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Old 07-06-08, 06:53 PM   #3
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The huge drop in sales is across the board in the USA. Blame gas prices and changing trends. All the fullsize trucks are taking unprecedented hits in sales and the only company doing well is HONDA, the only major company not reporting losses these last few months.
with sales of the Civic being #1, overtaking the Ford F150 (which has been #1 for quite some time) it is an incredibly fast shift in the market.
GM, Ford & Dodge can't give away the fullsize trucks & suv's at this point. No one wants them.

The entire industry is in a frenzy trying to shift manufacturing to fuel efficient cars as well as hybrids.

Toyota will probably not be offering much more or many 'updates' in the BOF vehicles. They may focus more on the econo market which is going nuts right now.
Prius will become a brand and 09 brings a new Prius, with a 2 seat and other Prius models.

I do hope they bring that TRD sport-ute FJ CRuiser to market. It is quite nice but I am skeptical with current trends.
One exciting turn of events is that the Jeep Gladiator has a strong shot at going to market now- which, in turn, may green light the FJC ute.


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