Slower Sales Is the New Norm

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Slower Sales Is the New Norm"

Transcription

1 Slower Sales Is the New Norm Industry analysts were certainly accurate in their characterization of a slower sales environment during the second half of 2018 the latest data for September light-vehicle sales continues the trend, with a total decrease of 5.5%. The good news is the 5.5% decrease is better than the predicted -7.0%, and September was the fourth-best September ever, as measured by volume. In addition, September s SAAR (seasonally adjusted, annualized rate) of million, followed a July and August with less than a 17-million SAAR each month. For the first 9 months of 2018, US lightvehicle sales are still just on the plus side, at +0.5%, and analysts are still predicting total sales for the year to exceed 17 million for the fourth consecutive year. The disparity between passenger cars and light-trucks continued, with car sales decreasing 20%, but light-truck sales increasing 2.2%. Despite aggressive incentives, only Fiat Chrysler (FCA), among the major automakers, enjoyed increased sales during September, or +14.7%, compared to September Ford s sales were 11.3% less than September 2017; General Motors, -15.8%; Honda, -7.0%; Nissan, -12.2%; Toyota, -10.4%; and Volkswagen, -2.6%. Hyundai-Kia had the best red number, with just a 0.6% decrease. Good and Bad Trade News for the Auto Industry As this month s Automotive Update Report was being written, the Trump administration announced a successor agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada. To be signed during late November, the new trade pact will be called the US- Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which involves more than $1 trillion in annual trading between the three countries. For the auto industry, all vehicles manufactured in the US and Mexico must have 75% of their content originating in those countries and auto workers with an average hourly pay of $16 must manufacturer 40% of vehicles content. In addition, auto tariffs won t be applied to exports from Canada and Mexico unless they are more than 2.6 million units annually. The bad trade news? Ford reported during late September that steel and aluminum tariffs could reduce the company s profits by $1 billion by the end of Based on Ford s contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, such a loss of profit could result in each union worker at Ford receiving $1,000 less in bonus money. Striking even closer to home for the advertising industry is the potential for less ad dollars from auto manufacturers and dealers if the Trump administration s goal of a tariff on imported cars and trucks takes effect. 1

2 MARKETING FORWARD Is Nielsen Auto Cloud a Game Changer? It s clear both auto manufacturers and local dealerships are in the midst of a marketing and advertising evolution. Old methods and messages do not resonate with consumers as they once did. Helping to push that evolution forward is the Nielsen Auto Cloud and J.D. Power. Together, they are providing marketers with more intelligent data about consumers vehicle interests and the detailed information they are seeking on which to base their purchase decision. According to a September 2018 article on the MediaVillage Website, Nielsen Auto Cloud provides the industry with three new tools. 1. It exponentially expands the amount of targeting data auto makers have at their fingertips with more than 250 car attributes they can use to ensure pinpoint targeting in real-time. 2. For the first time, marketers are able to leverage intelligence that is updated daily. 3. The introduction of artificial intelligence allows marketers to act instantly and automatically based on real-time consumer behavior. A game changer? Maybe. Only broad usage and ROI results will determine its efficacy and value. Is the Love Affair with Cars Ending? Although many surveys still find American consumers remain wary of the autonomous-car concept (but, of course, they were also initially wary of trains, cars and airplanes), a new survey from Cox Automotive suggests more Americans don t view private vehicle ownership as an absolute necessity. According to the survey, half of the 1,250 consumers who participated were concerned with the increasing cost of owning or leasing a vehicle. Plus, 57% of those who live in urban areas said other local transportation options were reducing their need to own a vehicle. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have been responsible for many people viewing transportation as a service. Although these services have been quite popular in urban areas, where their use has increased 18% since 2015, they increased 21% in suburban communities. This change of mindset among consumers, especially younger adults, hasn t been lost on the major auto manufacturers, as many are now introducing vehicle subscription programs. According to early research, 10% of the young men and newvehicle buyers in the survey said they are attracted to the subscription model. An alarming conclusion of Cox Automotive s analysis of the survey data is that consumer vehicle sales could contract by 40%. 2

