Continued on page 24 Page 2 San Diego Auto Outlook San Diego Auto Outlook Published by: Auto Outlook, Inc. PO Box 390, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-640-1233 EMail: jfoltz@autooutlook.com Editor: Jeffrey A. Foltz Information quoted must be attributed to San Diego Auto Outlook, published by Auto Outlook, Inc. on behalf of the New Car Dealers Association San Diego County, and must also include the statement: “Data Source: AutoCount Data from Experian.” At Auto Outlook, we strive to provide sound and accurate analyses and forecasts based upon the data available to us. However, our forecasts are derived from thirdparty data and contain a number of assumptions made by Auto Outlook and its management, including, without limitation, the accuracy of the data compiled. As a result, Auto Outlook can make no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the data we provide or the forecasts or projections that we make based upon such data. Auto Outlook expressly disclaims any such warranties, and undue reliance should not be placed on any such data, forecasts, projections, or predictions. Auto Outlook undertakes no obligation to update or revise any predictions or forecasts, whether as a result of any new data, the occurrence of future events, or otherwise. San Diego County New Vehicle Market Dashboard San Diego County New Vehicle Mark t D shboard Data Source: AutoCount data from Experian. SAAR estimates: Auto Outlook. COUNTY MARKET VS. U.S. San Diego County DOWN 14.5% U.S. DOWN 16.9% Source for county registrations: AutoCount data from Experian. U.S. figures estimated by Auto Outlook. MARKET PERFORMANCE DURING PAST TWO YEARS San Diego County Quarterly Registrations Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate, Converted to Equivalent U.S. New Vehicle Market SAAR (millions of units) 9.8 14.3 15.4 15.7 17.7 15.0 13.6 14.7 14.2 13.4 Q2 '20 Q3 '20 Q4 '20 Q1 '21 Q2 '21 Q3 '21 Q4 '21 Q1 '22 Q2 '22 Q3 '22 Millions % Change In New Retail Market YTD ‘22 thru Sept vs. YTD ‘21 New retail light vehicle registrations in San Diego County declined by 14.5% during the first nine months of this year versus year earlier, better than the 16.9% drop in the Nation. The graph on the left provides an easily recognizable way to gauge the strength of the county market. It shows quarterly registrations based on a seasonally adjusted annual rate. These figures are then indexed to SAAR sales figures for the U.S. new vehicle market. So just like in the national market, when the quarterly SAAR is above 17 million units, the county market is strong, 15 million is about average, and below 13 million is weak. Quarterly registrations stayed at or below 15 million units in each of the past five quarters. NCDA.COM 23
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