PHOTO | FILE Isuzu truck on show. GM has shot to top spot in exports.
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By NATION CORRESPONDENT
Increased demand for buses and trucks in the
sub-Saharan Africa helped Isuzu, a brand of the General Motors East
Africa, to the top position in the vehicles export market in the first
quarter of 2013.
Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association
indicates that GMEA sold 72 units of trucks, buses and pick-ups out of
97 vehicle units sold in the period reviewed, commanding a 74 per cent
of the market share.
In the same quarter, CMC motors came second after exporting five units, with other motor dealers exporting 20 units altogether.
GMEA managing director Rita Kavashe attributed the
growth to improved infrastructures in the region, change in legislation
and slowing inflation.
“Exports is a big area and it remains a big
opportunities for GMEA. We will continue to deepen our exports in the
region. Among the areas that we are looking for in exports is PSV and
heavy commercial segment,” Ms Kavashe said.
She added that the commercial vehicles segment has
been supported by the increased activity in the construction,
manufacturing and transport industries while the saloon division has
been hurt by the high cost of cars and increased activity in the
second-hand market.
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