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Industry roundup:
FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Stellantis sales slump ends; Honda, Nissan rebound again; Hyundia, Kia advance 11th straight month.
Retail transactions driven by pent-up demand, improving inventory and selection, and rising discounts lead to gains for Hyundia, Kia, and Nissan. Stellantis saw a 6% sales increase in Q2, marking the end of a seven-quarter slump, with RAM, Dodge, and Chrysler contributing to the growth.
FROM CBT NEWS: New vehicle sales set to improve in Q2 thanks to returning car buyers
Q2 new vehicle sales are estimated to reach 4,048,922 units, led by General Motors and followed by Toyota and Ford. Q2 sales surpassed Q1 by 13.8% and are up 16.1% from last year. While the industry begins to stabilize, rising interest rates continue to put pressure on new vehicle sales.
FROM CNBC: With just 8% of new vehicles costing under $30,000, ‘it’s the least affordable car market in modern history,’ expert says
May’s average transaction price for new cars was $47,892, with 10% of all vehicles priced above $70,000. Budget conscious buyers are turning to cars with greater mileage, such as the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Prius, to increase their cost of ownership.
FROM WARDS AUTO: Dealers need to help lead the charge for BEVs
With only 50% of auto dealers expressing enthusiasm for BEVs, the current U.S. BEV-to-plug ratio stands at 11:1 and is estimated to deteriorate to 29:1 by 2033. Addressing the need for education is crucial in fostering dealer and consumer confidence to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
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