February 2008 Vehicles Sales
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February 2008 Vehicles Sales
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS FEBRUARY 2008 SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2008 sales of 16,556 units, a 1.2 percent increase over the January 2007 sales of 16,367 vehicles.
Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 33 percent increase over February 2007. The affordable and fun-to-drive Rabbit also posted strong February sales with a 27.9 percent increase over February 2007 sales. The Jetta, which consistently remains Volkswagen’s top performer also posted increased sales over February 2007.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2008 sales of 16,556 units, a 1.2 percent increase over the January 2007 sales of 16,367 vehicles.
Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 33 percent increase over February 2007. The affordable and fun-to-drive Rabbit also posted strong February sales with a 27.9 percent increase over February 2007 sales. The Jetta, which consistently remains Volkswagen’s top performer also posted increased sales over February 2007.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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Ford Focus Retail Sales Up 36 Percent in February, Punctuating Solid Month for Cars, Crossovers
- Ford Focus retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year ago;
redesigned, fuel-efficient small car
- and SYNC
- are appealing to younger buyers.
- Crossover demand growth continues; Ford Edge up 46 percent; Lincoln MKX
up 22 percent.
- Lincoln retail sales up 2 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 185,294, down 7 percent. Lower
daily rental sales (down 20 percent) accounts for 60 percent of the
decline. Retail sales down 6 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 196,681, down 7 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new Focus and
SYNC are connecting with small car buyers. Focus retail sales were up 36
percent in February -- the fourth month in a row of higher retail sales.
"The new Focus and SYNC arrived at an opportune time," said Jim Farley,
Ford's group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "We needed to
raise awareness and consideration among younger buyers -- and Focus and
SYNC are getting us back in the game."
Buyers age 16-35 account for 32 percent of retail sales for the 2008
Focus, compared with 28 percent for the previous model. Focus is one of 12
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models equipped with SYNC, an affordable, in-car
connectivity technology that fully integrates most Bluetooth-enabled cell
phones and MP3 players by voice activation.
Retail car sales were 4 percent higher than a year ago paced by the
Focus and the three mid-size sedans -- Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and
Lincoln MKZ -- which combined posted a retail sales increase of 7 percent.
Crossover utility vehicles continued to see higher sales in February
(up 10 percent). Higher sales for the Ford Edge (up 46 percent) and Lincoln
MKX (up 22 percent) led the increase in CUVs.
The MKZ and MKX helped Lincoln post higher retail sales in February (up
2 percent) although total sales were down 11 percent, reflecting lower
fleet sales.
Among trucks, sales for Ford's F-Series pickup totaled 52,548, off 5
percent from a year ago. Sales for Ford's compact pickup, the Ranger,
totaled 7,431, up 27 percent.
Sales for traditional sport utility vehicles continued to decline in
February as combined sales for the Ford Explorer and Expedition, Mercury
Mountaineer, and Lincoln Navigator were 22 percent lower than a year ago.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 185,294, down 7 percent
compared with a year ago. Lower daily rental sales (down 20 percent)
accounted for 60 percent of the decline.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 196,681, also down 7 percent.
North American Production
In the second quarter 2008, the company plans to produce 730,000
vehicles, a level 10 percent lower than a year ago when the company
produced 811,000 vehicles. The reduction reflects the current economic
conditions.
In the first quarter 2008, the company plans to produce 685,000
vehicles, unchanged from the previously announced plan.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford Focus retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year ago;
redesigned, fuel-efficient small car
- and SYNC
- are appealing to younger buyers.
- Crossover demand growth continues; Ford Edge up 46 percent; Lincoln MKX
up 22 percent.
- Lincoln retail sales up 2 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 185,294, down 7 percent. Lower
daily rental sales (down 20 percent) accounts for 60 percent of the
decline. Retail sales down 6 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 196,681, down 7 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new Focus and
SYNC are connecting with small car buyers. Focus retail sales were up 36
percent in February -- the fourth month in a row of higher retail sales.
"The new Focus and SYNC arrived at an opportune time," said Jim Farley,
Ford's group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "We needed to
raise awareness and consideration among younger buyers -- and Focus and
SYNC are getting us back in the game."
Buyers age 16-35 account for 32 percent of retail sales for the 2008
Focus, compared with 28 percent for the previous model. Focus is one of 12
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models equipped with SYNC, an affordable, in-car
connectivity technology that fully integrates most Bluetooth-enabled cell
phones and MP3 players by voice activation.
Retail car sales were 4 percent higher than a year ago paced by the
Focus and the three mid-size sedans -- Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and
Lincoln MKZ -- which combined posted a retail sales increase of 7 percent.
