March 2007 Auto Sales Thread
04-03-07 | 09:09 AM
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March 2007 Auto Sales Thread
Ford Truck Sales Wane in March
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales fell in March as the second-largest U.S. automaker sold fewer F-Series pickup trucks, the company's sales analyst told Bloomberg News today.
Sales to individual buyers and to rental-car companies and corporate fleets also declined from a year earlier, sales analyst George Pipas said in an interview before a company media briefing. Ford sold 84,168 F-Series trucks in March 2006, the most in any month last year.
Pipas didn't give figures for this month, Bloomberg said.. The automaker will report full U.S. sales results for March on Tuesday.
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales fell in March as the second-largest U.S. automaker sold fewer F-Series pickup trucks, the company's sales analyst told Bloomberg News today.
Sales to individual buyers and to rental-car companies and corporate fleets also declined from a year earlier, sales analyst George Pipas said in an interview before a company media briefing. Ford sold 84,168 F-Series trucks in March 2006, the most in any month last year.
Pipas didn't give figures for this month, Bloomberg said.. The automaker will report full U.S. sales results for March on Tuesday.
04-03-07 | 09:11 AM
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Japan Auto Sales Down; Lexus Up
Japan Sales
Japanese new vehicle sales declined 12.6% on year in the month of March, the Japan Automobile Dealers' Association said Monday. New vehicle sales include domestic sales of new cars, trucks and buses and exclude sales of mini-vehicles.
The industry body noted that new vehicle sales dropped for the 21st month in a row. The number of units sold in March stood at 487,738.
For the full year ended March 31, new vehicle sales, excluding mini vehicles, dropped 8.3% on year to 3.588 million units.
The decline in new vehicle sales was attributed to consumers' increased preference for fuel-efficient small vehicles to gas guzzling automobiles in the backdrop of rising fuel prices. Further, more and more consumers are favoring eco-friendly models.
Breaking down the numbers, car sales slid 12.4% annually in March. Truck sales slumped 13.8% on year, while bus sales slipped 12.3%.
Among the leading Japanese automakers, Nissan Motor revealed the largest fall of 15.6% over the prior year. Toyota Motor as well as Honda posted 12.3% decline. However, sales of the Toyota's Lexus brand soared 73.0%. Meanwhile, Suzuki recorded a rise of 4.4%.
The continued decline in sales in the home market makes it imperative for the Japanese to hold or increase their share in the overseas market, the major one being the U. S.
Japanese new vehicle sales declined 12.6% on year in the month of March, the Japan Automobile Dealers' Association said Monday. New vehicle sales include domestic sales of new cars, trucks and buses and exclude sales of mini-vehicles.
The industry body noted that new vehicle sales dropped for the 21st month in a row. The number of units sold in March stood at 487,738.
For the full year ended March 31, new vehicle sales, excluding mini vehicles, dropped 8.3% on year to 3.588 million units.
The decline in new vehicle sales was attributed to consumers' increased preference for fuel-efficient small vehicles to gas guzzling automobiles in the backdrop of rising fuel prices. Further, more and more consumers are favoring eco-friendly models.
Breaking down the numbers, car sales slid 12.4% annually in March. Truck sales slumped 13.8% on year, while bus sales slipped 12.3%.
Among the leading Japanese automakers, Nissan Motor revealed the largest fall of 15.6% over the prior year. Toyota Motor as well as Honda posted 12.3% decline. However, sales of the Toyota's Lexus brand soared 73.0%. Meanwhile, Suzuki recorded a rise of 4.4%.
The continued decline in sales in the home market makes it imperative for the Japanese to hold or increase their share in the overseas market, the major one being the U. S.
04-04-07 | 08:07 AM
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Volkswagen
03 April 2007
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS MARCH 2007 SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced March 2007 sales of 17,355 units. This represents a decrease of 16.3% from March 2006 sales of 20,730 vehicles.
On a 2007 year-to-date basis, Volkswagen has sold 50,332 units. This reflects a decrease of 5.6% from January through March 2006 sales of 53,296 vehicles.
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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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS MARCH 2007 SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced March 2007 sales of 17,355 units. This represents a decrease of 16.3% from March 2006 sales of 20,730 vehicles.
On a 2007 year-to-date basis, Volkswagen has sold 50,332 units. This reflects a decrease of 5.6% from January through March 2006 sales of 53,296 vehicles.
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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04-04-07 | 08:38 AM
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Volvo Cars Sales Report for March
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC (VCNA) reports sales of 10,666 units for the month in the United
States. The results are down 4.4 percent compared to the same period last
year.
Volvo Cars recorded sales throughout North America of 12,002 units,
which represents a decrease of 4.8 percent. Sales in Canada were 18.4
percent down with 1,029 units sold, while in Mexico, Volvo sales increased
60.7 percent selling 307 units.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA 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 80 years. The
current 2007 model lineup of Volvo cars includes: the award-winning new S40
and its wagon counterpart the 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 versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70
(Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the innovative
retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
LLC (VCNA) reports sales of 10,666 units for the month in the United
States. The results are down 4.4 percent compared to the same period last
year.
