Dick Colliver
Dick Colliver
consumers continue core despite honda lukewarm overall positive positively respond sales
Honda and Acura continue to demonstrate positive sales growth, despite an overall lukewarm economy. It all comes back to product, and consumers continue to respond positively to our core vehicles.
behind continued driving enjoy expect force growth industry last light market ready top tough trucks year
It may be tough for the industry to top 1999, but for right now we're just going to enjoy it. Light trucks were the driving force behind the market growth last year. We expect more of the same this year and we're ready for continued growth with the introduction of our new Acura SUV this fall.
civic competition continue declining despite fierce finish gains last months post posted sales year
Despite fierce competition in a declining segment, sales of the all-new Civic continue to post gains. In addition, with best-ever monthly sales of more than 6,500 units, Ridgeline posted sales gains in 10 of the last 11 months to finish the year on target.
belts committed industry remain
Other in the industry are tightening their belts but we remain committed to steady, incremental growth.
cars confidence consumer continues demand drive economy remains strong summer
The doldrums of summer haven't dampened the demand for our cars and trucks. Confidence in the economy still remains strong and continues to drive consumer demand for big-ticket items.
accord civic hybrid posture problem selling
The Civic hybrid is no problem and selling very well, but we're going to re-evaluate our posture on the Accord hybrid.
arrival demand help high hitting kept key market models month pace record reduced remains slightly stay underlying
The combination of reduced inventories and a slightly down market kept us from hitting an all-time high this month, but underlying demand for our key models remains very strong. The arrival of our 2002 models this month will help us to stay on a record pace for the year.