U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships Growth. U.S. sales forecast to possible peak in 2016. Steady dealership count will lead to equalized sales and less competition. It is a good time to be in the retail auto industry, which is thriving.
A Decade of U.S. Dealerships. Last year, U.S. vehicle sales grew 5.7 percent to 17,470,659. In the same year the number of new-vehicle franchises grew less than 1 percent, resulting a 5.5 percent gain in industrywide sales per franchise.
U.S. Car and Light-Truck Franchises, 2015. *Scion is included in Toyota Division.
Deals Specials for Mazda Vehicle, April 2016. Year Mazda 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo Cash 2016 CX-3 (not Grand Touring) 0 – – – – Special APR (Chase) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.019 0.019 0.019 STD Special APR (Chase) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.024 0.024 0.024 STD Special APR (Chase) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.039 0.039 0.039 STD Special APR (Chase) exp. 05/02/2016 0 0.054
Deals Specials for Nissan Vehicle, April 2016. Part 2. 2015 Frontier KC V6 SL and PRO-4X 0 – – – – Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation @ Std. 500 – – – – NMAC Special APR Tier 1-3 (Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation) exp. 05/02/2016 500 0.009 0.019 0.019 STD NMAC Special APR Tier
North America Car and Truck Production Data. Chevrolet Silverado/Cheyenne 23,478 18,263 28.6% 45,177 37,080 21.8% GMC Sierra 10,521 12,078 -12.9% 20,014 23,915 -16.3% Silao, Mexico (T) 33,999 30,341 12.1% 65,191 60,995 6.9% Chevrolet Equinox 0 3,618 – 0 6,280 – Spring Hill, Tenn. (T)* 0 3,618 – 0 6,280 –
Cars Weekly Volume Change Model 2007-2013 – April 2016 March – April Season – Overall, car values decreased by only 0.04% last week. – Sporty and Compact car segments have received four straight weeks of improved week to week retention. The Compact segment had its highest retention rate since
North America Car and Truck Production Data. North America car and light-truck production by plant, February & YTD Feb. Feb. Feb. 2mos. 2mos. 2 mos. 2016 2015 change 2016 2015 %change Mercedes-Benz R Class (trk.)* 1,470 0 – 2,800 0 – Mobility Ventures MV-1 (trk.) 0 238 – 0 383
Deals Specials for Nissan Vehicle, April 2016. Part 1. Year Cash 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo 2016 Titan XD 0 – – – – NMAC Special APR Tier 1-3 (Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation) exp. 05/02/2016 0 STD STD STD STD 2016 Rogue Hybrid 0 – – – – NMAC Special APR Tier 1-3 (Nissan
Jaguar XF Production and Suppliers for 2016. Assembly of the second-generation 2016 Jaguar XF began in June 2015 at the Land Rover’s factory in Castle Bromwich, England. Production output is expected to reach more than 47,000 units for 2016.
Deals Specials for Cadillac Vehicle, April 2016. Year Model Cash 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo 2017 XT5 0 – – – – GMF Cadillac APR Incentive Program (GM
Mercedes GLC Production and Suppliers for 2016. First-generation of new Mercedes-Benz GLC began in June 2015, at Daimler’s factory in Germany. The list contains a supplier chain for 2016 version, with expected output of more than 130,000 units for 2016.
Automotive Market Year over Year US Sales Report Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Feb-15 Change Pct Change 1 Aston Martin 86 85 1 1.20% 2 BMW Group 25,442 29,019 -3,577 -12.30% 3 Daimler AG 25,632 25,749 -117 -0.50% 4 FCA 183,607 164,067 19,540 11.90% 5 Fiat Group 180 177 3 1.70% 6
Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices. Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, February Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Feb 2016 Jan 2016 Feb 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,650 $6,531 $7,271 1.8% -8.5% Midsize 7,667 7,742 8,100 -1.0% -5.3% Fullsize 7,378 7,485
Deals Specials for Chevrolet Vehicle, April 2016. Year Cash 36mo 48mo 60mo 72mo 2017 Traverse LS Base (1SM) 0 – – – – GMF APR Incentive Program (GM Financial) exp. 05/02/2016 0 STD STD STD STD 2017 Traverse LS (1LS) 0 – – – – GMF APR Incentive Program (GM Financial) exp. 05/02/2016 0 STD STD
Car Historic Data per Franchise, 2014 vs. 2013. Car 2014 Car 2013 Change Truck 2014 Truck 2013 Change Total 2014 Total 2013 Change % Change Toyota/Scion 926 925 1 744 665 79 1670 1590 80 5 Lexus 741 657 84 584 518 66 1325 1175 150 12.8 Honda 760
Picking out a a vehicle is one of the most important purchases a person can make. Here is a quick 10 step guide to making the smartest choice when picking out a vehicle. 1. Equipment Before stepping into the dealership, every buyer should have a list of equipment they cannot
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, January 2016. Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize
Deals Specials for GMC Vehicle, April 2016. Year GMC 36m 48m 60m 72m Cash Back 2017 Acadia Limited 0 – – – – GMF APR Incentive Program (GM Financial)exp. 05/02/2016 0 STD STD STD STD 2017 Acadia 1SV 0 – – – – GMF APR Incentive Program (GM Financial)exp. 05/02/2016 0 STD STD STD
U.S. Certified Auto Sales Report for Feb. 2016 and 2 Months. U.S. Certified-used vehicle sales, February Feb. Feb. Feb. 2 mos. 2 mos. Feb. 2016 2 mos. 2 mos. 2016
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