Volvo Cars recorded sales throughout North America of 12,002 units,
which represents a decrease of 4.8 percent. Sales in Canada were 18.4
percent down with 1,029 units sold, while in Mexico, Volvo sales increased
60.7 percent selling 307 units.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA 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 80 years. The
current 2007 model lineup of Volvo cars includes: the award-winning new S40
and its wagon counterpart the 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 versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70
(Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the innovative
retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 03-Apr-07
UNITED STATES
March * Year-to-Date *
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
S40 2,204 2,372 -7.1% 5,693 6,181 -7.9%
V50 304 374 -18.7% 722 1,078 -33.0%
S60 1,702 2,341 -27.3% 4,378 6,278 -30.3%
V70 371 464 -20.0% 849 1,296 -34.5%
XC70 1,128 1,333 -15.4% 3,078 3,250 -5.3%
C70 368 11 3245.5% 1,011 85 1089.4%
S80 1,392 599 132.4% 3,103 1,715 80.9%
XC90 3,197 3,659 -12.6% 8,119 8,568 -5.2%
USA TOTAL 10,666 11,153 -4.4% 26,953 28,451 -5.3%
CANADA
March Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 103 n/a n/a 128 n/a n/a
S40 74 148 -50.0% 184 326 -43.6%
V50 43 100 -57.0% 126 202 -37.6%
S60 309 300 3.0% 481 560 -14.1%
V70 27 116 -76.7% 91 214 -57.5%
XC70 110 212 -48.1% 304 442 -31.2%
C70 77 0 n/a 98 0 n/a
S80 57 63 -9.5% 139 103 35.0%
XC90 229 322 -28.9% 551 711 -22.5%
CANADA TOTAL 1,029 1,261 -18.4% 2,102 2,558 -17.8%
MEXICO
March Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 13 n/a n/a 20 n/a n/a
S40 142 89 59.6% 352 300 17.3%
V50 1 1 0.0% 7 5 40.0%
S60 22 30 -26.7% 73 80 -8.8%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 1 -100.0% 2 4 -50.0%
C70 19 0 n/a 25 0 n/a
S80 21 5 320.0% 60 10 500.0%
XC90 89 65 36.9% 214 210 1.9%
MEXICO TOTAL 307 191 60.7% 753 609 23.6%
NAFTA TOTAL 12,002 12,605 -4.8% 29,808 31,618 -5.7%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
04-04-07 | 09:35 AM
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Audi Sets March Sales Record
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
today announced a company sales record for the month of March, totaling
8,020, a 14.7% increase over the previous year. So far in 2007 Audi has
sold 21,028 vehicles, a 17.6% increase over year ago figures.
"Our strong first quarter results are a continuation of what we saw in
the final quarter of 2006." said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice
President of Audi of America, Inc. "Consumers clearly see that the Audi Q7
is the freshest, most refined SUV available today, and the A4 model line's
overall increase in sales was helped by the A4 2.0T's segment leading fuel
economy."
Regionally, the most significant sales increases occurred in the
Chicago area with a 45.9% improvement. Washington D.C. (44.0%), Miami
(39.9%), and New York (32.6%) were other key markets with large sales
increases.
Sales of Certified Pre-owned (CPO) Audi vehicles increased by 25.3%.
Total sales of 2,426 set a new record for March and nearly eclipsed the
overall record. The A8 model line has shown the largest increase at 96.2%
in 2007.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
performance SUV; and the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6
and S8 performance sedans.
today announced a company sales record for the month of March, totaling
8,020, a 14.7% increase over the previous year. So far in 2007 Audi has
sold 21,028 vehicles, a 17.6% increase over year ago figures.
"Our strong first quarter results are a continuation of what we saw in
the final quarter of 2006." said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice
President of Audi of America, Inc. "Consumers clearly see that the Audi Q7
is the freshest, most refined SUV available today, and the A4 model line's
overall increase in sales was helped by the A4 2.0T's segment leading fuel
economy."
Regionally, the most significant sales increases occurred in the
Chicago area with a 45.9% improvement. Washington D.C. (44.0%), Miami
(39.9%), and New York (32.6%) were other key markets with large sales
increases.
Sales of Certified Pre-owned (CPO) Audi vehicles increased by 25.3%.
Total sales of 2,426 set a new record for March and nearly eclipsed the
overall record. The A8 model line has shown the largest increase at 96.2%
in 2007.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
performance SUV; and the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6
and S8 performance sedans.
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC
MARCH 2007 SALES
AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Mar-07 Mar-06
Mar-07 Mar-06 Yr/Yr% YTD YTD Yr/Yr%
Actual Actual change actual actual change
A3 675 864 -21.9% 1,488 2,347 -36.6%
TT 87 76 14.5% 296 213 39.0%
A4/S4/RS 4 2,756 3,161 -12.8% 8,082 7,820 3.4%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 1,027 724 41.9% 1,940 1,640 18.3%
A6/S6 1,038 1,699 -38.9% 2,832 4,487 -36.9%
A8/S8 362 470 -23.0% 932 1,377 -32.3%
Q7 2,075 - - 5,458 - -
Total 8,020 6,994 14.7% 21,028 17,884 17.6%
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
04-04-07 | 09:38 AM
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Mazda
Mazda Announces Best-Ever March Sales for North America
- U.S. sales up 47.9 percent; Canada sales up 16.0 percent; Mexico sales up
182.5 percent -
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO), including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, today reported best-ever
March sales of 47,206 vehicles, beating its previous March record of 45,892
set back in 1994. The U.S. celebrated its best March since 1994 with sales
of 37,742 while Mazda Canada, Inc. reported its best-ever March with sales
of 8,108 units. Not to be outdone by Mazda Motor de Mexico, which reported
its best- ever month with sales of 1,356 units.
"The automotive business is a marathon not a sprint and right now we're
hitting our stride as we head into the crucial spring selling season," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Our record-breaking sales month
for North America proves that we're offering the right vehicles at the
right price, driving customers into our showrooms in the U.S., Canada and
Mexico."
Mazda's U.S. sales were led in volume by its popular MAZDA3, which
reported best-ever sales of 15,606, while the sporty MAZDA6 also celebrated
its best-ever month with sales of 9,624 units. The all-new CX-9 seven
passenger crossover SUV reported its best month since launch with 2,443
units. The MX-5 Miata posted its best month since March 1997 with sales of
2,281 units.
Overall calendar-year-to-date sales for the U.S. are up 17.5 percent
versus last year, with 79,074 vehicles sold.
"We're thrilled to finish our fiscal year on such a high note, leading
to our best March in the U.S. in 13 years," added O'Sullivan. "We can
attribute these outstanding results to a few key points: first, the CX-7
and CX-9 crossover SUVs are bringing new customers into our dealerships;
second, the MAZDA3 continues as our hottest seller, despite minimal
incentives and tight inventory; and third, our dealer network is stronger
than ever with 673 total dealers of which 52 percent are exclusive."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900
dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in
Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
- U.S. sales up 47.9 percent; Canada sales up 16.0 percent; Mexico sales up
182.5 percent -
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO), including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, today reported best-ever
March sales of 47,206 vehicles, beating its previous March record of 45,892
set back in 1994. The U.S. celebrated its best March since 1994 with sales
of 37,742 while Mazda Canada, Inc. reported its best-ever March with sales
of 8,108 units. Not to be outdone by Mazda Motor de Mexico, which reported
its best- ever month with sales of 1,356 units.
