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Big U.S. auto discounts are bane to Asian automakers' profits

The Honda Accord, pictured, and the Toyota Camry are the best-selling midsize cars in the U.S. and will put pressure on Nissan's Altima, which has seen sales fall this year.
MJ
By:
Ma Jie
July 28, 2017 05:00 AM

TOKYO -- Asian carmakers are taking hits to their profits from having to spend more to move metal in America.

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