The AAA Foundation report was based on the most recent U.S. data available, and current generation cars, pickup trucks, vans, and S.U.V.

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Government authorities would also draw comfort from the pickup in exports, which are set to fall significantly short of the target for the current fiscal year.

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Meanwhile, what does the continuing wave of negative reports for July and August, two months into the second half, say about the current forecast for second half growth of 2.8%, which would require a considerable pickup from second quarter growth, not worsening numbers?

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