** Automotive marketplace TrueCar Inc TRUE.O expects total
new vehicle industry sales to reach over 1.1 mln units in
September 2022, up 13% from a year ago
** "This month we're seeing Honda, Nissan and General Motors
gaining traction from previous months' sales," said Justin
Colon, vice president of OEM Solutions at TrueCar
** Used vehicle sales for September are expected to reach 3
mln, down 11% from a year ago
** "With increasing interest rates, affordability is being
tested," said Zack Krelle, industry analyst at TrueCar.
** Shares of co down 5.7% at $1.54 in mid-day trade
** YTD, shares down ~54%
(Reporting by Priyamvada C in Bengaluru)
((Priyamvada.c@thomsonreuters.com))