US new vehicle sales jump in third quarter as UAW strike casts shadow

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Top global automakers on Tuesday reported a rise in U.S. new vehicle sales for the third quarter, buoyed by resilient demand for latest models and improved supplies.

General Motors (GM.N) extended a strong year as it posted an about 21% rise in U.S. sales to 674,336 vehicles, benefiting from demand for its pickup trucks, affordable crossover SUVs and electric vehicles.

EV sales jumped 28% in the third quarter from the preceding quarter, the company said.

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-third-quarter-us-sales-surge-21-resilient-demand-suvs-pickups-2023-10-03/

Ford’s Q3 U.S. sales rise 7.7%, as EV sales grew 15%

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fords-q3-u-s-sales-rise-7-7-as-ev-sales-grew-15-470408b4

EV sales up 28% at GM and 15% at Ford