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.
close following note optimistic performance positive september start strong year
As expected, we experienced payback in September following a strong performance to start the quarter. We're optimistic we can close the year on a positive note with the introduction of our new mid-size cars.
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.
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.
consumer exceeded response
Consumer response to our new mid-size sedans has exceeded our expectations.
drive impact larger last major minute people since until wait weather
A lot of the time, people will wait until the last minute to make their plans. Since we're a major drive destination, I think the weather can have a little larger impact on us.
affected demand gas question rising utility vehicles
There's no question that demand for traditional sport utility vehicles has been affected by rising gas prices,
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.
along brand builder ford image limited needed production promised terrific time true
We promised all along that this Thunderbird would have a limited production run, and we're being true to our word. Thunderbird was a terrific image builder for the Ford brand showroom at a time when we needed it.