"The automotive business is a marathon not a sprint and right now we're
hitting our stride as we head into the crucial spring selling season," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Our record-breaking sales month
for North America proves that we're offering the right vehicles at the
right price, driving customers into our showrooms in the U.S., Canada and
Mexico."
Mazda's U.S. sales were led in volume by its popular MAZDA3, which
reported best-ever sales of 15,606, while the sporty MAZDA6 also celebrated
its best-ever month with sales of 9,624 units. The all-new CX-9 seven
passenger crossover SUV reported its best month since launch with 2,443
units. The MX-5 Miata posted its best month since March 1997 with sales of
2,281 units.
Overall calendar-year-to-date sales for the U.S. are up 17.5 percent
versus last year, with 79,074 vehicles sold.
"We're thrilled to finish our fiscal year on such a high note, leading
to our best March in the U.S. in 13 years," added O'Sullivan. "We can
attribute these outstanding results to a few key points: first, the CX-7
and CX-9 crossover SUVs are bringing new customers into our dealerships;
second, the MAZDA3 continues as our hottest seller, despite minimal
incentives and tight inventory; and third, our dealer network is stronger
than ever with 673 total dealers of which 52 percent are exclusive."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900
dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in
Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
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Mazda North American Operations - March 2007
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
March March % March March %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Mazda3 15,606 8,087 93.0% 31,926 21,732 46.9%
Mazda5 1,657 1,703 (2.7)% 4,550 5,061 (10.1)%
Mazda6 9,624 7,215 33.4% 20,172 19,215 5.0%
MX-5 Miata 2,281 2,000 14.1% 4,373 4,362 0.3%
RX-8 735 1,582 (53.5)% 1,732 2,917 (40.6)%
Protege -- -- N/A -- 1 N/A
CX-7 4,221 -- N/A 9,940 -- N/A
CX-9 2,443 -- N/A 3,693 -- N/A
Tribute 941 2,911 (67.7)% 1,702 8,478 (79.9)%
B-Series Truck 233 490 (52.4)% 866 1,282 (32.4)%
MPV 1 1,526 (99.9)% 120 4,223 (97.2)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 29,903 20,587 45.3% 62,753 53,288 17.8%
TRUCKS 7,839 4,927 59.1% 16,321 13,983 16.7%
TOTAL 37,742 25,514 47.9% 79,074 67,271 17.5%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 20,279 13,372 51.7% 42,581 34,073 25.0%
IMPORT TRUCK 6,665 1,526 336.8% 13,753 4,223 225.7%
IMPORT TOTAL 26,944 14,898 80.9% 56,334 38,296 47.1%
DOMESTIC CAR 9,624 7,215 33.4% 20,172 19,215 5.0%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,174 3,401 (65.5)% 2,568 9,760 (73.7)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 10,798 10,616 1.7% 22,740 28,975 (21.5)%
Note: MPV & Protege is a discontinued vehicles.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
04-04-07 | 09:40 AM
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DaimlerChrysler AG Reports a 4 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for March 2007
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,435 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Decrease
for March 2007
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,612 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for March 2007
NEW YORK, April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 228,047 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2007, a 4 percent
decrease compared to March 2006. All sales figures in this release are on
an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, consisting of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands,
posted sales of 206,435 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 5 percent. Two
Chrysler Group vehicles posted best-month-ever sales records in March. The
five-passenger mid-size SUV Dodge Nitro set a record with sales of 7,532
units and the legendary Jeep(R) Wrangler delivered 13,397 units for the
month. Following its most aggressive product launch in company history of
10 all-new vehicles in 2006, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive
with the launch of eight all-new vehicles in 2007.
MBUSA recorded its highest March on record with sales of 21,612 units,
an increase of 1 percent over the 21,417 vehicles sold in March 2006. The
monthly figures bring Mercedes year-to-date sales to 55,985, a 9 percent
increase over first quarter sales for 2006 which was a record year for
Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. and its 13th year of consecutive sales gains.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
March 2007 had 28 selling days and March 2006 had 27 selling days.
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,435 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Decrease
for March 2007
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,612 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for March 2007
NEW YORK, April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 228,047 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2007, a 4 percent
decrease compared to March 2006. All sales figures in this release are on
an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, consisting of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands,
posted sales of 206,435 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 5 percent. Two
Chrysler Group vehicles posted best-month-ever sales records in March. The
five-passenger mid-size SUV Dodge Nitro set a record with sales of 7,532
units and the legendary Jeep(R) Wrangler delivered 13,397 units for the
month. Following its most aggressive product launch in company history of
10 all-new vehicles in 2006, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive
with the launch of eight all-new vehicles in 2007.
MBUSA recorded its highest March on record with sales of 21,612 units,
an increase of 1 percent over the 21,417 vehicles sold in March 2006. The
monthly figures bring Mercedes year-to-date sales to 55,985, a 9 percent
increase over first quarter sales for 2006 which was a record year for
Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. and its 13th year of consecutive sales gains.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
March 2007 had 28 selling days and March 2006 had 27 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through March 2007
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 206,435 216,412 -5% 537,249 562,244 -4%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 21,612 21,417 1% 55,985 51,242 9%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 228,047 237,829 -4% 593,234 613,486 -3%
Selling Days 28 27 77 75
Further information from DaimlerChrysler is available on the internet
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04-04-07 | 09:43 AM
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Ford
Ford's New Cars, Crossovers Set Sales Records; New Products Achieving Company's Sales Targets
- Ford's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) and
its new crossovers (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) set monthly sales records in
March.
- Fusion sales up 48 percent compared with a year ago, Milan sales up 45
percent, and Lincoln MKZ sales up 13 percent.
- Edge sales were 10,915, up 37 percent compared with February and Lincoln
MKX sales were 3,054, up 32 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover sales totaled 37,915 in March, up 42
percent compared with a year ago; year-to-date crossover sales up 29
percent.
- Ford F-Series sales were 71,481 - the highest monthly sales since August
2006.
- Ford's overall sales totaled 264,975, down 9 percent compared with March
2006 (which was the highest monthly sales in 2006).
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new mid-size
cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) and its new crossovers
(Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) set monthly sales records in March.
"We remain committed to offering more of the products that our
customers really want, and the popularity of our new cars and crossovers is
proof we're delivering," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of The
Americas.
