Brian Ambrose

It was the best year as far as vehicles produced and sold, probably one of the worst in terms of read more

It was the best year as far as vehicles produced and sold, probably one of the worst in terms of corresponding profitability.

North American manufacturers have really focused on product, launching a wide variety of new and exciting model offerings, ... In read more

North American manufacturers have really focused on product, launching a wide variety of new and exciting model offerings, ... In the end the consumer wins, in terms of choice, product quality and affordability.

I think they have some very difficult challenges over the next three years. The silver lining is if they continue read more

I think they have some very difficult challenges over the next three years. The silver lining is if they continue to reduce costs and strive for flexible manufacturing, they can see a return to profits even without the sales levels of 2000. But the Asian brands and European brands aren't sitting still either.

They think incentives will be leveling off. With all the new models being launched in next 12 to 18 months, read more

They think incentives will be leveling off. With all the new models being launched in next 12 to 18 months, they will not need incentives to spur sales.

In a down economy, our survey has found executives always pushing profitability a few years out, and this year is read more

In a down economy, our survey has found executives always pushing profitability a few years out, and this year is no different. But what the executives are telling us this year is that they have seen the worst and that the industry is poised for a rebound.