PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONNew and used car sales in June and July exceeded pre-Covid levels, but dealerships say they are preparing for more difficult months ahead. Southern Motor Group managing director Ken Cummings said his yards had had a turnaround in sales after "no sales, basically" in April. Both Mr Todd and Mr Cummings attributed the drive in car sales to people sitting at home under lockdown, considering their options. Cooke Howlison managing director John Marsh said his dealership had also had improved sales in June-July. Nationally for the year, car sales were down 24%, but at Cooke Howlison they were down just 3%.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2020 16:30 UTC