May 2005 Vehicle Sales
06-01-05, 09:54 AM
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May 2005 Vehicle Sales
Ford Motor Company Reports May U.S. Sales Down 11%
* Ford Motor Company's May U.S. sales totaled 283,994, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent; truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent. * Ford Mustang sales totaled 19,721, up 47 percent compared with year ago. * Ford announces third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 283,994 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers in May, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent and truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent.
Mustang sales were 19,721, up 47 percent compared with a year ago and the highest May sales for Ford's legendary pony car since 1980.
"Mustang received straight A's again," said Steve Lyons, Ford group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales and Service. "The F-Series truck and Ford Five Hundred sedan also had pretty good report cards, but Mustang was the valedictorian in May's graduating class."
North American Production
The company plans to build 730,000 vehicles (210,000 cars and 520,000 trucks) in its North American assembly plants in the third quarter 2005. In the third quarter 2004, the company produced 747,000 vehicles (194,000 cars and 553,000 trucks).
In the second quarter of 2005, the company plans to build 905,000 vehicles (290,000 cars and 615,000 trucks), unchanged from the previously-announced plan.
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* Ford Motor Company's May U.S. sales totaled 283,994, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent; truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent. * Ford Mustang sales totaled 19,721, up 47 percent compared with year ago. * Ford announces third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 283,994 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers in May, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent and truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent.
Mustang sales were 19,721, up 47 percent compared with a year ago and the highest May sales for Ford's legendary pony car since 1980.
"Mustang received straight A's again," said Steve Lyons, Ford group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales and Service. "The F-Series truck and Ford Five Hundred sedan also had pretty good report cards, but Mustang was the valedictorian in May's graduating class."
North American Production
The company plans to build 730,000 vehicles (210,000 cars and 520,000 trucks) in its North American assembly plants in the third quarter 2005. In the third quarter 2004, the company produced 747,000 vehicles (194,000 cars and 553,000 trucks).
In the second quarter of 2005, the company plans to build 905,000 vehicles (290,000 cars and 615,000 trucks), unchanged from the previously-announced plan.
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May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 241,123 269,544 -10.5 1,103,542 1,181,461 -6.6
Mercury 16,479 17,179 -4.1 88,519 79,351 11.6
Lincoln 10,024 12,093 -17.1 51,667 55,806 -7.4
Jaguar 2,697 4,444 -39.3 14,274 19,787 -27.9
Volvo 10,798 11,817 -8.6 53,675 55,972 -4.1
Land Rover 2,873 2,394 20.0 14,457 13,064 10.7
Total Ford
Motor Company 283,994 317,471 -10.5 1,326,134 1,405,441 -5.6
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 101,711 107,198 -5.1 469,332 470,370 -0.2
Trucks 182,283 210,273 -13.3 856,802 935,071 -8.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 283,994 317,471 -10.5 1,326,134 1,405,441 -5.6
FORD BRAND MAY 2005 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Crown Victoria 6,897 7,112 -3.0 30,704 37,040 -17.1
Five Hundred 8,977 0 NA 40,492 0 NA
Taurus 20,502 24,787 -17.3 92,879 121,370 -23.5
Focus 18,047 29,898 -39.6 82,963 96,312 -13.9
Mustang 19,721 13,426 46.9 81,541 65,303 24.9
Thunderbird 1,121 1,315 -14.8 5,719 5,916 -3.3
GT 117 0 NA 242 0 NA
Escort 0 0 NA 0 1,210 -100.0
Total Ford Cars 75,382 76,538 -1.5 334,540 327,151 2.3
Freestyle 6,084 0 NA 28,677 0 NA
Escape 14,038 23,197 -39.5 73,217 82,218 -10.9
Explorer 19,539 30,165 -35.2 105,925 141,625 -25.2
Expedition 13,243 14,789 -10.5 48,999 62,552 -21.7
Excursion 1,233 1,899 -35.1 5,902 8,449 -30.1
Freestar 7,957 10,705 -25.7 40,153 44,814 -10.4
Windstar 0 0 NA 0 2,950 -100.0
Econoline/Club
Wagon 16,860 16,763 0.6 75,721 75,155 0.8
Ranger 11,098 15,342 -27.7 49,503 73,300 -32.5
F-Series 74,494 78,847 -5.5 335,269 358,034 -6.4
Heavy Trucks 1,195 1,299 -8.0 5,636 5,213 8.1
Total Ford
Trucks 165,741 193,006 -14.1 769,002 854,310 -10.0
Total Ford Brand 241,123 269,544 -10.5 1,103,542 1,181,461 -6.6
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MAY 2005 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Grand Marquis 6,981 7,492 -6.8 32,736 33,932 -3.5
Montego 2,141 0 NA 9,612 0 NA
Sable 1,642 4,749 -65.4 14,293 20,581 -30.6
Total Mercury Cars 10,764 12,241 -12.1 56,641 54,513 3.9
Town Car 4,314 4,425 -2.5 19,765 20,943 -5.6
LS 1,777 2,531 -29.8 10,648 12,673 -16.0
Total Lincoln Cars 6,091 6,956 -12.4 30,413 33,616 -9.5
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 16,855 19,197 -12.2 87,054 88,129 -1.2
Mariner 2,549 0 NA 13,871 0 NA
Mountaineer 2,838 3,770 -24.7 14,459 18,814 -23.1
Monterey 328 1,168 -71.9 3,548 6,024 -41.1
Total Mercury Trucks 5,715 4,938 15.7 31,878 24,838 28.3
Navigator 2,014 2,963 -32.0 11,470 13,184 -13.0
Aviator 1,233 2,174 -43.3 7,812 9,006 -13.3
Mark LT 686 0 NA 1,972 0 NA
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,933 5,137 -23.4 21,254 22,190 -4.2
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 9,648 10,075 -4.2 53,132 47,028 13.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 26,503 29,272 -9.5 140,186 135,157 3.7
Total Lincoln Brand 10,024 12,093 -17.1 51,667 55,806 -7.4
Total Mercury Brand 16,479 17,179 -4.1 88,519 79,351 11.6
JAGUAR BRAND MAY 2005 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
XJ 627 891 -29.6 3,749 4,121 -9.0
S-TYPE 784 1,346 -41.8 4,023 5,272 -23.7
X-TYPE 1,033 1,802 -42.7 5,433 9,184 -40.8
XK 253 405 -37.5 1,069 1,210 -11.7
Total Jaguar 2,697 4,444 -39.3 14,274 19,787 -27.9
VOLVO BRAND MAY 2005 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
S40 2,215 1,741 27.2 10,707 8,456 26.6
V40 0 248 -100.0 5 1,056 -99.5
V50 467 0 NA 2,456 0 NA
S60 2,501 2,534 -1.3 11,039 13,630 -19.0
V70 655 861 -23.9 3,321 4,613 -28.0
XC70 1,123 1,239 -9.4 5,565 5,536 0.5
C70 180 481 -62.6 1,156 1,818 -36.4
S80 759 1,154 -34.2 4,780 5,730 -16.6
XC90 2,898 3,559 -18.6 14,646 15,133 -3.2
Total Volvo 10,798 11,817 -8.6 53,675 55,972 -4.1
LAND ROVER BRAND MAY 2005 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Range Rover 795 956 -16.8 4,218 4,415 -4.5
LR3 1,772 0 NA 8,306 0 NA
Discovery 56 1,049 -94.7 744 5,655 -86.8
Freelander 250 389 -35.7 1,189 2,994 -60.3
Total Land Rover 2,873 2,394 20.0 14,457 13,064 10.7
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06-01-05, 10:05 AM
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Porsche
Porsche Cars North America Reports May 2005 Sales
Best Month in History for Porsche in North America
ATLANTA, June 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced May retail sales in the United States totaled 3,291 cars, an increase of 25 percent compared to May of last year. In addition to being the best May result in the U.S., it was the best month in history for Porsche in North America. Combined sales for Canada and the U.S. totaled 3,567 in May, surpassing the previous record of 3,547 set in December 1986.
