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US vehicle sales fall 1.9% in Q1 2017, SUVs and pickups grow market share

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar08 Apr 2017

SUVs and pickups grew their market share while cars continue to slide; Ford’s F-Series trucks maintain top slot while the Toyota Camry is the best-selling car. Volkswagen beginning to recover from effects of dieselgate.

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Ford confirms two new EVs for China

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Ford Romania adds 1,000 more jobs for EcoSport production

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M&M completes acquisition of Turkish farm equipment maker Hisarlar

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Mercedes-Benz Vans invests $150 million in next-gen Sprinter production in Argentina

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Preparations for the ramp-up in Argentina as well as other global Sprinter plants are already ongoing.