With the computer chip shortage easing since last year, American Honda Motor saw improved production and higher inventory. Better product availability has led to substantially higher U.S. sales of late and should help boost Honda Motor’s overall revenue when quarterly results are reported Nov. 9. Inventory on core models, in particular, improved significantly, prompting a … Continued
To echo remarks by Nissan’s U.S. sales chief regarding recent quarterly vehicle sales, what a difference inventory makes. Indeed, having much-improved inventory after last year’s computer chip shortage resulted in substantial sales increases for Nissan and Infiniti in the U.S. and should benefit Nissan Motor globally when quarterly financial results are posted on Nov. 9. … Continued
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Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 2.3% in October from September. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) dropped to 209.4, down 4.0% from a year ago. “October revealed some not-so-spooky price moves, namely a reversal of the gains that were seen during the prior two months,” said Chris … Continued
In October, sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets declined compared to the previous year. An analysis of Bobit’s data by Cox Automotive revealed that there was a 10.4% drop in sales to large fleets (excluding dealer and manufacturer fleets) in October, with 162,590 units sold. In addition, sales to commercial fleets decreased by … Continued
Job growth in October slowed and was weaker than expected. Prior job numbers were revised down, and the unemployment rate increased to the highest level since the beginning of 2022 while wage inflation moderated slightly. The labor market is showing the impact of the Fed’s efforts to slow the economy. Financial markets cheered the result … Continued
As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged today, at least as it relates to official short-term rate policy. We have now had two meetings with no change in rate policy, yet rates keep rising. The Fed is getting more restrictive higher rates while pretending to be patient. Despite no change in their policy, the … Continued
As we navigate the fourth quarter, risks remain across the auto industry caused by the fallout from the United Auto Workers strike, a possible economic slowdown, and political uncertainty that’s putting downward pressure on consumer sentiment. In times like these, following the data is even more important—for us and our clients. If you’ve followed the … Continued
Toyota reported improved U.S. sales in the latest quarter, with most models showing gains despite having among the lowest inventory levels in the industry. In Japan, Toyota Motor Corp. posts financial results Oct. 31 for the July-to-September quarter, the automaker’s second quarter of its 2024 fiscal year. Toyota’s U.S. sales for the quarter rose 12%, … Continued
Stellantis reports global deliveries and revenues on Oct. 31 and will be grilled by analysts about the impact the UAW strike had on its operating profit, which will take the biggest hit in the fourth quarter. The UAW went on strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis on Sept. 15, taking down one assembly plant for … Continued
