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SUVs Lead The Way
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BMI estimates that car sales in Bahrain performed better than expected in 2006, with sales growth of 12%. Mercedes-Benz and General Motors both reported 19% growth, to 610 and 2,303 units respectively, suggesting broad-based growth across all car segments, according to BMI's latest Bahrain Automotive Report. Sales growth was lifted by 7.0% GDP growth, with economic activity stimulated by higher oil-sector revenue forecasts and the indirect impact of higher oil-price-based growth throughout the