Brazil auto output up 3.9 pct in July from June

SAO PAULO Aug 4 (Reuters) - Automobile production in Brazil rose 3.9 percent BRAOPM=ECI and sales increased 0.6 percent BRASLM=ECI in July from June, the national automakers' association said on Thursday.

Automakers in Brazil produced over 307,000 new cars and trucks last month, while sales totaled more than 306,000 vehicles, according to data released by industry group Anfavea. Auto output had slipped 2.8 percent and sales had fallen 4.5 percent in the previous month.

Brazil is a key market for the world's biggest automakers, including Italy's Fiat SpA (FIA.MI), Germany's Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) and U.S.-based General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N). (Reporting by Sergio Spagnuolo; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)