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July 2, 2026 | Honda CR-V tops first-half sales; why DRAM shortage hits autos especially hard
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- Automotive News Daily Drive
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 1342
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Summary
Honda’s CR-V dethrones the F-150 as America’s best-selling vehicle through the first half of 2026. Nissan’s CEO pushes back on Renault alliance fracture talk. Plus, SBD Automotive’s Alex Oyler joins Daily Drive to explain why the DRAM chip shortage is hitting the auto industry especially hard and why Tier 1 suppliers may be bearing the most pain.