As delinquency continues to rise, consumers' view on buying vehicles deteriorates.
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke noted that the initial October reading of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan showed a modest improvement in consumers' views of buying conditions for vehicles, but remains worse than a year ago.
Consumers' views of buying conditions for vehicles improved modestly but remain worse than a year ago.
Author's summary: Delinquency rise affects consumer vehicle purchase views.