Crossover utility vehicles continued to see higher sales in February
(up 10 percent). Higher sales for the Ford Edge (up 46 percent) and Lincoln
MKX (up 22 percent) led the increase in CUVs.
The MKZ and MKX helped Lincoln post higher retail sales in February (up
2 percent) although total sales were down 11 percent, reflecting lower
fleet sales.
Among trucks, sales for Ford's F-Series pickup totaled 52,548, off 5
percent from a year ago. Sales for Ford's compact pickup, the Ranger,
totaled 7,431, up 27 percent.
Sales for traditional sport utility vehicles continued to decline in
February as combined sales for the Ford Explorer and Expedition, Mercury
Mountaineer, and Lincoln Navigator were 22 percent lower than a year ago.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 185,294, down 7 percent
compared with a year ago. Lower daily rental sales (down 20 percent)
accounted for 60 percent of the decline.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 196,681, also down 7 percent.
North American Production
In the second quarter 2008, the company plans to produce 730,000
vehicles, a level 10 percent lower than a year ago when the company
produced 811,000 vehicles. The reduction reflects the current economic
conditions.
In the first quarter 2008, the company plans to produce 685,000
vehicles, unchanged from the previously announced plan.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 164,915 173,794 -5.1 295,989 305,800 -3.2
Mercury 10,806 13,843 -21.9 20,102 26,447 -24.0
Lincoln 9,573 10,763 -11.1 17,558 20,357 -13.7
----- ------ ------ ------
Total Ford, Lincoln
and Mercury 185,294 198,400 -6.6 333,649 352,604 -5.4
Jaguar 1,063 1,191 -10.7 1,727 2,581 -33.1
Land Rover 2,819 3,106 -9.2 5,678 6,539 -13.2
Volvo 7,505 8,453 -11.2 15,541 16,261 -4.4
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Ford Motor
Company 196,681 211,150 -6.9 356,595 377,985 -5.7
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 64,333 70,951 -9.3 114,409 126,793 -9.8
Trucks 132,348 140,199 -5.6 242,186 251,192 -3.6
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 196,681 211,150 -6.9 356,595 377,985 -5.7
FORD BRAND FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 3,894 4,556 -14.5 8,325 9,980 -16.6
Taurus 4,789 6,601 -27.5 8,969 10,127 -11.4
Fusion 14,980 13,359 12.1 24,163 23,888 1.2
Focus 16,302 14,737 10.6 27,902 22,772 22.5
Mustang 7,752 10,772 -28.0 14,297 19,836 -27.9
GT 0 169 -100.0 0 231 -100.0
- --- - ---
Total Ford Cars 47,717 50,194 -4.9 83,656 86,834 -3.7
Escape 14,192 14,388 -1.4 25,383 22,796 11.3
Edge 11,638 7,977 45.9 22,526 13,563 66.1
Taurus X 2,154 3,469 -37.9 4,388 5,480 -19.9
Explorer 9,452 12,971 -27.1 16,669 21,847 -23.7
Expedition 6,296 7,501 -16.1 11,259 13,644 -17.5
Freestar 0 502 -100.0 0 1,574 -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 12,866 14,540 -11.5 24,199 27,061 -10.6
Ranger 7,431 5,850 27.0 12,977 10,502 23.6
F-Series 52,548 55,251 -4.9 93,673 100,170 -6.5
Low Cab Forward 70 195 -64.1 149 415 -64.1
Heavy Trucks 551 956 -42.4 1,110 1,914 -42.0
--- --- ----- -----
Total Ford Trucks 117,198 123,600 -5.2 212,333 218,966 -3.0
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Brand 164,915 173,794 -5.1 295,989 305,800 -3.2
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 2,549 4,413 -42.2 4,512 8,466 -46.7
Sable 938 1,480 -36.6 1,924 2,670 -27.9
Milan 2,544 2,896 -12.2 4,997 5,558 -10.1
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury Cars 6,031 8,789 -31.4 11,433 16,694 -31.5
MKZ 3,531 2,263 56.0 6,243 4,472 39.6
Town Car 1,306 3,694 -64.6 1,512 6,818 -77.8
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Cars 4,837 5,957 -18.8 7,755 11,290 -31.3
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 10,868 14,746 -26.3 19,188 27,984 -31.4
Mariner 3,043 2,685 13.3 5,384 5,318 1.2
Mountaineer 1,732 2,225 -22.2 3,285 4,116 -20.2
Monterey 0 144 -100.0 0 319 -100.0
- --- - ---
Total Mercury Trucks 4,775 5,054 -5.5 8,669 9,753 -11.1
MKX 2,819 2,310 22.0 5,845 4,009 45.8
Navigator 1,553 1,847 -15.9 3,218 3,635 -11.5
Mark LT 364 649 -43.9 740 1,423 -48.0
--- --- --- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 4,736 4,806 -1.5 9,803 9,067 8.1
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 9,511 9,860 -3.5 18,472 18,820 -1.8
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 20,379 24,606 -17.2 37,660 46,804 -19.5
Total Lincoln Brand 9,573 10,763 -11.1 17,558 20,357 -13.7
Total Mercury Brand 10,806 13,843 -21.9 20,102 26,447 -24.0
JAGUAR BRAND FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 225 351 -35.9 427 735 -41.9
S-TYPE 402 276 45.7 515 586 -12.1
X-TYPE 180 246 -26.8 279 515 -45.8
