March U.S. Sales Winners, Losers (4/2/16)

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VW dealers mobilize to head off lawsuits Auto News

Volkswagen retailers tapped a five-member committee to open settlement talks with the automaker aimed at recovering financial damages sustained by VW's 652 U.S. dealerships in the wake of the company's emissions crisis.

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Nissan hits all-time high Auto News

Nissan North America posted its biggest sales month ever, selling 163,559 cars and trucks in March, despite tight inventories of the Nissan brand's two top-selling models.

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Nissan softens some policies on dealer incentivesAuto News

Nissan will take further steps to smooth its aggressive sales-incentive program this month at the request of its dealers.

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Time, Ally honor Kitty Van BortelAuto News

Kitty Van Bortel is the 2016 Time Dealer of the Year. Van Bortel, 61, received the award at the convention on Friday. She owns Van Bortel Subaru in Victor, N.Y.

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VW slips for 5th straight month, Audi rollsAuto News

Volkswagen of America saw sales fall for the fifth straight month in March as its core passenger cars continued to struggle with crossover-happy consumers, while Audi's hot streak continued, notching its 63rd-straight monthly U.S. sales record.

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Hyundai sets U.S. record on Sonata deliveries; Kia slipsAuto News

Hyundai Motor America improved only narrowly on last March's sales tally, but the Korean automaker eked out a small gain to claim its best month of sales since it started selling cars in the United States in 1986.

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Nissan hits all-time high in MarchAuto News

Nissan North America posted the biggest sales month ever in March, selling 163,559 cars and trucks, despite tight inventories of the Nissan brand's two top-selling models.

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Audi plans big ad push for A4, Q7Auto News

Audi of America will spend more on marketing this year to support key model launches and maintain its record sales momentum.

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Nissan hits all-time sales record in MarchAuto News

Nissan North America posted the biggest sales month ever in March, selling 163,559 cars and trucks, despite tight inventories of the Nissan brand's two top-selling models.

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Despite results, Mazda eyes growthAuto News

Despite a punishing first quarter of declining sales and profits, Mazda has set a goal of increasing its total U.S. deliveries by 6 to 8 percent in 2016, U.S. executives told dealers during the brand's make meeting Friday.

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Detroit 3 post higher March sales in CanadaAuto News

Detroit automakers reported higher March and first-quarter auto sales in Canada, as forecasters expect Canadian demand this year to exceed that of record-breaking 2015.

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March sales rise 3.1%, but SAAR falls to 13-month low Auto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 3.1 percent in March, but the pace of deliveries slowed considerably as retail growth slackened during the month.

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Lexus leads March U.S. luxury sales as crossovers draw buyersAuto News

Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus brand, bolstered by demand for its crossovers, sold the most luxury light vehicles in the U.S. for a second straight month in March, closing in on Mercedes-Benz's first-quarter lead.

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Detroit automakers report higher March sales in CanadaAuto News

Detroit automakers on Friday reported higher March and first-quarter auto sales in Canada, as forecasters expect Canadian demand this year to exceed that of record-breaking 2015.

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FCA dealers told more Jeeps, Rams comingAuto News

Fiat Chrysler dealers got their first in-person look at the automaker's plans to build more SUVs and pickups, and also heard that the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart will change, but won't be going away.

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At GM, pickups and SUVs offset cuts in rental shipmentsAuto News

General Motors eked out a 0.9 percent sales increase in March as strong demand for pickups and SUVs helped to offset another big reduction in deliveries to rental companies.

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FCA brands struggle on scorecard despite strong salesAuto News

Despite flourishing sales for Jeep and Ram, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles struggled mightily on an industry scorecard released by J.D.

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U.S. Sales Rise 3.1%; SAAR Dips (4/1/16)

U.S. sales rise 3.1%, SAAR dips; Solid gains at Nissan, Honda, FCA, Ford; Industry taking risky path...
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Volume rises 3.1%, but sales pace slows as SAAR dips to 16.56 millionAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 3.1 percent in March, but the pace of deliveries slowed considerably as retail growth slackened during the month.

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Lincoln to offer pickup service for ContinentalAuto News

Lincoln will offer a free remote pickup and drop-off service to owners of the Continental sedan, which goes on sale later this year, as the brand seeks unique ways to make its products stand out.

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Toyota loses ground as Easter holiday dents showroom trafficAuto News

Toyota Motor Corp.'s March new-vehicle sales in the U.S. fell 2.7 percent from last year as car sales continued to slump and an early Easter contributed to dampened retail volume.

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American Honda gets boost from cars, HR-VAuto News

Honda Motor Co. reported a 9.4 percent increase in U.S. sales last month, bolstered by strong car shipments and gains at both its Honda and Acura divisions. Volume jumped 11 percent at the Honda division with 123,369 sales in March, and edged up 1.

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Hot Jeep, trucks offset car slump at FCAAuto News

Strong U.S. sales of SUVs, pickups and minivans pushed Fiat Chrysler sales up 8.1 percent last month. The automaker said it sold 213,187 vehicles in the U.S. in March.

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VW recalls 91,000 Passat sedans in U.S. to fix cable insulationAuto News

Volkswagen said it is recalling 91,000 Passat sedans in the U.S. to fix insufficient cable insulation that could cause short circuits.

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Ford outsells GM on higher fleet shipmentsAuto News

Ford Motor Co. was the top-selling automaker in the U.S. last month for the first time in five years, outselling General Motors by 936 light vehicles. Fleet sales made the difference, with Ford's rising 39 percent and GM's dropping 13 percent.

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Ford outsells GM on higher fleet volumeAuto News

Ford Motor Co. was the top-selling automaker in the U.S. last month for the first time in five years, outselling General Motors by 936 light vehicles.

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Tesla unveils cheaper Model 3 as advance orders reach 198,000Auto News

Tesla, suggesting there may be pent-up demand for an affordable EV with decent range, revealed the $35,000-and-up Model 3 during an invitation-only event Thursday.

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First ride in the Tesla Model 3Auto News

The Model 3 is a handsome machine that looks every bit like a smaller version of the company's Model S.

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Nissan, Honda, FCA, Ford chalk up solid gains on truck volumeAuto News

Nissan, Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Ford Motor chalked up solid U.S. sales gains in March as higher spending on incentives and strong demand for light trucks were projected to lift the industry to another monthly advance.

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Tesla shares surge as Model 3 orders speed past estimatesAuto News

Tesla shares surged to their highest in six months early today after the electric car maker said orders for its new Model 3 sedan, its first car aimed at the mass market, had sped past 130,000 in the first 24 hours.

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Tesla unveils cheaper Model 3 as advance orders top 130,000 Auto News

Tesla, suggesting there may be pent-up demand for an affordable EV with decent range, revealed the $35,000-and-up Model 3 during an invitation-only event Thursday.

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Nissan, FCA, Ford chalk up solid gains on truck volumeAuto News

Nissan, Fiat Chrysler and Ford Motor chalked up solid U.S. sales gains in March as higher spending on incentives and strong demand for light trucks were projected to lift the industry to another monthly advance.

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Nissan deliveries advance 13% on record truck, car volumeAuto News

Nissan Motor's U.S. sales rose 13 percent last month as the company continued to benefit from strong light truck demand and generous discounts. Sales at the Nissan division advanced 13 percent to a record 149,784 cars and light trucks.

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Lexus to Test No-Haggle Sales (4/1/16)

At NADA: Lexus to test no-haggle sales; VW store worth buying?; a ‘ransomware’ warning...
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