West European car registrations in August 2019 were down by 9% at 930,000  units. compared with August 2018 , according to data from LMC Automotive. 
 

West European car registrations in August 2019 were down by 9% at 930,000  units. compared with August 2018 , according to data from LMC Automotive. 

UK new-car production fell by 11% in July, the 14th consecutive month of declines due to weak demand in EU and Asian markets. The news came in an announcement by the UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on 29 August.
 

Costa Mesa, California — Automotive retail sales in the US are likely to be 1.40m units in August 2019. This is a 5.0% fall compared with August 2018, according to consultants JD Power and LMC Automotive.

Passenger vehicle production in China was 1.5m units in July 2019. This is a 11.0% fall compared with July 2018, according to consultants LMC Automotive.

Subaru's new Outback features an option for water-resistant urethane-coated seats