Holden Sales Nosedive

[Reaper]

There are lots of reasons for the sales slide. Notwithstanding the high cost of fuel which will have a small impact, the commodore is coming to the end of it's life which naturally slows sales (happens with every car). Also, we need to remember we are coming off a very high peak over the last few years.

Holden, Ford and Toyota are bringing out all new models over the next 18 months (ish) which will re-invigorate demand.

Furthermore fuel prices will have a lower impact longer term. 100 years of history says our current extraordinary oil prices are not sustainable long term. If I knew when the cost of oil will drop, I wouldn't tell you (and become very rich in the process . Even staying at this level or higher, over time, people get used to the new level and it becomes far less of a talking point. Just as an illustration, 4 years ago, the RRP of a slab (non discounted) of VB was $28.99. CUB resisted as long as they could going over the psycological (sp?) $30 barrier. To begin with CUB bought out the 30 can "value blocks" to get people over that price barrier. Now, in only a couple of years we are up around $36.99 for a 24 can slab. The next test will be the $40 price point.

Reaper

 

[andyman]

Ford havent imported the Econovan since the end of last year, they all would be 05 compliance plated because the engine didn't make the new emission regulations introduced at the begining of this year.


And the Zafira has been discontinued from the Holden range for donkey's ages, see they also list the Jackeroo

well there you go, i noticed the jackeroo tho:thumbsup:


when is the new daewoo being released the captiva or whatever its called, its been ages since holdens released any info on that

 

[Stevob]

The first Australian manufacturer to come out with a family sized car like the Commodore or Falcon with a common rail direct injection diesel engine that uses less than 7.0l/100km combined cycle will make a killing.