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U.S. Vehicle Sales to Remain Strong in 2016?

Despite disappointing July sales results and some economic and political uncertainty with the upcoming elections, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is holding to its sales forecast of 17.7 million new cars and light trucks for 2016 in the U.S. Continue reading

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LA Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Buck Mid-Size Drop

Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales jumped up in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Continue reading

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Milestones – 40 Years of Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta first appeared 40 years ago in 1976, launching at the same time as a new technology company dubbed Apple. Continue reading

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Global Vehicle Sales Tracking at 92 Million

The global light vehicle market held steady with a third consecutive month of sales at a little under the 92 million annual rate. Continue reading

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Best June Sales Ever for BMW Group

June Sales at the BMW Group set a new record with a total of 227,849 vehicles delivered to customers around the world. This was an increase of 9.1% compared to the same month last year. This latest record month means … Continue reading

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U.S. Auto Sales to Drop During 2016-2023?

“Our latest forecast now reflects the reality that the growth track that the US market has been on since 2009 has stalled and appears to be leveling off, but it does not necessarily signal that further contractions or an automotive recession is imminent.” Continue reading

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US June Auto Sales Slump – Party Winding Down?

The Detroit Three automakers finished June with a 45.7% share of the U.S. auto market, up from 44.2% last month and 45.2% a year ago. Continue reading

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US Light Vehicle Sales Drop in May

U.S. light vehicle sales were down in May at 1.54 million, a 6% decline year-over-year with passenger car deliveries particularly weak. Car sales at 646,000 dropped -16% year-over-year. Light truck sales increased 2.3% at 891,000. AutoData says that the seasonally … Continue reading

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US May Sales Forecast Down, but on Pace for Record Year

Of note, the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal continues to have severe consequences. VW and Audi with projected monthly sales of 43,244 would be down a whopping -18.7% year-over-year. Continue reading

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EU Commercial Vehicle Sales up 14.6% in April

In the first four months of the year, the EU market for commercial vehicles expanded by 12.8%, totaling 758,566. During that period, Italy (+29.2%), Spain (+12.9%), France (+10.1%), Germany (+10.0%) and the UK (+4.1%) all increased sales. Continue reading

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Chevrolet Website for Spark, Sonic,Trax Debuts as Sales Drop

During April, U.S. Spark sales dropped -18%, Sonic -41% and Cruze -32% – the best selling Chevrolet on a global basis. These are the finest small cars Chevrolet has ever engineered and built. General Motors needs to keep small car sales going to meet increasingly stringent fuel economy regulations – aka CAFE – while it prints money Chevy and GMC truck offerings. Continue reading

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Keep On Truckin’ – US April Sales Soar

Not surprisingly dirty diesel Volkswagen’s sales declined 9.7%. More surprising to AutoInformed is that BMW slipped badly. BMW brand sales decreased -7.4 % at 25,000 (Mercedes-Benz was flat at 32,000 but it is known to be working on a pickup truck.); Mini brand sales decreased -12.4% to 5,000. Continue reading

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EU March Car Sales up 6%

In volume this is close to March 2007 levels, just before the economic crisis clobbered the automotive industry. Continue reading

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Infiniti Sets All Time Sales Record in March

This marks the 19th consecutive month of global year-on-year growth. Continue reading

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US Sales Soar in March Madness. Ford Edges GM as Number One. Toyota Bests FCA for Third. Trends or Quirks?

Once again truck and SUV sales were soaring during March 2016 at 908,000 posting an +11.4% increase compared to 2015. Car sales at 688,000 declined -6%. The leaders of the pack, as always were Ford F-Series (74,000), Chevrolet Silverado (48.000), Ram (45,000). Continue reading

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