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Originally Posted by DGthe3
I like to compare to 2008, since that was the last time sales were 'normal'. Of the 3 biggest brands, Chevrolet is within about 14% of what they had. Ford is doing better at 9%. Toyota ... down 20%.
For corporate totals, Ford would be off by 20%, Toyota 23% and GM 22% (in case anyone is wondering, Chrysler Corp is down by some 37%). But since then, Ford has gotten rid of Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercury, and Volvo. So looking at their 'core brands', they'd only be down some 15% vs 2008. Do the same to GM and their core brands are within 7%, sure some of that is from dead-brand owners moving over to core-brands, but still ... it looks like their decision to streamline their brands is paying off.
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Great to see they are all doing well. things to keep in mind with Chrysler, there are a lot of cars gone that were there in 08 (Magnum, Commander, PT Cruiser) and a number of VERY IMPORTANT new cars (Charger, Durango, 200, Avenger, Compass, 300) were just in their changeover to new model and some, like the LX cars and Durango were in the mere 100s built, I expect a MUCH better month from them next month.