US auto: sales slide in evidence

As the yearly forecast for new car sales in the US is downsized to below 16 million, it is clear that the industry is facing a slowdown. This is the result of several factors, including overseas competition and a strong Euro. US carmakers may have to cut back on production to avoid mounting stockpiles of new cars.

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US auto: big three still in decline

The three big US carmakers witnessed a significant fall in domestic sales in July, with Ford [F] and General Motors [GM] suffering particularly. While this in itself is a concern, the fact that Japanese and European rivals increased their sales makes the big three's position look even worse.

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US auto sales: beating the Big Three

Led by the likes of Toyota [TM] and Nissan [NSANY], southeast Asian auto makers grew both sales and share in the US last year and the trend is expected to continue in 2004. The Big Three will look to respond with revamped car ranges, but the next big wins for the Japanese could be in the truck segment.

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Unexpected record-breaking sales in 2012 for many car manufacturers

Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, and BMW have each announced record-breaking 2012 sales in the face of extremely inhospitable market conditions. The sheer range of vehicle options available to motorists, combined with the availability of cheaper deals for new cars, has been enough to tempt many back into buying.

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UK transport: a nation of car drivers

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UK new car sales: 2011 decline forecast as market conditions remain taxing

Last year's modest 1.8% increase in new car sales leaves a lot to be desired given the dismal year that the automotive industry had in 2009. Indeed, despite reaching the two million mark in 2010, new car registrations in the UK are still well below pre-recession levels, which stood at 2.4 million in 2007. Furthermore, vehicle manufacturers are also facing a market contraction in the year ahead.

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UK motorists' cost motivations delivering environmental bonus

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that for the first time ever, diesel-powered passenger cars accounted for over 50% of new vehicle registrations in the UK in July 2010; a trend that looks set to continue. While motorists' key motivation is cost, driven by lower diesel prices, there are also considerable environmental gains that come as welcome side effects.

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UK fleet: another bumper year expected

The UK fleet market is heading for another bumper year, targeted to hit over 1 million vehicles in 2003, a repeat of the amazing feat in 2002. However, manufacturers should be wary of discounting too heavily as it is sustained long-term growth and development that manufacturer's need to focus on.

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UK car scrappage scheme is a small step in the right direction

Given the automotive industry's significance to employment and national status, a number of European governments have introduced several incentives designed to boost sales and encourage market recovery. While the UK's scrappage scheme hopes to reflect the success seen in Germany, lower financial incentives are set to make this difficult to achieve.

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UK car sales: fleet demand has recovered

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders this could be the second year running that UK new car registrations break the 2.5 million barrier and this year's car sales are poised to be the second highest on record. However, after the last two months of strong growth, sales are expected to slacken off towards the end of the year.<BR />

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