Jesse Toprak
Jesse Toprak
models month moral
I think the moral of the month was that the more gas-efficient models did well.
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February sales are typically much more robust than January's, but some may be surprised that this month even exceeded last February's sales. We attribute this in part to dramatically renewed consumer interest in compact vehicles.
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A total price in the low $20,000 range, I think, opens the door to the mass market.
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Consumers will come into the dealership very well informed on what they should pay for the new car, negotiate on hundreds over the price of the car, then go into the financing department and automatically pay a couple thousand for an extended warranty without knowing anything.
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Mercedes-Benz and BMW are associated with quality engines, so it was a smart thing to do.
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You don't buy a pink elephant sculpture just because it's on sale.
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With the upcoming introduction of new vehicles based on the GMT 900 platform, GM should regain lost share in the remarkably profitable large truck and large SUV segments.
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From a practical aspect, when you do the math the hybrid alternative is not always best financial choice because they cost more, and so a smaller car with a fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon is an attractive alternative, especially in urban areas.
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This year has seen the rebirth of the car, as we saw a two percent increase in that segment's market share, while SUV market share decreased by nearly the same percentage. We expect this trend to continue in 2006, as manufacturers will be launching new hybrids, subcompacts and other fuel-efficient products.
continue expect increase launching market nearly rebirth saw seen share trend year
This year has seen the rebirth of the car, as we saw a 2-percent increase in that segment's market share, while SUV market share decreased by nearly the same percentage. We expect this trend to continue in 2006, as manufacturers will be launching new hybrids, subcompacts and other fuel-efficient products.
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The only thing that's perhaps different is that Ford and GM did not go through the route of increased pricing and incentives whereas with Jeep, it's continued business as usual.
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There has been a permanent shift in consumers' minds as far as gas prices goes. The sustained nature of gas prices has changed how people buy.
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The new sub-compacts are a lot more easy on the eyes than the Toyota Echo and the Ford Fiesta.
coming model people purchase time tough waiting
It's a tough time when you have a new model that people are waiting to purchase in the coming months.