Automotive News reports U.S. new vehicle sales improved for the second straight month, building on momentum gained in September and fueled by hybrids and EVs. +
Toyota is among the stars of JD Power’s latest brand loyalty study, which gives four out of the five highest-ranking marques a retention rate in the 60% range. +
Relaxed CAFE targets could make new vehicles more affordable as President Trump entertains Xi Jinping — and the prospect of Chinese factories on American soil. +
Rising hybrid and fleet sales are among the factors pushing some experts to adjust their full-year projections after a relatively strong August. +
Cadillac and Toyota rank highest in JD Power’s latest tech study, which finds drivers are most satisfied with features they don’t have to think about. +
Automotive News’s July sales report finds limited inventories have “hamstrung” U.S. Toyota dealers while competitors get a boost from strong hybrid demand. +
The latest quarterly VIN-based inventory report from Lotlinx finds rebounding sales driven by new launches but offset by persistently aged inventory. +
Subaru leads all manufacturers with an 18% year-over-year increase in a report full of double-digit sales gains driven largely by demand for hybrids. +
Kerrigan Advisors’ Q1 Blue Sky Report finds multistore deals and soaring valuations helped drive a record 478 transactions over the past 12 months. +
Kelley Blue Book reports an average transaction price of $49,220 in May, down 0.5% from April but up 1.2% year over year amid heavier incentive spending. +
