The decline in new car sales in January 2014 as a result of bad weather was also happening in the United States ( U.S. ) . A recent report states , sales of General Motors ( GM ) slumped 11.9 percent , Ford 7.5 percent , while Toyota's 7.2 percent . While other manufacturers are also experiencing the same thing .
" Actually, starting in January with a solid , but weather conditions slowing sales growth in key markets , " said Bill Faym , Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division Group , Friday ( 02/07/2014 ) .
The main impact of bad weather affecting traffic dealers , but it is considered to be only temporary . Fourth the manufacturer says ready to pursue in February and March .
The U.S. auto industry was said to be still good . One indicator , fuel prices have remained stable in recent months . This gives a " breather " for operational costs could affect the interests of consumers who buy SUVs and luxury cars .
Despite the slowdown , some manufacturers actually undergoing growth . Subaru , a specialist manufacturer of motion all wheel drive cars said the increase of 19.3 percent , followed by 11.8 percent of Nissan , and Chrysler's 7.6 percent .