3 ROAD SIGNS Looking for Future Car Sales The number one billion is less difficult to comprehend today as some companies (Amazon, Apple, etc.) are approaching a valuation of $1 trillion. A billion is still a huge number, however; and the latest prediction about future global auto sales is that many will be added to the world s roadways by 2030, which is twice as many as today. Obviously, the major (and minor) automakers and their vast chains of suppliers are salivating at the opportunity of selling 1 billion more vehicles. When the cost of a drive train in an electric vehicle (EV) becomes less than the traditional internal-combustion (IC) drive train during the second half of the next decade, the EV market is expected to explode. Many consumers and maybe, more importantly, fleet owners will be choosing EV over IC vehicles, resulting in a large replacement market. Experts are estimating 30 million EVs by 2030, compared to 4 million during 2018; however, the International Energy Agency s forecast is 125 million EVs by By 2040, the total could be 560 million EVs, which would be one-third of all global vehicles. Autonomous vehicles are the great unknown in this equation, as there are no credible estimates/forecasts of how many may join the global fleet, and when. Plus, autonomous technology could result in alternate transportation systems that could actually reduce the number of private, passenger vehicles on the roads by 2030, and beyond. North American automakers have two challenges to grab their fair share of those 1 billion vehicles. First, 85% of them are expected to be purchased in China and India. Second, Chinese consumers will probably be more attracted to micro-evs, which have a price tag as low as $1,000, and are already popular in China. Hurricanes and the Used-Car Market Hurricanes cause destruction to many businesses and industries, large and small, and Hurricane Florence is repeating the same negative effect as Hurricane Harvey when it hit Houston during Cox Automotive is estimating 20,000 to 40,000 affected vehicles from Florence, with many of them likely to enter the used car market, either legitimately or surreptitiously. Of course, local new and used car dealers must be very aware and alert. Consumers will want additional scrutiny of any used vehicle they are considering purchasing and dealers don t want unhappy customers who discovered after a purchase they have a hurricanedamaged vehicle. The other outcome is many people, especially in North Carolina, must replace their vehicles, and quickly, which will increase used car prices an estimated 1 percent throughout the eastern US. Experts suggest people who are unexpectedly entering the used car market because theirs were destroyed, should wait at least a month before making a purchase, if possible. 3

4 MONTHLY AUTOMOBILE SALES CHART NOTE: General Motors has decided to announce light-vehicle sales quarterly instead of monthly. With release of its data October 2nd, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac and GM are included in this month s table. RANK AUTOMAKER SEPTEMBER 2018 % CHANGE FROM SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE % CHANGE FROM 2017 YEAR TO DATE #1 Ford 188, % 1,808, % #2 Toyota 178, % 1,706, % #3 Chevrolet 159, % 1,485, % #4 Honda 119, % 1,092, % #5 Nissan 110, % 1,019, % #6 Jeep 83, % 746, % #7 Subaru 57, % 525, % #8 Hyundai 56, % 492, % #9 Ram 56, % 416, % #10 Kia 51, % 452, % #11 Dodge 42, % 359, % #12 GMC 41, % 395, % #13 Mercedes-Benz* 30, % 254, % #14 Volkswagen 30, % 266, % #15 Tesla 29, % 119, % #16 BMW 25, % 225, % #17 Lexus 24, % 213, % #18 Mazda 21, % 235, % #19 Audi 19, % 164, % #20 Buick 15, % 155, % #21 Chrysler 14, % 127, % #22 Acura 13, % 114, % #23 Infiniti 12, % 105, % #24 Cadillac 12, % 112, % #25 Volvo 8, % 69, % #26 Lincoln 8, % 75, % #27 Mitsubishi 7, % 93, % #28 Land Rover 6, % 65, % #29 Porsche 5, % 44, % #30 Mini 3, % 34, % 4

5 RANK AUTOMAKER SEPTEMBER 2018 % CHANGE FROM SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE % CHANGE FROM 2017 YEAR TO DATE #31 Jaguar 2, % 20, % #32 Alfa Romeo 1, % 18, % #33 Fiat 1, % 12, % #34 Maserati % 8, % #35 Genesis % 8, % #36 Bentley % 1, % #37 Smart % % General Motors 228, % 2,148, % Toyota Motor Corporation 203, % 1,920, % FCA/Chrysler Group 199, % 1,683, % Ford Motor Company 196, % 1,883, % American Honda Motor Company Nissan Motor Company/ Infiniti /Mitsubishi Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group 132, % 1,206, % 130, % 1,218, % 108, % 953, % Volkswagen Group 55, % 475, % Daimler AG 30, % 255, % BMW Group 29, % 259, % Jaguar/Land Rover 9, % 86, % TOTAL 1,440, % 13,041, % Source: Automakers and ANDC * Includes Mercedes-Benz vans Includes Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen brands, but not Lamborghini Industry total includes Automotive News figures/ estimates for brands, such as Tesla and other low-volume, high-priced manufacturers. Based on Automotive News calculations 2018 Media Group Online, Inc. All rights reserved. Sources: Bloomberg Website: medium=bd&utm_source=applenews, Automotive News Website: article/ /retail01/ /1546, TVNewsCheck Website: MediaVillage Website: source=nielsen+auto+cloud%3a+a+win+for+automakers%2c+agencies+and+consumers Axios Website: Forbes Website: CBS News Good Car Bad Car Website: 5

DEALERS PREPARED FOR DECLINING SALES

DEALERS PREPARED FOR DECLINING SALES DEALERS PREPARED FOR DECLINING SALES Although US auto sales only decreased 2% during the first six months of 2017, compared to the same 2016 period, many industry analysts expect the second half of 2017

More information

The End of Days for Driving

The End of Days for Driving The End of Days for Driving Bob Lutz is no starry-eyed Millennial entrepreneur with aspirations to disrupt the auto industry. He is a highly respected veteran of the industry and a former vice chairman

More information

US ADULTS WHO LIKED TO DRIVE THE MOST AND THE LEAST, APRIL 2018 LIKE TO DRIVE A GREAT DEAL PERCENT LIKE TO DRIVE NOT MUCH/NOT AT ALL PERCENT

