December 2005 Sales Results and YEAR END
12-31-05, 01:59 PM
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December 2005 Sales Results and YEAR END
Here is last months
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01-04-06, 10:36 AM
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Nissan Announces Best Year in its U.S. Sales History [Jan. 04, 06]
NNA Achieves Over One Million Units for the First Time in a Calendar Year
GARDENA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) made company history by reporting 1,076,670 total calendar year-end sales, posting a 9.6 percent increase over CY04, making it the first time NNA has sold more than one million units in a calendar year. Total NNA December sales of 91,253 posts a 1.1 percent decrease over last year. The Nissan Division posts a 2.2 decrease over last year and NNA’s luxury division, Infiniti, celebrates its best December sales ever, posting a 6.5 percent increase in sales as the all-new Infiniti M posted strong sales and also had its best December ever. Both Nissan and Infiniti Divisions also celebrate their best calendar year sales ever.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· December sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 78,397 units were down 2.2 percent when compared to last year with 80,201 units sold
· CY05 marks Nissan’s best calendar year sales for Nissan-brand vehicles with 940,269 units sold, accounting for a 10.3 percent increase versus CY04
· Murano (8,276 units sold), Xterra (8,846 units sold) had their best December ever.
· Altima (255,371), Pathfinder (76,156), Armada (39,508), and Titan (86,945 units sold) celebrate their best calendar year sales
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 6.5 percent from last December with 12,856 units sold
· CY05 marks Infiniti’s best calendar year sales with 136,401 units sold, accounting for a 4.5 percent increase versus CY04
· The all-new M continued its strong sales momentum with 2,552 units sold and posts its best December ever
· M (24,000 units sold) and QX56 (14,711 units sold) celebrate their best calendar year sales
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined December sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 91,253 units, a 1.1 percent decrease
· CY05 marks NNA’s best calendar year sales with 1,076,670 units sold, up 9.6 percent from CY04
Detailed sales numbers HERE
GARDENA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) made company history by reporting 1,076,670 total calendar year-end sales, posting a 9.6 percent increase over CY04, making it the first time NNA has sold more than one million units in a calendar year. Total NNA December sales of 91,253 posts a 1.1 percent decrease over last year. The Nissan Division posts a 2.2 decrease over last year and NNA’s luxury division, Infiniti, celebrates its best December sales ever, posting a 6.5 percent increase in sales as the all-new Infiniti M posted strong sales and also had its best December ever. Both Nissan and Infiniti Divisions also celebrate their best calendar year sales ever.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· December sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 78,397 units were down 2.2 percent when compared to last year with 80,201 units sold
· CY05 marks Nissan’s best calendar year sales for Nissan-brand vehicles with 940,269 units sold, accounting for a 10.3 percent increase versus CY04
· Murano (8,276 units sold), Xterra (8,846 units sold) had their best December ever.
· Altima (255,371), Pathfinder (76,156), Armada (39,508), and Titan (86,945 units sold) celebrate their best calendar year sales
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 6.5 percent from last December with 12,856 units sold
· CY05 marks Infiniti’s best calendar year sales with 136,401 units sold, accounting for a 4.5 percent increase versus CY04
· The all-new M continued its strong sales momentum with 2,552 units sold and posts its best December ever
· M (24,000 units sold) and QX56 (14,711 units sold) celebrate their best calendar year sales
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined December sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 91,253 units, a 1.1 percent decrease
· CY05 marks NNA’s best calendar year sales with 1,076,670 units sold, up 9.6 percent from CY04
Detailed sales numbers HERE
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01-04-06, 10:38 AM
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Ford December Sales
FORD ACHIEVES FIRST CAR SALES INCREASE SINCE 1999
-Ford Motor Company's December U.S. sales totaled 267,881, down 9 percent compared with a year ago. Full year sales totaled 3.17 million, down 5 percent.
-Full year car sales totaled 1.04 million, up 2 percent compared with a year ago as consumer awareness and demand for new Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars accelerates. December sales of Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr were 33 percent higher than previous month.
-Full year CUV sales climbed 28 percent; Ford will introduce two more CUVs in 2006.
-Ford's F-Series truck is America 's best selling vehicle for the 24 th year in a row as full year sales eclipse 900,000 for the second year in a row.
-Land Rover achieves record monthly and full year sales.
DEARBORN, Mich., January 4 – Ford Motor Company achieved its first full year increase in car sales since 1999. Full year 2005 car sales totaled 1.04 million, up 2 percent from a year ago. Growing consumer awareness and demand for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr) built on the success of new cars launched in late 2004 -- the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and Ford Mustang.
Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr in December were 11,808, up 33 percent from November. The cars were introduced in October.
"Consumer response to our new mid-size sedans has exceeded our expectations," said Steve Lyons, Ford group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales, and Service. "We're confident we can build on our car sales success in 2006."
Consumer demand also continues to grow for the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego full-size sedans. December sales for the Five Hundred were 45 percent higher than a year ago and Montego sales were 87 percent higher. In their first full year, Five Hundred sales totaled 107,932 and Montego sales totaled 27,007.
Although Mustang sales declined in December, full year sales for the legendary pony car were 160,975, up 24 percent compared with full year 2004.
Sales of CUVs (crossover utility vehicles) were up 28 percent in 2005 – outpacing overall growth in the U.S. auto industry's hottest segment. The company's gains in this category were paced by the new Ford Freestyle and Mercury Mariner, which were introduced in late 2004. In December, Freestyle sales were up 66 percent and Mariner sales were up 10 percent. In their first full year, Freestyle sales totaled 76,739 and Mariner sales totaled 34,099. The company's CUV products also include the Ford Escape, America's best-selling CUV, and Volvo's XC70 and XC90.
Later this year, Ford will add two more CUVs – the Ford Edge and the Lincoln MKX.
"CUV sales growth will continue to outpace all other categories in the U.S. auto market between now and the end of the decade," said Lyons. "We believe we are in a great position to meet the needs of an increasing number of consumers with our new cars and CUVs."
Ford dealers delivered over 900,000 F-Series trucks in 2005 marking the first time in over 30 years any product has posted back-to-back sales years above this milestone. For the full year, F-Series sales totaled 901,463 – the third best year in the 57-year history of the product. In 2004, F-Series sales were a record 939,511. Ford's F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for 24 years in a row and the best-selling truck for 29 years in a row.
Land Rover dealers reported record monthly and full year sales. December sales were 6,913, up 26 percent and full year sales were 46,175, up 30 percent. Land Rover's record sales were paced by two all-new models – Range Rover Sport and LR3.
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/relea...?release=22189
-Ford Motor Company's December U.S. sales totaled 267,881, down 9 percent compared with a year ago. Full year sales totaled 3.17 million, down 5 percent.
-Full year car sales totaled 1.04 million, up 2 percent compared with a year ago as consumer awareness and demand for new Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars accelerates. December sales of Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr were 33 percent higher than previous month.
-Full year CUV sales climbed 28 percent; Ford will introduce two more CUVs in 2006.
-Ford's F-Series truck is America 's best selling vehicle for the 24 th year in a row as full year sales eclipse 900,000 for the second year in a row.
-Land Rover achieves record monthly and full year sales.
