19/11/2008 02:48. In its annual medium-duty satisfaction survey, J.D. Power & Associates found that, compared with the 2007 study, Class 6 and 7 owners in
2008 are much more likely to say they "probably will not" or
"definitely will not" purchase or lease new trucks in the next
year. In particular, the percentage of owners who say they do not
intend to purchase or lease has increased notably among Class 6
owners.
"During these challenging economic times, many owners are planning
to hold on to their trucks longer," said Brian Etchells, senior
research manager in the... //
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