Mike Chung
Mike Chung
cost domestic foreign gains
The gains by foreign manufacturers are at the cost of the domestic manufacturers.
across domestic good incentives lowering positive reflection step three
This is a reflection of all three domestic manufacturers lowering incentives across the board. It's a good and positive first step, but that's what it is - a first step in the right direction.
depleted employee great inventory issues pricing quickly time vehicle
If you find a vehicle that you really like, now's a great time to get it. But one of the issues with employee pricing is the inventory was depleted very quickly for the most-desirable vehicles.
chrysler continue good momentum
Chrysler had good momentum in 2005 and that will probably continue in 2006.
catalyst definitely facing gas hurricane katrina prices trend
Hurricane Katrina was definitely a catalyst for gas prices but even before that we were facing an upward trend in prices.
bet
If I had to bet the farm, I'd say Buick will be the one that goes.
depends
I'd say it really depends on the manufacturer.
beginning depending hit next towards volumes year
Depending on what kind of volumes they get, which we have no idea, we may see them hit it towards the end of this year, but probably the beginning of next year is when they'll hit their 60,000.
continued entire expect five growth hit hybrids increase literally market next saw span three
Over the span of three years we saw the market literally increase five times. We expect to see continued growth over the next two or three years and hybrids to hit 2% of the entire market, which is very significant.
certain driving habits requires
It does take long and requires certain driving habits to recoup.
august early possibly
I'd say as early as August and possibly September.
capacity definitely higher moving people terms
People are definitely moving higher in terms of horsepower and capacity in trucks.
deals generally people process
Overall, people are generally getting better deals than in the past. I would say, for the most part, it is (a better deal) because it makes the negotiation process a lot simpler.
large trucks
Large trucks have been so much more inexpensive recently.