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 sourced from Experian Automotive.” 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. KEY TRENDS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEW VEHICLE MARKET COUNTY MARKET VS. U.S. San Diego County UP 4.6% U.S. UP 6.9% % Change In New Retail Market YTD 2024 thru March vs. YTD 2023 New retail light vehicle registrations in the county increased 4.6% during the first three months of this year vs. year earlier, just below the 6.9% improvement in the Nation. Data sourced from Experian Automotive. Data sourced from Experian Automotive. SAAR estimates: Auto Outlook. QUARTERLY RESULTS San Diego County Quarterly Registrations Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate, Converted to Equivalent U.S. New Vehicle Market SAAR (millions of units) 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. Equivalent SAAR levels in the county were 15.0 million units in the First Quarter of this year, unchanged from 4Q ‘23. DOWN 0.2% % Change in registrations vs. previous quarter (1Q ‘24 vs. 4Q ‘23) 13.6 12.6 14.2 14.2 15.0 14.8 15.0 15.0 Q2 '22 Q3 '22 Q4 '22 Q1 '23 Q2 '23 Q3 '23 Q4 '23 Q1 '24 Millions NCDA.COM 21
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