Industry tracks Sandy-damaged cars: Automakers, auctions, others aim to protect used-vehicle pool

摘要

Keeping cars and trucks that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy out of the nation's pool of used vehicles won't be easy. But automakers, auction houses, inspection companies and vehicle-history reporting agencies are among those working to make sure that Sandy-flooded vehicles are either destroyed or sold with titles describing their true condition. For example, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., American Honda Motor Co. and Nissan North America said they will destroy thousands of new vehicles that were damaged by the storm while being unloaded at ports.