New York, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices

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2026-07-01

Automakers reported a mixed batch of second-quarter US sales on Wednesday, revealing continued demand for trucks and large models despite rising gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war. General Motors delivered 714,896 vehicles during the three-month stretch, a drop of 4.2 percent from the year-ago period. A decline had been expected, but the sales were a bit above the level of leading forecasters. Rival automakers Toyota, Hyundai and Jeep-maker S......

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