DEARBORN, Mich., January 4 – Ford Motor Company achieved its first full year increase in car sales since 1999. Full year 2005 car sales totaled 1.04 million, up 2 percent from a year ago. Growing consumer awareness and demand for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr) built on the success of new cars launched in late 2004 -- the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and Ford Mustang.
Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr in December were 11,808, up 33 percent from November. The cars were introduced in October.
"Consumer response to our new mid-size sedans has exceeded our expectations," said Steve Lyons, Ford group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales, and Service. "We're confident we can build on our car sales success in 2006."
Consumer demand also continues to grow for the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego full-size sedans. December sales for the Five Hundred were 45 percent higher than a year ago and Montego sales were 87 percent higher. In their first full year, Five Hundred sales totaled 107,932 and Montego sales totaled 27,007.
Although Mustang sales declined in December, full year sales for the legendary pony car were 160,975, up 24 percent compared with full year 2004.
Sales of CUVs (crossover utility vehicles) were up 28 percent in 2005 – outpacing overall growth in the U.S. auto industry's hottest segment. The company's gains in this category were paced by the new Ford Freestyle and Mercury Mariner, which were introduced in late 2004. In December, Freestyle sales were up 66 percent and Mariner sales were up 10 percent. In their first full year, Freestyle sales totaled 76,739 and Mariner sales totaled 34,099. The company's CUV products also include the Ford Escape, America's best-selling CUV, and Volvo's XC70 and XC90.
Later this year, Ford will add two more CUVs – the Ford Edge and the Lincoln MKX.
"CUV sales growth will continue to outpace all other categories in the U.S. auto market between now and the end of the decade," said Lyons. "We believe we are in a great position to meet the needs of an increasing number of consumers with our new cars and CUVs."
Ford dealers delivered over 900,000 F-Series trucks in 2005 marking the first time in over 30 years any product has posted back-to-back sales years above this milestone. For the full year, F-Series sales totaled 901,463 – the third best year in the 57-year history of the product. In 2004, F-Series sales were a record 939,511. Ford's F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for 24 years in a row and the best-selling truck for 29 years in a row.
Land Rover dealers reported record monthly and full year sales. December sales were 6,913, up 26 percent and full year sales were 46,175, up 30 percent. Land Rover's record sales were paced by two all-new models – Range Rover Sport and LR3.
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/relea...?release=22189
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES December December % December December % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Sales By Brand Ford 223,324 245,594 -9.1 2,648,814 2,778,678 -4.7 Mercury 13,507 14,915 -9.4 195,949 193,534 1.2 Lincoln 12,612 12,642 -0.2 123,207 139,016 -11.4 Jaguar 2,445 3,417 -28.4 30,424 45,875 -33.7 Volvo 9,080 12,207 -25.6 123,587 139,067 -11.1 Land Rover 6,913 5,495 25.8 46,175 35,506 30 Total Ford Motor 267,881 294,270 -9 3,168,156 3,331,676 -4.9 Company Memo: Cars and Trucks Cars 78,407 83,200 -5.8 1,038,876 1,018,333 2 Trucks 189,474 211,070 -10.2 2,129,280 2,313,343 -8 Total Ford Motor 267,881 294,270 -9 3,168,156 3,331,676 -4.9 Company FORD BRAND DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES Crown Victoria 3,475 4,144 -16.1 63,939 70,816 -9.7 Five Hundred 8,321 5,730 45.2 107,932 14,106 665.1 Taurus 14,990 18,295 -18.1 196,919 248,148 -20.6 Fusion 7,568 0 NA 16,983 0 NA Focus 11,020 16,800 -34.4 184,825 208,339 -11.3 Mustang 10,226 13,342 -23.4 160,975 129,858 24 Thunderbird 281 910 -69.1 9,548 11,998 -20.4 GT 208 59 252.5 1,302 144 804.2 Escort 0 0 NA 0 1,210 -100 Total Ford Cars 56,089 59,280 -5.4 742,423 684,619 8.4 Freestyle 5,850 3,525 66 76,739 8,509 801.9 Escape 12,370 14,308 -13.5 165,122 183,430 -10 Explorer 18,996 24,994 -24 239,788 339,333 -29.3 Expedition 9,585 13,854 -30.8 114,137 159,846 -28.6 Excursion 785 2,296 -65.8 16,283 20,010 -18.6 Freestar 5,440 6,405 -15.1 77,585 100,622 -22.9 Windstar 0 0 NA 0 2,950 -100 Econoline/ 14,498 15,422 -6 179,543 171,017 5 Club Wagon Ranger 8,434 8,670 -2.7 120,958 156,322 -22.6 F-Series 89,491 95,392 -6.2 901,463 939,511 -4 Low Cab Forward 286 0 NA 925 0 NA Heavy Trucks 1,500 1,448 3.6 13,848 12,509 10.7 Total Ford Trucks 167,235 186,314 -10.2 1,906,391 2,094,059 -9 Total Ford Brand 223,324 245,594 -9.1 2,648,814 2,778,678 -4.7 LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES Grand Marquis 3,122 4,668 -33.1 64,716 79,329 -18.4 Montego 2,149 1,152 86.5 27,007 2,974 808.1 Sable 700 2,649 -73.6 24,149 42,737 -43.5 Milan 2,111 0 NA 5,321 0 NA Total Mercury Cars 8,082 8,469 -4.6 121,193 125,040 -3.1 Town Car 4,301 4,071 5.6 47,122 51,908 -9.2 LS 901 1,833 -50.8 19,109 27,066 -29.4 Zephyr 2,129 0 NA 4,985 0 NA Total Lincoln Cars 7,331 5,904 24.2 71,216 78,974 -9.8 Total Mercury and 15,413 14,373 7.2 192,409 204,014 -5.7 Lincoln Cars Mariner 2,700 2,462 9.7 34,099 7,171 375.5 Mountaineer 2,320 2,858 -18.8 32,491 43,916 -26 Monterey 405 1,126 -64 8,166 17,407 -53.1 Total Mercury Trucks 5,425 6,446 -15.8 74,756 68,494 9.1 Navigator 2,664 4,280 -37.8 25,844 36,398 -29 Aviator 838 2,458 -65.9 15,873 23,644 -32.9 Mark LT 1,779 0 NA 10,274 0 NA Total Lincoln Trucks 5,281 6,738 -21.6 51,991 60,042 -13.4 Total Mercury and 10,706 13,184 -18.8 126,747 128,536 -1.4 Lincoln Trucks Total Mercury and 26,119 27,557 -5.2 319,156 332,550 -4 Lincoln Vehicles Total Lincoln Brand 12,612 12,642 -0.2 123,207 139,016 -11.4 Total Mercury Brand 13,507 14,915 -9.4 195,949 193,534 1.2 JAGUAR BRAND DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES XJ 658 962 -31.6 8,304 10,552 -21.3 S-TYPE 879 787 11.7 8,897 10,975 -18.9 X-TYPE 778 1,456 -46.6 10,941 21,542 -49.2 XK 130 212 -38.7 2,282 2,806 -18.7 Total Jaguar 2,445 3,417 -28.4 30,424 45,875 -33.7 VOLVO BRAND DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES S40 1,424 2,305 -38.2 24,233 24,037 0.8 V50 371 581 -36.1 5,671 2,509 126 V40 0 2 -100 8 1,503 -99.5 S60 1,589 1,733 -8.3 24,695 27,835 -11.3 V70 549 553 -0.7 7,390 10,484 -29.5 XC70 879 1,059 -17 13,991 16,059 -12.9 C70 8 287 -97.2 1,442 4,067 -64.5 S80 519 669 -22.4 10,181 13,390 -24 XC90 3,741 5,018 -25.4 35,976 39,183 -8.2 Total Volvo 9,080 12,207 -25.6 123,587 139,067 -11.1 LAND ROVER BRAND DECEMBER 2005 U.S. SALES Range Rover 1,867 1,964 -4.9 13,430 13,546 -0.9 Range Rover Sport 2,505 0 NA 10,441 0 NA LR3 2,504 2,140 17 19,346 3,447 461.2 Discovery 4 912 -99.6 817 13,083 -93.8 Freelander 33 479 -93.1 2,141 5,430 -60.6 Total Land Rover 6,913 5,495 25.8 46,175 35,506 30
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01-04-06, 10:56 AM
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Ford Sales Down; Chrysler Up
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060104...DltBHNlYwM3MTY-
Ford Sales Down in '05, Chrysler Rises
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that its sales dropped 4 percent in 2005 as consumer demand for trucks and sport utility vehicles fell in the face of high gas prices.
