New vehicle sales rose 10% in September, but the figures were even higher in the various light truck segments, which together captured 54% of the market. The increase was linked to declining fuel prices as well as pent-up demand. Many buyers have waited for the economy to improve but can wait no longer. The average American truck is 10.1 years old.
September Upturn in Pickup, Light Truck Sales
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