Fuel prices played a role. It's been flying off the trucks. |
Fundamentally, we see a positive correlation between gas prices and sales of vehicles. We're certainly seeing fuel economy becoming a more important issue with consumers as we continue to see gas prices rise. |
Inventories are as low or lower than they've ever been for the Civic. They're basically being bought right off the truck. |
It was just tested and certified a couple days ago, which was not in time. Frequently cars will undergo adjustments and fine-tuning up until the last minute, and frankly even after cars go on sale. |
The awareness of the hybrid is certainly at its highest level ever. |
The only thing that will keep us from selling more is limited inventory from Japan. |
We had a huge March and went into April with limited supplies across the Civic line. |