US ADULTS WHO LIKED TO DRIVE THE MOST AND THE LEAST, APRIL 2018 LIKE TO DRIVE A GREAT DEAL PERCENT LIKE TO DRIVE NOT MUCH/NOT AT ALL PERCENT Total Monthly Sales Days Skewers Results Just as the one extra selling day and including sales through July 2nd boosted June s total US auto sales, fewer selling days during July (24 compared to 25 during

More information

Industry Green Lights and Red Lights

Industry Green Lights and Red Lights Sales Persevere Despite Shutdown and Artic Blast Although January 2019 light-vehicle sales were 1% less than January 2018, the month s performance is proof neither a government shutdown or an apocalyptic

More information

RECORD SALES RESULT IN ENORMOUS EARNINGS

RECORD SALES RESULT IN ENORMOUS EARNINGS RECORD SALES RESULT IN ENORMOUS EARNINGS With every major automaker selling more vehicles during 2015 than 2014 and contributing to a record-breaking year, earnings were in very heady territory too. Among

More information

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS. Initial Quality Trophies Go To. JULY

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS. Initial Quality Trophies Go To. JULY GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Despite the unknown consequences of the Trump administration s proposed auto industry tariffs, three of the major industry analysis firms forecasted strong sales for June, although

More information

Major Automakers Make Their Moves

Major Automakers Make Their Moves A Better March, But Longer-Term Challenges Three of the major light-vehicle sales forecasting services LMC Automotive/JD Power, Edmunds and Cox Automotive predicted March 2018 sales would increase 3% from

More information

Are Passenger Cars Going the Way of the Passenger Pigeon?

Are Passenger Cars Going the Way of the Passenger Pigeon? Are Passenger Cars Going the Way of the Passenger Pigeon? According to historical records, the passenger pigeon was the most abundant bird species in North America during 1850, with likely billions of

More information

PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 12 th October 2017 Troy, MI, USA

PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 12 th October 2017 Troy, MI, USA PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 12 th October 2017 Troy, MI, USA US VEHICLE SALES FELL BY 1.1% IN Q3 2017, DESPITE A STRONG SEPTEMBER PERFORMANCE SUVs, Trucks, and Vans continued to gain market share in Q3 2017,

More information

Good for the USA. Buyer s Guide Thomas J Johnson. Helping Americans choose the global products that support American jobs.

Good for the USA. Buyer s Guide Thomas J Johnson. Helping Americans choose the global products that support American jobs. Good for the USA Buyer s Guide 2017 Helping Americans choose the global products that support American jobs. Thomas J Johnson Copyright 2017 Thomas J Johnson All rights reserved. This book or any portion

More information

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 4 Released November 2018 Covering Third Quarter 2018 TM Publication Sponsored By: New Vehicle Registrations in State To Approach

More information

A NEW SALES RECORD POSSIBLE

A NEW SALES RECORD POSSIBLE Our Openle ase Is exactly as It sounds IN SEARCH OF THE TRUMP ROADMAP a commitment free lease of a car or van in periods of just 28 days at a time A page-one story in the January 2017 Automotive Update

More information

PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 7 th April 2017 Troy, MI, USA

PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 7 th April 2017 Troy, MI, USA PRESS RELEASE 04:30 EDT, 7 th April 2017 Troy, MI, USA US VEHICLE SALES FELL BY 1.9% IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017 FOLLOWING DECLINES IN TRADITIONAL SEGMENTS SUVs, Pickups increase their share of total

More information

Automotive Industry Overview

Automotive Industry Overview Automotive Industry Overview April 2009 Edition Please Direct All Inquires to: Please Direct All Inquires to: Julie A. Enzweiler Automotive Research Director 859.905.4940 Julie.Enzweiler@nielsen.com Brand

More information

San Diego Auto Outlook

San Diego Auto Outlook Covering First Quarter 2014 Volume 14, Number 2 Comprehensive information on the San Diego County new vehicle market FORECAST County New Vehicle Market Up 6.7% in First Quarter of 2014 Registrations predicted

More information

Dodge and Porsche Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Audi, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan Each Receive Two

Dodge and Porsche Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Audi, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan Each Receive Two J.D. Power Reports: Automakers Struggle to Impress Owners with Increased Usefulness of In-Vehicle Technologies And Features on All-New and Redesigned Models Dodge and Porsche Each Receive Three Segment-Level

More information

Released: December 2018 Covering data thru November YTD 18 thru November % Change In New Retail Market vs. Year Earlier

Released: December 2018 Covering data thru November YTD 18 thru November % Change In New Retail Market vs. Year Earlier Released: December 2018 Covering data thru November 2018 Chicago Auto Outlook Comprehensive information on the Chicagoland automotive market TM Publication Sponsored by: YTD 18 thru November % Change In

More information

BLOOMBERG INDUSTRIES OUTLOOK 2014

BLOOMBERG INDUSTRIES OUTLOOK 2014 BLOOMBERG INDUSTRIES OUTLOOK 2014 21 February 2014 1 Japan Automakers Review 2013 U.S. Performance Volume Pricing Incentives Days to Turn Review U.S. Market Position in 2013 Compact Car Compact Crossover

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (6.00 AM GMT), 14 September 2017 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +4.5% over eight months; +5.6% in August In August 2017, passenger

More information

Toyota captures three top model awards, while Honda earns two model awards and BMW captures one.