"Ford is moving quickly to operate profitably at lower volumes and a
changed mix, and we are encouraged our retail market share appears to be
stabilizing over the past several months," Fields adds. "Our newest
products also are achieving the sales targets we have set for ourselves,
another sign that we're making good progress."
Combined sales for Ford's new mid-size sedans were 24,094, up 40
percent compared with March 2006. Fusion sales were 15,790 (any-month
record), up 48 percent compared with a year ago, and eclipsed the previous
record of 15,468 set August 2006. Milan sales were 4,678 (any-month
record), up 45 percent, and bettered the previous record of 4,156 set
August 2006. Lincoln MKZ sales were 3,626, up 13 percent, a March record
and second highest any-month.
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers were introduced in December
2006 and already are achieving sales levels comparable to long-established
products in the crossover utility category. Edge sales were 10,915, up 37
percent compared with February and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,054, up 32
percent compared with February. In March, Ford, Mercury and Lincoln
crossover sales totaled 37,915, up 42 percent compared with a year ago. In
the first quarter of 2007, crossover sales totaled 89,081, up 29 percent
compared with first quarter 2006.
An all-new full-size crossover will debut at the New York Auto show on
Wednesday.
Ford's F-Series pickup truck posted March sales of 71,481 -- the
highest monthly sales since August 2006. Compared with March 2006, which
was F-Series' highest sales month of 2006, sales were down 15 percent. The
company expects F-Series' comparisons to improve as availability of the
all-new 2008 model Super Duty increases.
Overall, the company's March sales totaled 264,975, down 9 percent
compared with a year ago, which was the company's highest sales month in
2006.
- Ford's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) and
its new crossovers (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) set monthly sales records in
March.
- Fusion sales up 48 percent compared with a year ago, Milan sales up 45
percent, and Lincoln MKZ sales up 13 percent.
- Edge sales were 10,915, up 37 percent compared with February and Lincoln
MKX sales were 3,054, up 32 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover sales totaled 37,915 in March, up 42
percent compared with a year ago; year-to-date crossover sales up 29
percent.
- Ford F-Series sales were 71,481 - the highest monthly sales since August
2006.
- Ford's overall sales totaled 264,975, down 9 percent compared with March
2006 (which was the highest monthly sales in 2006).
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new mid-size
cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) and its new crossovers
(Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) set monthly sales records in March.
"We remain committed to offering more of the products that our
customers really want, and the popularity of our new cars and crossovers is
proof we're delivering," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of The
Americas.
"Ford is moving quickly to operate profitably at lower volumes and a
changed mix, and we are encouraged our retail market share appears to be
stabilizing over the past several months," Fields adds. "Our newest
products also are achieving the sales targets we have set for ourselves,
another sign that we're making good progress."
Combined sales for Ford's new mid-size sedans were 24,094, up 40
percent compared with March 2006. Fusion sales were 15,790 (any-month
record), up 48 percent compared with a year ago, and eclipsed the previous
record of 15,468 set August 2006. Milan sales were 4,678 (any-month
record), up 45 percent, and bettered the previous record of 4,156 set
August 2006. Lincoln MKZ sales were 3,626, up 13 percent, a March record
and second highest any-month.
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers were introduced in December
2006 and already are achieving sales levels comparable to long-established
products in the crossover utility category. Edge sales were 10,915, up 37
percent compared with February and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,054, up 32
percent compared with February. In March, Ford, Mercury and Lincoln
crossover sales totaled 37,915, up 42 percent compared with a year ago. In
the first quarter of 2007, crossover sales totaled 89,081, up 29 percent
compared with first quarter 2006.
An all-new full-size crossover will debut at the New York Auto show on
Wednesday.
Ford's F-Series pickup truck posted March sales of 71,481 -- the
highest monthly sales since August 2006. Compared with March 2006, which
was F-Series' highest sales month of 2006, sales were down 15 percent. The
company expects F-Series' comparisons to improve as availability of the
all-new 2008 model Super Duty increases.
Overall, the company's March sales totaled 264,975, down 9 percent
compared with a year ago, which was the company's highest sales month in
2006.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 216,788 241,642 -10.3 522,588 615,900 -15.2
Mercury 17,426 18,915 -7.9 43,873 47,646 -7.9
Lincoln 14,770 13,446 9.8 35,127 32,504 8.1
Jaguar 1,667 1,866 -10.7 4,248 5,124 -17.1
Volvo 10,661 11,124 -4.2 26,922 28,365 -5.1
Land Rover 3,663 4,153 -11.8 10,202 11,299 -9.7
Total Ford Motor
Company 264,975 291,146 -9.0 642,960 740,838 -13.2
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 89,484 104,775 -14.6 216,277 278,423 -22.3
Trucks 175,491 186,371 -5.8 426,683 462,415 -7.7
Total Ford Motor
Company 264,975 291,146 -9.0 642,960 740,838 -13.2
FORD BRAND MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Crown Victoria 6,553 5,358 22.3 16,533 16,545 -0.1
Five Hundred 6,607 7,726 -14.5 16,734 22,962 -27.1
Taurus 0 20,262 -100.0 0 51,833 -100.0
Fusion 15,790 10,703 47.5 39,678 29,845 32.9
Focus 17,065 16,171 5.5 39,837 42,251 -5.7
Mustang 14,737 16,117 -8.6 34,573 40,692 -15.0
Thunderbird 0 0 NA 0 469 -100.0
GT 0 204 -100.0 231 555 -58.4
Total Ford Cars 60,752 76,541 -20.6 147,586 205,152 -28.1
Escape 16,521 15,675 5.4 39,317 42,268 -7.0
Edge 10,915 0 NA 24,478 0 NA
Freestyle 4,313 6,078 -29.0 9,793 16,842 -41.9
Explorer 12,876 17,157 -25.0 34,723 46,716 -25.7
Expedition 10,505 8,220 27.8 24,149 20,828 15.9
Excursion 0 250 -100.0 0 965 -100.0
