I believe less than 9 million new cars will be sold this year.
A lot more cars were sold in the first half than if there were not fire sales.
Those sales will rob from the 2nd half.
There will be disappointment all around as this reality sinks in.
People are literally swearing off cars, taking mass transit, becoming one car households, and hanging on to their hoopties.
Buying new cars is a last ditch proposition for 75% of the people who used to lease/buy a new one every 2-3 years.
Maybe they'll start selling them like Sears is selling appliances - if you don't want to pay for them after you buy or lease them, you won't have to. That would probably stimulate sales.