Summer 2020 Will Look Different This Year In The Automotive Industry

We all know summer 2020 will look different this year.  In some places, major festivals have been cancelled, and it is uncertain whether pools will open.  In other areas, tourist destinations are just beginning to reopen, and hotels are cautiously welcoming guests.  An uneasy workforce is wondering whether they can squeeze in their traditional summer vacation, or shift plans to vacations closer to home.

For those of us who eagerly await automotive developments each summer, this summer will also look a little different. Summer often includes previews of upcoming cars in summer blockbuster films and flashy new model year announcements to generate buzz.  Detroit and New York auto shows were both canceled, and many movie theaters remain closed.  Dealerships also usually push for closing of deals to move older model years off the lots and make room for newer models in early fall, but as we previously reported, the supply and demand for those vehicles has dwindled.  And