Sales & Variable OPS

Index Drops Six Points; Expectations Index Declines Sharply NEW YORK -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined slightly in November, posted another decrease in December. The Index now stands at 65.1 (1985=100), down from 71.5 in November....

Kelley Blue Book Expects 1.35 Million Units Sold in December; Honda to Continue Sales Gains IRVINE, Calif. -- With annual year-end clearance events in full swing, new-car sales are expected to surpass 1.35 million units in December, pushing the industry's closely...

NEW YORK –Toyota Motor North America this week announced an agreement to resolve economic loss litigation in the U.S. related to previous recalls by committing to actions that deliver value to its customers. “This agreement marks a significant step forward for our...

According to a story from Bloomberg News, since American Suzuki Motor Corp. announced its bankruptcy, demand for Suzuki vehicles in the U.S. The story said American Suzuki will import 2,500 vehicles to meet this increased demand for its vehicles. Click here to read...

According to Swapalease.com, as 2013 approaches and the Fiscal Cliff tax issue remains unresolved, the auto industry could be impacted significantly in a worst-case scenario with no deal reached. While some experts believe pent-up demand would shield the industry from...

From the Dealer Communications family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. As the final days of 2012 pass, we look forward to providing franchised dealerships with the tools, resources, strategies and ideas to sell and service more vehicles more...