Tom Libby
Tom Libby
anyone both changes five honda model replace shortest toyota turnaround
Both Toyota and Honda have about the shortest turnaround times between model changes than anyone else in the industry. They replace a model now every five years or so.
switch undermine
If they were to switch back to incentives, frankly, it would undermine everything they've done.
couple schools
There are a couple of schools of thought on this,
apparently extremely five focus ford fusion gap gotten helps hit positive reviews sweet time
Ford has had a gap for a long time between its Focus and its Five Hundred. Now ... it's apparently hit the sweet spot. It also helps that the Fusion has gotten extremely positive reviews in the automotive press.
segment
It's one of the, if not the most competitive segments. You have high-volume brands, and a lot of their entries in that segment are flagship models.
forward incentive momentum pricing program seems somewhat surprising
It's somewhat surprising that they would come forward with a big incentive program at this time. Their pricing program seems to be getting some traction, and they're getting some momentum from their new models.
buzz good initial seems
It seems like there's a lot of good initial buzz on this product.
inventory lowering obviously pressure price trying turning vehicle
They are trying to keep inventory turning by lowering the price through incentives. But obviously the vehicle is under pressure already.
benefit consumer fact great honda keeps looking market positive product refreshing sort toyota
It keeps Honda and Toyota sort of looking at Nissan. The fact that Nissan is refreshing their product periodically keeps Honda and Toyota on their toes. It keeps that market very competitive. I think it's a positive for Nissan and a positive for the whole segment. The benefit is the consumer has a lot of great choices.
decline definitely large luxury movement similar talked talking
There is definitely a movement downward. Everyone has been talking about the decline in big SUVs, but no one has really talked about this similar movement away from large luxury cars.
decline definitely large luxury movement similar talked talking
There is definitely a movement downward, ... Everyone has been talking about the decline in big SUVs, but no one has really talked about this similar movement away from large luxury cars.
believe gallon per prices remain year
We believe that prices have to actually get to $4 per gallon and remain there for one year for there to be a substantial shift.
deal holds vehicle
The deal will fade, but the vehicle will be with you for years. Get something that you'll enjoy, that holds its value, because you'll have to live with it down the road.
bmw campaign continue ford gm help honda hopes madness march retail share stop
Toyota, Honda and BMW continue to do well at the retail level. GM and Ford need to stop their retail share deterioration, and GM hopes their March madness campaign will help do that.