Most Automakers Report Higher U.S. Auto Sales in October
A majority of top automakers said their U.S. sales increased in October from a year ago, Associated Press reported.
Ford Motor Co. said its sales rose 6%, led by higher SUV and truck sales, while General Motors Co. reported a smaller 2% increase.
Ford Explorer SUV sales tripled from a year ago, AP said.
Other automakers reporting higher sales were Chrysler Group LLC with a 27% jump, Nissan Motor Co. with an 18% increase, Hyundai Motor Co. with 23% higher sales and Volkswagen AG with a 40% leap.
Toyota Motor Corp., however, said its sales fell 8%. Honda Motor Co.’s sales were flat.
Total U.S. car and truck sales in October rose 8% from last year to $1.02 million, according to Autodata Corp., AP reported.