Toyota captures three top model awards, while Honda earns two model awards and BMW captures one. and auto motor und sport/autostrassenverkehr Report: For the First Time, Honda is the Most Satisfying Brand to Own in Germany Toyota s Green Prius Leads Customer Satisfaction Rankings FRANKFURT: 10 July

More information

MARKET REPORT. Brenna Buehler. Senior Manager, Public Relations

MARKET REPORT. Brenna Buehler. Senior Manager, Public Relations Blue Book MARKET REPORT Andrew Nicolai Director, Public Relations 949.293.5241 andrew.nicolai@coxautoinc.com Brenna Buehler Senior Manager, Public Relations 909.225.4643 brenna.buehler@coxautoinc.com IN

More information

Maryland Auto Outlook

Maryland Auto Outlook Covering First Quarter 2015 Volume 20, Number 2 Sponsored by: Maryland Automobile Dealers Association TM FORECAST Market Posts Increase in First Quarter of 2015 3.1% improvement predicted for entire year

More information

H LEASE MARKET REPORT

H LEASE MARKET REPORT H1 2016 LEASE MARKET REPORT 2016 All Rights Reserved Record Lease Volume in H1 2.2M 1.6M 1.8M 1.9M 1.1M 1.2M Executive Summary H1 2011 H1 2012 H1 2013 H1 2014 H1 2015 H1 2016 Key Takeaways. Lease Volume

More information

Honda Remains the Most Satisfying Brand to Own in France

Honda Remains the Most Satisfying Brand to Own in France and L Automobile Magazine Report: Toyota, BMW, Honda and Peugeot Capture Top Model Awards in France Vehicle Customer Satisfaction Study Honda Remains the Most Satisfying Brand to Own in France PARIS: 22

More information

2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) 2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study is an annual U.S. market based study that provides insight into the reliability and durability of brands and models

More information

NADA Winter 2018 Dealer Attitude Survey Aid

NADA Winter 2018 Dealer Attitude Survey Aid In order for your opinions to be included in the survey results, you must complete your survey online. Go to www.nadasurvey.com; then click Take Survey. NADA Winter 2018 Dealer Attitude Survey Aid NADA

More information

Proactive Positioning Seeking Opportunity in a Low Growth Environment

Proactive Positioning Seeking Opportunity in a Low Growth Environment AUTOMOTIVE Proactive Positioning Seeking Opportunity in a Low Growth Environment 8 September 2016 Detroit Mike Jackson, Senior Executive, North America, Vehicle Production Forecasting +1-248-465-2833,

More information

Employee Purchase Program

Employee Purchase Program Employee Purchase Program Sales and Service Pricing Guide Employee Advantage Financial & Healthcare Programs We are excited to announce the launch of the new MileOne Autogroup Employee Purchase Program!

More information

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2016 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2016 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2016 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles In relation to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations under

More information

Press-release 9 October 2017

Press-release 9 October 2017 Press-release 9 October 2017 September 2017 market increase is 17,9 % Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 17,9% in September 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, all

More information

PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 25 th October 2017 London, UK

PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 25 th October 2017 London, UK PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 25 th October 2017 London, UK BREXIT BEGINS TO IMPACT EUROPE AS REGISTRATIONS FOR THE REGION DECREASE BY 2.2% IN SEPTEMBER European car registrations fell by 2.2% for September

More information

Technology Woes Continue to Drive Up Problems: J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

Technology Woes Continue to Drive Up Problems: J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study Technology Woes Continue to Drive Up Problems: J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study Lexus Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability for Fifth Consecutive Year; General Motors Receives Eight Segment Awards;

More information

Consumers Ask, Automakers Deliver: APEAL Shows Biggest Improvement in Study s History, J.D. Power Finds

Consumers Ask, Automakers Deliver: APEAL Shows Biggest Improvement in Study s History, J.D. Power Finds Consumers Ask, Automakers Deliver: APEAL Shows Biggest Improvement in Study s History, J.D. Power Finds Genesis Ranks Highest for First Time; Chevrolet and GMC are Highest-Ranked Mass Market Brands; Ford

More information

Press-release 9 November 2016

Press-release 9 November 2016 Press-release 9 November 2016 October car market decrease is 2,6% Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia decreased by 2,6% in October 2016 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, nine models

More information

San Diego Auto Outlook

San Diego Auto Outlook Covering Third Quarter 2014 Volume 14, Number 4 Comprehensive information on the San Diego County new vehicle market FORECAST County New Vehicle Market On Track for 5.8% Gain in 2014 Sixth consecutive

More information

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS Markit

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS Markit Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 3 Released August 2018 Covering Second Quarter 2018 TM Publication Sponsored By: New Vehicle Registrations in State Exceed 1

More information

California Auto Outlook Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 2 Released May 2018 Covering First Quarter 2018