XK 256 318 -19.5 506 745 -32.1
--- --- --- ---
Total Jaguar 1,063 1,191 -10.7 1,727 2,581 -33.1
VOLVO BRAND FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
C30 333 0 NA 684 0 NA
S40 930 2,101 -55.7 2,449 3,472 -29.5
V50 157 223 -29.6 320 418 -23.4
S60 1,310 1,440 -9.0 3,023 2,675 13.0
V70 214 221 -3.2 381 478 -20.3
XC70 933 1,095 -14.8 1,898 1,950 -2.7
C70 471 255 84.7 846 640 32.2
S80 1,270 580 119.0 2,135 1,711 24.8
XC90 1,887 2,538 -25.7 3,805 4,917 -22.6
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Volvo 7,505 8,453 -11.2 15,541 16,261 -4.4
LAND ROVER BRAND FEBRUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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February % Year-To-Date %
-------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Range Rover 741 820 -9.6 1,517 1,750 -13.3
Range Rover Sport 951 1,182 -19.5 1,981 2,445 -19.0
LR3 441 1,104 -60.1 820 2,343 -65.0
LR2 686 0 NA 1,360 0 NA
Freelander 0 0 NA 0 1 -100.0
- - - -
Total Land Rover 2,819 3,106 -9.2 5,678 6,539 -13.2
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Toyota Reports February Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 182,169 vehicles, a decrease
of 6.6 percent from last February.
"Spurred in part by rising fuel prices, Toyota's fuel-efficient models
and hybrids, the mainstay of our lineup, continue to show strength," said
TMS President Jim Lentz.
The Toyota Division posted February sales of 160,892, a decrease of 6.3
percent from last February. The Lexus Division reported February sales of
21,277 units, a decrease of 9.3 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded February sales of 89,723 units,
down 7.3 percent from last February. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever February sales of 34,914, an increase of 4.3 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,121 units
in February, up 19 percent over February 2007. The Prius hybrid
gas-electric mid-size sedan posted February sales of 10,893, a decrease of
14.5 percent from last February. Yaris reported best-ever February sales of
9,758 units, up 64.3 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 4.9 percent, with February
sales of 71,169 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tundra full-size
pickup with best-ever February sales of 14,400, an increase of 43 percent
over last February. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales
of 10,513 in February, up 7.7 percent over the year-ago month. The
Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 1,938 units
for the month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,617 units for the month, up 8.7
percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted February sales of 8,883 units. The xB urban utility
vehicle led the way with February sales of 3,824 units, an increase of 28
percent over last February. The tC sports coupe, entering its fourth model
year, posted February sales of 3,261 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported February sales of 12,203 units, a
decrease of 13.2 percent from February 2007. Passenger-car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with February sales of 4,795 units. The IS
250/350 luxury sport sedan reported sales of 3,906 units, including 208
units sold of the all-new IS F luxury performance sedan. The LS 460/460 L
and new LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 1,891 units. The
LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 112 units for the month. The
GS 350 luxury sport sedan had sales of 1,201 units, while the GS 460/450h
posted combined sales of 221 units, an increase of 21.2 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported February sales totaling 9,074
units, a decrease of 3.5 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX
570 enjoyed sales of 569 units, an increase of 103.1 percent. The RX 350
and RX 400h posted combined February sales of 6,956 units. The RX 400h
hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,148 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted February sales of 18,289 hybrid vehicles, a decrease of
seven percent from last February. Toyota Division posted sales of 16,952
hybrids while Lexus Division posted sales of 1,337 hybrids.
There were 25 selling days this month, as compared to 24 selling days last
February.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 182,169 vehicles, a decrease
of 6.6 percent from last February.
"Spurred in part by rising fuel prices, Toyota's fuel-efficient models
and hybrids, the mainstay of our lineup, continue to show strength," said
TMS President Jim Lentz.
