Consumer demand for durable goods has taken a nosedive in recent months, and overall spending is down as people grapple with the possibility of a recession. Naturally, most sectors, especially retail, are experiencing weakened demand and falling volumes. This is not the case, however, for the automotive industry. “Motor vehicles enable the consumer to leave the house, something they have not been able to do as much of over the past two years,” FreightWaves Market Analyst Zach Strickland recently reported. “Combine this with easing supply chain congestion, automotive manufacturers are now able to finish vehicles that have been awaiting completion....