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, meanwhile, said its sales rose 5 percent for the year thanks to hot-selling models like the Chrysler 300.
It was a tumultuous year for automakers, who enjoyed near-record sales thanks to summertime discounts but also watched SUV sales plummet. SUVs have in recent years been automakers' most profitable vehicles.
Ford, the nation's second biggest automaker, said its car sales rose 5 percent for its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands, but truck and SUV sales fell 8 percent. Sales of Ford's Explorer and Expedition SUVs fell by more than 28 percent.
But Ford said sales of its crossover vehicles — which are car-based SUVs — rose 28 percent, outpacing all other categories and signaling a new trend in buying habits.
"CUV sales will continue to outpace all other categories in the U.S. auto market between now and the end of the decade," said Steve Lyons, Ford's group vice president for North American sales.
Ford Sales Down in '05, Chrysler Rises
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that its sales dropped 4 percent in 2005 as consumer demand for trucks and sport utility vehicles fell in the face of high gas prices.
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, meanwhile, said its sales rose 5 percent for the year thanks to hot-selling models like the Chrysler 300.
It was a tumultuous year for automakers, who enjoyed near-record sales thanks to summertime discounts but also watched SUV sales plummet. SUVs have in recent years been automakers' most profitable vehicles.
Ford, the nation's second biggest automaker, said its car sales rose 5 percent for its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands, but truck and SUV sales fell 8 percent. Sales of Ford's Explorer and Expedition SUVs fell by more than 28 percent.
But Ford said sales of its crossover vehicles — which are car-based SUVs — rose 28 percent, outpacing all other categories and signaling a new trend in buying habits.
"CUV sales will continue to outpace all other categories in the U.S. auto market between now and the end of the decade," said Steve Lyons, Ford's group vice president for North American sales.
01-04-06, 12:11 PM
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Lexus/Toyota Reports 2005 and December Sales
01/04/2006 Torrance, CA
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported total year-end sales of 2,260,296 vehicles, up 10.1 percent over 2004. With ten consecutive years of record-breaking sales, this marks the second time in TMS' 48-year history it has reached sales of over two million vehicles.
"Finally shaking off its Autumn chill, the industry enjoyed a bit of holiday cheer as buyers returned to showrooms," said Jim Press, TMS President and COO. "Solid calendar-year results vouch for the industry's fundamental health and bode well for the coming year."
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the fourth year in a row and eighth time in the past nine years. Lexus retained its crown as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the sixth consecutive year, selling a total of 302,895 units in 2005. With overall sales of 156,485 units, Scion was a significant contributor to the record sales year.
Total TMS sales for December were a best-ever of 203,279, an increase of 8.2 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end total sales of 1,957,401 vehicles, up 10.8 percent.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end passenger car sales of 1,138,130 units, an increase of 18.3 percent, and December sales of 88,887, up 8.1 percent. Camry posted year-end sales of 431,703, an increase of 1.4 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales of 341,290 units, an increase of 2.8 percent.
The Prius gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever December sales of 9,027 units, an increase of 43.6 percent over the same period last year. Year-end Prius sales reached 107,897 units, up 100.5 percent over 2004.
Scion reported best-ever December sales with 12,457 units sold. The Scion xB urban utility vehicle recorded a best-ever December with 4,341 units, up 13.4 percent, with year-end sales totaling 54,037, an increase of 15.3 percent over 2004. The tC sports coupe had a best-ever December of 5,724 units sold, with year-end sales reaching 74,415 units, an increase of 166.0 percent over 2004. The xA subcompact posted a best-ever December with 2,392 units sold, an increase of 19.6 percent; xA year-end sales reached 28,033 units, up 16.3 percent from last year.
The Toyota Division recorded all-time best-ever year-end light-truck sales with 819,271 units, an increase of 1.8 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also posted all-time best-ever December sales of 79,206, up 8.1 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV, which launched in early June, reported sales of 2,198 units in December and year-end sales of 17,989 units. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined December sales of 11,309 units.
Contributing to the light-truck sales record was the Tundra full-size pickup truck with all-time best-ever December sales of 15,632 units, up 33.4 percent. Year-end Tundra sales were 126,529 units, up 12.9 percent over last year.
Lexus Division
With record-breaking 2005 annual sales, Lexus retains its title as America's top-selling luxury brand for the sixth consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 302,895 units, up 5.5 percent over last year's record-breaking sales. Lexus also scored an all-time, best-ever month with 35,186 units sold.
Lexus luxury utility vehicles enjoyed a strong sales year, at 151,669 units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported December sales of 2,172 units and year-end sales of 20,674 units. The RX 330 and RX 400h posted combined year-end sales of 108,775 units. The GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle recorded an all-time best-ever sales month of 4,599 units, a 4.4-percent increase over last year.
Sales of Lexus passenger cars also achieved year-end all-time record breaking results with 151,226 units, an increase of 11.5 percent. The best-ever year-end combined sales of the GS 300 and GS 430, mid-luxury sports sedans, totaled 33,457 units sold.
December passenger car sales also achieved best-ever results of 17,866 units, an increase of 25 percent over the same period last year. For the month, the GS 300 sedan led the way with 2,973 units, an all-time, best-ever sales month, and a 305-percent increase over the same period last year. The GS 430 reported sales of 458 units, a 349-percent increase over last December and the IS 300/IS 350 reported combined all-time best-ever December sales of 4,518 units, a 573.3-percent increase over last year's December. The IS 250 reported sales of 2,877, and the IS 350 had sales of 1,631 units.
Total TMS sales of North American-built vehicles totaled 1,393,100 units, representing 61.6 percent of the total vehicles sold in 2005. There were 307 selling days in 2005, as compared to 308 in 2004.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported total year-end sales of 2,260,296 vehicles, up 10.1 percent over 2004. With ten consecutive years of record-breaking sales, this marks the second time in TMS' 48-year history it has reached sales of over two million vehicles.
"Finally shaking off its Autumn chill, the industry enjoyed a bit of holiday cheer as buyers returned to showrooms," said Jim Press, TMS President and COO. "Solid calendar-year results vouch for the industry's fundamental health and bode well for the coming year."