California Auto Outlook Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 2 Released May 2018 Covering First Quarter 2018 Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 2 Released May 2018 Covering First Quarter 2018 TM Publication Sponsored By: New Vehicle Registrations in State Could Exceed

More information

Released: January 2019 Covering data thru December % Change In New Retail Market: 2018* vs Annual Trends in Area New Vehicle Market

Released: January 2019 Covering data thru December % Change In New Retail Market: 2018* vs Annual Trends in Area New Vehicle Market Released: January 2019 Covering data thru December 2018 Chicago Auto Outlook Comprehensive information on the Chicagoland automotive market TM Publication Sponsored by: % Change In New Retail Market: 2018*

More information

BrandWatch 2014Q4 Topline Report

BrandWatch 2014Q4 Topline Report BrandWatch Topline Report Non-Luxury Vehicles 2 Non-Luxury Segment Consideration Segment Last Year s Top Model (2013 Q4) This Year s Top Model (2014 Q4) SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee Honda CR-V Sedan Honda Accord

More information

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS Markit

'08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18* Years Historical data source: IHS Markit Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 14, Number 1 Released February 2018 Covering Fourth Quarter 2017 TM Publication Sponsored By: New Vehicle Registrations in State Predicted

More information

New Vehicle Registrations Remained Above 2 million Units in

New Vehicle Registrations Remained Above 2 million Units in Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 15, Number 1 Released February 2019 Covering Fourth Quarter 2018 TM Publication Sponsored By: New Vehicle Registrations Remained Above

More information

PRESS RELEASE 14:00 GMT, 19 th January 2017 London, UK

PRESS RELEASE 14:00 GMT, 19 th January 2017 London, UK PRESS RELEASE 14:00 GMT, 19 th January 2017 London, UK SUV REGISTRATIONS SET A RECORD: ACCOUNTING FOR 1 IN 4 CARS SOLD IN EUROPE IN 2016 European car registration volume at second-highest point since 2007

More information

BMW, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen Models Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments

BMW, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen Models Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments and L Automobile Magazine Report: Highly Satisfied Vehicle Owners in France Are Notably More Likely to Repurchase the Same Vehicle Make BMW, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen Models Rank

More information

Silicon Valley Auto Outlook

Silicon Valley Auto Outlook Covering Fourth Quarter 2017 Volume, Number 1 Comprehensive information on the Santa Clara County new vehicle market FORECAST New Vehicle Sales Should Remain Strong in 2018 Below is a summary of eight

More information

Safety in Steering and Suspension

Safety in Steering and Suspension Safety in Steering and Suspension > Contents < LEMFÖRDER safety... 4 5 Superior quality... 6 7 Service-oriented programs... 8 9 Information expertise... 10 11 3 LEMFÖRDER safety in steering and suspension

More information

PRESS RELEASE Media Contact(s): Mark Scott (ph), (cell)

PRESS RELEASE Media Contact(s): Mark Scott (ph), (cell) PRESS RELEASE Media Contact(s): Mark Scott 404-568-7905 (ph), 404-435-2047 (cell) mark.scott@autotrader.com INTEREST IN NEW FAMILY CARS AND STYLISH SEDANS INCREASES Certified Pre-Owned Asking s See First

More information

Active Safety Systems in Cars -Many semi-automated safety features are available today in new cars. -Building blocks for automated cars in the future.

Active Safety Systems in Cars -Many semi-automated safety features are available today in new cars. -Building blocks for automated cars in the future. Active Safety Systems in Cars -Many semi-automated safety features are available today in new cars. -Building blocks for automated cars in the future. Eugene A. Petersen Tire Program Manager-CR For over

More information

How Old Cars And New Solutions Will Impact Our Industry

How Old Cars And New Solutions Will Impact Our Industry How Old Cars And New Solutions Will Impact Our Industry New Car Market Trends Watch the Used Car Market Tariffs and Other Concerns The Evolution of Mobility 1 2018 MID-YEAR REVIEW TRANSFORMING THE WAY

More information

Winners & Losers by Market - June 2017 vs June 2016

Winners & Losers by Market - June 2017 vs June 2016 Countries June 17/16 % Chg ROMANIA +47,0 1 CYPRUS +46,0 2 LITHUANIA +40,6 ESTONIA +33,7 BULGARIA +31,4 SLOVENIA +16,4 SLOVAKIA +14,5 GREECE +14,4 ITALY +12,9 HUNGARY +11,6 ICELAND +10,2 CROATIA +8,8 POLAND

More information

Press-release 8 September 2017

Press-release 8 September 2017 Press-release 8 September 2017 August 2017 market increase is 16,7 % Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 16,7% in August 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, all models

More information

20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 13.6% % chgange vs. year earlier 5.0% 0.0% -5.0% -10.0% 1Q '15 vs. 1Q '14. Source: IHS Markit

20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 13.6% % chgange vs. year earlier 5.0% 0.0% -5.0% -10.0% 1Q '15 vs. 1Q '14. Source: IHS Markit Comprehensive information on the California vehicle market Volume 12, Number 4 Released November 216 Covering Third Quarter 216 TM Publication Sponsored By: FORECAST AND ANALYSIS OF CALIFORNIA NEW LIGHT

