egmCarTech - Latest Comments in Report: Hybrid sales fell 48.4 percent in Sept.

Re: Report: Hybrid sales fell 48.4 percent in Sept.

zermatt — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:28:14 -0000

I don't see a real increase in sales until the lots are full and the incentives are high.

Re: Report: Hybrid sales fell 48.4 percent in Sept.

Emma — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:59:03 -0000

Agree with Mike. Adding to the low number is the Cash for Clunker program. People who are on the fence looking to buy a vehicle had probably already bought one the month before because of the Clunker program.

I would not be surprise the number will drop more this coming Nov and Dec (obligation from other holiday buys). I don't see a turn until probably March or April when spring time hits and many more new 2010 or early 2011 model hit the showrooms.

Re: Report: Hybrid sales fell 48.4 percent in Sept.

Mike — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:44:39 -0000

Comparing month-to-month sales for cars is ridiculous. Seasonal difference dominate the figures. Comparing sales to last September shows basically a wash, and that's despite the several models going through the changeover to new model years.