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the fourth year in a row and eighth time in the past nine years. Lexus retained its crown as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the sixth consecutive year, selling a total of 302,895 units in 2005. With overall sales of 156,485 units, Scion was a significant contributor to the record sales year.
Total TMS sales for December were a best-ever of 203,279, an increase of 8.2 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end total sales of 1,957,401 vehicles, up 10.8 percent.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end passenger car sales of 1,138,130 units, an increase of 18.3 percent, and December sales of 88,887, up 8.1 percent. Camry posted year-end sales of 431,703, an increase of 1.4 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales of 341,290 units, an increase of 2.8 percent.
The Prius gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever December sales of 9,027 units, an increase of 43.6 percent over the same period last year. Year-end Prius sales reached 107,897 units, up 100.5 percent over 2004.
Scion reported best-ever December sales with 12,457 units sold. The Scion xB urban utility vehicle recorded a best-ever December with 4,341 units, up 13.4 percent, with year-end sales totaling 54,037, an increase of 15.3 percent over 2004. The tC sports coupe had a best-ever December of 5,724 units sold, with year-end sales reaching 74,415 units, an increase of 166.0 percent over 2004. The xA subcompact posted a best-ever December with 2,392 units sold, an increase of 19.6 percent; xA year-end sales reached 28,033 units, up 16.3 percent from last year.
The Toyota Division recorded all-time best-ever year-end light-truck sales with 819,271 units, an increase of 1.8 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also posted all-time best-ever December sales of 79,206, up 8.1 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV, which launched in early June, reported sales of 2,198 units in December and year-end sales of 17,989 units. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined December sales of 11,309 units.
Contributing to the light-truck sales record was the Tundra full-size pickup truck with all-time best-ever December sales of 15,632 units, up 33.4 percent. Year-end Tundra sales were 126,529 units, up 12.9 percent over last year.
Lexus Division
With record-breaking 2005 annual sales, Lexus retains its title as America's top-selling luxury brand for the sixth consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 302,895 units, up 5.5 percent over last year's record-breaking sales. Lexus also scored an all-time, best-ever month with 35,186 units sold.
Lexus luxury utility vehicles enjoyed a strong sales year, at 151,669 units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported December sales of 2,172 units and year-end sales of 20,674 units. The RX 330 and RX 400h posted combined year-end sales of 108,775 units. The GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle recorded an all-time best-ever sales month of 4,599 units, a 4.4-percent increase over last year.
Sales of Lexus passenger cars also achieved year-end all-time record breaking results with 151,226 units, an increase of 11.5 percent. The best-ever year-end combined sales of the GS 300 and GS 430, mid-luxury sports sedans, totaled 33,457 units sold.
December passenger car sales also achieved best-ever results of 17,866 units, an increase of 25 percent over the same period last year. For the month, the GS 300 sedan led the way with 2,973 units, an all-time, best-ever sales month, and a 305-percent increase over the same period last year. The GS 430 reported sales of 458 units, a 349-percent increase over last December and the IS 300/IS 350 reported combined all-time best-ever December sales of 4,518 units, a 573.3-percent increase over last year's December. The IS 250 reported sales of 2,877, and the IS 350 had sales of 1,631 units.
Total TMS sales of North American-built vehicles totaled 1,393,100 units, representing 61.6 percent of the total vehicles sold in 2005. There were 307 selling days in 2005, as compared to 308 in 2004.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December 2005
----- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2005 2004 CHG 2005 2004 CHG
ECHO 14 306 -95.4 1,544 3,899 -60.3
COROLLA 25,276 26,408 -4.3 341,290 333,161 2.8
CELICA 11 494 -97.8 3,113 8,710 -64.1
CAMRY 33,324 35,032 -4.9 431,703 426,990 1.4
AVALON 8,778 2,876 205.2 95,318 36,460 162.3
MR2 SPYDER 0 121 -100.0 780 2,621 -70.1
PRIUS 9,027 6,287 43.6 107,897 53,991 100.5
SCION xA 2,392 2,000 19.6 28,033 24,184 16.3
SCION xB 4,341 3,827 13.4 54,037 47,013 15.3
SCION tC 5,724 4,859 17.8 74,415 28,062 166.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 88,887 82,210 8.1 1,138,130 965,091 18.3
ES 330 6,770 8,496 -20.3 67,577 75,916 -10.7
LS 430 2,320 3,460 -32.9 26,043 32,272 -19.0
SC 430 827 829 -0.2 8,360 9,708 -13.6
GS 300 2,973 734 305.0 27,807 6,914 303.5
GS 430 458 102 349.0 5,650 1,348 320.5
IS 300 4,518 671 573.3 15,789 9,972 58.8
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 17,866 14,292 25.0 151,226 136,130 11.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 106,753 96,502 10.6 1,289,356 1,101,221 17.5
SIENNA 15,115 12,423 21.7 161,380 159,119 1.8
RAV4 5,195 5,430 -4.3 70,518 70,314 0.6
4RUNNER 10,798 11,617 -7.1 103,830 114,212 -8.8
HIGHLANDER 11,309 12,391 -8.7 137,409 133,077 3.6
LAND CRUISER 464 819 -43.3 4,870 6,778 -27.9
SEQUOIA 5,340 7,286 -26.7 45,904 58,114 -20.8
TOTAL SUV 33,106 37,543 -11.8 362,531 382,495 -4.9
4X2 TACOMA 9,019 6,461 39.6 100,568 91,305 10.5
4X4 TACOMA 6,334 5,094 24.3 68,263 61,628 11.1
TOTAL TACOMA 15,353 11,555 32.9 168,831 152,933 10.8
TUNDRA 15,632 11,720 33.4 126,529 112,484 12.9
TOTAL PICKUP 30,985 23,275 33.1 295,360 265,417 11.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
LT TRUCK 79,206 73,241 8.1 819,271 807,031 1.8
LX 470 947 1,415 -33.1 8,555 9,846 -12.8
GX 470 4,599 4,407 4.4 34,339 35,420 -2.7
RX 330/400h 11,774 12,367 -4.8 108,775 106,531 2.4
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 17,320 18,189 -4.8 151,669 151,797 0.2
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 96,526 91,430 5.6 970,940 958,828 1.6
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. 168,093 155,451 8.1 1,957,401 1,772,122 10.8
TOTAL LEXUS 35,186 32,481 8.3 302,895 287,927 5.5
TOTAL TOYOTA 203,279 187,932 8.2 2,260,296 2,060,049 10.1
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 24,544 24,671 -0.5 330,782 311,216 6.6
DOM. CAMRY 29,775 34,200 -12.9 402,887 406,224 -0.5
DOM. PICKUP 30,985 23,275 33.1 295,360 265,417 11.6
DOM. RX 330 1,047 7,015 -85.1 61,469 61,350 0.5
SELLING DAYS 27 27 307 308
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 25,790 20,463 26.0 309,143 211,191 46.9
LEXUS
IMPORT CAR 17,866 14,292 25.0 151,226 136,130 11.5
TOYOTA DIV
NA BUILT CARS 63,097 61,747 2.2 828,987 753,900 10.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
CARS 106,753 96,502 10.6 1,289,356 1,101,221 17.5
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 27,766 30,257 -8.2 316,627 324,381 -2.1
LEXUS IMPORT
LT TRUCK 16,273 11,174 45.6 90,200 90,447 0.1
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 51,440 42,984 19.7 502,644 482,650 4.5
LEXUS NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 1,047 7,015 -85.1 61,469 61,350 0.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
LT TRUCK 96,526 91,430 5.6 970,940 958,828 1.6
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 50,426 55,732 -9.5 514,200 534,292 -3.4
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 17,320 18,189 -4.8 151,669 151,797 0.2
SMALL VANS 15,115 12,423 21.7 161,380 159,119 1.8
PICKUPS 30,985 23,275 33.1 295,360 265,417 11.6
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 24,544 24,671 -0.5 330,782 311,216 6.6
CAMRY 29,775 34,200 -12.9 402,887 406,224 -0.5
AVALON 8,778 2,876 205.2 95,318 36,460 162.3
SIENNA 15,115 12,423 21.7 161,380 159,119 1.8
PICKUP 30,985 23,275 33.1 295,360 265,417 11.6
SEQUOIA 5,340 7,286 -26.7 45,904 58,114 -20.8
RX 330 1,047 7,015 -85.1 61,469 61,350 0.5
TOTAL 115,584 111,746 3.4 1,393,100 1,297,900 7.7
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 56.9% 59.5% 61.6% 63.0%
SELLING DAYS 27 27 307 308
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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01-04-06, 01:13 PM
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ACURA Sets All-Time Sales Record for 2005
Record Sales of RL, TL and TSX Make 2005 Best Year in Acura History
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Driven by record sales of the RL luxury performance sedan, TL performance luxury sedan and TSX sports sedan, Acura posted its third consecutive year of record sales, setting a new all-time annual sales record. Year-end Acura sales of 209,610 units, up 5.7 percent, shattered the previous annual sales record of 198,919 set in 2004, making 2005 the best year in Acura's sales history.
