AAH #735 - Diving Into U.S. Car Sales
About this episode
The discussion dives into the current state of U.S. car sales, highlighting a recent uptick in vehicle prices and the factors driving this trend, including tariffs and consumer psychology. Notable guests, including Jerome Levine and Rick Wenshell, analyze inventory levels and sales dynamics, revealing shifts in consumer preferences towards SUVs over trucks. The episode also touches on the evolving electric vehicle market and the challenges posed by economic pressures on younger buyers. Insights into the competitive landscape, particularly regarding Chinese automakers, add depth to the conversation.
Toyota Crown
"...s gonna have to work that much harder to keep the crown if they wanted to keep the lead going forward. Sp..."
Honda Civic
"... hybrids. We were on vacation last year and got a Civic Hybrid, a Honda Civic Hybrid, and I think we drov..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...I mean, the F one fifty does have the F one fifty lightning and it's selling, but it's it's a relatively smal..."
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