The Toyota Division posted February sales of 160,892, a decrease of 6.3
percent from last February. The Lexus Division reported February sales of
21,277 units, a decrease of 9.3 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded February sales of 89,723 units,
down 7.3 percent from last February. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever February sales of 34,914, an increase of 4.3 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,121 units
in February, up 19 percent over February 2007. The Prius hybrid
gas-electric mid-size sedan posted February sales of 10,893, a decrease of
14.5 percent from last February. Yaris reported best-ever February sales of
9,758 units, up 64.3 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 4.9 percent, with February
sales of 71,169 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tundra full-size
pickup with best-ever February sales of 14,400, an increase of 43 percent
over last February. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales
of 10,513 in February, up 7.7 percent over the year-ago month. The
Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 1,938 units
for the month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,617 units for the month, up 8.7
percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted February sales of 8,883 units. The xB urban utility
vehicle led the way with February sales of 3,824 units, an increase of 28
percent over last February. The tC sports coupe, entering its fourth model
year, posted February sales of 3,261 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported February sales of 12,203 units, a
decrease of 13.2 percent from February 2007. Passenger-car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with February sales of 4,795 units. The IS
250/350 luxury sport sedan reported sales of 3,906 units, including 208
units sold of the all-new IS F luxury performance sedan. The LS 460/460 L
and new LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 1,891 units. The
LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 112 units for the month. The
GS 350 luxury sport sedan had sales of 1,201 units, while the GS 460/450h
posted combined sales of 221 units, an increase of 21.2 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported February sales totaling 9,074
units, a decrease of 3.5 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX
570 enjoyed sales of 569 units, an increase of 103.1 percent. The RX 350
and RX 400h posted combined February sales of 6,956 units. The RX 400h
hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,148 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted February sales of 18,289 hybrid vehicles, a decrease of
seven percent from last February. Toyota Division posted sales of 16,952
hybrids while Lexus Division posted sales of 1,337 hybrids.
There were 25 selling days this month, as compared to 24 selling days last
February.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
February, 2008
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
YARIS 9,758 5,702 64.3 17,424 11,572 47.6
COROLLA 21,202 28,321 -28.1 41,938 53,840 -23.7
CAMRY 34,914 32,148 4.3 66,515 63,609 2.5
AVALON 4,073 5,583 -30.0 8,228 12,112 -33.4
PRIUS 10,893 12,227 -14.5 22,272 20,526 6.3
SCION xA 10 1,722 -99.4 19 3,480 -99.5
SCION xB 3,824 2,868 28.0 7,143 5,701 22.8
SCION tC 3,261 4,366 -28.3 6,208 8,779 -30.7
SCION xD 1,788 0 - 3,385 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 89,723 92,938 -7.3 173,132 179,620 -5.5
ES 350 4,795 5,286 -12.9 9,141 10,606 -15.5
LS 460/600h L 1,891 2,423 -25.1 3,797 5,429 -31.5
SC 430 189 282 -35.7 372 584 -37.6
GS 350 1,201 1,388 -16.9 2,471 2,756 -12.1
GS 460/450h 221 175 21.2 431 358 18.0
IS 250/350/F 3,906 3,937 -4.8 7,168 7,332 -4.2
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 12,203 13,491 -13.2 23,380 27,065 -15.3
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 101,926 106,429 -8.1 196,512 206,685 -6.8
SIENNA 11,262 11,039 -2.1 21,668 21,888 -3.0
RAV4 10,377 11,643 -14.4 21,274 23,568 -11.5
FJ CRUISER 3,520 5,040 -33.0 6,591 9,988 -35.3
4RUNNER 4,961 7,555 -37.0 10,431 14,885 -31.3
HIGHLANDER 10,513 9,368 7.7 22,836 19,690 13.7
LAND CRUISER 394 226 67.4 854 460 81.9
SEQUOIA 2,617 2,312 8.7 4,994 4,370 12.0
TOTAL SUV 32,382 36,144 -14.0 66,980 72,961 -10.0
4X2 TACOMA 7,654 8,698 -15.5 14,013 16,176 -15.1
4X4 TACOMA 5,471 6,324 -16.9 10,176 11,909 -16.3
TOTAL TACOMA 13,125 15,022 -16.1 24,189 28,085 -15.6
TUNDRA 14,400 9,669 43.0 26,473 15,990 62.2
TOTAL PICKUP 27,525 24,691 7.0 50,662 44,075 12.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 71,169 71,874 -4.9 139,310 138,924 -1.7
LX 570 569 269 103.1 1,279 556 125.4
GX 470 1,549 1,672 -11.1 3,206 3,385 -7.2
RX 350/400h 6,956 7,086 -5.8 13,711 13,630 -1.4
