Brian Ambrose ( 10 of 10 )
We are seeing the convergence of improved economic conditions, the leveling off of sales incentives and the huge amount of read more
We are seeing the convergence of improved economic conditions, the leveling off of sales incentives and the huge amount of new vehicle launches scheduled over the next few years all playing a factor.
North American manufacturers have really focused on product, launching a wide variety of new and exciting model offerings. In the 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.
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.
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.
Who is going to gain market share in future? When we polled those in the industry 70 percent of respondents read more
Who is going to gain market share in future? When we polled those in the industry 70 percent of respondents said Asian manufacturers, and 51 percent said European would gain. Only 20 percent said North American manufacturers would gain,
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.
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.
In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they read more
In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they could. Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.
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.
Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.
Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.