by Calculated Risk on 11/01/2022 05:58:00 PM
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Vehicles Sales "Surge" to 14.90 million SAAR in October
Wards Auto released their estimate of light vehicle sales for October. Wards Auto estimates sales of 14.90 million SAAR in October 2022 (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate), up 10.4% from the September sales rate, and up 12.7% from October 2021.
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This graph shows light vehicle sales since 2006 from the BEA (blue) and Wards Auto's estimate for October (red).
The impact of COVID-19 was significant, and April 2020 was the worst month. After April 2020, sales increased, and were close to sales in 2019 (the year before the pandemic).
This graph shows light vehicle sales since 2006 from the BEA (blue) and Wards Auto's estimate for October (red).
The impact of COVID-19 was significant, and April 2020 was the worst month. After April 2020, sales increased, and were close to sales in 2019 (the year before the pandemic).
However, sales decreased late last year due to supply issues. It appears the "supply chain bottom" was in September 2021.