Category: Automobiles

Americans are buying a lot more trucks and SUVs. Truck and SUV sales have steadily increased since the end of the Great Recession, while passenger sedan sales have been declining since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In fact, 2018 saw the highest U.S. truck sales since 2005. This big spike in sales is forcing automakers to make big changes.

American cars are struggling in China, and it may only get tougher for automakers. One company that has seen its share of struggles in the Chinese market is Ford. The company arrived late to China, it had a less than an ideal partnership, and difficulty keeping up with the competitive Chinese market left Ford in the dust behind its rivals. The company said earlier in 2019 that it has a plan to catch up to its competitors.