The total number of vehicle imports was up slightly in August, although the commercial segment was down.
The total number of all vehicles arriving in the country, including trucks and buses, was 26,063 for the month compared to 25,926 in July.
The total number of cars for August was 22,214 compared to 21,985 in July.
However, new car imports were down in June with 9907 hitting the wharves in August compared to 10,107 in July.
Used car imports were up with 12,307 imports in August compared to 11,878 the previous month.
Commercial vehicle imports dropped in August with the total number of truck and van arrivals for the month down to 3775 compared to 3875 in July.
Total new trucks and vans was down with 2802 arrivals in August compared to 3177 in July. This includes 2506 under 3500kg GVM and 296 over 3500kg GVM.
Used truck and vans was up with 973 arrivals in August compared to 698 in July. This includes 894 under 3500kg GVM and 79 over 3500kg GVM.
The total number of buses and coaches was up slightly with 74 arrivals in June compared to 66 in July. This includes 39 new buses and coaches and 35 used for the month.
