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Fear of an Impending Car-Price Collapse Grips Auto Industry

The auto industry — already fretting lengthy factory shutdowns and depressed new-vehicle demand — is starting to sound the alarm about a potential used-car price collapse that could have far-reaching consequences for manufacturers, lenders and rental companies.

April 13, 2020
Business

Moody’s Downgrades Auto Sales Forecast on Coronavirus Fears

FRANKFURT, Germany — Ratings agency Moody’s is lowering its forecast for global auto sales because of the new coronavirus outbreak.

February 26, 2020
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Carmakers Sell More to Rental Companies as Retail Demand Weakens

Stronger-than-expected new car sales last month belied a dirty little secret: Automakers have been selling more vehicles to rental fleets in recent months to prop up volume.

April 4, 2019
Business

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.

November 2, 2011