September Car Sales Set To Soften
Part of it is an anomaly with this year's calendar that saw much of Labor Day weekend pushed ahead into August.
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Part of it is an anomaly with this year's calendar that saw much of Labor Day weekend pushed ahead into August.
The company has regained its investment grade status from a top ratings agency.
"What we found was somewhat of a disconnect between parents view of their teens behaviors and what teens were telling us in terms of their views and their behaviors," said Chris Mullen, director of technology research for State Farm.
"We know that a growing electrified vehicle infrastructure is the key to making plug-in vehicles a viable option for more consumers."
Some American style cars are coming to Europe. Crowds gathered around a Corvette Stingray and a Chevrolet Camaro.
Ford is showing a new S-Max at the Frankfurt show, which will hold its press preview days on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, before opening to the public on Thursday. Ford also has a new Mondeo with a Europe only Vignale trim. That's a special upscale designation for people who want something more high end.
Pent up demand, low-interest rates and attractive year-end deals pushed August car sales to levels not seen in six years.
Because of that, the Odyssey is the first minivan to get the new TOP SAFETY PICK + designation from the Institute.
Ford has sold 181,000 Fusions so far this year, and dealers have said they have demand for more. The additional production in Flat Rock will allow them to build 30 percent more Fusions than before.
The S-MAX has been a popular 7-passenger small crossover vehicle. The concept version will feature Ford's new face, as well as a sleeker look for a vehicle that's always been considered a style leader.
