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5 key takeaways from April U.S. sales reports

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Honda brand inventories closed April at 161,790, down from 166,629 to start the month, but up from 93,039 at the end of April 2023. (DAVID PHILLIPS)
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David Phillips
May 03, 2024 04:26 PM

U.S. light-vehicle sales, after growing 20 consecutive months year over year, took a breather in April.

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