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Toyota Retakes the Top Spot on Cloud Theory's Nationwide Inventory Efficiency Index; General Motors Has Three Brands in the Top 10

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.

Key Points: 
  • Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.
  • Cloud Theory's Inventory Efficiency Index assigns scores to vehicle makes and models based on current active inventory and sales data relative to competitors.
  • A score above 100 indicates that a make or model is selling its inventory more efficiently than average.
  • After being the top brand in Inventory Efficiency for four of the first six months in 2023, Toyota was overtaken by Honda in July through September.

Cloud Theory September 2023 Inventory Efficiency Index: Honda Widens Its Lead Over Kia, Now Leading in 8 of 9 Regions; Cadillac Moves Up Yet Again, Now #4

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider, has announced its September Inventory Efficiency Index results, which shows that Honda has widened its lead over #2 Kia.  Cadillac, which has steadily risen through the ranks over the course of 2023, is now ranked 4th.  On a regional basis, Honda is now leading in almost every geography, with a #1 ranking in 8 of the 9 U.S. census areas.

Key Points: 
  • Cadillac, which has steadily risen through the ranks over the course of 2023, is now ranked 4th.
  • Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.
  • Cloud Theory's Inventory Efficiency Index assigns scores to vehicle makes and models based on current active inventory and sales data relative to competitors.
  • "Inventory and Vehicle Movement are key indicators of industry health," said Ron Boe, Chief Revenue Officer at Cloud Theory.

Honda Solidifies Inventory Efficiency Lead, Luxury Brands Cadillac and BMW Break into the Top Five Nationwide According to Cloud Theory

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.

Key Points: 
  • Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.
  • Cloud Theory's Inventory Efficiency Index assigns scores to vehicle makes and models based on current active inventory and sales data relative to competitors.
  • Honda has widened its lead over Kia in August, solidifying its top spot over the #2 brand by 11.7 points.
  • "It is not surprising to see Honda, Kia, and Toyota continuing to battle for the Inventory Efficiency lead," said Rick Wainschel, Vice President of Data Science & Analytics at Cloud Theory.

Honda Takes Over Top Spot Nationwide on Cloud Theory's Inventory Efficiency Index

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider, has announced that according to its proprietary Inventory Efficiency Index, Honda is now #1 nationwide, separating itself from last month's co-leaders Toyota and Kia.

Key Points: 
  • Cloud Theory's patent-pending Inventory Efficiency Index (IEI) provides a previously unavailable real-time view of market-relevant supply and demand of all makes and models and across all geographies.
  • Cloud Theory's Inventory Efficiency Index assigns scores to vehicle makes and models based on current active inventory and sales data relative to competitors.
  • A score above 100 indicates that a make or model is selling its inventory more efficiently than average.
  • "Since the beginning of the year, we've seen Toyota, Kia, and now Honda in the top spot," said Rick Wainschel, Vice President, Data Science & Analytics at Cloud Theory.

Scania Interim Report January-September 2022

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Friday, October 28, 2022

SDERTLJE, Sweden, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third quarter has been characterised by a continued unstable macroeconomic and geopolitical situation.

Key Points: 
  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third quarter has been characterised by a continued unstable macroeconomic and geopolitical situation.
  • High inflation, interest rate hikes and energy crisis in Europe now point to a weaker economic development.
  • Net sales increased by 29 percent to SEK 42,492 m. (32,818)
    Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 3,759 m. (3,073)
    Operating income amounted to SEK -1,917 m. (3,073) and was negatively impacted by a write-down of SEK 5,7 billion related to the disposal of business activities in Russia
    Cash flow amounted to SEK 1,590 m. (-1,885) in Vehicles and Services
    Net sales increased by 9 percent to SEK 117,182 m. (107,594)
    Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 10,222 m. (12,806)
    Operating income amounted to SEK 3,734 m. (12,806) and was negatively impacted by a write-down of SEK 6,3 billion related to the disposal of business activities in Russia
    Cash flow amounted to SEK -11,630 m. (1,776) in Vehicles and Services, adjusted for payment of the European Commission's fine, cash flow amounted to SEK -1,973 m.