It's largely reflecting the time constraints on the part of shoppers. Doing all the test-driving and research at auto dealers means that they are not at malls and department stores and restaurants.
Quotes about test-driving (3 Quotes)
A large part of it is getting a sense from the candidates' point of view of whether or not they really want to do this. Lots of people want to be president, but they've got to figure out 'What do I have to offer that's going to make people want me to be president' It's not something people wake up with one morning crystallized in their head. A lot of it comes from being out there, talking to people, test-driving their message.
I was out test-driving the '05. When I got back to the dealership, they were unloading the truck, and I saw the '07. They barely had it off, and I was behind the wheel. I drove it, and there was no comparison.