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 9,074 9,027 -3.5 18,196 17,571 1.5
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 80,243 80,901 -4.8 157,506 156,495 -1.4
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 160,892 164,812 -6.3 312,442 318,544 -3.9
TOTAL LEXUS 21,277 22,518 -9.3 41,576 44,636 -8.7
TOTAL TOYOTA 182,169 187,330 -6.6 354,018 363,180 -4.5
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 20,147 25,549 -24.3 40,869 48,311 -17.1
DOM. CAMRY 33,992 24,990 30.6 64,553 47,834 32.3
DOM. PICKUP 27,525 24,691 7.0 50,662 44,075 12.6
DOM. RX 350 4,795 4,832 -4.7 9,482 8,621 7.8
SELLING DAYS 25 24 50 49
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 31,511 36,816 -17.8 59,482 71,363 -18.3
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 12,203 13,491 -13.2 23,380 27,065 -15.3
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 58,212 56,122 -0.4 113,650 108,257 2.9
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 101,926 106,429 -8.1 196,512 206,685 -6.8
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 29,765 33,832 -15.5 61,986 68,591 -11.4
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,279 4,195 -2.1 8,714 8,950 -4.6
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 41,404 38,042 4.5 77,324 70,333 7.7
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 4,795 4,832 -4.7 9,482 8,621 7.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 80,243 80,901 -4.8 157,506 156,495 -1.4
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 37,936 40,131 -9.3 78,585 80,544 -4.4
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 9,074 9,027 -3.5 18,196 17,571 1.5
SMALL VANS 11,262 11,039 -2.1 21,668 21,888 -3.0
PICKUPS 27,525 24,691 7.0 50,662 44,075 12.6
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 20,147 25,549 -24.3 40,869 48,311 -17.1
CAMRY 33,992 24,990 30.6 64,553 47,834 32.3
AVALON 4,073 5,583 -30.0 8,228 12,112 -33.4
SIENNA 11,262 11,039 -2.1 21,668 21,888 -3.0
PICKUP 27,525 24,691 7.0 50,662 44,075 12.6
SEQUOIA 2,617 2,312 8.7 4,994 4,370 12.0
RX 350 4,795 4,832 -4.7 9,482 8,621 7.8
TOTAL 104,411 98,996 1.3 200,456 187,211 4.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 57.3% 52.8% 56.6% 51.5%
SELLING DAYS 25 24 50 49
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best February on Record With 18,564 New Vehicle Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest sales volume for any February in the company's history
with sales of 18,564 new vehicles, an increase of 7.3 percent over last
February. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date total to 36,839 new vehicles
sold, an increase of 7.2 percent over the same period in 2007.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz luxury light truck models continued strongly as
a group with a 12 percent increase over February 2007 (6,061 vs. 5,414
units) and a 17.3 percent increase for the year-to-date (12,228 vs. 10,425
units). Sales of M-Class models made an impressive leap by 26.7 percent for
the month (3,081 vs. 2,431 units) and 32.1 percent for the year-to-date
(6,318 vs. 4,782 units). R-Class sales rose by 6.1 percent for the month
and 12.8 percent for the year-to-date.
Boosted by significant increases in sales of C-Class and SLK-Class
models -- 49.5 percent and 30.6 percent respectively -- sales of
Mercedes-Benz passenger cars as a group increased by 5.2 percent for the
month. Other highlights for the month include strong performance by the
iconic SL roadster, up 2.5 percent, and the high-end CL coupe, up 7.4
percent over last February.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 4,517 units, an increase of 15.5 percent compared to last
February, bringing the certified pre-owned year-to-date total to 8,141
units, an 8.3 percent increase over the same period in 2007.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
products in the United States. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth. More
information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest sales volume for any February in the company's history
with sales of 18,564 new vehicles, an increase of 7.3 percent over last
February. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date total to 36,839 new vehicles
sold, an increase of 7.2 percent over the same period in 2007.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz luxury light truck models continued strongly as
a group with a 12 percent increase over February 2007 (6,061 vs. 5,414
units) and a 17.3 percent increase for the year-to-date (12,228 vs. 10,425
units). Sales of M-Class models made an impressive leap by 26.7 percent for
the month (3,081 vs. 2,431 units) and 32.1 percent for the year-to-date
(6,318 vs. 4,782 units). R-Class sales rose by 6.1 percent for the month
and 12.8 percent for the year-to-date.
