SUV Trend Not Fatal To Cars

Produced by Rich Taber & Peter Ciani for RPM News Weekly

Numbers don’t lie.
SUVs and crossovers have clearly overtaken sedans in the marketplace. But, suggestions that more traditional cars are taking a final bow are misplaced. Just ask the folks at Honda. Even with the introduction of their all-new mid-size Passport sport utility vehicle, they are still putting a lot of faith in their tried-and-true compact Civic sedan.

At a recent meeting of the New England Motor Press Association, representatives from Honda brought along both of these models and gave those in attendance clear indications of the automaker’s unswerving commitment to these two sides of the automobile market.

In addition, Cox Automotive Executive Analyst, Michelle Krebs, was on hand to take everyone through the numbers, pointing to statistics that verified the current SUV trend, while more importantly bringing some insight into what’s really going on in the car market.

RPM News Weekly’s Rich Taber chatted with Michelle Krebs after the meeting, discussing automotive sales trends and what might be on the horizon – including where electric vehicles fit into the picture.

Watch the video and enjoy the conversation.

Rest assured, sedans are not dead. But don’t hold your breath for a comeback.