"We couldn't have asked for a better result in May," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, PCNA President and CEO. "With our fiscal year ending in July, we are looking forward to setting yet another sales record, thanks to our sports cars, which are hot, and the Cayenne, which will finish the fiscal year at the same level as last year."
In addition, dealers sold 544 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, compared to 452 for the same period last year.
Best Month in History for Porsche in North America
ATLANTA, June 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced May retail sales in the United States totaled 3,291 cars, an increase of 25 percent compared to May of last year. In addition to being the best May result in the U.S., it was the best month in history for Porsche in North America. Combined sales for Canada and the U.S. totaled 3,567 in May, surpassing the previous record of 3,547 set in December 1986.
"We couldn't have asked for a better result in May," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, PCNA President and CEO. "With our fiscal year ending in July, we are looking forward to setting yet another sales record, thanks to our sports cars, which are hot, and the Cayenne, which will finish the fiscal year at the same level as last year."
In addition, dealers sold 544 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, compared to 452 for the same period last year.
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Model Month to Date Year to Date
Current Prior Current Prior
Year Year Year Year
Boxster 34 181 236 943
Boxster S 32 217 205 918
Boxster (987) 540 0 1851 0
Boxster S (987) 376 0 1388 0
ALL BOXSTER 982 398 3680 1861
911 Carrera 10 196 104 764
911 Targa 4 10 32 59
Carrera Cabriolet 19 129 173 686
Carrera 4 Coupe 0 0 0 0
911 Turbo Coupe 1 23 13 101
Carrera 4 S Coupe 19 79 128 413
911 Turbo S Coupe 22 0 117 0
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 0 8 10 62
911 Turbo Cabriolet 9 159 55 0
Carrera 4 S Cabriolet 5 176 79 728
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 51 0 345 775
GT3 Coupe 13 68 83 252
GT2 Coupe 1 3 4 15
911 Carrera (997) 157 0 1153 0
911 Carrera S (997) 169 0 888 0
Carrera Cabriolet (997) 277 0 574 0
Carrera S Cabriolet (997) 242 0 551 0
ALL 911 999 851 4309 3855
Cayenne 544 584 2278 2620
Cayenne S 505 575 2190 3401
Cayenne Turbo 219 213 964 1124
ALL CAYENNE 1268 1372 5432 7145
CARRERA GT 42 19 154 40
GRAND TOTALS 3291 2640 13575 12901
Certified Pre-Owned 544 452 2272 1900
06-01-05, 10:25 AM
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Mazda
Mazda Announces May 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for May 20, 200505:
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for May 20, 200505:
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Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
May May % May May %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Mazda3 12,086 8,866 36.3% 43,808 32,890 33.2%
Mazda6 7,458 6,310 18.2% 31,378 26,875 16.8%
RX8 1,074 2,321 -53.7% 6,992 10,555 -33.8%
Miata 515 857 -39.9% 2,951 4,478 -34.1%
Protege 0 234 -100.0% 1 6,207 -100.0%
626 0 0 N/A 2 8 -75.0%
Millenia 0 1 -100.0% 0 16 -100.0%
MPV 1,239 3,860 -67.9% 6,583 10,711 -38.5%
Mazda Truck 205 1,040 -80.3% 2,695 4,747 -43.2%
Tribute 4,080 4,059 0.5% 18,515 17,087 8.4%
Total Vehicles
CARS 21,133 18,589 13.7% 85,132 81,029 5.1%
TRUCKS 5,524 8,959 -38.3% 27,793 32,545 -14.6%
TOTAL 26,657 27,548 -3.2% 112,925 113,574 -0.6%
06-01-05, 10:29 AM
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Nissan
NNA Achieves More than 15% Increase in May Sales Over 2004
GARDENA, Calif. (June 1, 2005) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 93,519 total sales in May, an increase of 15.5% over last year. This month marks the best May sales in the history of Nissan North America, as well as the Nissan division. In addition, Nissan models Altima, Murano, Armada and Titan and the Infiniti M achieved their best ever May sales.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· Best May ever for Nissan Division
· April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 82,440 units were up 16.6 percent when compared to last year with 76,570 units sold
· Altima (23,900 units sold), Murano (6,188 units sold), Armada (3,534 units sold) and Titan (7,441 units sold) had their best May
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 17.3 percent with 395,139 units sold
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 7.7 percent from last April with 11,079 units sold
· The M continues its strong sales momentum with 2,170 units sold
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 6.1 percent with 54,801 units sold
NNA INFORMATION
· It was the best May in NNA history with 93,519 units sold when compared to last year with 87,713 units sold
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 15.8 percent with 449,940 units sold
*All numbers include Hawaii. One (1) QX4 Sold. Percent changes based on DSR.
