Art Spinella Thinks Independent Dealers Will Do Very Well in Fourth Quarter
CNW Research’s Art Spinella says that you can expect continued strong showings for independent dealers over coming quarter even though there was slight weeding-out process over summer eliminating some weaker indies.
There are two market forces dictating where independent dealers are heading. What are they?...
Even though things are getting better, CNW Research expects the loss of how many used car outlets by year’s end?...
What are used car intenders doing more of lately that will affect used car values?...
Read more about this, and concerns Spinella has about a jump in commercial fleet orders during August, by clicking here…
Truck Automotive Shopper Intensity (ASI) – MOM % Change
- ASI index illustrated a tepid growth in auto demand in August, up 3.5% from July
- 18 months ago, rising gas prices scared consumers away from fuel-inefficient truck and SUV segments
- Today, these same consumers appear to have no fear of gas hikes
Automotive Shopper Intensity (ASI) New Vehicle Ranking – Aug. 2012
- Although Silverado and Tundra received high ASI rankings in Datatium study, truck segment shows softening
- Segment's overall performance in August down 15% from July
- However, Tundra, aided by strong incentives, was only model w/in segment to mollify downward trend and instead show an increase of 4% from July
LeasePlan, Avis Car Sharing; WEX Extends Fuel Price Scheme, WA Gas Picks Chevin, AlltCar Expo, Mastering International Fleet
LeasePlan and Avis launch European car-sharing fleet solution LeasePlan and Avis have partnered to launch an innovative car sharing fleet solution, representing an unprecedented step in vehicle and fleet management. Learn more Wright Express Extends Its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program WEX announced that it has extended its existing fuel-price risk management program through the […]
New Ram Commercial Division for Fleets
Chrysler Group LLC said it is creating a new division within its Ram truck brand aimed at fleet buyers and small businesses as it introduces new heavy-duty pickups. The Ram Commercial division will have its own dedicated staff in all areas of the company that develop vehicles including product planning and design.