Freestar 452 4,187 -89.2 2,026 15,532 -87.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 19,445 17,886 8.7 46,506 41,156 13.0
Ranger 7,989 9,809 -18.6 18,491 22,378 -17.4
F-Series 71,481 84,168 -15.1 171,651 199,801 -14.1
Low Cab Forward 248 357 -30.5 663 875 -24.2
Heavy Trucks 1,291 1,314 -1.8 3,205 3,387 -5.4
Total Ford Trucks 156,036 165,101 -5.5 375,002 410,748 -8.7
Total Ford Brand 216,788 241,642 -10.3 522,588 615,900 -15.2
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Grand Marquis 5,976 5,787 3.3 14,442 16,489 -12.4
Montego 1,620 2,225 -27.2 4,290 6,107 -29.8
Milan 4,678 3,236 44.6 10,236 7,630 34.2
Total Mercury Cars 12,274 11,248 9.1 28,968 30,226 -4.2
Town Car 4,827 4,344 11.1 11,645 10,209 14.1
LS 0 1,418 -100.0 0 3,365 -100.0
MKZ 3,626 3,218 12.7 8,098 7,784 4.0
Total Lincoln Cars 8,453 8,980 -5.9 19,743 21,358 -7.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 20,727 20,228 2.5 48,711 51,584 -5.6
Mariner 3,112 4,964 -37.3 8,430 9,997 -15.7
Mountaineer 1,882 2,373 -20.7 5,998 6,339 -5.4
Monterey 158 330 -52.1 477 1,084 -56.0
Total Mercury Trucks 5,152 7,667 -32.8 14,905 17,420 -14.4
MKX 3,054 0 NA 7,063 0 NA
Navigator 2,458 2,405 2.2 6,093 5,994 1.7
Aviator 0 518 -100.0 0 1,554 -100.0
Mark LT 805 1,543 -47.8 2,228 3,598 -38.1
Total Lincoln Trucks 6,317 4,466 41.4 15,384 11,146 38.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 11,469 12,133 -5.5 30,289 28,566 6.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 32,196 32,361 -0.5 79,000 80,150 -1.4
Total Lincoln Brand 14,770 13,446 9.8 35,127 32,504 8.1
Total Mercury Brand 17,426 18,915 -7.9 43,873 47,646 -7.9
JAGUAR BRAND MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
XJ 397 486 -18.3 1,132 1,380 -18.0
S-TYPE 479 660 -27.4 1,065 1,849 -42.4
X-TYPE 285 514 -44.6 800 1,429 -44.0
XK 506 206 145.6 1,251 466 168.5
Total Jaguar 1,667 1,866 -10.7 4,248 5,124 -17.1
VOLVO BRAND MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
S40 2,201 2,356 -6.6 5,673 6,129 -7.4
V50 304 372 -18.3 722 1,072 -32.6
S60 1,702 2,339 -27.2 4,377 6,269 -30.2
V70 371 464 -20.0 849 1,296 -34.5
XC70 1,127 1,331 -15.3 3,077 3,247 -5.2
C70 368 11 3,245.5 1,008 85 1085.9
S80 1,392 598 132.8 3,103 1,712 81.3
XC90 3,196 3,653 -12.5 8,113 8,555 -5.2
Total Volvo 10,661 11,124 -4.2 26,922 28,365 -5.1
LAND ROVER BRAND MARCH 2007 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Range Rover 1,159 991 17.0 2,909 2,762 5.3
Range Rover Sport 1,356 1,667 -18.7 3,801 4,329 -12.2
LR3 1,148 1,489 -22.9 3,491 4,189 -16.7
Discovery 0 1 NA 0 1 NA
Freelander 0 5 -100.0 1 18 -94.4
Total Land Rover 3,663 4,153 -11.8 10,202 11,299 -9.7
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
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Mitsubishi Reports 22 Percent Sales Increase in March
CYPRESS, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March sales of 12,536 units, up 22.3%
from last March's total of 10,250.*
Year-to-date, Mitsubishi sales are up 23.2%, compared to the
January-March period in 2006.
"Customers are responding to the distinctive styling of our products
and the great value that they provide," said MMNA CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "We
are building on the momentum provided by the launch of our all-new
Outlander crossover SUV. And in March, we started to see the effects of the
roll-out of our all-new fuel-efficient Lancer sedan. We are looking forward
to a tremendous full month of sales for this vehicle in April."
Lancer sales for the month were 1,895, up 40.2% compared to last March.
Other March sales highlights:
- Outlander closed at 2,364 units up 20.9% from last month's volume and
up 146.3% from last year's volume. It was the best month for Outlander
in more than three years.
- Eclipse was the volume leader at 2,613, up 5.1% from last year's
volume.
- Eclipse Spyder sales were 1,302, an increase of 283% compared to
March 2006.
- Endeavor sales were 1,384, up 7.3% from March 2006.
* -- the DSR increase for March was 17.9%, with 28 selling days in 2007,
and 27 selling days in 2006.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March sales of 12,536 units, up 22.3%
from last March's total of 10,250.*
Year-to-date, Mitsubishi sales are up 23.2%, compared to the
January-March period in 2006.
"Customers are responding to the distinctive styling of our products
and the great value that they provide," said MMNA CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "We
are building on the momentum provided by the launch of our all-new
Outlander crossover SUV. And in March, we started to see the effects of the
roll-out of our all-new fuel-efficient Lancer sedan. We are looking forward
to a tremendous full month of sales for this vehicle in April."
Lancer sales for the month were 1,895, up 40.2% compared to last March.
Other March sales highlights:
- Outlander closed at 2,364 units up 20.9% from last month's volume and
up 146.3% from last year's volume. It was the best month for Outlander
in more than three years.
- Eclipse was the volume leader at 2,613, up 5.1% from last year's
volume.
- Eclipse Spyder sales were 1,302, an increase of 283% compared to
March 2006.
- Endeavor sales were 1,384, up 7.3% from March 2006.
* -- the DSR increase for March was 17.9%, with 28 selling days in 2007,
and 27 selling days in 2006.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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Porsche Announces 2007 Best March Sales in U.S.
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its best-ever March sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 3,278 Porsches, an increase of 3 percent compared to March of 2006, which had been the previous record. Of this total 1,363 are Porsche 911s, the most ever sold in this month in the United States. Year-to-date sales are 8,229 compared to 9,132 sold in the first three months of last year.
PCNA's record performance was due mainly to its sports cars, including a sharp increase in the Boxster/Cayman series that enjoyed combined sales of 1,036 in March, an increase of four percent. Cayenne sales, which were affected by the growing ramp up of the new 2008 just launched on March 3rd and now enjoy full availability at all dealerships in the U.S., totaled 877 for March compared to last year's number of 1,052.
In addition, dealers sold Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in March, compared to 470 for the same period last year.