Credit: Nissan North America
GARDENA, Calif. (June 1, 2005) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 93,519 total sales in May, an increase of 15.5% over last year. This month marks the best May sales in the history of Nissan North America, as well as the Nissan division. In addition, Nissan models Altima, Murano, Armada and Titan and the Infiniti M achieved their best ever May sales.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· Best May ever for Nissan Division
· April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 82,440 units were up 16.6 percent when compared to last year with 76,570 units sold
· Altima (23,900 units sold), Murano (6,188 units sold), Armada (3,534 units sold) and Titan (7,441 units sold) had their best May
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 17.3 percent with 395,139 units sold
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 7.7 percent from last April with 11,079 units sold
· The M continues its strong sales momentum with 2,170 units sold
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 6.1 percent with 54,801 units sold
NNA INFORMATION
· It was the best May in NNA history with 93,519 units sold when compared to last year with 87,713 units sold
· Calendar year-to-date sales are up 15.8 percent with 449,940 units sold
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2005 2004 % Change 2005 2004 % Change Nissan Division Total 82,440 76,570 16.6 395,139 342,227 17.3 Sentra 11,876 9,979 28.9 50,299 48,566 5.2 Altima 23,900 20,558 25.9 108,237 99,183 10.9 Maxima 6,140 7,347 -9.5 31,875 28,972 11.8 350Z 2,588 3,203 -12.5 12,065 14,469 -15.3 Total Car 44,504 41,087 17.3 202,476 191,190 7.6 Frontier 5,104 7,450 -25.8 28,965 27,522 6.9 Xterra 5,313 5,965 -3.5 29,344 28,467 4.7 Pathfinder 6,071 2,253 191.9 31,448 11,136 186.9 Murano 6,188 5,004 34.0 30,640 22,806 36.5 Quest 4,285 4,501 3.1 18,393 21,151 -11.7 Armada 3,534 3,074 24.5 17,390 13,244 33.4 Titan 7,441 7,236 11.4 36,483 26,711 38.8 Total Truck 37,936 35,483 15.8 192,663 151,037 29.6 North American Produced 73,616 66,107 20.6 351,357 293,796 21.5 Car 41,916 37,881 19.9 190,411 176,701 9.5 Truck 31,700 28,226 21.7 160,946 117,095 39.6 Import 8,824 10,463 -8.6 43,782 48,431 -8.2 Car 2,588 3,206 -12.5 12,065 14,489 -15.4 Truck 6,236 7,257 -6.9 31,717 33,942 -5.1 INFINITI DIVISION SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2005 2004 % Change 2005 2004 % Change Infiniti Division Total 11,079 11,143 7.7 54,801 52,450 6.1 I35 49 1,076 -95.1 991 5,204 -80.7 G35 Sedan 3,030 3,394 -3.3 18,309 17,358 7.2 G35 Coupe 2,236 2,732 -11.3 10,873 12,283 -10.1 M45 2,170 177 1228.2 7,026 913 681.8 Q45 78 126 -32.9 562 838 -31.9 QX56 1,150 1,240 0.5 6,065 3,610 70.7 FX 2,365 2,398 6.8 10,975 12,235 -8.9 Total Car 7,563 7,505 9.2 37,760 36,596 4.8 Total Truck 3,516 3,638 4.7 17,041 15,854 9.2 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2005 2004 % Change 2005 2004 % Change TOTAL VEHICLE 93,519 87,713 15.5 449,940 394,677 15.8 Total Car 52,067 48,592 16.1 240,236 227,786 7.1 Total Truck 41,452 39,121 14.8 209,704 166,891 27.6 Selling Days 24 26 126 128
Credit: Nissan North America
06-01-05, 10:29 AM
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Volvo
May 2005 Sales for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
S40 Sales Up 30 Percent; Canada and Mexico Post New Records
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces sales records for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico in reporting 12,417 units combined for Canada, Mexico, and the United States, including Puerto Rico.
Volvo Canada recorded its best May on record with an 18.6 percent increase over the same period last year, as did Volvo Mexico, with a 20.8 percent increase over the same period last year. Sales in the U.S. for the S40 sport sedan were up 30 percent year on year. Sales in the U.S. were 10,826 units, representing a decline of 8.6 percent, compared to the strong results for the month during the record year in 2004.
Year-to-date sales of 60,261 units for overall Volvo Cars of North America trail last year 2.6 percent.
VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind for over 75 years. The 2005 Volvo Cars model line-up includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan -- including the award-winning performance sedan -- S60 R and the performance wagon version -- V70 R; the flagship S80 luxury sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and, the C70 convertible.
* U.S. Sales include Puerto Rico
Volvo Media Website: www.volvocars-pr.com
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 01-Jun-05
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
S40 Sales Up 30 Percent; Canada and Mexico Post New Records
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces sales records for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico in reporting 12,417 units combined for Canada, Mexico, and the United States, including Puerto Rico.
Volvo Canada recorded its best May on record with an 18.6 percent increase over the same period last year, as did Volvo Mexico, with a 20.8 percent increase over the same period last year. Sales in the U.S. for the S40 sport sedan were up 30 percent year on year. Sales in the U.S. were 10,826 units, representing a decline of 8.6 percent, compared to the strong results for the month during the record year in 2004.
Year-to-date sales of 60,261 units for overall Volvo Cars of North America trail last year 2.6 percent.
VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind for over 75 years. The 2005 Volvo Cars model line-up includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan -- including the award-winning performance sedan -- S60 R and the performance wagon version -- V70 R; the flagship S80 luxury sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and, the C70 convertible.
* U.S. Sales include Puerto Rico
Volvo Media Website: www.volvocars-pr.com
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 01-Jun-05
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UNITED STATES
May* Year-to-Date*
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 47 -100.0% 3 4,670 -99.9%
All New S40 2,229 1,714 30.0% 10,765 3,908 175.5%
V40 0 248 -100.0% 5 1,059 -99.5%
V50 469 n/a n/a 2,462 n/a n/a
S60 2,506 2,540 -1.3% 11,058 13,645 -19.0%
V70 655 861 -23.9% 3,322 4,617 -28.0%
XC70 1,124 1,239 -9.3% 5,567 5,542 0.5%
C70 180 481 -62.6% 1,156 1,819 -36.4%
S80 759 1,154 -34.2% 4,786 5,732 -16.5%
XC90 2,904 3,561 -18.4% 14,667 15,149 -3.2%
USA TOTAL 10,826 11,845 -8.6% 53,791 56,141 -4.2%
CANADA
May Year-to-Date
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 28 -100.0% 0 254 -100.0%
All New S40 203 n/a n/a 903 n/a n/a
V40 0 11 -100.0% 0 150 -100.0%
V50 92 n/a n/a 430 n/a n/a
S60 325 385 -15.6% 1,062 1,542 -31.1%
V70 112 174 -35.6% 400 645 -38.0%
XC70 227 160 41.9% 897 698 28.5%
C70 0 24 -100.0% 7 53 -86.8%
S80 27 40 -32.5% 106 260 -59.2%
XC90 282 247 14.2% 1,204 939 28.2%
CANADA TOTAL 1,268 1,069 18.6% 5,009 4,541 10.3%
MEXICO
May Year-to-Date
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 17 -100.0% 3 198 -98.5%
All New S40 169 153 10.5% 717 275 160.7%
V40 0 1 -100.0% 0 6 n/a
V50 7 0 n/a 20 n/a n/a
S60 26 50 -48.0% 199 269 -26.0%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 3 1 200.0% 11 7 57.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 4 6 -33.3%
S80 9 7 28.6% 54 56 -3.6%
XC90 109 93 17.2% 453 392 15.6%
MEXICO TOTAL 323 322 0.3% 1,461 1,209 20.8%
NAFTA TOTAL 12,417 13,236 -6.2% 60,261 61,891 -2.6%
06-01-05, 10:56 AM
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Toyota
Toyota Reports Strong May Sales
06/01/2005 Torrance, CA
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 201,493 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2004. It marks the third consecutive month and sixth time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 919,195 units, up 11.9 percent over the same period last year.
