Us Auto Sales
Stellantis recalls over 1 mn US vehicles over power steering defect: NHTSA
As part of the remedy, dealers will inspect and replace affected components as necessary, free of charge
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US auto sales seen rising 6% in Oct quarter as EV demand surges
Market research firm Cox Automotive expects US new vehicle sales to be about 4.14 million units for July-September, compared with 3.9 million in the same period last year
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US retail sales rise 0.5% in July on strong auto demand, major promotions
Retail sales rose 0.5% last month after an upwardly revised 0.9% gain in June, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday
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Toyota's global output falls for ninth month in October, production dips
In Japan, which accounts for about a third of Toyota's worldwide output, production climbed 8%, bouncing back from weak numbers a year ago when an accident at a supplier's facility led to a partial
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US auto sales to rise in August on increased vehicle supply, strong demand
For 2024, global light-vehicles sales are expected at 90.2 million units
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US retail sales rebound sharply to increase 3.8% in January: Govt data
December retail sales revised to show steeper decline; core retail sales jump 4.8%
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US auto industry calls for govt help as it warns of impact of chip shortage
Joe Biden in February ordered several Federal agency actions to address the chip crisis and is also seeking $37 billion in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the US
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US auto sales to rise in February despite weather woes, says report
Retail sales of new vehicles are estimated to reach about 975,600 units in February, a 3.3% increase from a year ago, when adjusted for selling days, the consultancies said
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Increased new-car demand during Covid has US industry optimistic about 2021
Increased demand for new vehicles during the Covid-19 pandemic helped General Motors and other automakers report strong fourth-quarter US sales on Tuesday
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Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April
In normal times, the combined number of cars produced by Mexico and Brazil every month is half a million
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Dismal start to US automobile sales sounds alarm that collapse is here
The severity of the slide stokes fears that a long-anticipated car sales collapse may be arriving
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Automakers' March US sales rise, lifted by strong economy
The strong results for March followed a weak performance in February
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