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FCA US April Sales Sees Trucks and Namesake Brands Decline

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Ken Zino

The brands* the company is named after Fiat and Chrysler both posted huge declines. Sales of Fiat vehicles declined 45 percent to 1,404 vehicles. Chrysler brand total sales fell 18 percent in April to 14,189 vehicles compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted a 5 percent retail sales increase to 7,864 vehicles. Continue reading →

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TMC Posts Revenues of $265 Billion for Fiscal Year

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Ken Zino

Region by region Toyota is experiencing the effects of a slowdown in the global automotive economy along with an ongoing increase in competition. As a result, volume is down slightly, but operating income is up. Continue reading →

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Ford US April Sales Off -5%

Posted on 7 May 2018 by Ken Zino

Well. yes, but in a global business gigantic trucks are not saleable elsewhere, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet emission and fuel economy regulations that are tightening everywhere. Ford spears to be a three-legged stool with the car leg chopped off. Continue reading →

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U.S. March Sales – Light Trucks Up, Cars Down Again

Posted on 4 April 2018 by Ken Zino

During an unexpectedly strong March, U.S. auto dealers sold 1.65 million vehicles, a 6.3% increase year-over-year. Detroit Three brands per AutoData held just 45.7% of the U.S. market in March, selling 755,152 vehicles – with 612,052 or a whopping 81% … Continue reading →

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US Car Sales Plummet in February. Trucks Gain Again

Posted on 7 March 2018 by Ken Zino

The smoking tire and news wheel spin of the month – given Trump’s ongoing trade tirades amidst a complete collapse of White House staff support and an ongoing exodus – came from the American International Automobile Dealers Association Continue reading →

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2017 US Sales Trickle Down – Reversing Run-up

Posted on 7 January 2018 by Ken Zino

Unlike the alleged positive – or certainly debatable – effects of the Trump tax cuts for the rich, the 2017 calendar year saw US auto sales trickle slowly down from previous record years. AutoData Corp. says the seasonally adjusted annual … Continue reading →

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Offshore Brand US Auto Sales Rose During a So-So October

Posted on 3 November 2017 by Ken Zino

Even though Trump hasn’t implemented his promised offshore tax on imports or took on China for its currency manipulation and trade practices, international brands once again controlled the U.S.  auto market during September by selling 748,614 vehicles, commanding 55.3% of … Continue reading →

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U.S. Sales Drop in September. Domestics Struggle with Cars

Posted on 12 October 2017 by Ken Zino

September U.S. auto sales dropped notably when compared to September 2016, but were still relatively strong, according to AutoData. It said that the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in September was 17.76 million units compared to 18.05 million units a … Continue reading →

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GM, Ford, FCA Car Sales Decline, Slumping Trucks, Crossovers Can’t “Pickup” Slack

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Ken Zino

The industry trend of customers abandoning cars in the U.S. continued in July as industry sales dipped for the sixth straight month compared to last year, Continue reading →

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Group Renault Sets Half-Year Sales Record – 1.88 Million

Posted on 19 July 2017 by Ken Zino

Group Renault registrations worldwide, including Lada, increased 10.4% in the first half of 2017, in a light-vehicle market that was only up 2.6%. Continue reading →

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Truck Sales Can’t Pick Up Slack from Sliding May Car Sales

Posted on 19 June 2017 by Ken Zino

While trucks are hot, up 6% from a year ago, May car sales are not at, -9.3%, a continuing negative trend. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (aka SAAR) in the U.S. for May 2017 was 16.66 million units sold, a significant slide from 17.17 million units a year ago. Total light vehicle sales declined -0.5% compared to last May despite inexpensive fuels and low interest rates. Continue reading →

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Automotive CX Summit – Dual Style to Customer Development?

Posted on 12 June 2017 by AutoCrat

“People liked going into the Apple Store, they liked to go somewhere to talk to a person face-to-face for support or to explain something. this is complex technology, it strikes me that’s the analogy the [automotive] industry should look at and say, “Ah-ha,” Munzel told AutoInformed during a phone interview. Continue reading →

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April Showers – U.S. Auto Sales Drop Yet Again

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Ken Zino

Of note is President Trump’s belligerent attitude toward North Korea and his disdain for trade agreements, which puts South Korean based Hyundai and Kia – clearly in the sights of two military powers. Continue reading →

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Porsche Q1 2017 Best in History

Posted on 12 April 2017 by Ken Zino

Growth came from China, the company’s home market of Germany, as well as the Panamera and Macan model lines that had double-digit growth. Continue reading →

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March U.S. Auto Sales Slump on Trump Russian Ties – Possibly Treason – Over Helping Communist Meddling with Election

Posted on 5 April 2017 by Ken Zino

Perhaps more ominous is the average length of time a car occupied a dealer’s – 70 days in March – the longest amount of time since July 2009. This is good for banks doing the financing but maybe a problem for potential customers, and certainly auto dealers who are holding the floor plan loans as the calendar turns over – incurring interest – each day, every un-sold day. Continue reading →

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