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NewsJanuary 17, 2012

Early Indicators Point to 13.8 Million Year, Reports CNW

January is off to a solid start, with new-vehicle floor traffic up more than 12 percent, reported CNW Research.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2012

Used-Vehicle Sales Up 5.2 Percent in 2011, Reports CNW

Total used sales for December were up almost 12 percent, while sales for the year were up 5.2 percent, CNW Research reported today.

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NewsDecember 20, 2011

December Sales Pacing at 1.2 Million Units, CNW Reports

Based on the first two weeks, December is shaping up to be a strong month for the industry, reported CNW Research.

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NewsOctober 11, 2011

Boost in Floor Traffic Could Signal Strong October Finish, CNW Says

October kicked off to a strong start after the new-car industry broke out of its summer funk in the second half of September, according to the Bandon, Ore.-based CNW Research.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2011

Sales Could Improve 5 Percent in September, Reports CNW

CNW Research suggests that the industry might be on track to realize a 5 percent year-over-year increase in retail sales. Despite the increase, the market research firm believes retail sales will fall short of the 1 million-unit mark for the fourth straight month.

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NewsAugust 16, 2011

Falling Demand Forcing Manufacturers to Respond, CNW Reports

The downgrade of U.S. debt and the 400-point swings of the Dow Jones Industrial Average last week didn’t sit well with consumers, according to CNW’s preliminary data for August. The good news is automakers are responding by boosting incentive spending. But will it be enough?

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

CNW: Consumers Return to Showrooms in Second Half of July

Car buyers are responding to an apparent pick-up in incentive spending by manufacturers, reports CNW.

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NewsJuly 19, 2011

Automakers Could Turn to Fleet if Retail Stalls, Warns CNW

Consumers were back on the sidelines for the first 15 days of July, according to CNW Research, as car buyers continued to wait for the expected increase in incentives after the summer months.

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NewsMay 17, 2011

CNW: Supply Shortages, Jittery Consumers Point to Rough Summer

Several indicators in the opening days of May point to a dimming outlook for new-vehicle sales, CNW reported in the May edition of its Retail Automotive Summary.

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NewsApril 12, 2011

Auto Finance Driving Sales in Early April

Despite a slew of market challenges, the automotive retail market continues to motor along. In the driver’s seat is an improving auto finance market, CNW stated in its April Retail Automotive Summary.

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