ANECDATASuperstorm Sandy’s harsh toll on Newark’s new carsAP Photo/Mark LennihanThese imported cars in Port Newark weren’t destroyed by a Hurricane. Others were not so lucky.By Tim FernholzPublished November 28, 2012Last updated July 21, 2022This article is more than 2 years old.“An estimated 15,000 new cars awaiting delivery to dealerships were reported to be irreparably damaged by storm surge at the Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal in northern New Jersey.”—The Federal Reserve Beige Book,which reported measured growth across the country in the past seven weeks.📬 Kick off each morning with coffee and the Daily Brief (BYO coffee).Sign me upBy providing your email, you agree to the Quartz Privacy Policy.Copy