"Surpassing the 200,000-unit sales mark is a huge milestone for Acura," said **** Colliver, executive vice president, auto sales. "The outlook for 2006 looks even brighter as we kick off Acura's 20th anniversary."
-- Acura total car sales set a new all-time annual record with sales of
151,662 units, eclipsing the previous record of 143,708 units set in
1991.
-- The RL luxury performance sedan recorded its best year ever with sales
of 17,572 units, surpassing the previous record of 16,004 units set in
1997. For the year, RL sales were up 101.4 percent versus last year.
-- The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura's top-selling model and
recorded its second straight year of record sales with year-end results
tallying 78,218 units.
-- TSX posted record sales and was named to Car and Driver magazine's
"10Best Cars" list for the third straight year. Total TSX sales of
34,856 units surpassed the previous record of 30,365 units set last
year and increased 15.2 percent versus last year.
Monthly percentages are based on 27 selling days for this month versus 27 days for last December. Year-to-date percentages are based on 307 selling days for 2005 versus 308 for 2004.
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Driven by record sales of the RL luxury performance sedan, TL performance luxury sedan and TSX sports sedan, Acura posted its third consecutive year of record sales, setting a new all-time annual sales record. Year-end Acura sales of 209,610 units, up 5.7 percent, shattered the previous annual sales record of 198,919 set in 2004, making 2005 the best year in Acura's sales history.
"Surpassing the 200,000-unit sales mark is a huge milestone for Acura," said **** Colliver, executive vice president, auto sales. "The outlook for 2006 looks even brighter as we kick off Acura's 20th anniversary."
-- Acura total car sales set a new all-time annual record with sales of
151,662 units, eclipsing the previous record of 143,708 units set in
1991.
-- The RL luxury performance sedan recorded its best year ever with sales
of 17,572 units, surpassing the previous record of 16,004 units set in
1997. For the year, RL sales were up 101.4 percent versus last year.
-- The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura's top-selling model and
recorded its second straight year of record sales with year-end results
tallying 78,218 units.
-- TSX posted record sales and was named to Car and Driver magazine's
"10Best Cars" list for the third straight year. Total TSX sales of
34,856 units surpassed the previous record of 30,365 units set last
year and increased 15.2 percent versus last year.
Monthly percentages are based on 27 selling days for this month versus 27 days for last December. Year-to-date percentages are based on 307 selling days for 2005 versus 308 for 2004.
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Acura Vehicle Sales For December 2005
Month-to Year-to
-Date -Date
December December DSR** December December DSR**
2005 2004 % Chg. 2005 2004 % Chg.
Acura
Division
Total 18,621 20,146 -7.6% 209,610 198,919 5.7%
RSX 1,513 1,716 -11.8% 20,809 21,940 -4.8%
CL* 0 0 1 283 -99.6%
TL* 7,275 7,211 0.9% 78,218 77,895 0.7%
TSX 3,023 3,004 0.6% 34,856 30,365 15.2%
RL 1,278 1,967 -35.0% 17,572 8,753 101.4%
NSX 10 10 0.0% 206 178 16.1%
MDX* 5,522 6,238 -11.5% 57,948 59,505 -2.3%
Selling Days 27 27 307 308
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
01-04-06, 01:15 PM
#9
Super Moderator
Mazda Announces December 2005 and Year-End Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2006 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for December 2005:
source : theautochannel
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Mazda North American Operations - December 2005
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
December December % December December %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Mazda3 6,886 5,418 27% 97,388 76,080 28%
Mazda5 1,031 -- N/A 4,761 -- N/A
Mazda6 4,770 7,006 (32)% 71,447 72,148 (1)%
MX-5 Miata 1,007 683 47% 9,801 9,356 5%
RX-8 985 1,353 (27)% 14,673 23,690 (38)%
Protege -- 3 N/A -- 6,371 N/A
626 -- 1 N/A 2 15 (87)%
Millenia -- -- N/A -- 18 N/A
MPV 1,571 1,671 (6)% 17,634 24,860 (29)%
B-Series Truck 412 661 (38)% 5,872 10,266 (43)%
Tribute 2,494 4,070 (39)% 36,761 41,078 (11)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 14,679 14,464 1% 198,072 187,678 6%
TRUCKS 4,477 6,402 (30)% 60,267 76,204 (21)%
TOTAL 19,156 20,866 (8)% 258,339 263,882 (2)%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 9,909 7,457 33% 126,623 115,515 10%
IMPORT TRUCK 1,571 1,671 (6)% 17,634 24,860 (29)%
IMPORT TOTAL 11,480 9,128 26% 144,257 140,375 3%
DOMESTIC CAR 4,770 7,007 (32)% 71,449 72,163 (1)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 2,906 4,731 (39)% 42,633 51,344 (17)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 7,676 11,738 (35)% 114,082 123,507 (8)%
Note: Protege, 626 and Millennia are discontinued vehicles.
01-04-06, 01:18 PM
#10
Super Moderator
Subaru Sets All-Time Sales Record for Third Consecutive Year
Best-ever December sales drive year-end total up 5% over last year, popularity of brand continues to grow with success of new B9 Tribeca
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc., today announced that for the third consecutive year, the company recorded an all- time sales record, selling a total of 196,002 units in 2005. Subaru also recorded best-ever sales in December that drove the year-end total up five percent from the previous year.
"The success of the new Subaru B9 Tribeca led the way for us to achieve another all-time company sales record in 2005," said Fred D. Adcock, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "We'd like to thank our dealers for their outstanding efforts that enabled us to broaden the appeal and attract new customers to the Subaru brand. We're pleased with this success and look forward to another strong and prosperous year in 2006."
