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Industry Analysis All Industry Analysis

April Vehicle Sales Star Detroit Makers

April car sales came in weaker than expected, but pickup truck sales were robust, turning Detroit makers into the month's stars.

Ford Posts Record NA Profits Fueled by New Models

Ford posted improved first-quarter earnings and record North American profits on strong sales of redesigned models, most notably the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape, as well as stalwarts Ford F-150 and Ford Explorer.

Buick, Fiat, Acura Win in March Madness Car Shopping

The Acura RLX, Buick Encore and Fiat 500 win for outstanding performances during the NCAA basketball tournament.

Industry Commentary All Industry Commentary

Millennials Take the Wheel

Young adults bought more new cars in 2012, showing buying strength for the first time since the Great Recession started. Improving economic fundamentals led these buyers to the market and should keep them coming - challenging the commonly held view that this generation is not as interested in cars as its predecessors were.

The Real Problem with Stair-Step Incentives

Stair-Steps offer manufacturers short-term gain, but longer term pain.

Edmunds.com Raises 2013 Auto Sales Forecast to 15.5 Million

Edmunds.com now forecasts new car sales of 15.5 million for 2013. Car shoppers continue to buy despite domestic and foreign fiscal crises. Rising asset values have made shoppers feel wealthier, while looser credit and a better job market have facilitated car buying.

Data Center All Data Center

Auto Industry Sales

US Auto Industry Sales: 13 Month Comparison

Market Share by Manufacturer

Market Share by Manufacturer is the percentage of industry sales for the months indicated for each manufacturer displayed.

Edmunds.com NHTSA Complaints Activity Report by Category

The Edmunds.com NHTSA Complaints Activity Report by Category examines the frequency, trends and composition of complaint submissions at the category level that Edmunds.com defined for the month indicated.