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#10 of 64 Re: Where Are the Cars? [steve_] by gagrice

Jul 06, 2011 (11:16 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 06, 2011 9:24 am)
Cars are better suited for young people. SUVs are more for comfort of us old people. Where would Chrysler be without the Grand Cherokee? What a money maker that has to be. I would consider a Cayenne if they offered the TDI like the Q7 and Touareg. Just because I love Porsche.
 
I don't think the gas prices have been as much an influence as they went up gradually vs 2008. I still see a good market for econoboxes. Just not in my market and the boomer market.
 
If not for the Pilot and Highlander, HonToy would really be in the toilet. No mention of Lexus. Is Toyota dropping the nameplate.

#11 of 64 Honda is really hurting by benjaminh

Jul 06, 2011 (12:02 pm)

I wonder when they'll get their production back to 100%?

#12 of 64 Re: Where Are the Cars? [gagrice] by steve_ HOST

Jul 06, 2011 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Jul 06, 2011 11:16 am)
There was a paragraph buried in that article:
 
"Lexus has been especially wracked by the supply disruptions after March 11, and sales were down by 40 percent in June. The impact cost Toyota’s luxury brand its first-half crown for segment leadership, which was taken over by BMW."

#13 of 64 Japanese Makers Start Their Comeback by steve_ HOST

Jul 18, 2011 (12:43 pm)

Early Look At July Sales
 

#14 of 64 Re: Japanese Makers Start Their Comeback [steve_] by hpmctorque

Jul 23, 2011 (6:14 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 18, 2011 12:43 pm)
I expect that Volkswagen will come on strong in Q4 '11 and Q1 '12, after the new, Tennessee built Passat and redesigned '12 Beetle are introduced.
 
Toyota should get a strong boost from the all-new Camry, which I believe will be introduced before year-end. That should coincide with when production has recovered from the earthquake/tsunami.
 
Then, in Spring '12, Chevy will introduce the all-new '13 Malibu. The Passat will have plenty of competition, but I expect that it will do okay.

#15 of 64 Honda's rolling by steve_ HOST

Sep 26, 2011 (6:30 am)


 
AutoObserver

#16 of 64 Re: Honda's rolling [steve_] by fintail

Sep 26, 2011 (10:23 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Sep 26, 2011 6:30 am)
Probably Crosstour sales
 
Weird chart, so are Lexus and Infiniti under their parents, or "other"?
 
Surprised about the Koreans, so some would have us believe are slaughtering the automotive establishment with their daring original designs and lack of federal coddling...

#17 of 64 Re: Honda's rolling [fintail] by berri

Sep 26, 2011 (5:05 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Sep 26, 2011 10:23 am)
I heard someone on TV today (maybe on CNBC?) refer to the koreans as the new old Japan. They said they are stealing everyone's patents and copying products for a lower price (and of course getting embroiled in numerous lawsuits!).

#18 of 64 Re: Honda's rolling [fintail] by steve_ HOST

Sep 26, 2011 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Sep 26, 2011 10:23 am)
Dunno, sometimes they lump Lexus and Infiniti in with Toyota and Nissan and sometimes they break it out by make.
 
And the Korea number surprises me since Hyundai sales are reportedly up.

#19 of 64 Re: Honda's rolling (fintail)[steve_] by hpmctorque

Sep 27, 2011 (12:40 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Sep 26, 2011 6:49 pm)
"Dunno,..."
 
The same question could be asked about Acura.

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