The Subaru B9 Tribeca posted incremental volume totaling 14,797 units in 2005. Subaru Legacy recorded sales of 87,788 units, with Legacy Sedan sales up 14 percent for the year. Subaru Outback recorded a total of 59,570 units, while Subaru Forester posted sales of 53,541 units in 2005. Subaru Impreza posted a gain of four percent with 33,637 total units for the year, while Subaru Baja recorded 6,239 units.
Subaru also recorded its best-ever December in 2005, with total sales of 19,919 units, up 3 percent from December 2004. Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 2,730 units for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 5,206 units. Subaru Legacy recorded unit sales of 8,377, while the Outback accounted for 5,883 units for the month. Subaru Impreza recorded a strong gain for the month up 15 percent with 3,165 units, while Baja posted 441 units for the month.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at http://www.media.subaru.com/.
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc., today announced that for the third consecutive year, the company recorded an all- time sales record, selling a total of 196,002 units in 2005. Subaru also recorded best-ever sales in December that drove the year-end total up five percent from the previous year.
"The success of the new Subaru B9 Tribeca led the way for us to achieve another all-time company sales record in 2005," said Fred D. Adcock, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "We'd like to thank our dealers for their outstanding efforts that enabled us to broaden the appeal and attract new customers to the Subaru brand. We're pleased with this success and look forward to another strong and prosperous year in 2006."
The Subaru B9 Tribeca posted incremental volume totaling 14,797 units in 2005. Subaru Legacy recorded sales of 87,788 units, with Legacy Sedan sales up 14 percent for the year. Subaru Outback recorded a total of 59,570 units, while Subaru Forester posted sales of 53,541 units in 2005. Subaru Impreza posted a gain of four percent with 33,637 total units for the year, while Subaru Baja recorded 6,239 units.
Subaru also recorded its best-ever December in 2005, with total sales of 19,919 units, up 3 percent from December 2004. Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 2,730 units for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 5,206 units. Subaru Legacy recorded unit sales of 8,377, while the Outback accounted for 5,883 units for the month. Subaru Impreza recorded a strong gain for the month up 15 percent with 3,165 units, while Baja posted 441 units for the month.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at http://www.media.subaru.com/.
01-04-06, 01:21 PM
#11
Super Moderator
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for December
Volvo XC90 Leads Sales With Best Month of the Year
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) sales were led by the Volvo XC90, recording its best selling month of the year with 3,749 units. Volvo sales in the United States* were 9,111 units for the month, representing a decrease of 25 percent compared to the same period last year, which was a record December.
For the year, sales were down 11 percent in the United States compared to the record year of 2004, and overall NAFTA (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) sales were 9.6 percent off last years' record.
Sales in Canada were ahead of last year, recording its second best year ever with 11,651 units. With sales of 3,551 units, Volvo Mexico established a new record -- up nearly 6 percent over 2004.
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 current 2006 model line-up of Volvo Cars 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 S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country).
source : theautochannel
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) sales were led by the Volvo XC90, recording its best selling month of the year with 3,749 units. Volvo sales in the United States* were 9,111 units for the month, representing a decrease of 25 percent compared to the same period last year, which was a record December.
For the year, sales were down 11 percent in the United States compared to the record year of 2004, and overall NAFTA (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) sales were 9.6 percent off last years' record.
Sales in Canada were ahead of last year, recording its second best year ever with 11,651 units. With sales of 3,551 units, Volvo Mexico established a new record -- up nearly 6 percent over 2004.
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 current 2006 model line-up of Volvo Cars 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 S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country).
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* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 04-Jan-06
UNITED STATES
December* Year-to-Date*
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 4 4,726 -99.9%
All New S40 1,444 2,321 -37.8% 24,407 19,522 25.0%
V40 0 2 -100.0% 8 1,513 -99.5%
V50 372 587 -36.6% 5,685 2,515 126.0%
S60 1,590 1,734 -8.3% 24,722 27,860 -11.3%
V70 549 553 -0.7% 7,394 10,489 -29.5%
XC70 880 1,059 -16.9% 13,998 16,066 -12.9%
C70 8 287 -97.2% 1,442 4,069 -64.6%
S80 519 670 -22.5% 10,189 13,394 -23.9%
XC90 3,749 5,023 -25.4% 36,025 39,230 -8.2%
USA TOTAL 9,111 12,236 -25.5% 123,874 139,384 -11.1%
CANADA
December Year-to-Date
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 279 -100.0%
All New S40 77 136 -43.4% 2,030 1,269 60.0%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 163 -100.0%
V50 29 55 -47.3% 1,009 456 121.3%
S60 103 143 -28.0% 2,205 2,886 -23.6%
V70 48 44 9.1% 1,040 1,077 -3.4%
XC70 197 144 36.8% 2,217 1,923 15.3%
C70 0 4 -100.0% 7 103 -93.2%
S80 41 30 36.7% 376 520 -27.7%
XC90 209 199 5.0% 2,767 2,459 12.5%
CANADA TOTAL 704 755 -6.8% 11,651 11,135 4.6%
MEXICO
December Year-to-Date
2005 2004 % 2005 2004 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 3 -100.0% 3 229 -98.7%
All New S40 149 141 5.7% 1,681 1,283 31.0%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 9 -100.0%
V50 5 8 -37.5% 65 10 550.0%
S60 32 50 -36.0% 451 618 -27.0%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 2 0 n/a 21 10 110.0%
C70 0 2 n/a 6 13 -53.8%
S80 5 17 -70.6% 105 127 -17.3%
XC90 127 147 -13.6% 1,219 1,057 15.3%
MEXICO TOTAL 320 368 -13.0% 3,551 3,356 5.8%
NAFTA TOTAL 10,135 13,359 -24.1% 139,076 153,875 -9.6%
*U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
01-04-06, 01:44 PM
#12
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Hyundai Motor America Sets a New Annual Sales Record for the 5th Consecutive Year
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 4, 2006 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 43,021 units for the month of December, establishing a new December sales record as well as a new all-time annual sales record of 455,012 vehicles. These results represent a 16 percent sales increase over December 2004 and an 8.7 percent improvement over 2004's record sales.
"We are very pleased with our fifth consecutive record-setting year in 2005 and our seventh straight year of year-over-year sales improvement," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales. "The new Azera, which was released in December, is generating significant traffic among consumers who may not have previously put a Hyundai on their shopping lists."
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 power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
source : theautochannel
"We are very pleased with our fifth consecutive record-setting year in 2005 and our seventh straight year of year-over-year sales improvement," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales. "The new Azera, which was released in December, is generating significant traffic among consumers who may not have previously put a Hyundai on their shopping lists."
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 power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
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CARLINE December 2004 December 2005 CY2004 CY2005 ACCENT 2,847 1,661 43,258 41,012 SONATA 8,178 20,853 107,189 130,365 ELANTRA 10,227 8,907 112,892 116,336 TIBURON 1,322 1,183 20,125 20,600 SANTA FE 9,370 3,753 111,447 68,006 XG350/AZERA 1,389 1,745 16,630 17,645 TUCSON 3,815 4,919 7,074 61,048 TOTAL 37,148 43,021 418,615 455,012
01-04-06, 01:54 PM
#13
Super Moderator
American Honda Posts Ninth Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2005
Strong Civic and Ridgeline Sales Push Honda to Its Best Sales Year Ever, Acura Breaks 200,000 Mark for the First Time
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for both its Honda and Acura Divisions, pushing American Honda to another all-time record year in 2005. With sales up 5.2 percent to 1,462,472 vehicles, the results mark the company's 12th consecutive year of sales increases. American Honda December sales totaled 132,800 vehicles and light-truck sales of 65,894 jumped 14.1 percent over last year to set a new record for the month.
