According to data provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding automotive wholesale expenditures, the August seasonal uptick appears absent. According to Automotive News the government shutdown has had an effect on October vehicle sales. They state that disruptions in Washington causes problems with consumer confidence which are exacerbated for big ticket items like automobiles. Automotive News said that October sales could be off by as much as 10% because of the shutdown.
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