July New-Vehicle Sales Increase 5% in July, Autodata Reports

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The summer sales momentum continued in July, with light vehicle sales increasing 5% from a year ago to 1.435 million units, according to Autodata Corp. This July SAAR came in at 16.48 million units, up from 15.76 million in July 2013 but down from 16.9 million in June. The following is ... Read More »

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Harley-Davidson Recalls Bikes for Ignition Switch Problem

Ignition switch problems that have plagued General Motors and Chrysler have now turned up in the motorcycle business, reported Michigan Live. Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 4,500 FXDL Dyna Low Rider bikes worldwide because engine vibration can turn the switches from “on” to “accessory.” The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year, including ... Read More »

Auto Sales Head for Best Since ’06 on Confidence, Jobs

Sales of cars and trucks stayed on a roll in July toward the best year since 2006 as automakers benefit from stronger U.S. consumer confidence, payroll gains, low-interest rates and pent-up demand for new vehicles, reported Bloomberg. A resurgent American appetite for sport-utility vehicles and crossovers helped General Motors Co. (GM), Toyota Motor Corp., Ford ... Read More »

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