HERE'S THE REPORT CARD FOR EVERY AUTOMAKER AT HALFTIME OF 2024

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This video provides a comprehensive mid-year sales report for major automotive manufacturers in the US, highlighting significant shifts and trends. The presenter details sales figures for Q2 and the first half of 2024, noting the impact of the CDK cyberattack on June sales. Key takeaways include Toyota's strong overall performance despite some model recalls and stop-sales (Grand Highlander, TX, Prius), and Lexus achieving its best-ever first half sales, largely driven by the new TX model. Honda shows resilience with positive Q2 and year-to-date sales, particularly strong performance from the CR-V Hybrid and Civic. Mazda is experiencing a surge, with record sales for several models like the CX-50 and CX-90. Subaru maintains steady growth, with the Forester leading sales. Nissan's car segment is performing well, prioritizing affordable sedans like the Versa and Sentra, though their truck and SUV segments show mixed results. Infiniti continues to struggle with declining sales across its lineup. The review emphasizes the growing importance of hybrid and electrified vehicles, with brands like Toyota and Honda leading the charge, while others like Acura are noted for their lack of hybrid offerings.