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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

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We attribute this to a number of factors, including the economy and the increasing quality of today’s automobiles. Looking ahead, IHS forecasts that average age of vehicles is likely to remain at 11.4 This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. years by 2017 and 11.7

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 million units (57.5

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