FORD MOTOR COMPANY -8 % Ford blamed the weather for its decline, which was worse for fleet deliveries than for retail sales -LRB--5 %). (automobilemag.com)
FCA reported U.S. retail sales dipped 5 percent to 139,947 units last month while fleet deliveries dropped 15 percent to 47,401. (Autoweek.com)
While Ford predicts retail sales will remain strong throughout 2011, fleet deliveries likely will see increases over the course of the year, says George Pipas, the auto maker's top U.S. sales analyst. (wardsauto.com)