2005 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record American Honda total sales of 1,462,472 (up
5.2 percent)
* 12th consecutive annual sales increase
* Ninth consecutive yearly sales record
* All-time record light truck sales of 624,650 (up 13.7 percent)
* 13th consecutive year of record light-truck sales
"We are enjoying strong, consistent car sales and good growth in our light-truck segments," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "And we expect this trend to continue in 2006 as we enter new segments and introduce new versions of some of our most popular models."
Honda Division posted new all-time December and year-end records, driven by all-time record sales of Pilot and Ridgeline and record December sales of Civic, Odyssey and Element. Up 5.1 percent in 2005 to 1,252,862 vehicles, Honda Division sales posted its 12th consecutive year of increases.
"Despite fierce competition in a declining segment, sales of the all-new Civic continue to post gains," said Colliver. "In addition, with best-ever monthly sales of more than 6,500 units, Ridgeline posted sales gains in 10 of the last 11 months to finish the year on target."
With Civic Hybrid sales up 1.5 percent to 25,864 for the calendar year and the addition of the Accord Hybrid, sales of Honda hybrid vehicles rose to a new record of 43,356 vehicles for the year. December sales of Honda's three hybrid models increased to 3,290 units.
2005 Honda Division sales highlights:
* All-time record Honda Division sales of 1,252,862 (up 5.1 percent)
* 12th consecutive annual sales increase
* Fourth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 566,702 (up
15.7 percent)
* Record full-year sales of Pilot, CR-V, Civic Hybrid and Odyssey
* Best sales month ever for Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the RL, TL and TSX luxury performance sedans, the Acura Division posted a new all-time record result for the full calendar year. In 2005, Acura sales in 2005 rose 5.7 percent over last year's record to 209,610 cars and SUVs, breaking the 200,000-unit mark for the first time. Acura posted record December sales for TSX and TL.
Consumer information is available at www.honda.com
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for both its Honda and Acura Divisions, pushing American Honda to another all-time record year in 2005. With sales up 5.2 percent to 1,462,472 vehicles, the results mark the company's 12th consecutive year of sales increases. American Honda December sales totaled 132,800 vehicles and light-truck sales of 65,894 jumped 14.1 percent over last year to set a new record for the month.
2005 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record American Honda total sales of 1,462,472 (up
5.2 percent)
* 12th consecutive annual sales increase
* Ninth consecutive yearly sales record
* All-time record light truck sales of 624,650 (up 13.7 percent)
* 13th consecutive year of record light-truck sales
"We are enjoying strong, consistent car sales and good growth in our light-truck segments," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "And we expect this trend to continue in 2006 as we enter new segments and introduce new versions of some of our most popular models."
Honda Division posted new all-time December and year-end records, driven by all-time record sales of Pilot and Ridgeline and record December sales of Civic, Odyssey and Element. Up 5.1 percent in 2005 to 1,252,862 vehicles, Honda Division sales posted its 12th consecutive year of increases.
"Despite fierce competition in a declining segment, sales of the all-new Civic continue to post gains," said Colliver. "In addition, with best-ever monthly sales of more than 6,500 units, Ridgeline posted sales gains in 10 of the last 11 months to finish the year on target."
With Civic Hybrid sales up 1.5 percent to 25,864 for the calendar year and the addition of the Accord Hybrid, sales of Honda hybrid vehicles rose to a new record of 43,356 vehicles for the year. December sales of Honda's three hybrid models increased to 3,290 units.
2005 Honda Division sales highlights:
* All-time record Honda Division sales of 1,252,862 (up 5.1 percent)
* 12th consecutive annual sales increase
* Fourth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 566,702 (up
15.7 percent)
* Record full-year sales of Pilot, CR-V, Civic Hybrid and Odyssey
* Best sales month ever for Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the RL, TL and TSX luxury performance sedans, the Acura Division posted a new all-time record result for the full calendar year. In 2005, Acura sales in 2005 rose 5.7 percent over last year's record to 209,610 cars and SUVs, breaking the 200,000-unit mark for the first time. Acura posted record December sales for TSX and TL.
Consumer information is available at www.honda.com
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For December 2005
Month-to Year-to
-Date -Date
December December DSR** December December DSR**
2005 2004 % Chg. 2005 2004 % Chg.
American
Honda
Total 132,800 137,381 -3.3% 1,462,472 1,394,398 5.2%
Total Car
Sales 66,906 79,619 -16.0% 837,822 843,289 -0.3%
Total Truck
Sales 65,894 57,762 14.1% 624,650 551,109 13.7%
Honda
Total
Car
Sales 53,807 65,711 -18.1% 686,160 703,875 -2.2%
Honda
Total
Truck
Sales 60,372 51,524 17.2% 566,702 491,604 15.7%
Acura
Total
Car
Sales 13,099 13,908 -5.8% 151,662 139,414 9.1%
Acura
Total
Truck
Sales 5,522 6,238 -11.5% 57,948 59,505 -2.3%
Domestic Car
Sales* 57,298 66,466 -13.8% 692,309 705,643 -1.6%
Honda
Division 50,023 59,255 -15.6% 614,090 627,465 -1.8%
Acura
Division 7,275 7,211 0.9% 78,219 78,178 0.4%
Domestic
Truck
Sales* 52,015 42,351 22.8% 474,431 401,828 18.5%
Honda
Division 46,493 36,113 28.7% 416,483 342,323 22.1%
Acura
Division 5,522 6,238 -11.5% 57,948 59,505 -2.3%
Import Car
Sales 9,608 13,153 -27.0% 145,513 137,646 6.1%
Honda
Division 3,784 6,456 -41.4% 72,070 76,410 -5.4%
Acura
Division 5,824 6,697 -13.0% 73,443 61,236 20.3%
Import Truck
Sales 13,879 15,411 -9.9% 150,219 149,281 1.0%
Honda
Division 13,879 15,411 -9.9% 150,219 149,281 1.0%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
Honda
Division
Total 114,179 117,235 -2.6% 1,252,862 1,195,479 5.1%
Accord* 26,370 38,244 -31.0% 369,293 386,770 -4.2%
Memo:
Accord
Hybrid 720 16,826
Civic* 26,971 26,959 0.0% 308,415 309,196 0.1%
Memo:
Civic
Hybrid 2,528 2,098 20.5% 25,864 25,571 1.5%
S2000 424 499 -15.0% 7,780 7,320 6.6%
Insight 42 8 425.0% 666 583 14.6%
FCX 0 1 6 6 0.3%
Odyssey* 16,228 15,687 3.4% 174,275 154,238 13.4%
Pilot* 18,788 15,959 17.7% 143,353 128,158 12.2%
CR-V 13,879 15,411 -9.9% 150,219 149,281 1.0%
Element* 4,888 4,467 9.4% 56,262 59,927 -5.8%
Ridgeline 6,589 42,593
Acura
Division
Total 18,621 20,146 -7.6% 209,610 198,919 5.7%
RSX 1,513 1,716 -11.8% 20,809 21,940 -4.8%
CL* 0 0 1 283 -99.6%
TL* 7,275 7,211 0.9% 78,218 77,895 0.7%
TSX 3,023 3,004 0.6% 34,856 30,365 15.2%
RL 1,278 1,967 -35.0% 17,572 8,753 101.4%
NSX 10 10 0.0% 206 178 16.1%
MDX* 5,522 6,238 -11.5% 57,948 59,505 -2.3%
Selling Days 27 27 307 308
** Daily Selling Rate
01-04-06, 01:57 PM
#14
Super Moderator
Chrysler
Chrysler Group 2005 U.S. Sales Rise 5 Percent, Highest Since 2000; December Sales Decline In Line with Overall Industry
* Chrysler Brand Yearly Sales Increase 11 Percent * Dodge Magnum Yearly Sales Rise 34 Percent * Jeep(R) Brand Monthly Sales Rise 41 Percent to New Sales Record; Total Year Sales Increase 12 Percent * All-new Jeep Commander Sales Rise 105 Percent Over November 2005 Sales * Jeep Liberty Sets New Monthly Record with 38 Percent Increase * Jeep Grand Cherokee Monthly Sales Rise 7 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales for December 2005 of 189,449 units, a decrease of 5 percent and in line with the overall industry. In December 2004, 199,280 units were sold. Total year Chrysler Group sales rose 5 percent to achieve the highest total since 2000, posting sales of 2,304,833 units, compared to 2004 sales of 2,206,024 units. All figures are adjusted for selling days unless otherwise indicated.
