The Wall Street Journal reports that first quarter sales for the U.S. auto industry are higher year-over-year. Though Ford’s report is not yet available, and manufacturers’ gains were not uniform, some makers saw double-digit increases including Toyota (20%) and Honda (17%) who both credit their increased sales to demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. According to research firm J.D. Power, consumers are also benefitting from the easing of prices which have declined 3.6% from 2023.

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