New York, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - US automakers report mixed sales as car market awaits war impact

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Carmakers reported mixed first-quarter US sales Wednesday pointing to a hit from winter storms, as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago. The US-Israeli offensive against Iran, launched on February 28, has boosted oil costs by more than 50 percent, sending gasoline prices to more than $4 per gallon in the United States. While that adds to the affordability challenges facing the ind......

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