Steve Lyons
Steve Lyons
affected demand gas question rising utility vehicles
There is no question that the demand for traditional sport utility vehicles has been affected by rising gas prices.
combine increase looking restaurant sales taxable
If you combine lodging and restaurant taxable sales, I think we were up a little again. We're looking at about a 2.65 increase in taxable sales, statewide.
business danger healthy run
I think it's a big danger for the industry. I don't think it's a healthy way to run the business long-term.
following pay performance september start strong
As expected, we experienced pay back in September following a strong performance to start the quarter.
feeling gm
I think GM was just feeling the pressure.
coast population sitting
Everyone flocked to the coast and built. Now the hurricanes have come back, so to speak, and the population is sitting there.
along built coast coming haunt
How we have built along the coast is coming back to haunt us now.
consumer exceeded response
Consumer response to our new mid-size sedans has exceeded our expectations.
attract buyers cars categories coming continue crossover environment face gasoline likely prices strong utility vehicles
Traditional SUVs will continue to face headwinds in the coming months, ... Fortunately our lineup of cars and crossover utility vehicles is strong and getting stronger. These categories likely will continue to attract buyers in an environment where gasoline prices are rising.
clearance felt good run
We felt it had run its course. We felt it was good for clearance time.