Manufacturing

Toyota welcomes Camry home

Camry: Toyota's "bread-and-butter"
August 14, 2016 05:00 AM
Leadership struggle

Toyota has been committed to continuing the Camry's run as the best-selling car in the U.S. This year's sales mirror a broader downturn in car sales.
YearCamry salesChange
2016*233,882–8%
2015429,3550.20%
2014428,6064.90%
2013408,4840.90%
2012404,88631%
*Through July
   
Despite declines this year, the Camry remains well ahead of its midsize competitors.
ModelU.S. sales Jan.-JulyChange
Camry233,882–8%
Accord201,3005.80%
Altima197,644–4%
Fusion170,840–4.2%
Malibu132,14517%
Sonata125,0444.40%
Source: Automotive News Data Center

DALLAS -- The end of Camry production at Subaru's plant in Lafayette, Ind., will give Toyota more flexibility over inventory amid a sales slump for the nameplate and the entire car segment.

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