Study Group: Salvage Auto Auction Market Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 47
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Elias Luna Barrios
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors
Elias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...
Jack SayerManaging Partner
Sayer Partners LLCJack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy with auto dealer and investment clients in the NYC Metro, Chicago and Southern California areas focused on development and management processes for the retail and wholesale auto sectors since 2002. The firm provides analysis...
- Larry Fradkin
President
Future Enviroassets, LLCLarry Fradkin is the President of Future Enviroassets, an international energy and environmental consulting firm. His expertise and extensive experience in energy includes policy/regulatory and technology in climate change/greenhouse gases, solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, biomass, nuclear, coal,...
Craig CarlsonCEO & Managing Director
Carlson Group LLCCraig Carlson is currently CEO & Managing Director of The Carlson Group LLC, an automotive technology and innovation consulting firm in Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2003. The organization focuses on automotive product development and innovation, intellectual property, electronic systems...
Michael CainPresident / Consultant
MFC ConsultingMichael Cain is the President of MFC Consulting, serves the automotive industry through his associations with some of the largest dealers in the country. Mr. Cain has over 25 years of varied automotive industry experience developing marketing, sales and financial strategies. Mr. Cain works with all...
- John Donaldson
President
DONALDSONS INCJohn Donaldson is the President of Donaldsons Volkswagen-Subaru, a $50M new car franchise dealer in Long Island, which he has been operating since 1986. They sell and lease an average of 2300 new and used (80% new, /20% used) vehicles per year as well as parts and service. Mr. Donaldson's family has...
- David Selke
Vice President, Client Services Manager
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.David Selke is a Vice President and Client Services Manager at Affiliated Computer Services (ACS). He manages all client relationships for the Consumer Financial Solutions Group which focuses on ASP services for some of the leading automotive financial services companies. Previously, Mr. Selke wasa...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
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GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
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Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
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October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009
October 29, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com
October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.
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Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels
October 27, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com
With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.
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Is There Any Way The Domestic Automakers Can Regain Plunging Market Share?
October 23, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Hyundai Profit Soars On Demand | online.wsj.com
A recent study shows that market demand is most heavily impacted by "new product." Not so much by price, advertising, etc. Where does that leave the Detroit Three?
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm
- Dealership Conglomerate
- After Market Service Centers
- Individual Dealer
- After Market Retailer
- Independent Consulting Firm
- Insurance Company
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Partner
- President
- Sales Manager
- Owner
- Consultant
- Director