"The pendulum of consumer preference is swinging in favor of smaller SUVs, crossovers, hybrids and passenger cars," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "It's the breadth of our lineup that enables us to satisfy today's buyers."
The Toyota Division reported May sales of 175,038, up 7.6 percent. The Lexus Division recorded best-ever May sales with 26,455 units sold, an increase of 9.6 percent.
Toyota Division passenger cars posted record May sales of 103,630, up 14.6 percent over the same period last year. The all-new 2005 Avalon full-size sedan enjoyed sales of 9,165, up 166.8 percent. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever May sales of 9,461, an increase of 158.7 percent.
Scion reported best-ever May sales with 13,229 units sold. The tC sports coupe, which debuted last summer, led the way with 6,436 units sold. The popular xB subcompact recorded its best-ever May with 4,592 units sold, an increase of 32.3 percent over May of last year.
Toyota Division light truck sales were led by the Tundra full-size pickup with May sales of 10,557 units, an increase of 18.4 percent. The Rav4 compact SUV recorded a sales increase of three percent over May of last year with 6,829 units.
Lexus passenger cars posted strong May sales with 12,641 units, an increase of 7.3 percent. Sales momentum continued following the late February launch of the all-new 2006 GS 300 and GS 430 luxury performance sedans. The GS 300 had sales of 2,503, an increase of 304.1 percent, while the GS 430 posted sales of 638, an increase of 367 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks produced best-ever May sales with 13,814 units, up 11.7 percent. The 2006 RX 400h, launched in April as the world's first luxury hybrid vehicle, reported sales of 2,931 units for the month. The RX 330 luxury SUV on which the RX 400h is based, enjoyed combined May sales of 10,707 units, an increase of 20.1 percent.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 63.5 percent of total May sales. There were 24 selling days this sales month compared to 26 last May.
Credit: Toyota Motor Sales USA
06/01/2005 Torrance, CA
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 201,493 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2004. It marks the third consecutive month and sixth time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 919,195 units, up 11.9 percent over the same period last year.
"The pendulum of consumer preference is swinging in favor of smaller SUVs, crossovers, hybrids and passenger cars," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "It's the breadth of our lineup that enables us to satisfy today's buyers."
The Toyota Division reported May sales of 175,038, up 7.6 percent. The Lexus Division recorded best-ever May sales with 26,455 units sold, an increase of 9.6 percent.
Toyota Division passenger cars posted record May sales of 103,630, up 14.6 percent over the same period last year. The all-new 2005 Avalon full-size sedan enjoyed sales of 9,165, up 166.8 percent. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever May sales of 9,461, an increase of 158.7 percent.
Scion reported best-ever May sales with 13,229 units sold. The tC sports coupe, which debuted last summer, led the way with 6,436 units sold. The popular xB subcompact recorded its best-ever May with 4,592 units sold, an increase of 32.3 percent over May of last year.
Toyota Division light truck sales were led by the Tundra full-size pickup with May sales of 10,557 units, an increase of 18.4 percent. The Rav4 compact SUV recorded a sales increase of three percent over May of last year with 6,829 units.
Lexus passenger cars posted strong May sales with 12,641 units, an increase of 7.3 percent. Sales momentum continued following the late February launch of the all-new 2006 GS 300 and GS 430 luxury performance sedans. The GS 300 had sales of 2,503, an increase of 304.1 percent, while the GS 430 posted sales of 638, an increase of 367 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks produced best-ever May sales with 13,814 units, up 11.7 percent. The 2006 RX 400h, launched in April as the world's first luxury hybrid vehicle, reported sales of 2,931 units for the month. The RX 330 luxury SUV on which the RX 400h is based, enjoyed combined May sales of 10,707 units, an increase of 20.1 percent.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 63.5 percent of total May sales. There were 24 selling days this sales month compared to 26 last May.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
May, 2005
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2005 2004 CHG 2005 2004 CHG
ECHO 199 398 -45.8 1,230 2,092 -40.3
COROLLA 31,152 36,894 -8.5 147,146 139,669 7.0
CELICA 381 1,107 -62.7 2,348 4,651 -48.7
CAMRY 39,951 45,375 -4.6 178,890 176,022 3.2
AVALON 9,165 3,721 166.8 33,827 16,948 102.8
MR2 SPYDER 92 370 -73.1 634 1,439 -55.2
PRIUS 9,461 3,962 158.7 43,686 17,564 152.7
SCION xA 2,201 2,414 -1.2 10,808 7,796 40.8
SCION xB 4,592 3,759 32.3 23,063 15,259 53.5
SCION tC 6,436 0 #N/A 28,132 0 #N/A
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 103,630 98,000 14.6 469,764 381,440 25.1
ES 330 6,027 7,099 -8.0 26,400 31,235 -14.1
LS 430 2,251 2,763 -11.7 11,331 13,346 -13.8
SC 430 792 989 -13.2 3,340 3,988 -14.9
GS 300 2,503 671 304.1 9,678 2,771 254.8
GS 430 638 148 367.0 2,319 565 317.0
IS 300 430 1,092 -57.3 2,204 4,433 -49.5
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 12,641 12,762 7.3 55,272 56,338 -0.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 116,271 110,762 13.7 525,036 437,778 21.8
SIENNA 14,823 16,273 -1.3 62,737 72,621 -12.2
RAV4 6,829 7,180 3.0 29,460 30,137 -0.7
4RUNNER 8,556 10,437 -11.2 43,769 47,120 -5.6
HIGHLANDER 11,888 13,103 -1.7 57,383 53,440 9.1
LAND CRUISER 395 523 -18.2 2,137 2,557 -15.1
SEQUOIA 3,997 5,003 -13.5 20,161 23,377 -12.4
TOTAL SUV 31,665 36,246 -5.4 152,910 156,631 -0.8
