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Apr/14 - It's the end of the line for Chevrolet Avalanche It's the end of the line for Chevrolet Avalanche
AutoPacific's Dave Sullivan comments on the end of production for the Chevrolet Avalanche, as well as the likely end of the Cadillac Escalade EXT and how growth in crew cab pickup size is a likely cause.

Apr/04 - Do Fuel Prices Really Affect Vehicle Purchase Intentions? Do Fuel Prices Really Affect Vehicle Purchase Intentions?
Drivers today are shelling out $3.97/gallon, on average, to fill up their vehicles, about 32 cents more than this time last year. But this added expense is not persuading consumers to ditch their SUVs for more fuel efficient small cars. Results from AutoPacific’s latest Fuel Price Impact Survey (FPIS) actually show SUVs being the top vehicle replacement choice, with small cars coming in third. In addition, 76% surveyed would replace their current vehicle with a similarly sized one, whereas only 18% say they would go smaller.

Apr/02 - Auto exports from US on the upswing Auto exports from US on the upswing
AutoPacific's Ed Kim comments on the increase in vehicles being exported to other countries from the U.S. "We are a low-cost manufacturing zone at the moment," Kim says. "That makes building here attractive."

Mar/30 - Ford Bets Glass Roof Will Reverse 63% Lincoln Sales Drop Ford Bets Glass Roof Will Reverse 63% Lincoln Sales Drop
Can a retractable glass roof really lift sales? AutoPacific's Dave Sullivan weighs in on consumer desire for greater transparency overhead to avoid the "tank-like feeling" created by higher door lines. "People love the open-air feeling."

Feb/08 - Chicago Auto Show a buffet for car buyers Chicago Auto Show a buffet for car buyers
AutoPacific's Ed Kim comments on a few of the key vehicles to be shown at the Chicago Auto Show: the GMC Acadia and Kia Track'ster concept.