Fiat Chrysler Carries Rare U.S. Auto Sales Momentum Into 2019

(Bloomberg) -- The mishmash of U.S. auto sales results in December -- declines at Ford and Toyota with gains at Fiat Chrysler, Nissan and Honda -- was a fitting cap to a year in which the industry did a valiant job of treading water.

• Ford estimates 2018 industry light-vehicle sales rose to about 17.3 million, from 2017’s 17.2 million. But it may be the last hurrah for a while: Most analysts expect that higher interest rates and record-high prices will make affordability an issue for some consumers and contribute to a market contraction in 2019.

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