ESA Car Keys | Factory shutdowns in the auto industry due to microchip components threaten to leave a $60B hole during the first half of 2021.

ESA Car Keys | With three quarters in the books for the 2020 auto market, new trends unfold in pre-owned sales, lease returns, and dealer media decisions.

ESA Car Keys | The US automotive market returns to pre-pandemic projections for volume, another positive sign along this strong recovery arc.

ESA Car Keys | Still waiting for results from July 4 as the US auto market pauses a bit on its dramatic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

ESA Car Keys | The US auto market took a small step backwards on its recovery arc. Still, there are more than a few positive trends maintaining momentum.

ESA Car Keys | In this June 22 update, ESA’s Adam Armbruster highlights the surprise winners that have emerged in light of the rapidly changing automotive landscape.

US retail sales for May shattered the record books, easily surpassing the recovery of post-9/11. The retail sector was up 17.7% for the month.

ESA Car Keys | Next steps for auto dealers in light of inventory bottlenecks, pre-owned marketing, the lease return wave, and the drawdown of aggressive financial terms.

ESA Car Keys | Another packed update on the auto recovery, new vehicle sales trending, the used car potential, financing, inventory & production, and the opportunity of CPOs and lease returns.

ESA Car Keys | Adam Armbruster with another series of quick video updates (June 1, 2020) on the key datapoints in the recovering auto market.

How fast and strong will the US economy recover? A look at five charts provides a glimpse into the market’s current status and trending.