US auto sales strong in July on SUV, luxury demand

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By DEE-ANN DURBIN

DETROIT (AP) — Summer deals and big demand for SUVs and luxury vehicles kept U.S. auto sales strong in July.

Sales of new cars and trucks were expected to rise 3 percent to nearly 1.5 million, according to car shopping site TrueCar.com.

General Motors and Fiat Chrysler both saw 6 percent sales gains over last July, while Honda and Nissan both saw 8-percent gains. Ford's U.S. sales rose 5 percent. Volkswagen sales rose 2 percent. Toyota's sales were flat, hurt by a big dip in car sales.

Other automakers will report July sales later Monday.

FULL story at link.



In this Thursday, July 2, 2015, photo, Robert Schemer, his wife, Kelly, and their son Graham, 9, pose next to their newly purchased pre-owned 2013 Ford Flex Limited, at the Star Ford Lincoln dealership in Glendale, Calif. At right is sales consultant Allan Calix. Summer deals and big demand for SUVs and luxury vehicles kept U.S. auto sales strong in July, according to reports released, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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[PasadenaTrudy]

1. I'd get a Leaf

I think, if I had to buy a car. First I'd have to figure out the charging situation at my apt. bldg. I own the bldg. so it would be on me. But, I have a 2011 Mazda with only 34K on the clock, and I only fill up once a month so never mind

[TexasBushwhacker]

2. And it really depends on what produces your electricity

Granted, driving electric cars cuts down on air pollution in the immediate area, but if your power comes from coal fired plants, you might as well burn gasoline.

What I'm hoping for is an aftermarket generator that can turn ANY car into a hybrid. I know there have been some on development, but I don't think any have been commercialized yet.

[PasadenaTrudy]

3. I want one

that runs on air.