4X2 TACOMA 8,789 10,218 -6.8 38,449 40,536 -3.6
4X4 TACOMA 5,574 5,865 3.0 25,155 25,665 -0.4
TOTAL TACOMA 14,363 16,083 -3.3 63,604 66,201 -2.4
TUNDRA 10,557 9,663 18.4 54,217 42,276 30.3
TOTAL PICKUP 24,920 25,746 4.9 117,821 108,477 10.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT
TRUCK 71,408 78,265 -1.2 333,468 337,729 0.3
LX 470 489 727 -27.1 3,098 3,632 -13.3
GX 470 2,618 3,007 -5.7 13,600 13,473 2.5
RX 330 10,707 9,659 20.1 43,993 41,659 7.3
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 13,814 13,393 11.7 60,691 58,764 4.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 85,222 91,658 0.7 394,159 396,493 1.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 175,038 176,265 7.6 803,232 719,169 13.5
TOTAL LEXUS 26,455 26,155 9.6 115,963 115,102 2.3
TOTAL TOYOTA 201,493 202,420 7.8 919,195 834,271 11.9
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 30,481 35,414 -6.8 142,254 133,446 8.3
DOM. CAMRY 37,888 43,295 -5.2 173,650 161,332 9.3
DOM. PICKUP 24,920 25,746 4.9 117,821 108,477 10.3
DOM. RX 330 6,727 5,391 35.2 27,587 23,180 20.9
SELLING DAYS 24 26 126 128
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 26,096 15,570 81.6 120,033 69,714 74.9
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 12,641 12,762 7.3 55,272 56,338 -0.3
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 77,534 82,430 1.9 349,731 311,726 14.0
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 116,271 110,762 13.7 525,036 437,778 21.8
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT LT
TRUCK 27,668 31,243 -4.1 132,749 133,254 1.2
LEXUS IMPORT
LT TRUCK 7,087 8,002 -4.1 33,104 35,584 -5.5
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT LT
TRUCK 43,740 47,022 0.8 200,719 204,475 -0.3
LEXUS NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 6,727 5,391 35.2 27,587 23,180 20.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
LT TRUCK 85,222 91,658 0.7 394,159 396,493 1.0
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 45,479 49,639 -0.7 213,601 215,395 0.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 13,814 13,393 11.7 60,691 58,764 4.9
SMALL VANS 14,823 16,273 -1.3 62,737 72,621 -12.2
PICKUPS 24,920 25,746 4.9 117,821 108,477 10.3
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 30,481 35,414 -6.8 142,254 133,446 8.3
CAMRY 37,888 43,295 -5.2 173,650 161,332 9.3
AVALON 9,165 3,721 166.8 33,827 16,948 102.8
SIENNA 14,823 16,273 -1.3 62,737 72,621 -12.2
PICKUP 24,920 25,746 4.9 117,821 108,477 10.3
SEQUOIA 3,997 5,003 -13.5 20,161 23,377 -12.4
RX 330 6,727 5,391 35.2 27,587 23,180 20.9
TOTAL 128,001 134,843 2.8 578,037 539,381 8.9
N.A. VEHICLES %
OF TOTAL 63.5% 66.6% 62.9% 64.7%
SELLING DAYS 24 26 126 128
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
06-01-05, 11:22 AM
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Honda/Acura
American Honda Reports May 2005 Sales Results Down 10.1%
American Honda Light Truck Sales and Acura Division Set New May Records
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 122,169 Honda and Acura vehicles in May, with record May sales of light truck models. American Honda light truck sales rose 14.3 percent to 52,032 units. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 565,948 units, up 0.9 percent on a daily selling rate basis.
Honda Division posted May sales of 103,484 cars and light trucks, down 10.1 percent against last year's all-time best May. Record Pilot sales for the 12th consecutive month helped push Honda light truck sales to a new May record of 47,272 units, a 15.3 percent jump over the previous year's record results.
Pilot sales rose 17.9 percent to 10,107 units, while Odyssey sales increased 6.6 percent to 16,412 and CR-V sales increased 5.4 percent to 12,627. Total Honda sales for the calendar year of 479,747 reflected a slight decrease of 0.4 percent compared to last year's all-time record results. Year-to-date Honda light truck sales rose 15.8 percent to 217,664 minivans, SUVs and pickup trucks.
Record Acura Division May sales rose 9.1 percent to 18,685 cars and light trucks, including a 225.7 percent increase of the RL sports luxury sedan with 1,404 units sold, and a 6.1 percent increase in sales of the TL with 7,032 units. Acura year-to-date sales of 86,201 rose 8.7 percent versus a year ago.
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
American Honda Light Truck Sales and Acura Division Set New May Records
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 122,169 Honda and Acura vehicles in May, with record May sales of light truck models. American Honda light truck sales rose 14.3 percent to 52,032 units. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 565,948 units, up 0.9 percent on a daily selling rate basis.
Honda Division posted May sales of 103,484 cars and light trucks, down 10.1 percent against last year's all-time best May. Record Pilot sales for the 12th consecutive month helped push Honda light truck sales to a new May record of 47,272 units, a 15.3 percent jump over the previous year's record results.
Pilot sales rose 17.9 percent to 10,107 units, while Odyssey sales increased 6.6 percent to 16,412 and CR-V sales increased 5.4 percent to 12,627. Total Honda sales for the calendar year of 479,747 reflected a slight decrease of 0.4 percent compared to last year's all-time record results. Year-to-date Honda light truck sales rose 15.8 percent to 217,664 minivans, SUVs and pickup trucks.
Record Acura Division May sales rose 9.1 percent to 18,685 cars and light trucks, including a 225.7 percent increase of the RL sports luxury sedan with 1,404 units sold, and a 6.1 percent increase in sales of the TL with 7,032 units. Acura year-to-date sales of 86,201 rose 8.7 percent versus a year ago.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2005
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
May May DSR** May May DSR**
2005 2004 % Chg. 2005 2004 % Chg.
