The top automakers in the U.S. car market saw mixed results in their February sales totals disclosed this week.
Ford, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler reported sales declines compared to February 2016, while General Motors saw an increase and Honda and Nissan set new records for the month.
GM's overall sales climbed by 4 percent due in large part to Chevrolet -- its largest brand -- which reported a 3 percent gain and its strongest February total since 2008. The Buick and Cadillac brands each declined by about 9 percent, but GMC trucks and SUVs sold at a 17 percent higher rate.
Nissan sales also increased by 4 percent. Although its flagship division reported a modest gain, the Infiniti luxury brand increased by nearly 33 percent. Honda's flagship vehicle sales increased by 4 percent, while a 15 percent slide in Acura sales limited its overall gain to 2 percent.
Toyota, meanwhile, reported a 7 percent sales decrease in February as the Toyota and Lexus brands declined by 5 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
Ford and Fiat Chrysler disclosed respective sales declines of 4 percent and 10 percent, although Ford said its Lincoln brand and its trucks and SUVs saw strong months.
FCA's top brands -- including Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge -- each declined last month except for a 4 percent gain by Ram pickups.
Those six companies comprised more than 75 percent of the U.S. auto market in January, according to The Wall Street Journal. The overall U.S. auto market was expected to see a 1 percent decline in sales for the month, according to the GM statement.