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German Industrial Output Slightly Up in February


In February industrial output in Germany increased moderately as rises in energy production and capital goods managed to offset the slowing construction sector. According to Economy Ministry data industrial output increased 0.5% in February, surpassing analysts’ forecast of 0.3%. But during the first two months of the year, output dropped 0.2% due to a 0.6% fall in production in January. "Production is ...
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February Orders for US Factories Increase on Vehicle Demand
In February orders placed with factories in the US increased considerably, due to a boost in vehicles and commercial aircraft demand. The bookings increased by 3%, the highest level over the ...
Australia Auto Sales Flat in February, Up Sharply on Year
Even if auto sales in Australia were flat last month, they still reached the highest level for February and a strong increase from February 2012. According to data from the Australian ...
Toyota Motor Sales Reports Growth in the US
Toyota Motors Sales reported an increase of 8.7% in the US for February to 166,377 vehicles. Sales for Toyota Motors Sales, USA, increased 4.3% compared with February 2012, unadjusted for 24 ...
Mercedes Surpasses BMW in February US Sales
Mercedes managed to surpass BMW last month with an increase of 22% in US sales, thanks to its C-Class sedan. Mercedes managed to achieve its best February with 22,040 vehicles sold, ...
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US Auto Sales to Reach Highest Level Since 2007
The US auto sales are expected to increase at levels last seen in 2007 as customers are attracted by more-available credit and low interest rates. GM and AutoNation are among the ...
Ford Reports Steepest Decline in February Car Registrations in France
Ford reported the steepest fall in French sales in February as the crisis continues to affect demand for new vehicles. In February total car registrations in France fell 12% to 143,366 ...
Euro-Area Manufacturing Output in February Down for the 19-th Month
Manufacturing output in the Euro-area dropped in February for the 19th straight month as the region still didn’t manage to emerge from recession. London-based Markit Economics announced today, March 1st, that ...
An Increase in US Pickup Sales to Boost Overall Auto Sales in February
Analysts predict that an increase in truck sales also contributed to an increase in overall US auto sales in February and the trend will continue throughout 2013. “Pent-up demand for pickup ...

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