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Imports of Cars Falls by Half
In the three months of this year Azerbaijan delivered 10,035 vehicles, which is 55.5% less than in the same period in 2014.
Within the period were purchased from abroad 9,256 cars, which is 11,049 units less than in the same period last year.
In connection with the organization of the first European Games, etc. since the beginning of the year there have been purchased 203 buses, which will mainly serve the guests of Baku.
This year, about four times decreased the import of trucks (500 units) and special purpose vehicles (76).
Note that this year Azerbaijan increased excise duties on imports of motor vehicles, which led to higher costs of importers. ---08D
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