Consumers are regaining confidence in the American economy
and no one can tell better than the auto industry, which suffered greatly
during the recession. But automotive companies, especially Toyota, are picking
up steam as was announced by Toyota’s U.S. executive, Jim Lentz, at the L.A.
Auto Show.
"The
auto industry is gaining momentum," Lentz proclaimed Wednesday. "The
forecast ahead looks even better."
Locally,
Burien Toyota has noticed a pick-up in business, too.
“Absolutely
people are buying cars, especially Toyotas,” said Nathan Ayers of Burien
Toyota. “Things are still a little shaky for some people, so when people invest
money in a new or used car, they want to know they are getting a good, quality
car that will last a long time. That’s why Toyota is doing better then most
other brands.”
According to this Detroit News article, “For
example, Toyota's U.S. sales are up 30 percent this year through October and
the automaker's market share has risen nearly two full percentage
points following last year's production shortage as a result of a devastating
earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and
Chrysler Group LLC sales have also jumped year-over-year, but to a lesser
extent.”
And it’s not just Toyota’s executives that are
optimistic: "I'm
not sure I've ever seen the auto industry so upbeat," GM's Mark Reuss told
CNBC's Phil LeBeau.
Ayers encourages anyone who is considering buying a car to do what is
comfortable for them in their situation, but not to let any concerns about the
auto industry scare them away from local dealerships like Burien Toyota.
“Toyota was never affected by the recession like some other companies
were, so it only makes sense that Toyota would lead the pack in the recovery,”
Ayers said.
If you are
looking for a new or used car, come try Burien Toyota’s amazing, no-pressure
customer service! Stop by today!
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