World's top carmakers maintain growth trajectory in Q2: EY

BERLIN, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- The world's 16 largest carmakers are maintaining their growth trajectory, with total sales in the second quarter (Q2) rising 18.1 percent year-on-year to a record 515.8 billion euros (557.4 billion U.S. dollars), according to consulting firm Ernst and Young (EY).

Total earnings before interest and taxes increased 31.3 percent to almost 39.6 billion euros. This was "driven by the weak