American Honda
Total 122,169 143,193 -7.6% 565,948 569,923 0.9%
Total Car
Sales 70,137 93,887 -19.1% 324,783 354,939 -7.0%
Total Truck
Sales 52,032 49,306 14.3% 241,165 214,984 14.0%
Honda Total
Car Sales 56,212 80,249 -24.1% 262,083 298,350 -10.8%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 47,272 44,397 15.3% 217,664 191,017 15.8%
Acura Total
Car Sales 13,925 13,638 10.6% 62,700 56,589 12.6%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 4,760 4,909 5.0% 23,501 23,967 -0.4%
Domestic Car
Sales * 57,622 77,992 -20.0% 263,635 292,351 -8.4%
Honda Division 50,590 70,791 -22.6% 231,492 259,587 -9.4%
Acura Division 7,032 7,201 5.8% 32,143 32,764 -0.3%
Domestic Truck
Sales * 39,405 36,328 17.5% 180,398 156,408 17.2%
Honda Division 34,645 31,419 19.5% 156,897 132,441 20.3%
Acura Division 4,760 4,909 5.0% 23,501 23,967 -0.4%
Import Car Sales 12,515 15,895 -14.7% 61,148 62,588 -0.7%
Honda Division 5,622 9,458 -35.6% 30,591 38,763 -19.8%
Acura Division 6,893 6,437 16.0% 30,557 23,825 30.3%
Import Truck
Sales 12,627 12,978 5.4% 60,767 58,576 5.4%
Honda Division 12,627 12,978 5.4% 60,767 58,576 5.4%
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MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 103,484 124,646 -10.1% 479,747 489,367 -0.4%
Accord * 30,698 43,589 -23.7% 143,304 158,081 -7.9%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 1,314 6,859
Civic * 24,765 35,608 -24.7% 115,577 136,234 -13.8%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 1,895 3,183 -35.5% 10,779 12,206 -10.3%
S2000 697 922 -18.1% 2,973 3,609 -16.3%
Insight 52 130 -56.7% 227 424 -45.6%
FCX 0 0 2 2 1.6%
Odyssey * 16,412 16,682 6.6% 71,878 61,851 18.1%
Pilot * 10,107 9,283 17.9% 52,227 45,089 17.7%
CR-V 12,627 12,978 5.4% 60,767 58,576 5.4%
Element * 4,829 5,454 -4.1% 22,122 25,501 -11.9%
Ridgeline 3,297 10,670
Acura Division
Total 18,685 18,547 9.1% 86,201 80,556 8.7%
RSX 2,099 2,353 -3.4% 8,899 9,339 -3.2%
CL * 0 24 1 256 -99.6%
TL * 7,032 7,177 6.1% 32,142 32,508 0.4%
TSX 3,367 3,585 1.7% 14,687 11,987 24.5%
RL 1,404 467 225.7% 6,867 2,391 191.8%
NSX 23 32 -22.1% 104 108 -2.2%
MDX * 4,760 4,909 5.0% 23,501 23,967 -0.4%
Selling Days 24 26 126 128
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06-01-05, 11:25 AM
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Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA New Vehicle Sales in May Down 1.8%
MONTVALE, N.J., June 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,811 new vehicles in May, a decrease of 1.8 percent compared to last May. This brings the year-to-date sales total to 80,392 units, a 6.2 percent decrease from the first five months of last year.
The month did show some significant growth, including the recently launched all-new 2006 M-Class which recorded 3,319 sales - a 66.2 percent increase over May 2004. Strong sales performance was also evident in the SLK- Class model line with 814 units (up 119.4 percent) and in the G-Class increase of 32.3 percent (127 vs. 96 units).
"We expect momentum to pick up as we ramp up production of the new M-Class. On the heels of that, we will have introductions of all-new engines in our C-Class and SLK-Class model lines and the Fall introduction of the 2006 R-Class all of which should make 2005 another strong year for Mercedes-Benz sales in the U.S.," said Keith May, vice president of sales for MBUSA.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported May sales of 3,850 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 19,263.
In 2004, MBUSA achieved its eleventh consecutive year of sales growth by setting the highest sales volume in its history with 221,610 new vehicle sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com/.
MONTVALE, N.J., June 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,811 new vehicles in May, a decrease of 1.8 percent compared to last May. This brings the year-to-date sales total to 80,392 units, a 6.2 percent decrease from the first five months of last year.
The month did show some significant growth, including the recently launched all-new 2006 M-Class which recorded 3,319 sales - a 66.2 percent increase over May 2004. Strong sales performance was also evident in the SLK- Class model line with 814 units (up 119.4 percent) and in the G-Class increase of 32.3 percent (127 vs. 96 units).
"We expect momentum to pick up as we ramp up production of the new M-Class. On the heels of that, we will have introductions of all-new engines in our C-Class and SLK-Class model lines and the Fall introduction of the 2006 R-Class all of which should make 2005 another strong year for Mercedes-Benz sales in the U.S.," said Keith May, vice president of sales for MBUSA.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported May sales of 3,850 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 19,263.
In 2004, MBUSA achieved its eleventh consecutive year of sales growth by setting the highest sales volume in its history with 221,610 new vehicle sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. 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 -- May 2005
Model May '05 May '04 Monthly% YTD 2005 YTD 2004 Yearly%
C-CLASS 4,359 6,008 -27.4% 21,324 27,382 -22.1%
E-CLASS 3,569 5,034 -29.1% 16,229 22,901 -29.1%
S-CLASS 1,369 1,635 -16.3% 6,302 7,413 -15.0%
CL-CLASS 117 181 -35.4% 589 1,073 -45.1%
SL-CLASS 851 1,072 -20.6% 4,213 6,297 -33.1%
CLK-CLASS 1,736 1,747 -0.6% 8,258 8,335 -0.9%
SLK-CLASS 814 371 119.4% 4,899 1,794 173.1%
CLS-CLASS 1,550 n/a n/a 7,250 n/a n/a
M-CLASS 3,319 1,997 66.2% 10,774 9,857 9.3%
G-CLASS 127 96 32.3% 554 632 -12.3%
GRAND TOTAL 17,811 18,141 -1.8% 80,392 85,684 -6.2%
06-01-05, 02:58 PM
#10
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
May, 2005
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2005 2004 CHG 2005 2004 CHG
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 12,641 12,762 7.3 55,272 56,338 -0.3
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 13,814 13,393 11.7 60,691 58,764 4.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 85,222 91,658 0.7 394,159 396,493 1.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 175,038 176,265 7.6 803,232 719,169 13.5
TOTAL LEXUS 26,455 26,155 9.6 115,963 115,102 2.3
TOTAL TOYOTA 201,493 202,420 7.8 919,195 834,271 11.9
I see decreases in many of those numbers, not increases, and even when they are increases, they do not increase by nearly the same percentages as the DSR % numbers suggest.
So Lexus' claim of this best May sales of 26,455 vehicles as an increase of 9.6% over the 26,155 vehicles sold last May is just plain weird to me, not to mention Toyota's claim of a 7.6% increase when the sales actually falls from 176,265 to 175,038.
Am I crazy here?
EDIT: OK I realize I was crazy.
DSR = Daily Selling Rate and there are only 24 selling days this years compared to 26 for the last year.
Last edited by XeroK00L; 06-01-05 at 03:16 PM.