Boosted by significant increases in sales of C-Class and SLK-Class
models -- 49.5 percent and 30.6 percent respectively -- sales of
Mercedes-Benz passenger cars as a group increased by 5.2 percent for the
month. Other highlights for the month include strong performance by the
iconic SL roadster, up 2.5 percent, and the high-end CL coupe, up 7.4
percent over last February.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 4,517 units, an increase of 15.5 percent compared to last
February, bringing the certified pre-owned year-to-date total to 8,141
units, an 8.3 percent increase over the same period in 2007.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
products in the United States. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth. More
information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- February 2008
February February Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
Model '08 '07 % 2008 2007 %
C-CLASS 5,781 3,868 49.5% 10,428 7,796 33.8%
E-CLASS 2,547 3,053 -16.6% 5,527 6,428 -14.0%
S-CLASS 1,533 2,128 -28.0% 3,174 4,206 -24.5%
CL-CLASS 248 231 7.4% 501 489 2.5%
SL-CLASS 365 356 2.5% 754 725 4.0%
CLK-CLASS 983 1,255 -21.7% 2,206 2,282 -3.3%
SLK-CLASS 504 386 30.6% 984 782 25.8%
CLS-CLASS 542 613 -11.6% 1,037 1,240 -16.4%
R-CLASS 928 875 6.1% 1,933 1,713 12.8%
M-CLASS 3,081 2,431 26.7% 6,318 4,782 32.1%
GL-CLASS 1,958 1,936 1.1% 3,773 3,751 0.6%
G-CLASS 94 172 -45.3% 204 179 14.0%
GRAND TOTAL 18,564 17,304 7.3% 36,839 34,373 7.2%
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Looking at the numbers, Toyota's sales decline can almost entirely be attributed to the Corolla's decline. Since this is only the first month of the new model being on-sale, volumes are still low as production continues to ramp up. Camry sales are just unstoppable, they continue to increase despite intense competition in the segment.
Prius sales dropped a bit, I wonder if that is a supply issue? Yaris sales are just shocking, I did not expect sales to be up so much.
So much for Scion being in trouble. xB sales are up big-time, and xD sales are up slightly compared to xA sales. tC sales are obviously down since it's an old model.
GS and IS sales are holding steady, ES saw another drop and so did the LS. I'm a bit puzzled as to why the LS saw another drop. Is demand in the segment lower, or there high demand for the LS in other parts of the world?
Rav 4 saw another drop, a bit strange considering it's a very good small CUV, especially in terms of fuel efficiency.
Tundra sales continue to look good, and all the Lexus SUVs look strong, even the older GX and RX.
The Escape and Edge continue to do good for Ford.
Overall I am surprised, most were expecting Toyota sales to be up. I wonder what March sales will look like.
Benz sales continue to look great, with the exception of the S Class. Those C-Class numbers are just amazing!
Prius sales dropped a bit, I wonder if that is a supply issue? Yaris sales are just shocking, I did not expect sales to be up so much.
So much for Scion being in trouble. xB sales are up big-time, and xD sales are up slightly compared to xA sales. tC sales are obviously down since it's an old model.
GS and IS sales are holding steady, ES saw another drop and so did the LS. I'm a bit puzzled as to why the LS saw another drop. Is demand in the segment lower, or there high demand for the LS in other parts of the world?
Rav 4 saw another drop, a bit strange considering it's a very good small CUV, especially in terms of fuel efficiency.
Tundra sales continue to look good, and all the Lexus SUVs look strong, even the older GX and RX.
The Escape and Edge continue to do good for Ford.
Overall I am surprised, most were expecting Toyota sales to be up. I wonder what March sales will look like.
Benz sales continue to look great, with the exception of the S Class. Those C-Class numbers are just amazing!
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Good to see GS460 and 450h sales up because otherwise the IS-F would have outsold them. That would not be a good thing for the GS series. Cool that I got to contribute 1 of 208! :-D
I think the weather could really have contributed this month to last year as well. I know it sounds like a cop-out and MB didn't have trouble moving C-class cars but seriously the dealerships were dead when I was in there in Feb. No people it's hard to sell cars.
I think the weather could really have contributed this month to last year as well. I know it sounds like a cop-out and MB didn't have trouble moving C-class cars but seriously the dealerships were dead when I was in there in Feb. No people it's hard to sell cars.
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Acura Reports February Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura reported February sales
of 13,084 units, down 8.0 percent, based on the daily selling rate,* the
division announced today. Year-to-date sales reached 24,252 units.
The MDX luxury SUV was the best-selling Acura for the month, posting
strong sales of 4,545, up 0.8 percent versus last February. Year-to-date
MDX sales topped 8,527 units. Additionally, sales of the RDX turbocharged
SUV totaled 1,709 for the month with year-to-date sales reaching 3,192.
"Our light trucks continue to shine in 2008," said **** Colliver,
executive vice president of sales. "We look forward to our sedans taking
off as we unveil an all-new TSX at the New York Auto Show this month and a
redesigned RL and new TSX hit dealerships in the spring."
