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From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexican Imports of Cars and Trucks Surging: Imports rose 1,092% in the first five months of the year compared to the equivalent period a year ago, according to figures from the Mexican Automobile Industry Assn. Imports totaled 26,608 vehicles, up from 2,232 a year ago, the association said. Automobiles accounted for the bulk of vehicle imports in the period, rising almost 2,500%, to 21,204 units from 832 units, the group said. Truck imports rose 286% to 5,404 units. General Motors de Mexico products represented the lion’s share of imports in the period at 55.3%; Chrysler de Mexico had a 23.8% share and Ford de Mexico had 20.8%.