More information

Consumer Satisfaction with New Vehicles Subject to Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards

Consumer Satisfaction with New Vehicles Subject to Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards Consumer Satisfaction with New Vehicles Subject to Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards Hsing-Hsiang Huang*, Gloria Helfand**, Kevin Bolon** March 15, 2018 * ORISE Participant at the U.S. Environmental

More information

Winners & Losers by Market - May 2015 vs May 2014

Winners & Losers by Market - May 2015 vs May 2014 Countries PORTUGAL +33,1 GREECE +21,6 ICELAND +21,3 CZECH REPUBLIC +17,6 SPAIN +14,0 SLOVENIA +13,7 POLAND +11,0 ITALY +10,8 BULGARIA +10,7 IRELAND +10,3 LITHUANIA +9,6 CYPRUS +7,4 SWEDEN +6,5 SWITZERLAND

More information

Winners & Losers by Market - September 2018 vs September 2017

Winners & Losers by Market - September 2018 vs September 2017 Countries September 18/17 % Chg BULGARIA +8,5 CROATIA +3,3 SLOVENIA -7,3 HUNGARY -7,4 LITHUANIA -8,3 CYPRUS -9,9 LATVIA -11,0 FRANCE -12,8 PORTUGAL -14,0 DENMARK -16,0 NETHERLANDS -16,7 SWITZERLAND -16,8

More information

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2012 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2012 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2012 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles In relation to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations under

More information

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Domestic Models Outperform Imports in Vehicle Appeal for the First Time in 13 Years

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Domestic Models Outperform Imports in Vehicle Appeal for the First Time in 13 Years J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Domestic Models Outperform Imports in Vehicle Appeal for the First Time in 13 Years Ford Receives Five Segment-Level Awards; Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen

More information

2015 WEGMANN automotive GmbH & Co. KG

2015 WEGMANN automotive GmbH & Co. KG TPMS SERVICE KITS FOR CONTINENTAL SENSORS TG1B 1 TG1C 2 MB 3 TG1D 3 TPMS SERVICE KITS FOR SCHRADER SENSORS GEN ALPHA 4 GEN GAMMA 4 GEN 2 5 GEN 3 5 GEN J 6 GEN SI / FARADAY 6 GEN 4 7 TPMS SERVICE KITS FOR

More information

Press-release 8 August 2017

Press-release 8 August 2017 Press-release 8 August 2017 July 2017 market increase is 18,6% Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 18,6% in July 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, all models are

More information

Verify Your Color Code. (Finding the Color For Your Vehicle)

Verify Your Color Code. (Finding the Color For Your Vehicle) Verify Your Color Code (Finding the Color For Your Vehicle) Finding the Color For Your Vehicle To determine the color for your vehicle, you need four () pieces of information:. Color Code (found on vehicle

More information

Winners & Losers by Market - April 2017 vs April 2016

Winners & Losers by Market - April 2017 vs April 2016 Countries April 17/16 % Chg CROATIA +29,6 1 PORTUGAL +17,8 2 POLAND +14,4 BULGARIA +14,1 LITHUANIA +10,7 SLOVENIA +9,7 HUNGARY +7,7 ROMANIA +7,5 NETHERLANDS +6,3 ESTONIA +4,3 SPAIN +1,1 SLOVAKIA -0,1 CZECH

More information

New Passenger Car Registrations European Union

New Passenger Car Registrations European Union PRESS EMBARGO : 8.00am (7.00am GMT), March 16, 2010 New Passenger Car Registrations European Union March 16, 2010 1,700,000 Units New Passenger Car Registrations in the EU Last 12 months +26.9 Percentage

More information

BrandWatch 2015 Q2 Topline Report

BrandWatch 2015 Q2 Topline Report BrandWatch 2015 Q2 Topline Report Non-Luxury Vehicles 2 Non-Luxury Segment Consideration Highlights: Honda vehicles dominated the SUV and Sedan segment. The CR-V and Accord continued to defend their first

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (7.00 AM GMT), 16 January 2019 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +0.1% in 2018; 8.4% in In 2018, the EU passenger car market declined

More information

You can t afford NOT to upgrade! $191,100 $63,700. Reasons You Need Current Diagnostic Software

You can t afford NOT to upgrade! $191,100 $63,700. Reasons You Need Current Diagnostic Software Reasons You Need Current Diagnostic Software Codes, Data, Functional Tests, Resets, Adaptations, Guided Component Tests, Auto ID, One-Touch Code Scan and Clear, plus On-tool Training, Verified Common Replacement

More information

Fuelling the growth of Electric Vehicles

Fuelling the growth of Electric Vehicles Fuelling the growth of Electric Vehicles 1 Company overview The UK s leading electric vehicle charging point company Operates and owns the largest UK public charging network, POLAR Manufacturing, Advanced

More information

RETAIL FORUM: NADA BRAND PROFILES

RETAIL FORUM: NADA BRAND PROFILES RETAIL FORUM: NADA BRAND PROFILES D A T A P O W E R E D B Y RETAIL FORUM: NADA A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING BRAND FITNESS D A T A P O W E R E D B Y Consumer insights powered by Cox Automotive BEHAVIORAL

