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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 02 > ‘We have to fight for every deal’: Picture isn’t any different locally

‘We have to fight for every deal’: Picture isn’t any different locally

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
July 2, 2008

A perfect storm of factors contributed to falling auto sales at local dealerships last month, mirroring national trends with a market shift from larger trucks and SUVs to more fuel-efficient cars.

Record-high gasoline prices, a housing slump and weak consumer confidence have led to a steep....

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