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US auto sales strong despite Sandy hit
Nov 01, 2012 19:38 EDT
Chrysler and General Motors posted their best October numbers since the 2008 financial crisis as US auto sales extended their steady gains Thursday despite taking a hit from Hurricane Sandy.
Second India-New Zealand Test evenly poised
Sep 02, 2012 10:11 EDT
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged five wickets to throw the second and final Test against New Zealand wide open on the third day in Bangalore on Sunday.
US May auto sales rise 20% on sweeter incentives
Jun 01, 2012 18:21 EDT
With Toyota and Honda leading the way, US car sales rose by more than 20 percent in May from a year ago, juiced up by increased incentives amid a slow US economy, industry figures showed Friday.
Toyota unveils 'first all-electric SUV'
May 08, 2012 10:20 EDT
Toyota unveiled Monday what it says is the first all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) on the market, a version of its popular RAV4 with a top range of 100 miles and minimum six-hour charge time.
Toyota unveils 'first all-electric SUV'
May 07, 2012 18:07 EDT
Toyota unveiled Monday what it says is the first all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) on the market, a version of its popular RAV4 with a top range of 100 miles and minimum six-hour charge time.
US auto sales accelerate despite fuel price jump
Mar 01, 2012 14:33 EST
US auto sales continued to accelerate in February despite an unnerving jump in fuel prices as an improving overall economic outlook and aging vehicles drew consumers into showrooms, automakers said Thursday.
US auto sales see fastest pace since 2008
Feb 01, 2012 18:01 EST
US auto sales in January hit their highest rate since 2008, driven by huge growth at once-troubled Chrysler and improving consumer confidence, industry data showed Wednesday.
Carmakers lure youth with gadgets, sleek design
Jan 12, 2012 06:58 EST
Dashboards glittering with gadgets, turbo-charged engines and sleek designs are on offer as automakers try to attract young consumers who care more about computers than cars.
US car sales accelerate in November
Dec 01, 2011 17:48 EST
US car sales accelerated in November to the best performance since the Cash for Clunkers incentive program jumpstarted depressed sales in August 2009, industry data showed Thursday.
October auto sales up, but concerns deepen
Nov 01, 2011 17:44 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto sales rose in October due to pent-up demand for cars and trucks although the gains failed to offset concerns that financial crisis in Europe could derail the industry's slow recovery.
Auto sales rebound, allaying recession fear
Oct 03, 2011 16:56 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales rose almost 10 percent in September, allaying concerns of a double-dip recession as major automakers forecast stronger sales through the remainder of the year.
September auto sales up, allaying fears of recession
Oct 03, 2011 14:15 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Major automakers posted double-digit percentage U.S. sales gains for September in a rebound that General Motors Co said showed the economy was likely to steer clear of a double-dip recession.
Toyota looks to regain momentum with new Camry
Aug 23, 2011 19:47 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Co <7203.T> showed off its all-new Camry on Tuesday, aiming to recover lost sales momentum with price cuts and a high-powered ad campaign for its flagship sedan that remains America's best-selling car.
US carmakers back on top amid Japan parts problems
Jul 01, 2011 17:04 EDT
The Detroit Three carmakers captured more than half the sales in the US market for the first time since September 2008 amid supply shortages caused by the Japanese quake, industry data showed Friday.
Toyota falls to fourth in US amid shortages
Jun 01, 2011 17:06 EDT
Toyota fell to the number four spot in US auto sales in May amid shortages following Japan's devastating earthquake and as rival Chrysler posted solid gains, manufacturers' data showed Wednesday.
Toyota has 45 days supply in U.S.: executive
May 20, 2011 20:42 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp told its U.S. dealers this week that the company had 45 days of inventory and was working hard to get the word out that it was "open for business."
Toyota may shift U.S. sales goals due to Japan
Apr 19, 2011 11:43 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Co <7203.T> may have to change its U.S. sales targets because of production slowdowns in Japan and North America, the U.S. sales chief of the world's largest automaker said on Tuesday.
Japan supply uncertainty looms for Toyota
Apr 11, 2011 21:07 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> on Monday warned that the uncertain supply of parts from Japan could threaten its output of vehicles through July, the latest sign of trouble for the global auto industry stemming from the massive Japanese earthquake a month ago.
Toyota production might be limited through July
Apr 11, 2011 16:50 EDT
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> might face limited production through July due to Japan's March 11 earthquake and its aftermath, its U.S. sales chief, Bob Carter, said in a note to dealers.
Ford beats GM in US auto sales race
Apr 01, 2011 17:52 EDT
Ford knocked General Motors out of the top spot for US auto sales last month, a feat it had managed only once before since 1998, industry data showed Friday.
