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U.S. Auto Industry Dashboard January 2010


This newest Auto Industry Dashboard contains latest information on U.S. auto industry, consumer behavior, and coverages on various industries affecting current economic conditions.

  • ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE - Leading Economic Indicators up for the 8th month. ISM Manufacturing Index up for the 5th month.
  • NEW HOPEFUL SIGNS FOR THE CONSUMER - Temporary employment up. Consumer Confidence up for 2 months. Loan delinquencies down.
  • 2009 vs. 2010 - Registrations through Nov. '09 were down 22.1%. Consensus forecast for 2010 is 11.5 million units.
  • THE FIGHT FOR SAAB - Spyker submits new offers and new bidders emerge. GM still intent on terminating the brand.
  • NO STATUS QUO FOR THE BIG 3’s DEALER NETWORK - Chrysler threatens to challenge new arbitration law. GM signals willingness to reinstate dealers.
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