The Big Picture: Sales Slowdown Continues The U.S. new-vehicle market is feeling a continued pull-back, driven largely by the pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to the expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30. The EV Effect on Pricing and Incentives The expiration of EV tax credits
Detroit Three Strike Creates Headwinds, but October Sees a Silver Lining October Auto Sales Surge Expected Despite Industry Challenge (PDF) The U.S. automotive industry is navigating choppy waters, with the latest reports indicating that auto sales are poised to rise in October. However, the overarching uncertainties stemming from the ongoing
A Comprehensive Analysis of September’s Auto Sales (PDF) September’s auto sales exceeded expectations and defied market challenges, with significant gains in the third quarter. Labor Day weekend shopping, improved new-vehicle inventory, and robust demand for light trucks, and electric vehicles (EVs) contributed to the remarkable performance. Let’s delve into the
Toyota’s Growth Trajectory: Achieving Record Production, Sales, and Profit (PDF) Toyota’s CEO, Koji Sato, unveiled the company’s quarterly financial results, highlighting Toyota’s financial resilience as it strives to catch up in the electric vehicle (EV) market and navigate the influx of aggressive competitors from Silicon Valley and China. FY
NAAA_Arbitration_Policy_for_Auction_Transactions-2017 (PDF) I. General Policies: 1. Fair and Ethical Sale The sales made at an Auction are intended to promote fair and ethical treatment to both the Buyer and Seller. If Auction determines that the transaction is not fair and ethical to either party, the Seller and the Buyer agree
U.S. Automotive Production vs. Sales – 2015 to 2016. U.S. Production vs. Sales. US Sales US Production Date Value Date Value Feb-15 1,258,515 Feb-15 1,384,734 Mar-15 1,546,465 Mar-15 1,628,658 Apr-15 1,455,471 Apr-15 1,532,976 May-15 1,635,199 May-15 1,510,215 Jun-15 1,476,719 Jun-15 1,599,337 Jul-15 1,528,168 Jul-15 1,329,757 Aug-15 1,577,418 Aug-15
US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. US auto sales chart for the last five calendar years as reported by automakers. Brand Rank 09 -13 Var Market Share Total Units Sold 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Ford 1 40% 15.23% 9,845,335 2,412,224 2,168,015
August capped a solid summer for the auto industry showing the strength of the overall market. Not only have automakers sold more light vehicles in the first eight months this year (10.6 million) than in all of 2009 (10.4 million), but last month’s 1.5 million sales topped the unit volume of
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