Retail

Fast growth for a showroom ghost

Among the challengers trying to take a bite out of Ford's dominance is Nissan, which launched its first U.S. full-size van during the recession.
May 02, 2016 05:00 AM
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U.S. sales growth for commercial vehicles far exceeds overall industry growth of 3.3%.
 Sales increaseAvg. trans. price
201120%$27,433
201212%$28,703
20136%$28,637
201414%$27,971
201519%$32,366
2016*23%$32,913
* Through March Source: Automotive News Data Center, Kelley Blue Book
HOLD_305029958_H2_-1_GTMCWCCLKJBQ.jpg Morrison: Don't sell vans short.

It's one of the fastest-growing, most lucrative vehicle segments -- yet you'll almost never see one prominently parked in a dealership's showroom.

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