Great job Motor City! Import sales surpass domestic brands

It has finally happened. In what is sure to be a psychological blow to Detroit, foreign-based auto brands have surpassed traditional domestic brands in U.S. retail sales, according to the latest vehicle registration data from R.L. Polk and Co.

How bad are the numbers?

52.9% of new cars registered were imports, vs. 49.0 percent in the same period in 2005.

Source: Automotive news

Rupert - 7/25/2006 12:49:10 PM

+1 Boost

america finally woke up to cars from other places? realised most domestic cars are really not good?