DETAILS HERE
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PCNA's record performance was due mainly to its sports cars, including a sharp increase in the Boxster/Cayman series that enjoyed combined sales of 1,036 in March, an increase of four percent. Cayenne sales, which were affected by the growing ramp up of the new 2008 just launched on March 3rd and now enjoy full availability at all dealerships in the U.S., totaled 877 for March compared to last year's number of 1,052.
In addition, dealers sold Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in March, compared to 470 for the same period last year.
DETAILS HERE
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Lexus/Toyota March Sales
TORRANCE, CA UNITED STATES 05/01/2003
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Boosted by record hybrid
sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time
best-ever monthly sales of 242,675 vehicles, an increase of 7.7 percent
over March 2006.
"This month marks a milestone eight years in the making," said Jim
Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Record U.S. sales of Toyota and Lexus
hybrids have now topped the half-million mark." The Toyota Division posted
best-ever March sales of 213,820, up 8.7 percent. The Lexus Division
reported best-ever March sales of 28,855 units.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever March sales of
121,881, up 13.6 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car
sales were led by Camry, which posted March sales of 42,254, up 4.5 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 5,144 units
in March. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted all-time
best-ever monthly sales for the second consecutive month with 19,156 units
sold, an increase of 133.2 percent. Corolla reported best-ever March sales
of 34,355, an increase of 2.5 percent. The Yaris subcompact posted sales
totaling 7,614 units for the month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 2.9 percent, an all-time
best-ever month of 91,939 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which reported all-time best-ever
sales of 17,837, up 27.5 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new
Tundra full-size pickup reported sales of 13,196 units, up 7.8 percent over
Tundra sales last March. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted
combined March sales of 11,693. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size
SUV reported sales of 2,501 units for the month. FJ Cruiser reported March
sales of 6,057 units.
Scion posted March sales of 10,978 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with March sales of 6,314 units. Scion xB posted sales of 2,799 units
for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever March sales of 18,128 units, an
increase of 26.7 percent over March 2006. Passenger car sales were led by
the ES 350 luxury sedan with March sales of 7,444 units, up 69.7 percent.
The all-new LS 460 reported sales of 3,134, an increase of 125.4 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported March sales totaling 10,727 units
with the RX 350 and RX 400h reporting combined March sales of 8,603 units.
The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,471 units for
the month.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 61,635 units, an
increase of 68 percent over the same period last year, while cumulative
hybrid sales to-date surpassed the 500,000 sales mark. In March, TMS posted
sales of 28,453 hybrid vehicles, up 105 percent. Toyota Division posted
sales of 26,801 hybrids, up 137 percent over the same period last year,
while the Lexus Division posted sales of 1,652 hybrids.
There were 28 selling days this month, as compared to 27 selling days last
March.
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Boosted by record hybrid
sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time
best-ever monthly sales of 242,675 vehicles, an increase of 7.7 percent
over March 2006.
"This month marks a milestone eight years in the making," said Jim
Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Record U.S. sales of Toyota and Lexus
hybrids have now topped the half-million mark." The Toyota Division posted
best-ever March sales of 213,820, up 8.7 percent. The Lexus Division
reported best-ever March sales of 28,855 units.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever March sales of
121,881, up 13.6 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car
sales were led by Camry, which posted March sales of 42,254, up 4.5 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 5,144 units
in March. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted all-time
best-ever monthly sales for the second consecutive month with 19,156 units
sold, an increase of 133.2 percent. Corolla reported best-ever March sales
of 34,355, an increase of 2.5 percent. The Yaris subcompact posted sales
totaling 7,614 units for the month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 2.9 percent, an all-time
best-ever month of 91,939 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which reported all-time best-ever
sales of 17,837, up 27.5 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new
Tundra full-size pickup reported sales of 13,196 units, up 7.8 percent over
Tundra sales last March. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted
combined March sales of 11,693. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size
SUV reported sales of 2,501 units for the month. FJ Cruiser reported March
sales of 6,057 units.
Scion posted March sales of 10,978 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with March sales of 6,314 units. Scion xB posted sales of 2,799 units
for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever March sales of 18,128 units, an
increase of 26.7 percent over March 2006. Passenger car sales were led by
the ES 350 luxury sedan with March sales of 7,444 units, up 69.7 percent.
The all-new LS 460 reported sales of 3,134, an increase of 125.4 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported March sales totaling 10,727 units
with the RX 350 and RX 400h reporting combined March sales of 8,603 units.
The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,471 units for
the month.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 61,635 units, an
increase of 68 percent over the same period last year, while cumulative
hybrid sales to-date surpassed the 500,000 sales mark. In March, TMS posted
sales of 28,453 hybrid vehicles, up 105 percent. Toyota Division posted
sales of 26,801 hybrids, up 137 percent over the same period last year,
while the Lexus Division posted sales of 1,652 hybrids.
