Declining sales aren’t auto manufacturers only worry – a used inventory shortage is on its way There wasn’t much speculation given to whether or not vehicle sales would plummet once the pandemic hit a critical mass in March 2020 sending almost the entire country ... Read More
COVID-19: What’s next for the US automotive industry? Prior to COVID-19, consumer attitudes and behaviors toward buying cars, using mass transit and maintaining vehicles hasn't ever changed. Consumers purchased their vehicles when they needed them without ... Read More
Curbing stereotypes: Appeal to the modern female car consumer Female consumers buy cars. This sounds like a no-brainer, right? According to Mintel research on the car buying process, more than nine in 10 American households reported having ... Read More
Echo Auto proves to be more of a lemon than life changer Analyst for Mintel's US Automotive Reports Hannah Keshishian recently gave the Echo Auto a test run during a road trip from Chicago to Michigan. Here, she shares her ... Read More
Are sedans an opportunity for US automakers? In 2008, auto consumers were concerned with rising gas prices, fuel economy and greenhouse emissions. The popularity of heavy passenger cars such as trucks and SUVs was declining ... Read More
