Retail Sales Rise 1.1% in September
Retail sales climbed 1.1% in September, the largest gain since February, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 14, 2011Existing Home Sales Jump 7.7% in August
Existing home sales jumped 7.7% in August to a five-month high, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.
September 21, 2011August Truck Sales Soar 70.8%
Class 8 U.S. retail truck sales soared in August by 70.8% — the highest increase since 2004 — and crossed the 15,000-vehicle mark for the first time since 2007.
September 19, 2011Shortage Means Higher Prices for Used Low-Mileage Class 8 Trucks
A continued shortage of available low-mileage used Class 8 trucks is being blamed for lower sales and higher prices in July, industry executives and dealers said.
September 5, 2011New Home Sales Fall to Five-Month Low
New home sales fell for the third straight month in July, declining 0.7% to 298,000, the lowest level in five months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
August 23, 2011Existing Home Sales Fall 3.5% in July
Existing home sales declined 3.5% in July the lowest level since November, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
August 18, 2011July Class 8 Sales Rise 31.5%, Pushing Year’s Total to 84,677
Heavy-duty U.S. retail truck sales grew 31.5% to 12,609 units in July over the 9,589 sold in July 2010, WardsAuto.com reported.
August 15, 2011Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in July
Retail sales climbed 0.5% in July, the largest gain in four months, the Commerce Department said Friday.
August 12, 2011Used Trucks Become Scarce; Prices and Mileage Increase
The scarcity of low-mileage used Class 8 trucks has gotten worse, pushing prices nearly 25% higher than what comparable vehicles cost last year, dealers and market analysts said.
August 8, 2011New Home Sales Dip 1% in June
New home sales fell for the second straight month in June, declining 1% to 312,000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 26, 2011