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IBM Study Consumers Still Want Cars But Maybe Not Own Them

DETROIT - When it comes to cars, Americans are increasingly like they are with movies and music. They want a car on demand — but not necessarily ownership, according to a new consumer study released by IBM in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show. For the second part of its “Auto 2025” series,

By |2016-01-14T15:44:40-05:00January 14th, 2016|ESD, Featured, Guest Columns|

Consumer Confidence Rises: Discounts For All Mean Happy Holidays

ANN ARBOR - Consumer confidence rose to its highest level since July, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The December reading was nearly equal to the 2015 average of 92.9, which was the highest since 2004. The gain was largely due to lower inflation, which bolstered real incomes and brightened buying plans

By |2015-12-24T10:49:04-05:00December 24th, 2015|News|