DECEMBER 1, 2016

Trucks Drive GM’s U.S. November Sales Up

GM sold 252,644 light vehicles last month, compared with 229,296 in the same period last year, according to WardsAuto data.

Japan Big Three U.S. Sales Falter in November

Toyota loses 4.1% on a daily-selling rate basis, while Honda and Nissan also fall below year-ago.

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FCA Reports Sharp Drop in U.S. Sales in November

Even Jeep, which along with the Ram truck brand has been carrying the ball for the automaker most of 2016, saw demand weaken during the month.

Ford Trucks, Lincoln Buoy November Sales

Ford says its overall sales rebounded in November after a two-month decline, fueled by a big jump in SUV and truck sales. Lincoln grew nearly 10% daily, led by Continental sedan and MKX CUV sales.

Light Trucks, Extra Days Boost November Volumes

U.S. light vehicles sold at a seasonal rate of 17.75 million units in November, keeping alive the prospects of setting a new sales record in 2016.

U.S. LV Sales Summary Table

U.S. automakers sold 1.37 million light vehicles in November, as daily sales fell 4.6%. Year-to-date sales reached 15.78 million, just 0.1% over same-period year-ago. (Data table)

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