Honda Motor Co. expects its U.S. sales to increase between 3% and 5% in 2008 despite a slight drop in the overall market, said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda auto operations.
Total light vehicle sales in 2008 likely will be around 15.7 million, Mendel said Thursday during a visit to metro Detroit. Total U.S. sales are expected to finish at 16.3 million this year.
Through November, Honda's U.S. sales are up 3.1% to 1.4 million vehicles, thanks largely to a redesigned Accord and CR-V.
Honda should continue to receive a lift in 2008 from these vehicles, Mendel said. A redesigned Pilot, a three-row SUV, and Fit, a subcompact hatchback, are planned for next year.
"We haven't let our foot off the gas on the product development side," Mendel said.
Honda also could attract customers shifting to more fuel-efficient vehicles in the face of higher gas prices, he said.
"When fuel prices are an issue with consumers, I think we benefit even more because we either lead or are among the leaders in every segment where we compete," Mendel said.
Honda's expectations for 2008 are reasonable, said Erich Merkle, director of forecasting for IRN Inc. in Grand Rapids. IRN forecasts overall light-vehicle sales of 15.5 million next year.
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J.D. Power: Honda, finance units tops
BMW Financial Services, Ford Credit, Honda Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services each rank highest in satisfying customers with the new-vehicle financing process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.
In the non-luxury lease segment, Honda Financial Services ranks highest (813), performing particularly well in provider offering, and billing and payment. Ford Credit (783) and GMAC (777) follow in the segment rankings.
Initial Lease Satisfaction Index Ranking: Non-Luxury Segment(Based on a 1,000-point scale)
Honda Financial Services 813Ford Credit 783GMAC 777Toyota Financial Services 768Volkswagen Credit 768Non-Luxury Lease Segment Average 762Chrysler Financial 739Nissan Motor Acceptance 708
In the non-luxury lease segment, Honda Financial Services ranks highest (813), performing particularly well in provider offering, and billing and payment. Ford Credit (783) and GMAC (777) follow in the segment rankings.
Initial Lease Satisfaction Index Ranking: Non-Luxury Segment(Based on a 1,000-point scale)
Honda Financial Services 813Ford Credit 783GMAC 777Toyota Financial Services 768Volkswagen Credit 768Non-Luxury Lease Segment Average 762Chrysler Financial 739Nissan Motor Acceptance 708
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Thank you for scheduling an opportunity for my daughter to have the headlights adjusted on her new car (bought from Hootie). I also appreciate you calling me when you found out you would be off yesterday afternoon and for you arranging with Byron for her to arrive. Byron had the Service Department adjust her headlights within 5 minutes and someone put the tag on her car.
I do not have to tell you how nice it is to get good service…but I will tell you it is especially nice when you send your daughter and she is treated courteously and with the professional integrity she experienced because of your help.
Because of your effort, I will not hesitate to refer people to your Dealership. Thank you very much,
Doug
Doug Everett
http://www.portablecooling.com/
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