AAH #713 - Why Are Car Sales Suddenly Slowing Down?
About this episode
Car sales are experiencing a notable slowdown, attributed to rising prices and interest rates that have deterred consumers from making purchases. Analysts discuss the impact of economic indicators, such as employment and GDP growth, on consumer behavior. The episode features insights from industry experts, including discussions on the challenges faced by brands like Stellantis and the evolving landscape of electric vehicles. The conversation also touches on the importance of product offerings and market strategies as companies navigate these turbulent times.
Ford Maverick
"...t the moment, I see a couple of things, REB four, Maverick Hybrids, don't you can look at the third quarter...."
Honda Civic
"... again you alluded to Mexico, it is the fact that Civic can, croll and K four and all of these have multi..."
Ford Orion
"...You're talking Breitrop, right, I. Speaker 4: Got Orion that's empty right now. I got Canada. You know, a..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...Speaker 5: They actually knew how to do it on the Silverado and. Speaker 6: They knew how to do it on the Sil..."
Honda Prologue
"...turn red Line. Speaker 2: Yes, even more than the Prologue, and they were going to do GM crews in Japan with..."
Jeep Gladiator
"... Pricing came up, and if you look at Wrangler and Gladiator pricing a little bit too. I think that the Bronco..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...get too high. Pricing came up, and if you look at Wrangler and Gladiator pricing a little bit too. I think t..."
Ford Bronco
"...diator pricing a little bit too. I think that the Bronco and Wrangler are pretty much segment of the wrong..."
Jeep Wagoneer
"...ey really don't have any new product? I mean, the Wagoneer was basically the I mean of you know, across the ..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"Speaker 5: Okay. Speaker 4: Yes, sure they have Pacifica and it's a great vehicle. But Chrysler used to be..."
Jeep Compass
"...ing and going grand flipping. Speaker 4: Flipping compass from all over. Speaker 6: The place and going to ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"... Motors promised the thirty five thousand dollars Equinox and advertised it on TV and they still haven't ac..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"...What happened to the thirty nine thousand dollars Silverado EV? Speaker 2: Yeah?"
Dodge Charger
"...'ll have a good vehicle, just like they will with charger. Charger could be the future of what muscle cars ..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...4: I mean really, all right, so it will sell like lightning cells I think it is. Speaker 6: It is hard to do ..."
BMW 2 Bmw
"Speaker 4: That was Nick Riley though, that's leadership if you if you study the issue, is Nick Riley demanding it? Speaker 2: BMW getting Bentley? That might although they're in trouble right now. Bentley is Mercedes with Rolls Royce or excuse me, Volkswagen with Rolls Royce."
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