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Even though car sales have fallen for the fourth straight month, consumers are continuing to buy vehicles in record numbers, with 1.3 million sold in the year to April.
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16 May 2013
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Even though car sales have fallen for the fourth straight month, consumers are continuing to buy vehicles in record numbers, with 1.3 million sold in the year to April. The Holden Commodore failed to make the shortlist of the top 10 bestsellers in April for only the second month in the make's 35-year history.
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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

The article says car sales have fallen for the fourth straight month on a month-by-month basis, but overall consumers are still buying vehicles in record numbers over the year to April.

According to the article, 1.3 million vehicles were sold in the year to April.

The piece notes that while monthly sales have declined for four consecutive months, cumulative sales over the 12 months to April still reached a record total of 1.3 million — showing strong year‑to‑date demand despite short‑term monthly dips.

Yes. The article highlights that consumers continue to buy vehicles in record numbers (1.3 million for the year to April) even though monthly sales have fallen for four straight months.

No. The article reports the Holden Commodore failed to make the shortlist of the top 10 bestsellers in April.

Very unusual: the article says this was only the second time in the make's 35‑year history that the Holden Commodore did not appear in the top 10 bestsellers for April.

The article provides sales data and commentary but does not offer specific investment advice or conclusions. It documents a mix of short‑term monthly declines and strong year‑to‑date sales (1.3 million).

The article mentions the top 10 bestsellers and the year‑to‑April total; for full monthly breakdowns or detailed model lists you should consult the original sales reports or the full article at the source referenced.