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (6.00 AM GMT), 16 June 2017 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +5.3% five months into 2017; +7.6% in In 2017, passenger car registrations

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (6.00 AM GMT), 17 July 2018 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +2.9% during first half of 2018; +5.2% in In 2018, passenger car registrations

More information

MARKET REPORT. Michelle Behar. Auction Values, 2017 YTD

MARKET REPORT. Michelle Behar. Auction Values, 2017 YTD Blue Book MARKET REPORT Andrew Nicolai Director, Public Relations 949.293.5241 andrew.nicolai@coxautoinc.com Michelle Behar Public Relations Specialist 909.241.5441 michelle.behar@coxautoinc.com IN THIS

More information

NEW MODEL ENTRIES DRIVE CONSUMER INTEREST GAINS IN COMPACT CARS ON AUTOTRADER.COM

NEW MODEL ENTRIES DRIVE CONSUMER INTEREST GAINS IN COMPACT CARS ON AUTOTRADER.COM PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Julie Shipp 404-568-7914 (ph) 404-558-7837 (cell) julie.shipp@autotrader.com NEW MODEL ENTRIES DRIVE CONSUMER INTEREST GAINS IN COMPACT CARS ON AUTOTRADER.COM The New Car Insights

More information

IIHS head restraints & seats geometric ratings for older model vehicles

IIHS head restraints & seats geometric ratings for older model vehicles IIHS head restraints & seats geometric ratings for older model vehicles Ratings of seat/head restraints in newer model cars are based on restraint geometry (distance behind and below the head of a seated

More information

MOVE IN - MOVE OUT SCHEDULE

MOVE IN - MOVE OUT SCHEDULE MOVE IN - MOVE OUT SCHEDULE 400 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Page 2 Display Move-In Page 3 Vehicle Move-In Page 4 Vehicle Move-Out Page 5 Display Move-Out Revised 1/15/18 DISPLAY MOVE-IN SCHEDULE

More information

Drive Market Share Gains - Automotive Industry Insights: Q3, 2009

Drive Market Share Gains - Automotive Industry Insights: Q3, 2009 Drive Market Share Gains - Automotive Industry Insights: Q3, 2009 Jeffrey Anderson, Director of Consulting & Analytics 2010 Experian Information Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Experian and the marks

More information

San Diego Auto Outlook

San Diego Auto Outlook Covering Second Quarter 2018 Volume 18, Number 3 Comprehensive information on the San Diego County new vehicle market FORECAST County New Vehicle Market Remains Strong in First Half of 2018 Below is a

More information

Press-release 10 November 2015

Press-release 10 November 2015 Press-release 10 November 2015 October car market decrease is 38,5% Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia decreased by 38,5% in October 2015 Ten bestselling models are locally produced In October

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (7.00 AM GMT), 17 January 2018 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +3.4% in 2017; 4.9% in In 2017, new passenger car registrations in the

More information

Press-release 8 December 2017

Press-release 8 December 2017 Press-release 8 December 2017 November 2017 market increase is 15 % Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 15% in November 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, all models

More information

Toyota motor payoff number

Toyota motor payoff number Toyota motor payoff number The Borg System is 100 % Toyota motor payoff number Brochure Requests (800) GO-TOYOTA. Toyota Shareholder Hotline (212) 715-7386. Questions regarding Careers or Investor Relations

More information

The xev Industry Insider Report

The xev Industry Insider Report The xev Industry Insider Report November 2017 REPORT OUTLINE I. xev Market Trends 1. Overview Market Drivers Recent EV-Market Boosters Until Tesla, most automakers had introduced subcompact and city EVs

More information

AUTO INDUSTRY CHARTBOOK 1Q 2018

AUTO INDUSTRY CHARTBOOK 1Q 2018 US AUTO INDUSTRY CHARTBOOK 1Q 218 Key Messages 1. Economic fundamentals and financial conditions remain supportive of demand 2. However, increasing off-lease returns will continue to exert downward pressures

More information

Fleet Average NOx Emission Performance of 2004 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Fleet Average NOx Emission Performance of 2004 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles Fleet Average NOx Emission Performance of 2004 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles In relation to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations under

More information

PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 27 th April 2017 London, UK

PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 27 th April 2017 London, UK PRESS RELEASE 9:30 BST, 27 th April 2017 London, UK VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LOSES ITS POSITION AS EUROPE S BEST-SELLING CAR, AS EUROPEAN CAR REGISTRATIONS INCREASE BY 10.8% IN MARCH 2017 European car registrations

More information

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2005 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 2005 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles Fleet Average NO x Emission Performance of 25 Model Year Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles In relation to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations under

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (7.00 AM GMT), 14 December 2017 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +4.1% over 11 months; +5.9% in In 2017, registrations of new passenger

More information

2018 Auto Accessories Trend Report New Trends. New Profits.

2018 Auto Accessories Trend Report New Trends. New Profits. 08 Auto Accessories Trend Report New Trends. New Profits. 08 Auto Accessories Trend Report New Trends. New Profits. Some trends are new and others familiar. Then there are those trends noticed only by