06-01-05, 04:12 PM
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Chrysler
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for May 2005 Increased 6 Percent
* Chrysler Brand Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record * Minivans Continue Segment Dominance, Sales Increase 8 Percent * Chrysler 300 Continues Its String of Monthly Sales Exceeding 10,000 Units * Dodge Charger Available at Dealerships Nationwide, Nearly 2,000 Unit Sales in 10 Days with Limited Availability
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Chrysler Group reported today that U.S. sales for May 2005 were 214,575 units, an increase of 6 percent. Compared to May 2004 which had two additional selling days and one additional selling weekend, unadjusted Chrysler Group sales declined 3 percent. All sales are reported on a day-rate adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.
"With two fewer selling days during May and one less selling weekend, our dealers performed extremely well this month selling Chrysler Group products," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - Sales. "Our product fundamentals are strong in our Large Car, Minivan, Sports Tourer and Truck categories that led to sales gains during May."
Chrysler Group's industry-leading minivans with the exclusive Stow 'n Go(TM) seating once again reinforced its dominance in the minivan segment by posting sales of 39,309 units, an increase of 8 percent over May 2004 sales of 39,387 units.
The company's Sports Tourer segment saw significant growth of 34 percent to 21,335 units in May 2005 compared to May 2004 sales of 17,312. Truck sales increased 1 percent to 51,693 units helped in part by strong Dodge Dakota sales, which increased 16 percent.
Sales of the Large Car segment increased 20 percent to 36,559 units, led by the Chrysler 300. It continued its healthy sales pace by posting sales of 12,958 units, a 7 percent increase over May 2004 sales, and a 14 percent increase over April 2005 sales of 12,837 units.
"The Chrysler 300 has proven it has staying power and broad appeal," said Dilts. "We've sold nearly 170,000 since last April and it is being purchased by every demographic category, with 20 percent of Chrysler 300 customers adding the vehicle to cars they already own instead of trading in another vehicle to get it."
Propelled by the sustained success of the Chrysler 300 and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, the Chrysler brand set an all-time monthly sales record of 61,696 units, a 17 percent increase over record May 2004 sales of 57,333.
Overall, the Dodge brand increased by 1 percent to 112,610 units. The Dodge brand has returned to the sedan market with the introduction of the all- new, Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, which began arriving at Dodge dealerships nationwide during the month of May.
"Early feedback on the Dodge Charger has been extremely positive and indicates that customers are excited about the Dodge brand's reinterpretation of the classic," said Dilts. "Consumers have already bought 1,841 units
during May in only 10 days of being available and very few vehicles actually on dealers' lots."
Other Dodge brand products include the Dodge Dakota that posted increased sales of 16 percent to 11,840 units compared to May 2004 sales of 11,019 units and the Dodge Magnum, which posted increased sales of 5,035 units, a 135 percent increase over its introductory May 2004 sales of 2,320 units and 7 percent higher than April 2005.
Led by the strong sales of the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee, which increased 9 percent to 18,040 units, and the Jeep Wrangler which increased 11 percent to 8,543 units, the Jeep brand posted sales of 40,269 units, an increase of 4 percent over May 2004 sales.
"The economy is continuing its steady recovery. The stock market has had a string of positive days, rising 100 points during May, consumer confidence has improved 5 percent since April and durable goods indicators are pointing positive along with housing starts," said Dilts. "We continue to launch head- turning products at a steady pace, joining the industry-leading products we already have in the marketplace. We are bullish about the economy and the prospects for buying a car for the rest of this year."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 584,432 units of inventory, or a 65-day supply.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru May 2005
* Chrysler Brand Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record * Minivans Continue Segment Dominance, Sales Increase 8 Percent * Chrysler 300 Continues Its String of Monthly Sales Exceeding 10,000 Units * Dodge Charger Available at Dealerships Nationwide, Nearly 2,000 Unit Sales in 10 Days with Limited Availability
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Chrysler Group reported today that U.S. sales for May 2005 were 214,575 units, an increase of 6 percent. Compared to May 2004 which had two additional selling days and one additional selling weekend, unadjusted Chrysler Group sales declined 3 percent. All sales are reported on a day-rate adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.
"With two fewer selling days during May and one less selling weekend, our dealers performed extremely well this month selling Chrysler Group products," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - Sales. "Our product fundamentals are strong in our Large Car, Minivan, Sports Tourer and Truck categories that led to sales gains during May."
Chrysler Group's industry-leading minivans with the exclusive Stow 'n Go(TM) seating once again reinforced its dominance in the minivan segment by posting sales of 39,309 units, an increase of 8 percent over May 2004 sales of 39,387 units.
The company's Sports Tourer segment saw significant growth of 34 percent to 21,335 units in May 2005 compared to May 2004 sales of 17,312. Truck sales increased 1 percent to 51,693 units helped in part by strong Dodge Dakota sales, which increased 16 percent.
Sales of the Large Car segment increased 20 percent to 36,559 units, led by the Chrysler 300. It continued its healthy sales pace by posting sales of 12,958 units, a 7 percent increase over May 2004 sales, and a 14 percent increase over April 2005 sales of 12,837 units.
"The Chrysler 300 has proven it has staying power and broad appeal," said Dilts. "We've sold nearly 170,000 since last April and it is being purchased by every demographic category, with 20 percent of Chrysler 300 customers adding the vehicle to cars they already own instead of trading in another vehicle to get it."
Propelled by the sustained success of the Chrysler 300 and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, the Chrysler brand set an all-time monthly sales record of 61,696 units, a 17 percent increase over record May 2004 sales of 57,333.
Overall, the Dodge brand increased by 1 percent to 112,610 units. The Dodge brand has returned to the sedan market with the introduction of the all- new, Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, which began arriving at Dodge dealerships nationwide during the month of May.
"Early feedback on the Dodge Charger has been extremely positive and indicates that customers are excited about the Dodge brand's reinterpretation of the classic," said Dilts. "Consumers have already bought 1,841 units
during May in only 10 days of being available and very few vehicles actually on dealers' lots."
Other Dodge brand products include the Dodge Dakota that posted increased sales of 16 percent to 11,840 units compared to May 2004 sales of 11,019 units and the Dodge Magnum, which posted increased sales of 5,035 units, a 135 percent increase over its introductory May 2004 sales of 2,320 units and 7 percent higher than April 2005.
Led by the strong sales of the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee, which increased 9 percent to 18,040 units, and the Jeep Wrangler which increased 11 percent to 8,543 units, the Jeep brand posted sales of 40,269 units, an increase of 4 percent over May 2004 sales.
