Tim Fleming

American Car Makers Struggle To Lure US Buyers In July

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American consumers’ appetite for US car brands eased significantly in July, as the industry continued to slow from last year’s record-setting pace, according to sales figures released Tuesday. All three Detroit carmakers reported steep overall declines, even as demand for SUVs and light trucks remained a bright spot and helped buoy the average transaction prices. … Read more

Americans Buy More Trucks, SUVs In February

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Americans’ strong appetite for light trucks and sport utility vehicles helped drive sales higher in February at some automakers, while others struggled with continued weakening demand for sedans and compact cars. GM and Nissan posted sales gains last month, while Ford and Fiat Chrysler’s US subsidiary reported declines compared to the same period a year … Read more