Daily Auto News November Auto Sales Show Few Major Improvements
Daily Auto News
The sales figures for November 2009 represent a bittersweet victory for automakers. On one hand, the November sales rate is the third best in the last 13 months, according to CNN. On the other, sales numbers are nearly unchanged from November 2008, which means the industry isn’t doing any worse than it was – but it isn’t doing too much better, either.
Though most automakers are still seeing sales declines, there are a few bright spots. Toyota reported a three percent gain in sales as compared to last November. Bigger winners are Nissan, which reported a 20 percent sales increase since last year, and Hyundai/Kia, which reported a whopping 34 percent increase. However, despite year-on-year gains, all three automakers still posted sales declines as compared to last month (October 2009).
Still, manufacturers appear to be gearing up for a slow but steady road to improvement.
According to the AP, Ford and GM have announced first-quarter production increases: “Both plan to double production of cars to meet the growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Truck production will also increase, but by smaller percentages.”
While revitalized sales in 2010 may be good for automakers, they won’t be a boon for car buyers. If you’re interested in a new car, you may want to act now. Most dealers will likely still be willing to negotiate just to make a sale, and there are plenty of leftover 2009s and new 2010 models on lots.
To get started, check out the U.S. News rankings of this year’s best cars. When you decide which models you like, check out this month’s car deals for the best discounts and incentives.
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