Toyota Market Share Down 5.3% Since 1/21, 30% Drop in Sales; Honda, Ford Winners

Some new data covering the first three weeks of Toyota’s marketing purgatory shows Honda as the biggest winner as the workflow of car carriers shifts away from Toyota and Chevy. Toyota’s market share in the US fell from 17.5% in the first three weeks of 2010 to 12.1% from January 21 to February 14th. In that time frame, Honda was the biggest beneficiary, with its market share rising 1.1% to 11.7%.

Hyundai was almost as big of a winner in the winter of Toyota’s discontent, as it picked up 0.8% in market share and sister brand Kia picked up an additional 0.5%. Ford was up 1.1% during that period. The Detroit News piece didn’t give a firm figure for how Chrysler faired during the period, but Chevrolet was down 0.3%, being unable to capture market share at Toyota’s expense.

Toyota has lost about a third of its sales during its fall from grace, which will translate to a third fewer car haulers moving Toyota cars. Haulers used to making runs from the Georgetown plant will now have to start making runs from other factories. In addition, used cars transporters who were used to getting a steady flow of cars to take off of Toyota dealer’s hands to auctions are now going to have to look to other dealers for extra business.

We’re now seeing some of the disruptions caused by the Toyota recalls, many of which will be happening behind the scenes, as car transportation services have to adjust how they do business; smart transporters will be making new contacts.

http://www.detnews.com/article/20100221/AU...is-Honda-s-gain

Cross Country Car Transportation, Getting Your Car from Point A to Point B

Lots of folks would rather spend the money to have someone drive their life’s belongings across country and drive their family vehicle rather than pay to have the vehicle transported. Now there are some that simply rent a trailer or hook up a hitch to the back of the truck and tow their car, but ask anyone that does that (and has not done so very much) and they will undoubtedly tell you what an absolute pain in the rear end that is.

Car moving is really just as common as moving furniture. There are a few different ways in which car transportation services is done, too.

The most inexpensive and most common is the one we have all seen at one time or another. Ever notice that trailer with two levels of cars driving down the freeway? There not always new cars (in case you have not noticed). Many auto transport companies are more than happy to deliver your car from where it is to where it needs to go. Companies with open bed carriers often advertise door to door service to boot (although in most cases that is an approximate term).

Depending on the time of year and how much you love your car you may want to consider the less common and more expensive route of using an enclosed container for your car transportation needs. Road conditions could possibly cause damage to your baby not to mention things from the other cars transported along with yours. Whether you choose to use soft side or metal containers, this method is more expensive, but it also offers the most protection.


For all of your auto transport, car shipping and auto shipping needs, call us TODAY!

www.NMotionAutoTransport.com
1-855-407-4160