Paul Taylor's Economic Update

 

 

Paul Taylor

Paul C. Taylor

NADA Chief Economist

2012

 

• April — Gasoline Price Decline Appears as NADA Predicts

 

• March — Consolidation for World Markets Take Center Stage for Manufacturers: Growth in Asia and South America is Center of Attention 

 

•  February — Energy Issues Both Give and Take from Strong Car and Light Truck Sales, While Residential Real Estate’s Price Descent Finally Ends 

 

•  January — Year Looks Strong for Car and Light Truck Sales for Special Reasons: Slow Economic Growth is Enough for a Good Sales Year 

 

2011

 

•  December — Which Brands Best Cope as the End of a Difficult Year Approaches? 

 

•  November — What Will Be the Impact of Europe’s Problems on the United States? Modest, If Italy Stays Solvent

 

•  October — Looking Back as We Head Toward the End of the Year

 

•  September — Will Modern Maturity Replace La Dolce Vita in Southern Europe?

 

• August — Storm Less Violent than Expected but Water Threatens Several States

 

• July — The Cost of Political Brinksmanship Hangs Over Financial Markets and the Future of Automotive Retail

 

• June — Trips to New Car Lots Could Avoid Street Demonstrations If Congress Acts to Reduce Spending

 

• May — Gasoline Prices and Manufacturers’ Vehicle Output Will Determine Results of Summer New Vehicle Sales

 

• April — Tragedies of Nature Suggest Short New Car Supply Ahead

 

• March — Parts Supply Crucial to New Car Sales; Air Freight Could Assist

 

• February — New Cars Turn Out of Dealerships into Economic Headwinds

 

• January — The Outlook for the Economy and Light Vehicle Sales

 

 

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