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. +
Chris Hudson says he designed Mark Miller Subaru’s new AI agent to help shoppers browse vehicles and get information without being pressured to purchase. +
Mazda, Honda and Subaru lead the pack as a strong September helps dealers avoid a weak third quarter for new car and light truck sales. +
Rising hybrid and fleet sales are among the factors pushing some experts to adjust their full-year projections after a relatively strong August. +
Subaru announced plans to form a new captive finance company that will offer loans, leases and floorplan financing to U.S. and Canadian dealers. The factory will extend partnerships with Chase and Toyota to facilitate the transition. +
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. +
Sales of new Mazdas and Subarus improved by 35% and 10% year-over-year in May, leading all U.S.-facing factories as fleets helped offset flat retail sales. +
Automotive News reports sales of new Hondas improved on a year-over-year basis in April, offering a bright spot in a report dimmed by growing affordability concerns. +
