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Consumer Analysis: Autos/Vehicles Nov 13, 2009Long-Term Drivers of Vehicle Sales: The New Normal Once pent-up demand from recession is released, vehicle sales will stabilize below prerecession pace.  Nov 04, 2009Vehicle Sales Start Down Slow Road to Recovery Sales improve more than expected in October. Oct 02, 2009 Vehicle Sales Fall After Clunkers Incentive Ends Vehicle sales return to their previous pace. Sep 02, 2009 Cash for Clunkers Drives Vehicle Sales Higher Sales will fall now that the incentive has expired. Aug 04, 2009 Vehicle Sales Take Off With Government Help About 250,000 consumers cash-in their clunkers. Jul 21, 2009 Consumer Spending on Vehicles Has Improved Modestly The disappointing sales in June were due to weak sales to businesses and the government. Jul 03, 2009 Vehicle Sales Take Wrong Turn in June Real spending likely fell 1% at an annual rate in the second quarter. Jun 19, 2009 Cash-for-Clunkers Attempts to Jump-Start Vehicle Sales The bill will only have a modest impact on sales. Mar 04, 2009 Vehicle Sales Are Stuck in a Downward Spiral Both fleet and retail customers buy fewer cars. Jan 06, 2009 Vehicle Sales End Their Free Fall Sales inched upward in December, but they will remain weak for months to come. Sep 04, 2008 Vehicle Sales Finally Shift Into Forward Gear Light trucks break a year-long losing streak. Aug 04, 2008 Vehicle Sales Are Running on Empty Lower gasoline prices cannot lure buyers into showrooms. Jul 02, 2008 Disaster for Vehicle Sales in June Consumers and auto dealers turn away from gas guzzlers in droves. Jun 04, 2008 Truck Sales Downshift Again Vehicle sales suffer as consumer preferences go through a sea change. Feb 04, 2008 Vehicle Sales Hit the Skids in January Weakening labor market weighs on consumer spending power. Jan 04, 2008 Vehicle Sales Improve Slightly as 2007 Ends But automakers cannot put a good spin on a bad situation. Jul 05, 2007 Vehicle Sales Take a Turn for the Worse Domestic vehicles and light trucks were especially hard hit. Feb 02, 2007 Vehicle Sales Hold Steady in January High consumer confidence will drive near-term sales. Dec 05, 2006 More of the Same for Autos November’s vehicle sales are flat as auto makers struggle with a saturated market. Nov 03, 2006 A Sign of Things to Come for Autos October’s weaker vehicle sales expected to set the tone for 2007. Aug 03, 2006 Consumers Buy More Cars, but Not American Ones U.S vehicle market share sinks to new low. Jun 02, 2006 High Energy Costs Crimp May Vehicle Sales Vehicle sales fall to lowest pace of the year in May. Apr 05, 2006 Mixed Fundamentals for Vehicle Sales Eroding affordability results in more moderate sales. Feb 02, 2006 Vehicle Sales Surprised on the Upside in January But non-consumer purchases played a role. Jan 10, 2006 Vehicle Sales Will Weaken Despite Healthy Economy Vehicle industry will not be able to maintain sales that have diverged from trend levels indefinitely. Dec 02, 2005 A Second Lackluster Month for Auto Sales Vehicles sales expected to remain below trend pace of recent years. Nov 02, 2005 October Auto Sales Hurt by the Summer's Pull-Ahead Buying October vehicle sales fall to weakest pace since 1998. Oct 05, 2005 Higher Fuel Prices Are Only Part of the Story Higher fuel prices are finally affecting vehicle purchase decisions. Aug 04, 2005 The Auto Price Wars Continue Employee discount incentive will morph into lower permanent prices. Jul 08, 2005 Desperate Moves by Big Three Auto Makers Are Good for Consumers New incentives could incite a new price war among domestic auto makers. Jun 03, 2005 Shifting Incentives for Vehicle Buyers One of the factors supporting vehicle sales this year is growth in vehicle leasing. May 04, 2005 Vehicle Sales Rebounded in April Higher gasoline prices are affecting mix of vehicles sold, not the number of vehicles sold. Apr 04, 2005
Vehicle Sales Rebounded in March Higher fuel prices will change the mix of vehicles bought, not necessarily the number. |
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