From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: alt.global-warming,alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: See? This is what round-mouth does
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:56:37 -0500
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:28:25 -0700, Alan says...
> > This is all thanks to the policies you endorse here.
>
> New car sales are down because cars are lasting far, FAR longer than
> they used to.
He takes ONE reason, out of the many, and tries to make that THE cause of
something, JUST so he can show us how smart he THINKS he's being.
Ain't narcissism a bitch?
No, Ski Bunny... that is not THE reason new car sales have slumped.
SEVERAL factors can contribute to a slump in new car sales:
1. Economic Factors: During economic downturns or periods of uncertainty,
consumer confidence can decrease, leading people to postpone large
purchases like cars.
2. Supply Chain Issues: Disruptions in the supply chain, such as shortages
of microchips or other components, can limit the availability of certain
models or increase prices, discouraging potential buyers.
3. Rising Prices: Increased costs of production due to raw material prices
or regulatory changes can lead to higher sticker prices for new cars,
making them less affordable for many consumers.
4. Shift in Consumer Preferences: Changes in consumer preferences towards
used cars, electric vehicles, or other forms of transportation (like
ride-sharing services) can reduce demand for new cars.
5. Technology and Innovation: The rapid pace of technological advancement
may lead some consumers to wait for the next model year or for new
features to become more widely available before purchasing.
6. Environmental Concerns: Growing awareness of environmental issues may
lead consumers to choose more sustainable options, such as electric or
hybrid vehicles, over traditional gasoline-powered cars.
7. Pandemic Effects: Ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as
supply chain disruptions, shifts in work-from-home trends, and changes in
commuting patterns, can influence car-buying behavior.
8. Urbanization and Infrastructure: In urban areas with better public
transportation and infrastructure, people may be less inclined to own a
car, impacting new car sales.
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June:
Feet Of June Snow Hit Fonna, Norway As Europe Turns Blue
Eastern Australia Shivers
Record June Snow In The Alps
Summer In Japan Arrives a Little Late
Europe Chills
It Was A Cold May For Many
Heavy Snow Hits Northeast Iceland
UK Enduring A Historically Cold June
Frosts on June 11
Summer Snow In Northern India
50 Billion Tons Of Snow Has Fallen On Greenland So Far In June
Snowstorm In Himalayas Kills At Least 9
Snow Hits Parts of South Africa For First Time In 40 Years
Scotland Sees Snow
Global Temperature Drop (of COURSE... Hunga Tonga's Water Vapour!)
Warnings Issued In South Africa For "Disruptive Cold And Snow"
Coldest May Lows In 70-Years Hit Wagnerite, Australia
Argentina Abnormally Cold
Almost 7-Feet of June Snow Traps Hikers In German Alps
Snow Set For Scotland
Rare Frost Advisories In Ontario
It's Snowing In Northern India
Spring Freeze "Sharply Reduces" Russia's Wheat Harvest
Summer Skiing In Europe After Record-Breaking Spring Snow
Record Cold Strikes Japan
Frigid Streak At The South Pole
Low Olive Harvest In Greece Due To 'Weather Shifts'
Greenland's Record Ice Gains
Colder-Than-Average May In Europe
South America Freezes
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May:
U.S. Ski Industry Reports 5th-Best Season On Record
"Deep, Drifting Snow" Keeps Beartooth Closed
The Suess de Vries Cycle
Spring Anomalies From BC To SoCal
Winter Prolonged In Alaska
Australia's Cold And Snow
Chile's Weather Agency Got It Dead Wrong As South America Freezes
Spring Anomalies From BC To SoCal
Record May Cold Hits South Australia
Latest Snowfall In Decades At Snoqualmie
Frozen Turkey