Nowhere to go but down. :) Toyota sales drop in April

[Jp!]

They'll have a harder time at the top.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../705010437&imw=Y

"GM, Ford and Toyota sales drop in April; Chrysler Group makes gains"

US Auto sales fall by 8%, but Chrysler group jumps pretty good....

* Jeep® brand up 29 percent led by Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Patriot
* Chrysler and Dodge minivans up 10 percent with momentum from “National Minivan Month” in April
* Five-star crash test-rated Dodge Ram pick up rises 2 percent in competitive segment
* Chrysler Sebring sedan rises 56 percent

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It'll be interesting to see what happens once China hits us full force with their nicely updated auto offerings.

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Another angle to look at this general downturn: (and give kudos to Chrysler Group)

#1 - Jeep had the biggest jump....and they are VERY POOR EPA FUEL ECONOMY


General Motors: Down 9 Percent
Ford: Down 13 Percent
Chrysler Group: Up 1.6 Percent
Chrysler Group by brand:
Chrysler: Up 7 percent
Dodge: Up 2 percent
Jeep: Up 40 percent
Toyota USA: Down 4.3 Percent
Honda USA: Down 9.1 percent
Nissan: Down 18 percent
BMW: Up 0.5 percent
Mini Cooper: Up 2.1 percent
Mercedes: Down 1.8 percent
Audi: Up 9.4 percent
Volkswagen: Down 7 percent
Hyundai: Down 4.6 percent