There were 28 selling days this month, as compared to 27 selling days last
March.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
March, 2007
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 7,614 1,339 448.3 19,186 1,339 1295.6
COROLLA 34,355 32,312 2.5 88,195 82,287 4.4
CAMRY 42,254 38,981 4.5 105,863 93,775 10.0
AVALON 7,523 8,697 -16.6 19,635 22,543 -15.2
PRIUS 19,156 7,922 133.2 39,682 22,123 74.7
SCION xA 1,865 2,820 -36.2 5,345 7,163 -27.3
SCION xB 2,799 5,060 -46.7 8,500 12,970 -36.2
SCION tC 6,314 6,368 -4.4 15,093 16,223 -9.4
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 121,881 103,501 13.6 301,501 258,443 13.6
ES 350 7,444 4,231 69.7 18,050 10,787 63.0
LS 460 3,134 1,341 125.4 8,563 3,546 135.2
SC 430 370 533 -33.1 954 1,384 -32.9
GS 300 1,908 2,205 -16.6 4,664 5,675 -19.9
GS 430/450h 195 278 -32.4 553 835 -35.5
IS 250/350 5,077 5,210 -6.0 12,409 13,165 -8.2
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 18,128 13,798 26.7 45,193 35,392 24.4
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 140,009 117,299 15.1 346,694 293,835 14.9
SIENNA 13,071 16,287 -22.6 34,959 40,390 -15.7
RAV4 17,837 13,494 27.5 41,405 33,944 18.8
FJ CRUISER 6,057 2,784 109.8 16,045 2,784 461.4
4RUNNER 9,052 10,800 -19.2 23,937 27,925 -16.5
HIGHLANDER 11,693 11,622 -3.0 31,383 29,403 4.0
LAND CRUISER 222 298 -28.2 682 885 -24.9
SEQUOIA 2,568 3,446 -28.1 6,938 9,068 -25.5
TOTAL SUV 47,429 42,444 7.8 120,390 104,009 12.7
4X2 TACOMA 10,851 9,185 13.9 27,027 24,699 6.6
4X4 TACOMA 7,392 6,477 10.1 19,301 17,108 9.9
TOTAL TACOMA 18,243 15,662 12.3 46,328 41,807 7.9
TUNDRA 13,196 11,800 7.8 29,186 31,825 -10.7
TOTAL PICKUP 31,439 27,462 10.4 75,514 73,632 -0.1
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 91,939 86,193 2.9 230,863 218,031 3.1
LX 470 270 489 -46.8 826 1,485 -45.8
GX 470 1,854 2,334 -23.4 5,239 6,093 -16.2
RX 350/400h 8,603 10,971 -24.4 22,233 25,407 -14.8
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 10,727 13,794 -25.0 28,298 32,985 -16.4
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 102,666 99,987 -1.0 259,161 251,016 0.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 213,820 189,694 8.7 532,364 476,474 8.8
TOTAL LEXUS 28,855 27,592 0.8 73,491 68,377 4.7
TOTAL TOYOTA 242,675 217,286 7.7 605,855 544,851 8.3
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 29,965 28,257 2.3 78,276 74,050 3.0
DOM. CAMRY 32,420 33,042 -5.4 80,254 83,177 -6.0
DOM. PICKUP 31,439 27,462 10.4 75,514 73,632 -0.1
DOM. RX 350 6,608 6,889 -7.5 15,229 15,308 -3.1
SELLING DAYS 28 27 77 75
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 51,973 33,505 49.6 123,336 78,673 52.7
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 18,128 13,798 26.7 45,193 35,392 24.4
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 69,908 69,996 -3.7 178,165 179,770 -3.5
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 140,009 117,299 15.1 346,694 293,835 14.9
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 44,861 38,998 10.9 113,452 94,941 16.4
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,119 6,905 -42.5 13,069 17,677 -28.0
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 47,078 47,195 -3.8 117,411 123,090 -7.1
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 6,608 6,889 -7.5 15,229 15,308 -3.1
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 102,666 99,987 -1.0 259,161 251,016 0.6
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 52,099 53,454 -6.0 132,643 134,210 -3.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 10,727 13,794 -25.0 28,298 32,985 -16.4
SMALL VANS 13,071 16,287 -22.6 34,959 40,390 -15.7
PICKUPS 31,439 27,462 10.4 75,514 73,632 -0.1
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 29,965 28,257 2.3 78,276 74,050 3.0
CAMRY 32,420 33,042 -5.4 80,254 83,177 -6.0
AVALON 7,523 8,697 -16.6 19,635 22,543 -15.2
SIENNA 13,071 16,287 -22.6 34,959 40,390 -15.7
PICKUP 31,439 27,462 10.4 75,514 73,632 -0.1
SEQUOIA 2,568 3,446 -28.1 6,938 9,068 -25.5
RX 350 6,608 6,889 -7.5 15,229 15,308 -3.1
TOTAL 123,594 124,080 -3.9 310,805 318,168 -4.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 50.9% 57.1% 51.3% 58.4%
SELLING DAYS 28 27 77 75
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.
04-04-07 | 10:51 AM
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Nissan North America Announces March Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc.
(NNA) today reported sales of 111,119 units in March, up 3.9 percent from
the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.8 percent over last
year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.6 percent versus the
prior year. For the fiscal year, NNA sales total 1,035,003, a 4.0 percent
decrease versus 2006.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- March sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 97,242 units increased by 2.8
percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 91,209
units sold.
-- The Altima continued to build momentum with sales of 27,521 units, up
11.6 percent over last March.
-- Sales of the new Versa subcompact reached 6,573 units last month.
-- For the fiscal year, Nissan division sales total 910,499, a 3.6
percent decrease over last year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Sales for Infiniti were up 12.6 percent, with 13,877 units sold, as
compared with last March's 11,886 units.
-- The all-new G Sedan contributed sales of 6,656 units, up 59.6 percent
over last March.
-- For the fiscal year, Infiniti sales total 124,504, down 7.0 percent
from the previous year.
NNA INFORMATION
-- For the month of March, Nissan and Infiniti sales totaled 111,119, a
3.9 percent increase over March 2006 when compared with last year's
sales of 103,095 units.
-- Combined fiscal year sales for NNA totaled 1,035,003 down 4.0 percent
over last year's sales of 1,075,097 units.
(NNA) today reported sales of 111,119 units in March, up 3.9 percent from
the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.8 percent over last
year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.6 percent versus the
prior year. For the fiscal year, NNA sales total 1,035,003, a 4.0 percent
decrease versus 2006.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- March sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 97,242 units increased by 2.8
percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 91,209
units sold.
-- The Altima continued to build momentum with sales of 27,521 units, up
11.6 percent over last March.
-- Sales of the new Versa subcompact reached 6,573 units last month.
-- For the fiscal year, Nissan division sales total 910,499, a 3.6
percent decrease over last year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Sales for Infiniti were up 12.6 percent, with 13,877 units sold, as
compared with last March's 11,886 units.
-- The all-new G Sedan contributed sales of 6,656 units, up 59.6 percent
over last March.
-- For the fiscal year, Infiniti sales total 124,504, down 7.0 percent
from the previous year.
NNA INFORMATION
-- For the month of March, Nissan and Infiniti sales totaled 111,119, a
3.9 percent increase over March 2006 when compared with last year's
sales of 103,095 units.
-- Combined fiscal year sales for NNA totaled 1,035,003 down 4.0 percent
over last year's sales of 1,075,097 units.
