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Car sales in Scotland declined by 15% last year, falling to their lowest level since 2000. | Car sales in Scotland declined by 15% last year, falling to their lowest level since 2000. |
In December, sales were 32% down on the previous year, according to figures from the Scottish Motor Trade Association. | In December, sales were 32% down on the previous year, according to figures from the Scottish Motor Trade Association. |
The overall UK figure showed a decrease of 21% in annual sales. | The overall UK figure showed a decrease of 21% in annual sales. |
SMTA chief executive Douglas Robertson called on the government to ensure that banks released more finance and credit to consumers. | SMTA chief executive Douglas Robertson called on the government to ensure that banks released more finance and credit to consumers. |