Al Castignetti

Nissan Hires Ram CEO for Brand in U.S.; Castignetti Exits

Nissan Motor Co., with U.S. sales lagging the industry’s rebound this year, said it hired a former Chrysler Group LLC executive to run its namesake brand in the country after the departure of a long-time sales official.

GM, Ford, Chrysler Post Gains in March U.S. Deliveries

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry ceded its rank as America’s best-selling mid-size car for the first time in 17 months, slipping behind Nissan Motor Co.’s Altima and losing share to Honda Motor Co. and Ford Motor Co. models.

Ford to GM See Demand Unfazed If U.S. Reduces Spending

Automakers led by General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. predict demand for cars and trucks, on pace for the best year since 2007, will remain resilient even as the U.S. was unable to avert government spending cuts that took effect yesterday.

Nissan Says U.S. Electric Leaf Sales May Reach 12,000 in 2011

Nissan Motor Co. , aiming to be the world’s largest seller of electric cars, expects to deliver as many as 12,000 battery-powered Leaf hatchbacks to U.S. customers this year as orders are confirmed and production quickens.

Nissan Adds Cheaper Electric Leaf as U.S. Assembly Begins

Nissan Motor Co., the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles, said it’s adding a lower-priced version of the rechargeable Leaf as production of the car begins in Tennessee.

Honda Leads U.S. Auto Sales Gains as Toyota Extends Rebound

Honda Motor Co.’s U.S. sales recovery accelerated in July with the market’s biggest volume gain, helping automakers stay on pace for their best year since 2007.

Toyota, Hyundai Buoy Asian Brands’ Post-‘Clunkers’ Sales Gains

Toyota Motor Corp. posted its largest U.S. sales increase in five months and Hyundai Motor Co. led gains for Asia-based brands as September auto demand grew at the fastest rate since 2009’s “cash for clunkers” program.

GM, Ford, Toyota Lag Estimates as Auto Rebound Fluctuates

General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.’s April U.S. sales increases missed analysts estimates amid the “ebb and flow” of the economic recovery.

Nissan Says U.S. Sales in March Rose 27% to Monthly Record

Nissan Motor Co. , Japan’s second- largest automaker, said its March U.S. vehicle sales rose 27 percent to a monthly record.

GM to Honda See Sales Rebound After Sandy Hurt October

General Motors Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said U.S. sales this month probably will rebound on deferred purchases and replacement demand after Hurricane Sandy disrupted auto purchases in October.

"Long gone are the days when you saw Camry as the perennial winner by a big margin."

- Al Castignetti on Apr 02, 2013

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