Volvo has announced they will no longer be accepting any new orders for the 2023 S60 T8 Recharge Plugin Hybrid. At this time, other variants are still available for order.
Oct 2022
KIA Niro to Get Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery-Electric Powertrains
Kia’s second-generation Niro goes on sale this fall redesigned with hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric powertrain, with larger price tags on its hybrid and PHEV variants, more trim options, eco-friendly appointments and standard safety tech.
Previously announced performance changes on the line include a 33-mile all-electric range on the 2023 Niro PHEV and a larger 11.1 kWh battery (up from 8.9 kWh); a 253-mile range on the Niro EV, a gain of 14 miles; and a slight fuel economy improvement to 53 mpg on the hybrid (opting for the Touring package drops mpg to 49).
GM Front and Rear Park Assist on MY23 and MY24
Front and Rear Park Assist (UD5) or Rear Park Assist (UD7) may no longer be standard or optional content on certain 2023/2024 model year vehicles built beginning October 17th . The below tables provide each models impacted by this action, dates of the potential change, the RPO codes and the associated MSRP credit amount. There are some trims and configurations that will not be impacted by these changes and implementation timing may differ, please use the vehicle order guides as your source for ordering and the vehicle’s Monroney label for each individual vehicle’s content. The RPO codes will be reflected on the Dealer Invoice and the Monroney label of each impacted vehicle will include this credit and indicate that the vehicle is ‘Not equipped with (either of the following) front and rear park assist (UD5), rear park assist (UD7).’
Camaro- Change TBD, RPO-UD7, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$145
Trailblazer- Change TBD, RPO-UD7, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$145
Blazer- Change 10/17, RPO-UD7, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$145
Traverse- Change 10/17, RPO-UD7, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$145
Acadia- Change 11/14, RPO-UD5, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$245
Encore GX- Change TBD, RPO-UD7, New RP0-060, Credit Amount-$145
Envision- Change TBD, RPO-UD7/UD5, New RP0-060/060, Credit Amount-$245/$145
XT4- Change TBD, RPO-UD7/UD5, New RP0-060/060, Credit Amount-$245/$145
This change to the availability of park assist and reverse automatic braking is currently expected to remain in place until further notice during the 2023 or 2024 model year for all impacted vehicles. As semiconductor chips become available, GM will build certain vehicles with front and rear park assist and reverse automatic braking. Therefore, dealers and customers should refer to the window label to understand the features that are equipped on each individual vehicle.
Oct 2022
Nissan MY23 Commercial Fleet Order Cut-Off
Nissan’s final day for MY23 order submission is Friday, October 21, 2022. Approved orders for customers with a MY23 Fleet Incentive agreement received prior to this deadline will be planned for production throughout the remainder of the model year. Given the fluidity of Global supply constraints amidst the volume of commercial vehicle orders received to date, order submission does not guarantee order fulfilment.
Order status reports will continue to be published weekly. If you have any questions, please contact your Commercial Sales Manager or send an email to fleetdistribution@nissan-usa.com.
F-150 Lightning Raises Prices for 2nd Time
Ford Motor Co. has raised the starting price of its entry-level F-150 Lightning Pro trim for the second time in less than two months as it struggles with rising material costs and supply chain issues. The Pro trim on the electric vehicle now starts at $53,769, including a $1,795 shipping fee. That’s up from the $48,769 price, including shipping, that Ford announced in August as part of across-the-board hikes for all 2023 model year trims.
A spokesman said the Pro trim was the only model to see an additional increase for now, citing “ongoing supply chain constraints and rising material costs.” The cheapest Lightning now costs more than $10,000 over what was advertised at the truck’s reveal about a year and a half ago.
Oct 2022
Additional 66,000 Vehicles Taken Out of Production
The microchip shortage has taken another 66,000 vehicles out of production around the industry. AutoForecast Solutions now forecasts that the industry will lose a worldwide total of approximately 4.3 million vehicles from 2022 production because of the microchip problem by the end of the year.
Projections for loss by region are as follows:
North America YTD – 1,267,700 (2022 Projected – 1,416,900)
Europe YTD – 1,097,000 (2022 Projected – 1,450,400)
Rest of Asia YTD – 702,800 (2022 Projected – 907,500)
South America YTD – 166,700 (2022 Projected – 68,300)
Total YTD – 3,443,000 (2022 Projected – 4,269,600)
Sep 2022
OnStar Offers Crisis Assist to Florida Residents
To help our customers in need, GM is offering complimentary OnStar Crisis Assist servicesto current, eligible owners impacted by Hurricane Ian for a limited time. By pushing the blue OnStar button, these vehicle owners can connect with a specially trained Advisors who can provide access to emergency services, special routing assistance and activate complimentary in-vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot for 30 days in properly equipped vehicles.
OnStar Advisors are ready to help 24/7 our customers in need with:
• Coordinating emergency rescue and evacuation services
• Routing away from danger
• Connecting callers with loved ones, family and friends
• Directing to resources like food, water, fuel, shelter and hotel rooms
• Handling “Good Samaritan” calls to help others impacted
• Adding data for the available in-vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot*(data plans provided by AT&T)
Residents in the affected areas can push the blue OnStar button and ask for an advisor to receive assistance. Visit OnStar Crisis Mode for more information.
Sep 2022
Rising Interest Rates Stall Vehicle Demand
Cox Automotive cut its full-year new-vehicle sales outlook to 13.7 million — down more than 9% from 2021 and the industry’s lowest tally in a decade. “It seems likely that much of the pent-up demand from limited supply is quickly disappearing as high interest rates eat away at vehicle buyers’ willingness and ability to purchase,” Chesbrough said.
S&P Global Mobility analysts expect U.S. light-vehicle sales to be limited to 1.1 million units this month, with the seasonally adjusted annualized rate set to come in at 13.4 million, up from 12.38 million in September 2021, but well below the 15 million sales level the industry considers ideal and the 17 million sales set from 2015 to 2019.
Sep 2022
Used Vehicle Inventory Up Year-Over-Year
Total days’ supply at the end of August stood at 49, compared with the revised 52 days’ supply at the end of July. Days’ supply in July was 24% above year-ago levels. “Inventory volume at the end of August was 10% above year-ago levels, so we’re seeing some improvement,” said Chris Frey, Cox Automotive’s senior manager for Industry Insights. “While used-vehicle sales in total so far this year are down 16% from 2021, the year is tracking in a normal trend line,” Frey said.
Additional 96,700 Vehicles Taken Out of Production
The microchip shortage has taken another 96,700 vehicles out of production around the industry. AutoForecast Solutions now forecasts that the industry will lose a worldwide total of approximately 4.2 million vehicles from 2022 production because of the microchip problem by the end of the year.
Projections for loss by region are as follows:
North America YTD – 1,228,200 (2022 Projected – 1,388,700)
Europe YTD – 1,097,000 (2022 Projected – 1,450,400)
Rest of Asia YTD – 676,000 (2022 Projected – 881,800)
South America YTD – 167,600 (2022 Projected – 272,800)
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