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Fuel-Efficient Cars Increase April Sales

Manassas Nissan drivers will be very happy. New car models that get 35 mpg or better led most major automakers to stronger April sales. Even buyers of pickup trucks chose more efficient engines. The shift to more fuel-efficient cars was good news for Detroit and Korean automakers, which have plenty of new small cars in stock.

Overall, U.S. sales rose 18 percent from April of last year, to 1.16 million. It was the third straight month that sales hit an annual rate of 13 million or more and a big improvement from last April, when consumers were more cautious about the economy and unemployment was even higher. While sales remain below their peak of 17 million in 2005, the April gains were another sign of recovery for the auto industry and the economy. Just two years ago, Americans bought just 10.4 million vehicles.

Even those who choose bigger vehicles are downsizing. Ford said half the people who bought an F-150 opted for a more efficient V-6 engine instead of a V-8. And more than half of Chevrolet buyers are now choosing smaller, four-cylinder engines, the highest level GM has ever seen.

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Nissan Motor Co. said sales climbed 12 percent. The company also reported strong small-car and crossover sales. The Nissan Sentra compact rose 42 percent and the Rogue small crossover climbed 28 percent. Sales of the Titan pickup dropped nearly 30 percent. Nissan won a big victory Tuesday when New York City picked it over Ford to supply a small van for its taxi fleet for the next 10 years.

Visit your local Manassas Nissan dealership, Brown’sSterling Nissan, and find out why Nissan vehicles are the best choice when thinking about fuel efficiency and mileage. Stop by 45155 Towlern Place Sterling, VA or call (703) 659-4611 to schedule a test drive with the Nissan you need.