April 11, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Is a U.S. sedan comeback on the horizon?

April 11, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Is a U.S. sedan comeback on the horizon?

Author: Automotive News April 11, 2026 Duration: 30:40
Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez join Kellen Walker to discuss whether Buick’s planned new sedan could mean a broader comeback for the segment in the U.S. Plus, Kia enters the pickup market targeting 90,000 annual sales, new-vehicle inventories drop sharply to 2.98 million, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation calls for a federal gas tax repeal.

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