The TL performance luxury sedan lead Acura sedan sales for February
with 4,127 units sold. Year-to-date TL sales totaled 7,373. The TSX sports
sedan posted sales of 2,295 for February and 4,368 for the year.
* DSR based on 25 selling days in February 2008 versus 24 selling days in
February 2007. Year-to-date sales based on 50 selling days in 2008 versus 49
selling days in 2007.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
of 13,084 units, down 8.0 percent, based on the daily selling rate,* the
division announced today. Year-to-date sales reached 24,252 units.
The MDX luxury SUV was the best-selling Acura for the month, posting
strong sales of 4,545, up 0.8 percent versus last February. Year-to-date
MDX sales topped 8,527 units. Additionally, sales of the RDX turbocharged
SUV totaled 1,709 for the month with year-to-date sales reaching 3,192.
"Our light trucks continue to shine in 2008," said **** Colliver,
executive vice president of sales. "We look forward to our sedans taking
off as we unveil an all-new TSX at the New York Auto Show this month and a
redesigned RL and new TSX hit dealerships in the spring."
The TL performance luxury sedan lead Acura sedan sales for February
with 4,127 units sold. Year-to-date TL sales totaled 7,373. The TSX sports
sedan posted sales of 2,295 for February and 4,368 for the year.
* DSR based on 25 selling days in February 2008 versus 24 selling days in
February 2007. Year-to-date sales based on 50 selling days in 2008 versus 49
selling days in 2007.
Code:
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
February February DSR** February February DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 13,084 13,658 -8.0% 24,252 26,675 -10.9%
RSX 0 73 1 200 -99.5%
TL * 4,127 4,057 -2.3% 7,373 7,935 -8.9%
TSX 2,295 2,769 -20.4% 4,368 5,397 -20.7%
RL 408 395 -0.8% 791 828 -6.4%
MDX * 4,545 4,330 0.8% 8,527 8,483 -1.5%
RDX * 1,709 2,034 -19.3% 3,192 3,832 -18.4%
Selling Days 25 24 50 49
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
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Kia Motors America Announces February Sales
IRVINE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343
units.
Rio and Spectra sold 2,875 units and 5,133 units respectively, both
increases over the same period last year. Rondo, recently recognized as a
"Best Value" on the Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars list,
sold 3,616 units, also an increase over the same period last year.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
SOURCE Kia Motors America
announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343
units.
Rio and Spectra sold 2,875 units and 5,133 units respectively, both
increases over the same period last year. Rondo, recently recognized as a
"Best Value" on the Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars list,
sold 3,616 units, also an increase over the same period last year.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
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MONTH OF FEBRUARY YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2008 2007 2008 2007
Rio 2,875 1,641 5,584 3,265
Spectra 5,133 4,545 9,991 8,818
Optima 2,806 2,906 6,792 5,107
Amanti 184 1,226 383 1,793
Sportage 3,551 3,937 6,615 7,411
Sorento 1,369 3,348 2,582 6,308
Sedona 2,454 4,981 4,554 11,928
Rondo 3,616 928 6,842 1,406
Total 21,988 23,512 43,343 46,036
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American Honda
American Honda Reports Record February Sales
Fit, Pilot and CR-V set monthly records
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted record February sales results of 115,397 Honda and Acura
vehicles, an increase of 0.7 percent over February 2007, the company
announced today. American Honda light trucks also posted record monthly
results with sales of 52,557, up 1.9 percent. Year-to-date American Honda
total vehicle sales of 213,908 were ahead of last year, but down 0.6
percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*.
The Honda Division posted its best February ever with record sales of
102,313 cars and light-trucks; an increase of 1.9 percent over year-ago
results. February records for individual models included Fit sales of
4,326, up 61.8 percent; CR-V sales of 15,694, up 11.4 percent; and Pilot
sales of 12,881, up 19.3 percent. The division also posted record February
light-truck sales of 46,303 trucks, up 3.0 percent over last year.
"Customers wanting to upsize their fuel efficiency without downsizing
vehicle utility chose Fit, Pilot and CR-V in record numbers this month,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "With an
all-new Pilot on the horizon for June, it's great to see continued strong
demand for the current model."
The Acura Division posted total vehicle sales of 13,084 units, down 8.0
percent. The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's best-selling model, with strong
February sales of 4,545 and year-to-date sales of 8,527.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 50 days year-to-date 2008,
versus 49 for 2007. February 2008 included 25 selling days, versus 24
for 2007.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co.
