from 41,095 units a year earlier. The company said it sold 59,095 units in the domestic market, up 61 per cent from 36,608 units a year earlier. Its exports fell 13 per cent to 3,904 units from 4,487 units a year earlier.

Hyundai Motor India on Thursday reported a 74 per cent increase in its domestic vehicle sales during February at 15,459 units compared to the same month last year. The company said its total vehicle sales (including exports) in the month stood at 25,026 units with 22,223 units in the compact segment (Santro and Getz).

Meanwhile Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) recorded a 60 per cent increase in vehicle sales during February at 3,521 units. The company had sold 2,195 units in February last year, HSCI said in a statement.

General Motors reported an 81 per cent increase in domestic vehicle sales during February at 3,087 units as against 1,709 units in the same month a year ago. Ford India witnessed a record sale for February 2007 and sold 3,856 units as compared to 3,023 units last year, registering a 27.5 per cent year-on-year growth on total sales.

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