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by Tom Moeller December 2, 2005
According to the Autodata Corporation, November US sales of light vehicles recovered most of the prior month's decline with a 6.7% m/m rise to 15.74M. The increase, however, failed to recoup the decline during the prior three months. As a result, the average of sales so far during 2005 is about equal to all of 2004.
Sales of US made cars & trucks improved 8.6% m/m. Domestic truck sales rose 11.8% (-11.8% y/y) while car sales rose a lesser 4.8% (2.6% y/y).
Sales of imported cars & trucks rose a modest 0.2% m/m (-3.3% y/y) as sales of imported trucks rose 0.8% (-8.5% y/y) and imported auto sales fell slightly (-0.5% y/y).
Import's share of the US light vehicle market slipped m/m to 21.2%.
| Light Vehicle Sales (SAAR, Mil. Units) | Nov | Oct | Y/Y | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15.74 | 14.75 | -5.5% | 16.87 | 16.63 | 16.81 |
| Autos | 7.56 | 7.32 | 1.7% | 7.49 | 7.62 | 8.07 |
| Trucks | 8.18 | 7.42 | -11.3% | 9.37 | 9.01 | 8.74 |