Fit, Pilot and CR-V set monthly records
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted record February sales results of 115,397 Honda and Acura
vehicles, an increase of 0.7 percent over February 2007, the company
announced today. American Honda light trucks also posted record monthly
results with sales of 52,557, up 1.9 percent. Year-to-date American Honda
total vehicle sales of 213,908 were ahead of last year, but down 0.6
percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*.
The Honda Division posted its best February ever with record sales of
102,313 cars and light-trucks; an increase of 1.9 percent over year-ago
results. February records for individual models included Fit sales of
4,326, up 61.8 percent; CR-V sales of 15,694, up 11.4 percent; and Pilot
sales of 12,881, up 19.3 percent. The division also posted record February
light-truck sales of 46,303 trucks, up 3.0 percent over last year.
"Customers wanting to upsize their fuel efficiency without downsizing
vehicle utility chose Fit, Pilot and CR-V in record numbers this month,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "With an
all-new Pilot on the horizon for June, it's great to see continued strong
demand for the current model."
The Acura Division posted total vehicle sales of 13,084 units, down 8.0
percent. The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's best-selling model, with strong
February sales of 4,545 and year-to-date sales of 8,527.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 50 days year-to-date 2008,
versus 49 for 2007. February 2008 included 25 selling days, versus 24
for 2007.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For February 2008
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
February February DSR** February February DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
American Honda Total 115,397 110,026 0.7% 213,908 210,816 -0.6%
Total Car Sales 62,840 60,505 -0.3% 118,185 113,917 1.7%
Total Truck Sales 52,557 49,521 1.9% 95,723 96,899 -3.2%
Honda Total Car
Sales 56,010 53,211 1.0% 105,652 99,557 4.0%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 46,303 43,157 3.0% 84,004 84,584 -2.7%
Acura Total Car
Sales 6,830 7,294 -10.1% 12,533 14,360 -14.5%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 6,254 6,364 -5.7% 11,719 12,315 -6.7%
Domestic Car Sales * 46,805 47,256 -4.9% 87,437 87,650 -2.2%
Honda Division 42,678 43,199 -5.2% 80,064 79,715 -1.6%
Acura Division 4,127 4,057 -2.3% 7,373 7,935 -8.9%
Domestic Truck Sales * 41,655 35,997 11.1% 72,472 68,985 3.0%
Honda Division 35,401 29,633 14.7% 60,753 56,670 5.1%
Acura Division 6,254 6,364 -5.7% 11,719 12,315 -6.7%
Import Car Sales 16,035 13,249 16.2% 30,748 26,267 14.7%
Honda Division 13,332 10,012 27.8% 25,588 19,842 26.4%
Acura Division 2,703 3,237 -19.8% 5,160 6,425 -21.3%
Import Truck Sales 10,902 13,524 -22.6% 23,251 27,914 -18.4%
Honda Division 10,902 13,524 -22.6% 23,251 27,914 -18.4%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 102,313 96,368 1.9% 189,656 184,141 0.9%
Fit 4,326 2,566 61.8% 8,806 4,602 87.5%
Accord * 27,631 30,370 -12.7% 51,588 56,084 -9.9%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 42 312 -87.1% 90 560 -84.3%
Civic * 23,799 20,041 14.0% 44,792 38,419 14.3%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 1,808 1,924 -9.8% 3,553 3,707 -6.1%
S2000 254 234 4.2% 466 452 1.0%
Odyssey * 11,690 12,376 -9.3% 20,436 23,541 -14.9%
Pilot * 12,881 10,367 19.3% 21,256 19,742 5.5%
CR-V * 15,694 13,524 11.4% 31,710 27,914 11.3%
Element * 2,506 3,320 -27.5% 4,823 6,385 -26.0%
Ridgeline 3,532 3,570 -5.0% 5,779 7,002 -19.1%
Acura Division Total 13,084 13,658 -8.0% 24,252 26,675 -10.9%
RSX 0 73 1 200 -99.5%
TL * 4,127 4,057 -2.3% 7,373 7,935 -8.9%
TSX 2,295 2,769 -20.4% 4,368 5,397 -20.7%
RL 408 395 -0.8% 791 828 -6.4%
MDX * 4,545 4,330 0.8% 8,527 8,483 -1.5%
RDX * 1,709 2,034 -19.3% 3,192 3,832 -18.4%
Selling Days 25 24 50 49
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
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Honda sales look good, Acura sales down as usual. Surprising to see the Accord down once again, especially with Camry sales up at the same time. I wonder if people don't like this new Accord as much as the old one? Did Honda make the new Accord too big?
The increase for the Pilot is also strange. Were there any deals or incentives on the Pilot?
The increase for the Pilot is also strange. Were there any deals or incentives on the Pilot?
