March Archives

Chinese cars secure a 33% share of global car sales in March 2024 – Geely, BYD, Chery, Changan in Q1 top 20

May 7, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto BYD, car, cars, Changan, Chery, Chinese, Geely, global, March, sales, Secure, share, Top

Chinese car brands accounted for 33% of the global sales of passenger vehicles in March 2024, in which 8.15 million units were shifted during the month. This was revealed in statistics released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), as CarNewsChina reports. In the first quarter of this year, 21.05 million vehicles were sold worldwide, [...]read moreChinese cars secure a 33% share of global car sales in March 2024 – Geely, BYD, Chery, Changan in Q1 top 20

Online fashion sales in France fell by 4.9% in March

May 2, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Business fashion, fell, France, March, online, sales

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 2, 2024 The results published by the French Fashion Institute (IFM) for March 2024 show that retail sales in France for the apparel sector increased by 1.4% over 2023. “The calendar contributed positively to this result, since there were five Saturdays in March 2024 as opposed to four in [...]read moreOnline fashion sales in France fell by 4.9% in March

March Rents Grew Dramatically In Chicago And These 4 Other Cities

May 1, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Chicago, cities, Dramatically, Grew, March, Rents

Eighteen of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big [...]read moreMarch Rents Grew Dramatically In Chicago And These 4 Other Cities

Housing affordability dipped in March: First American

April 30, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate affordability, Affordable Housing, American, dipped, home price, Housing, March

Housing affordability dipped in March on both a monthly and yearly basis, according to a new report by First American. Affordability fell by 0.1% compared with February, according to the First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). On an annualized basis, affordability fell by approximately 5%. Meanwhile, mortgage rates also rose over the course of the [...]read moreHousing affordability dipped in March: First American

Transport ministry to introduce Komuter service to aid Johor RTS Link; 70% complete as of March 31

April 26, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto AID, Complete, Introduce, Johor, Komuter, Link, March, Ministry, RTS, service, Transport

The transport ministry plans to introduce a Komuter service to support the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) that is due to become operational in 2027, Bernama has reported. This is because the RTS Link station in Bukit Chagar will also house the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Tracking Train Project that is located below the [...]read moreTransport ministry to introduce Komuter service to aid Johor RTS Link; 70% complete as of March 31

Pending home sales post a modest gain in March: NAR

April 25, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Gain, Home, March, modest, NAR, National Association of Realtors, Pending, Pending Home Sales, post, sales

Pending home sales increased by 3.4% in March compared to February despite rising mortgage rates, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales were essentially flat compared to one year ago. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index increased to 78.2 in March, up from 75.6 in February and good for its [...]read morePending home sales post a modest gain in March: NAR

Pennsylvania home sales surge in March

April 19, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Home, Home Sales, March, Pennsylvania, sales, surge

Even though the spring homebuying season got off to a slow start across much of the U.S., one of the most populous states saw increased activity. Home sales in Pennsylvania jumped 23.6% from February to March, according to a report released Friday by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales were [...]read morePennsylvania home sales surge in March

Neta X and Aya (V-II) to be launched this year, CKD from March 2025; Neta GT preview in May 2024

April 19, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto Aya, CKD, launched, March, Neta, preview, VII, Year

Neta hasn’t exactly endured the best of starts in Malaysia, but it aims to build momentum this year with the launch of not one, but two models. Both of these cars have already been previewed at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) – the Neta X and Aya, the latter known in Thailand as [...]read moreNeta X and Aya (V-II) to be launched this year, CKD from March 2025; Neta GT preview in May 2024

Existing-Home Sales Drop In March As High Rates Stun Homebuyers

April 18, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate drop, ExistingHome, high, Homebuyers, March, rates, sales, Stun

Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities [...]read moreExisting-Home Sales Drop In March As High Rates Stun Homebuyers

Existing home sales retreated in March: NAR

April 18, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Existing, Existing home sales, Home, March, NAR, National Association of Realtors, retreated, sales

Existing home sales slumped last month under the weight of elevated mortgage rates. Existing home sales receded by 4.3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, down from 4.38 million in February, according to a report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Year over year, sales fell by [...]read moreExisting home sales retreated in March: NAR