A J.D. Power brand loyalty study finds most car buyers return to the same brand when trading in their used vehicles.
Meanwhile, AutoNation, Hendrick Automotive Group top public, private rankings.
The Motor Industry Vehicle Board in New Hampshire ruled that Subaru of New England “unreasonably withheld consent of sale” of Prime Subaru Manchester to Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Subaru profit jumped 25% in the latest quarter as the automaker recovered production, ramped up sales and cashed in on favorable exchanges rates.
Ford Motor Co. saw U.S. sales rebound sharply in July for the second consecutive month while Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. saw sales dip for the 12th consecutive month.
As automakers report second quarter results, analysts say a market rebound may be on the way.
Cox Automotive and LMC report new-vehicle inventories shrank to just over 915,000 in September and predict further shrinkage as production issues and supply shortages linger.
Lexus and Subaru rank highest for third consecutive year.
How fast automakers move vehicles from factory floors to showrooms will shape the sales story the rest of the year.
Automakers reported impressive monthly results, showing increases that ranged from 40% to 70% compared to unit sales during the pandemic.
