Clean diesels and hybrids reshape upcoming car lineup
Consumer Reports previews a wave of fuel efficient models including Ford Flex, BMW 335d, Dodge Ram and Ford F 150 pickups, Toyota Venza, Dodge Challenger, Volvo XC60, Honda Pilot, Subaru Forester, and more. The report notes diesel efficiency gains versus gas, the rise of hybrids, and safety features in new XC60.
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Auto sales slip in March across major carmakers
DETROIT AP Automakers posted double digit declines in March as demand for trucks and SUVs tumbled amid concerns about gas prices, the housing slump and tighter credit. GM fell 19 percent, Ford 14 percent, Toyota 10 percent, Chrysler 19 percent, Nissan 4 percent and Honda 3 percent. Ford's Jim Farley warned credit limits may keep hurting sales and the second quarter could be further pressured.
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Auto sales slide as GM and Chrysler report 19 percent drop
General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC posted a 19 percent decline in U S auto sales for March. The downturn outpaced year earlier figures and reflects housing slowdown hurting truck demand while small cars gain share. Ford Focus up 24 percent, Toyota Yaris up 83 percent, Honda Fit up 74 percent.
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