Pre Close Trading Statement

European Motor Hldgs PLC
25 February 2004


EUROPEAN MOTOR HOLDINGS plc ("EMH")

PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE

EMH is pleased to report that trading in all areas of the business has remained
strong throughout the financial year  and the board expects that the group's
results will exceed market expectations for the year ending 29 February 2004.


The group's forward orders for the critical March new car registration period 
are substantially ahead of last year.

The preliminary results are due to be announced on 28 April 2004.




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