Jim Sanfilippo
Jim Sanfilippo
auto finally gas hurt month people prices sales seemed
Sales are going to be down a bit, and it's because of gas prices that haven't seemed to come down. The end of the month hurt the auto manufacturers. People were saying, 'Are gas prices finally going to fall?' And they didn't.
capable muddle people
It's going to be very challenging for them, but they'll muddle through it. They've got some very capable people at the top. It is surmountable, but it's going to be a challenge.
ability horizon product
Jack's a product visionary. He's got the ability to look over the horizon and see how it's going and tell you how to get there. That's an extraordinary talent.
buoyant quarter robust sales signal
They've got to be very pleased. They are buoyant on sales of their most important products. It really does signal a very robust first quarter for them.
electric gas looking people stunned talk
It's energy. It's not just gasoline. People are looking at their gas and electric bills. Talk about stunned silence.
calendar nice reflect size sprint year
Size matters, and the calendar year is a nice milestone to reflect upon. But it's like a sprint that never ends.
hearts minds premium race
It's a race for the hearts and minds of the premium buyer.
area competition looking studying
Nissan does war-gaming, looking out on the horizon, studying where the competition is, and this is an area they need to address.
abundant cars few gallon green honda huge next people perception potential strength terms
With $3 a gallon or more for gasoline, there's a huge potential for people to migrate back to cars over the next few months. Honda has an abundant strength in terms of its perception as green -- for high-mileage cars.
connect ford image name prior trying vehicle ways
What Ford is trying to do is find hyper-efficient ways to connect the name with the image of the vehicle in the marketplace prior to introduction.
awareness blocking gotten increasing marketing possible products year
Volkswagen has gotten their products in line, and now they are increasing awareness with their marketing campaign. I don't see anything blocking them this year other than possible new incentives.