Steve Lyons
Steve Lyons
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.
following pay performance september start strong
As expected, we experienced pay back in September following a strong performance to start the quarter.
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Ford Mustang is the hottest car in the industry, and its performance on the street and in the showrooms is beating everyone's expectations.
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I think GM was just feeling the pressure.
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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.
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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.
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We're not thinking we're going to take a lot of people up front who are buying Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords and Nissan Altimas and suddenly tomorrow they're going to go shopping at a Ford store.
clearance felt good run
We felt it had run its course. We felt it was good for clearance time.
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There is no question that the demand for traditional sport utility vehicles has been affected by rising gas prices.
finding umpires
Umpires are human, too -- as we are finding out.
allow beyond increase initially planning production sell
We're planning to increase production well beyond what was initially planned. This will allow us to sell 160,000 - 165,000 Mustangs in the U.S. this year,
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Since we are at gas-price levels that are higher than we have ever seen, it's difficult to say what impact that will have. In the past, gasoline prices haven't been a factor in people's decisions,
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,