10 Vehicles Americans Couldn't Get Enough of in July - The Cheat Sheet
Last year was a banner one for auto sales. Shaking off the last effects of the massive financial crumble of 2008 and 2009, the automotive industry regained its footing in North America and — despite a record number of recalls, set rolling by General Motors — was able to bring itself... The industry sales stalwart, the Ford F-Series, plowed onward to lead the market. Despite the strength of compact crossovers in the market, sedans are still holding their own, as redesigned versions of the Camry and Accord continue to draw buyers. Nissan’s Altima, although it hasn’t had a solid redesign in years, is still putting up solid numbers, an indication that the buying public still favors the sedan over a favored brand of crossover. Ford’s Escape has been plagued with recall issues since the current generation went on sale, but that hasn’t stopped buyers from scooping them up by the boatload. Ford moved 29,253 units of the SUV in July, a 10. 1% leap over July of last year. Year-to-date, Ford has sold 175,669 Escapes, which although impressive, falls 2. 1% shy of levels seen at the same time last year. Source: www.cheatsheet.com
