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Tariq Kamal

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 6, 2019

November Sales Report Pushes 2019 Total Closer to 17M

The estimated seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. new vehicle sales continues to hover around the 17 million-unit mark after several major manufacturers enjoyed year-over-year improvements in November.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 29, 2019

Mazda Turns to Toyota for Captive Financing

Toyota Motor Credit Corp. will replace Mazda Capital Services as the captive consumer loan and lease financing company for U.S. Mazda dealers, according to a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 18, 2019

Tesla Drops Base Models, Hikes Prices

The starting prices for the Model X SUV and Model S sedan went up nearly $5,000 overnight following the abrupt deletion of their ‘standard range’ variants from Tesla’s lineup.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMay 7, 2019

Central America Automotive Market Trends Downward

After several years of growth throughout much of Central America, the automotive market has started to see a downward trend in some of the region’s largest car markets.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 3, 2019

New Vehicle Sales Down 2.3% in April

U.S. new-vehicle dealers sold 1,328,649 cars and light trucks in April, a 2.3% year-over-year decline and a full 3% loss to start the year compared with the first four months of 2018.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 26, 2019

Ford Faces Federal Emissions Probe

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Ford Motor Co.’s emissions testing and certification processes, the factory revealed in an SEC filing today.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMarch 19, 2019

Hyundai, Kia Face New Engine Fire Investigations

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. face new investigations into a spate of mechanical issues, including engine fires, that has led to the recall of millions of vehicles sold in the U.S.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalFebruary 5, 2019

India Fleet Sales Account for 3.7% of Total Vehicle Sales

A rapidly growing middle class, new investments in infrastructure, and a simplified tax scheme make India a prime target for global fleet-based businesses.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 20, 2018

Fed Raises Interest Rate, Lowers Growth Forecast

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the fourth interest-rate hike of the year while downgrading central bankers' expectations for economic growth in 2018 and 2019.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalDecember 6, 2018

Inside the Merchants Truck Rental Program

Merchants Fleet Management now offers rental trucks with no minimum term for fleets that need to scale up or down quickly for project-based or seasonal work.

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