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
March March Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
Nissan Division Total 97,242 91,209 2.8 246,436 234,040 2.6
Versa 6,573 N/A N/A 16,195 N/A N/A
Sentra 9,654 11,035 -15.6 25,823 30,787 -18.3
Altima 27,521 23,790 11.6 74,029 60,628 18.9
Maxima 5,180 6,376 -21.7 13,597 16,590 -20.2
350Z 2,561 3,014 -18.1 5,258 7,033 -27.2
Total Car 51,489 44,215 12.3 134,902 115,038 14.2
Frontier 7,254 8,433 -17.1 17,210 19,824 -15.4
Xterra 5,705 6,968 -21.0 15,609 18,616 -18.3
Pathfinder 6,323 8,489 -28.2 16,151 21,248 -26.0
Murano 11,822 8,787 29.7 26,418 23,196 10.9
Quest 3,404 2,812 16.7 8,458 6,453 27.7
Armada 3,682 3,177 11.8 8,842 8,388 2.7
Titan 7,563 8,328 -12.4 18,847 21,277 -13.7
Total Truck 45,753 46,994 -6.1 111,534 119,002 -8.7
North American
Produced 82,859 79,409 0.6 214,761 203,808 2.6
Car 48,928 41,201 14.5 129,644 108,005 16.9
Truck 33,931 38,208 -14.4 85,117 95,803 -13.5
Import 14,383 11,800 17.5 31,675 30,232 2.1
Car 2,561 3,014 -18.1 5,258 7,033 -27.2
Truck 11,822 8,786 29.7 26,417 23,199 10.9
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
March March Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 13,877 11,886 12.6 32,545 29,187 8.6
I35 0 0 N/A N/A 0 -98.9
G Sedan 6,656 4,022 59.6 15,323 9,338 59.8
G Coupe 1,336 1,807 -28.7 2,991 4,968 -41.4
M 2,768 2,629 1.5 6,264 6,521 -6.4
Q45 2 80 -97.6 14 184 -92.4
QX56 936 1,191 -24.2 2,499 3,077 -20.9
FX 2,179 2,157 -2.6 5,453 5,096 4.2
Total Car 10,762 8,538 21.5 24,592 21,012 14.0
Total Truck 3,115 3,348 -10.3 7,952 8,175 -5.3
COMBINED NISSAN AND
INFINITI SALES
March March Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 111,119 103,095 3.9 278,981 263,227 3.2
Total Car 62,251 52,753 13.8 159,494 136,050 14.2
Total Truck 48,868 50,342 -6.4 119,486 127,177 -8.5
Selling Days 28 27 77 75
* All numbers include Hawaii.
* Infiniti division: 2 QX4s were sold in CY06.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
04-04-07 | 10:53 AM
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Kia Motors America Sets First Quarter Sales Record
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced a new first quarter sales record of 73,603 units, a 13.5-percent
increase over the same period last year, boosted by the company's best
March sales ever of 27,567 units, a 6.0-percent increase over the same
month in 2006.
The Spectra compact sedan and five-door was the leading seller in March
with 5,675 units, a 23.3-percent increase over the same month last year,
while the successful launch of the all-new Rondo continued with 1,514 units
sold.
"The expanded Kia lineup is bringing more customers to our showrooms
than ever before, as evidenced by our record-setting quarter and the best
March sales in company history," said Len Hunt, executive vice president
and COO of KMA. "The strong reception the all-new Rondo has received since
its launch earlier this year is an indicator of the momentum that is
driving the brand to another successful sales year in the U.S."
announced a new first quarter sales record of 73,603 units, a 13.5-percent
increase over the same period last year, boosted by the company's best
March sales ever of 27,567 units, a 6.0-percent increase over the same
month in 2006.
The Spectra compact sedan and five-door was the leading seller in March
with 5,675 units, a 23.3-percent increase over the same month last year,
while the successful launch of the all-new Rondo continued with 1,514 units
sold.
"The expanded Kia lineup is bringing more customers to our showrooms
than ever before, as evidenced by our record-setting quarter and the best
March sales in company history," said Len Hunt, executive vice president
and COO of KMA. "The strong reception the all-new Rondo has received since
its launch earlier this year is an indicator of the momentum that is
driving the brand to another successful sales year in the U.S."
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MONTH OF MARCH YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2007 2006 2007 2006
Rio 3,044 3,168 6,309 7,828
Spectra 5,675 4,601 14,493 11,507
Optima 4,318 3,958 9,425 6,740
Amanti 945 623 2,738 1,754
Sportage 4,304 3,412 11,715 9,635
Sorento 3,771 4,040 10,079 10,258
Sedona 3,996 6,202 15,924 17,111
Rondo 1,514 N/A 2,920 N/A
Total 27,567 26,004 73,603 64,833
SOURCE Kia Motors America
04-04-07 | 11:05 AM
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Hyundai Sets Record March With 41,984 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today reported its best March ever with sales of 41,984 vehicles, up 22
percent over February. The all-new Santa Fe and Accent were up 109 percent
and 57 percent over March 2006 respectively.
"Once again we are pleased to see such a strong March given the
continued challenging sales conditions across the country," said Dave
Zuchowski, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "We are excited to
finish off the first quarter with such momentum and feel poised for
continued sales growth in the second quarter with the launch of our new
midsize crossover Veracruz and continued strong performance from one of the
freshest product lineups in the industry."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-
year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, and a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5- year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
today reported its best March ever with sales of 41,984 vehicles, up 22
percent over February. The all-new Santa Fe and Accent were up 109 percent
and 57 percent over March 2006 respectively.
"Once again we are pleased to see such a strong March given the
continued challenging sales conditions across the country," said Dave
Zuchowski, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "We are excited to
finish off the first quarter with such momentum and feel poised for
continued sales growth in the second quarter with the launch of our new
midsize crossover Veracruz and continued strong performance from one of the
freshest product lineups in the industry."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-
year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, and a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5- year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
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Following is the sales breakdown for March 2007:
CARLINE MAR/2007 MAR/2006 CY2007 CY2006
ACCENT 3,427 2,181 8,272 4,765
SONATA 10,584 17,487 29,997 42,871
ELANTRA 10,343 9,665 22,832 25,785
TIBURON 1,247 1,547 2,903 3,663
SANTA FE 8,470 4,058 21,239 10,452
XG350/AZERA 2,395 2,401 5,864 6,260
TUCSON 3,982 4,427 9,694 12,192
ENTOURAGE 1,358 n/a 3,226 n/a
VERACRUZ 178 n/a 178 n/a
TOTAL 41,984 41,766 104,205 105,988
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