"The economy is continuing its steady recovery. The stock market has had a string of positive days, rising 100 points during May, consumer confidence has improved 5 percent since April and durable goods indicators are pointing positive along with housing starts," said Dilts. "We continue to launch head- turning products at a steady pace, joining the industry-leading products we already have in the marketplace. We are bullish about the economy and the prospects for buying a car for the rest of this year."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 584,432 units of inventory, or a 65-day supply.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru May 2005
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Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 10,227 10,808 3% -5%
Concorde 0 388 -100% -100%
300 12,958 13,694 3% -5%
Crossfire 1,744 1,669 13% 4%
PT Cruiser 12,312 10,449 28% 18%
Pacifica 7,261 6,633 19% 9%
Town & Country 17,194 13,692 36% 26%
CHRYSLER BRAND 61,696 57,333 17% 8%
Wrangler 8,543 8,350 11% 2%
Liberty 13,686 15,414 -4% -11%
Grand Cherokee 18,040 18,001 9% 0%
JEEP BRAND 40,269 41,765 4% -4%
Neon 11,263 10,886 12% 3%
Stratus 11,150 10,065 20% 11%
Intrepid 0 626 -100% -100%
Charger 1,841 0 0% 0%
Viper 146 186 -15% -22%
Magnum 5,035 2,320 135% 117%
Dakota 11,840 11,019 16% 7%
Ram P/U 38,051 42,635 -3% -11%
Caravan 22,115 25,695 -7% -14%
Durango 9,367 15,817 -36% -41%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 820 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 1,802 964 103% 87%
DODGE BRAND 112,610 121,033 1% -7%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 214,575 220,131 6% -3%
TOTAL CG CAR 52,602 50,412 13% 4%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 161,973 169,719 3% -5%
Selling Days 24 26
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 43,488 48,648 -9% -11%
Concorde 203 2,904 -93% -93%
300 62,047 28,347 122% 119%
Crossfire 6,124 6,197 0% -1%
PT Cruiser 53,821 53,632 2% 0%
Pacifica 34,757 33,997 4% 2%
Town & Country 78,350 58,559 36% 34%
CHRYSLER BRAND 278,790 232,284 22% 20%
Wrangler 32,114 37,746 -14% -15%
Liberty 68,824 72,740 -4% -5%
Grand Cherokee 83,590 82,201 3% 2%
JEEP BRAND 184,528 192,687 -3% -4%
Neon 52,134 54,324 -3% -4%
Stratus 49,492 46,037 9% 8%
Intrepid 285 5,957 -95% -95%
Charger 1,841 0 0% 0%
Viper 630 779 -18% -19%
Magnum 26,543 2,320 1062% 1044%
Dakota 47,505 45,563 6% 4%
Ram P/U 163,094 178,764 -7% -9%
Caravan 103,811 105,715 0% -2%
Durango 52,469 54,419 -2% -4%
Ram Van/Wagon 321 4,171 -92% -92%
Sprinter Van 6,410 3,626 80% 77%
DODGE BRAND 504,535 501,675 2% 1%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 967,853 926,646 6% 4%
TOTAL CG CAR 225,389 199,881 15% 13%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 742,464 726,765 4% 2%[
Selling Days 126 128
06-01-05, 04:13 PM
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Audi
Audi Reports May 2005 Sales Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported May sales of 6,455, representing a slight decrease when compared to May 20, 200504 sales of 6,874. For the year, Audi sales are 30,492, almost on par with 2004 year-to-date sales of 31,023 (-1.7%).
"Year-to-date both our new A6 and the Audi A8 have shown a strong performance", says Audi of America Sales Director Reinhard Fischer. "January to May 2005 the Audi A6 is up 32% over last year, while our flagship model, the Audi A8, is up 7.2% over last year." Strong sales impulses are also expected by the new Audi A3 which was only released in May but is already represented with 561 units in Audi's May sales results. Says Fischer, "first customer orders for Audi's newest model are very encouraging. Dealers are reporting a tremendous interest in Audi's newest offering, aided by an entirely new and unconventional marketing campaign."
AUDI OF AMERICA
MAY 2005 SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported May sales of 6,455, representing a slight decrease when compared to May 20, 200504 sales of 6,874. For the year, Audi sales are 30,492, almost on par with 2004 year-to-date sales of 31,023 (-1.7%).
"Year-to-date both our new A6 and the Audi A8 have shown a strong performance", says Audi of America Sales Director Reinhard Fischer. "January to May 2005 the Audi A6 is up 32% over last year, while our flagship model, the Audi A8, is up 7.2% over last year." Strong sales impulses are also expected by the new Audi A3 which was only released in May but is already represented with 561 units in Audi's May sales results. Says Fischer, "first customer orders for Audi's newest model are very encouraging. Dealers are reporting a tremendous interest in Audi's newest offering, aided by an entirely new and unconventional marketing campaign."
AUDI OF AMERICA
MAY 2005 SALES
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AUDI U.S. SNAPSHOT YEAR-TO-DATE
May-05 May-04 Yr/Yr % May-05 May-04 Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change YTD Actual YTD Actual change
A3 561 - N/A 736 - N/A
TT 293 557 -47.4% 1,336 2,395 -44.2%
A4 2,672 3,149 -15.1% 13,812 15,440 -10.5%
A4/S4
Cabriolet 848 975 -13.0% 3,990 3,994 -0.1%
A6 1,313 1,378 -4.7% 7,102 5,376 32.1%
Allroad 316 434 -27.2% 1,274 1,726 -26.2%
A8 / S8 452 381 18.6% 2,242 2,092 7.2%
TOTAL 6,455 6,874 -6.1% 30,492 31,023 -1.7%
06-02-05, 06:51 AM
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Maybe one of these months Infiniti will break down the M35/M45 sales - they're on target with 2K/mo sales.
Those E350s can't come soon enough for MB - at the current pace the GS will over take it in sales.
You'd think there'd be some smart folks in Detroit who would have seen the SUV sales melt down coming and done something about it. No, we're GM and we're going to even push up the rollout schedule of the new big trucks and SUVs.
Accord and Civic refresh and new model can't come soon enough - who would have thought Honda would have to resort to GM like discounting to push sales.
The TSX/TL combo is selling its usual 10K/mo.
Things are not looking so good for the new A4.
Where are the BMW numbers?
Those E350s can't come soon enough for MB - at the current pace the GS will over take it in sales.
You'd think there'd be some smart folks in Detroit who would have seen the SUV sales melt down coming and done something about it. No, we're GM and we're going to even push up the rollout schedule of the new big trucks and SUVs.
Accord and Civic refresh and new model can't come soon enough - who would have thought Honda would have to resort to GM like discounting to push sales.
The TSX/TL combo is selling its usual 10K/mo.
Things are not looking so good for the new A4.
Where are the BMW numbers?
06-02-05, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Maybe one of these months Infiniti will break down the M35/M45 sales - they're on target with 2K/mo sales.
Originally Posted by biker
Those E350s can't come soon enough for MB - at the current pace the GS will over take it in sales.