Christopher Macgowan
Christopher Macgowan
cars causing man market problems production standard struggling typical volume
All of those volume manufacturers (are) struggling with those high-run production cars, and that is the part of the market that's causing them problems -- not because they are Ford, but because that part of the market is very competitive, in a middle-Europe man typical standard car.
buyers challenge continue deals excellent fight heading seen
The new 2006 registration and some excellent deals have seen new buyers heading back to dealerships ... but 2006 will continue to be a challenge as we fight for every sale.
cars consumer demand diesel distorting far firstly market secondly suffered weaker year
So far this year the market has suffered from two things; firstly a surge in demand for diesel cars distorting the market at the end of 2005 and secondly weaker consumer confidence.
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Government has to embrace the concept of incentives in driving the market for the cleanest vehicles. Beating car buyers and commercial vehicle customers with tax penalties, while ignoring incentives, is absolutely counter-productive.
fight
Dealers will have to fight for every sale.
boost car cars continue destined eight expect export hit markets million november output overall production reach record strong ten total uk volumes
Export volumes continue to boost car production in the UK. Eight in every ten cars made in the UK in November is destined for export markets and we expect the 2005 total to reach record volumes and market share. Overall car output in 2005 should hit 1.6 million units, a little down on 2004 but still a strong performance.
boost commercial export helped strong top vehicle
Improvements in efficiency, on top of strong export demand, have helped boost commercial vehicle production.
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Government must not burden automotive manufacturing in the UK off the European map. Manufacturers must have the confidence to develop their operations and government must help us meet the competitiveness challenge. That means a light regulatory touch and an integrated approach to regulation in environmental and transport policy.
cannot challenge continue fight industry march mask poor reasonable start
However, a reasonable March cannot mask the poor start to the year, and 2006 will continue to be a challenge for the industry as we fight for every sale.
continue expect fight hard tough year
We expect 2006 to be another tough year for the industry. Dealers will continue to fight hard for every sale.