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (6.00 AM GMT), 17 October 2017 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION 1 Passenger car registrations: +3.7% over nine months; 2.0% in In 2017, passenger car registrations

More information

Strong Dependability Levels Can Elevate Residual Value and Purchase Price of Used Vehicles

Strong Dependability Levels Can Elevate Residual Value and Purchase Price of Used Vehicles Reports: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Rank in Vehicle Dependability Strong Dependability Levels Can Elevate Residual Value and Purchase Price of Used Vehicles WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 9 August

More information

ALL NEW TECNA FULLY AUTOMATIC SPOT WELDER FEATURING SMART PLUS

ALL NEW TECNA FULLY AUTOMATIC SPOT WELDER FEATURING SMART PLUS Search this website HOME PRODUCTS! COMPANY PROFILE TECNA SUPPORT CONTACT ALL NEW TECNA 19000 FULLY AUTOMATIC SPOT WELDER FEATURING SMART PLUS TECNA s latest 19000 Automatic Spot Welder with SMART PLUS

More information

Honda tops annual car reliability survey Eight out of top 10 reliable brands are Japanese Expensive premium cars break down more often

Honda tops annual car reliability survey Eight out of top 10 reliable brands are Japanese Expensive premium cars break down more often Honda tops annual car reliability survey Eight out of top 10 reliable brands are Japanese Expensive premium cars break down more often What Car? and Warranty Direct research reveals that Honda is the most

More information

Press-release 8 June 2017

Press-release 8 June 2017 Press-release 8 June 2017 May 2017 market increase is 14,7 % Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 14,7% in May 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, all models are locally

More information

Press-release 12 January 2018

Press-release 12 January 2018 Press-release 12 January 2018 Year 2017 ends with 11,9% car sales market increase Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia increased by 14% in December 2017 Among the top ten bestselling models so

More information

Swapalease.com Auto Lease Trends Report 2nd Quarter A snapshot of the auto lease industry

Swapalease.com Auto Lease Trends Report 2nd Quarter A snapshot of the auto lease industry Swapalease.com Auto Lease Trends Report 2nd Quarter 2017 A snapshot of the auto lease industry 1 About The Report Swapalease.com studies lease market trends and consumer insights each quarter. In order

More information

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION *

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION * PRESS EMBARGO: 8.00 AM (7.00 AM GMT), 17 November 2015 NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS EUROPEAN UNION * Passenger car registrations: +8.2% over ten months; +2.9% in In 2015, the EU passenger car market

More information

2017 Should be Another Strong Year for Area New Vehicle Market

2017 Should be Another Strong Year for Area New Vehicle Market Third Quarter 2017 Volume 29, Number 4 FORECAST 2017 Should be Another Strong Year for Area New Vehicle Market Key factors providing a boost to new vehicle sales Key factors holding back new vehicle sales

More information

Winners & Losers by Market - December 2018 vs December 2017

Winners & Losers by Market - December 2018 vs December 2017 Countries December 18/17 % Chg LITHUANIA +24,8 CROATIA +16,1 NETHERLANDS +15,3 ROMANIA +12,3 ITALY +2,0 GREECE -1,1 SPAIN -3,5 PORTUGAL -5,3 CYPRUS -5,3 POLAND -5,5 UNITED KINGDOM -5,5 GERMANY -6,7 LUXEMBOURG

More information

TREND INSIGHTS Automotive Sales Analysis

TREND INSIGHTS Automotive Sales Analysis TREND INSIGHTS Automotive Sales Analysis Feb. 2016 U.S. AUTOMOTIVE SALES SETS A RECORD Automotive News Data Center reported that U.S. auto sales reached all-time high in 2015 selling 17.47 million light

More information

Press-release 12 January 2017

Press-release 12 January 2017 Press-release 12 January 2017 Year 2016 ends with 11% car market decrease Sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia decreased by 1% in December 2016 Among the top ten bestselling models so far, nine

More information

BLUE BOOK MARKET REPORT April 2009

BLUE BOOK MARKET REPORT April 2009 BLUE BOOK MARKET REPORT April 2009 An e-newsletter from Kelley Blue Book Public Relations In this issue : MARKET ANALYSIS - Focus on More Affordable Vehicles Continues Across Segments - Juan Flores, director,

More information

PRESS RELEASE 13:00 GMT, 19 th December 2017 London, UK

PRESS RELEASE 13:00 GMT, 19 th December 2017 London, UK PRESS RELEASE 13:00 GMT, 19 th December 2017 London, UK EUROPEAN CAR REGISTRATIONS INCREASED BY 5.2% IN NOVEMBER, AS SUVs POSTED RECORD MARKET SHARE European car registrations increased by 5.2%, with a

More information

EVOLUTION OF MOBILITY: FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

EVOLUTION OF MOBILITY: FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE EVOLUTION OF MOBILITY: FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE 1 The Evolution of Mobility Study Series Phase I Consumer attitudes about the changing mobility landscape Perceptions and perceived need for traditional

More information