"Our 5 percent total year increase was led by the exciting new products we launched in 2004 and 2005," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - Sales. "We plan to continue that momentum into 2006 with strong, new, fuel-efficient product offerings beginning with the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass."
December Highlights
Jeep(R) brand sales for the month increased 41 percent to 53,218 units compared to December 2004 sales of 37,730 units. Each nameplate in the Jeep lineup performed well in December.
The all-new seven-passenger Jeep Commander continues to attract new customers, posting sales of 8,458 units, rising 105 percent over November 2005 sales.
Jeep Liberty set a December sales record with 17,665 units sold, an increase of 38 percent over December 2004 sales of 12,775 units.
The icon of the Jeep brand, Jeep Wrangler, posted sales of 5,363 units, an increase of 17 percent over December 2004 sales of 4,573 units.
Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were strong in December, posting sales of 21,732 units or an increase of 7 percent compared to December 2004.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser posted sales of 10,167 units, an increase of 7 percent compared to December 2004 when 9,491 units were sold.
Total Year Highlights
With the introduction of the all-new Jeep Commander, Dodge Mega Cab and Dodge Charger, Chrysler Group sales rose 5 percent for 2005 to 2,304,833 units. 2004 sales totaled 2,206,024 units.
Chrysler brand sales totaled 649,293 units, an increase of 11 percent over 2004 sales of 588,891 units and setting an all-time Chrysler brand yearly sales total record. Since 1990, Chrysler brand sales have risen 251 percent.
Sales of Jeep brand products increased 12 percent in 2005 to their highest yearly total since 2000 to 476,532 units compared to 2004 sales of 427,239 units.
Sales of Chrysler Group minivan products with the exclusive Stow 'n Go(TM) seating and storage system increased 6 percent in 2005 to 407,530 units, and further solidified the company's position as the clear leader in the minivan segment.
The Chrysler 300 continued its strong appeal to consumers and maintained its position as the leader in the luxury full-size car segment by posting record total year sales of 144,068 units, an increase of 28 percent compared to 2004 sales of 112,930 units.
Total year sales of the Chrysler PT Cruiser totaled 133,740 units, an increase of 16 percent over 2004 sales.
The Dodge Magnum reported total yearly sales of 52,487 units, up 34 percent over 2004 sales of 39,217 units, establishing a new sales record for the product.
"Our month-over-month daily selling rate has shown acceleration the past two months, rising 8 percent in November and 10 percent in December, suggesting that the industry is gaining strength going into the new year," said Dilts. "We are well positioned for 2006 with 10 new products, many in fuel-efficient categories. We are excited about the products we are introducing to customers in 2006."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 597,006 units of inventory, or an 85-day supply.
source : theautochannel
* Chrysler Brand Yearly Sales Increase 11 Percent * Dodge Magnum Yearly Sales Rise 34 Percent * Jeep(R) Brand Monthly Sales Rise 41 Percent to New Sales Record; Total Year Sales Increase 12 Percent * All-new Jeep Commander Sales Rise 105 Percent Over November 2005 Sales * Jeep Liberty Sets New Monthly Record with 38 Percent Increase * Jeep Grand Cherokee Monthly Sales Rise 7 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales for December 2005 of 189,449 units, a decrease of 5 percent and in line with the overall industry. In December 2004, 199,280 units were sold. Total year Chrysler Group sales rose 5 percent to achieve the highest total since 2000, posting sales of 2,304,833 units, compared to 2004 sales of 2,206,024 units. All figures are adjusted for selling days unless otherwise indicated.
"Our 5 percent total year increase was led by the exciting new products we launched in 2004 and 2005," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - Sales. "We plan to continue that momentum into 2006 with strong, new, fuel-efficient product offerings beginning with the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass."
December Highlights
Jeep(R) brand sales for the month increased 41 percent to 53,218 units compared to December 2004 sales of 37,730 units. Each nameplate in the Jeep lineup performed well in December.
The all-new seven-passenger Jeep Commander continues to attract new customers, posting sales of 8,458 units, rising 105 percent over November 2005 sales.
Jeep Liberty set a December sales record with 17,665 units sold, an increase of 38 percent over December 2004 sales of 12,775 units.
The icon of the Jeep brand, Jeep Wrangler, posted sales of 5,363 units, an increase of 17 percent over December 2004 sales of 4,573 units.
Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were strong in December, posting sales of 21,732 units or an increase of 7 percent compared to December 2004.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser posted sales of 10,167 units, an increase of 7 percent compared to December 2004 when 9,491 units were sold.
Total Year Highlights
With the introduction of the all-new Jeep Commander, Dodge Mega Cab and Dodge Charger, Chrysler Group sales rose 5 percent for 2005 to 2,304,833 units. 2004 sales totaled 2,206,024 units.
Chrysler brand sales totaled 649,293 units, an increase of 11 percent over 2004 sales of 588,891 units and setting an all-time Chrysler brand yearly sales total record. Since 1990, Chrysler brand sales have risen 251 percent.
Sales of Jeep brand products increased 12 percent in 2005 to their highest yearly total since 2000 to 476,532 units compared to 2004 sales of 427,239 units.
Sales of Chrysler Group minivan products with the exclusive Stow 'n Go(TM) seating and storage system increased 6 percent in 2005 to 407,530 units, and further solidified the company's position as the clear leader in the minivan segment.
The Chrysler 300 continued its strong appeal to consumers and maintained its position as the leader in the luxury full-size car segment by posting record total year sales of 144,068 units, an increase of 28 percent compared to 2004 sales of 112,930 units.
Total year sales of the Chrysler PT Cruiser totaled 133,740 units, an increase of 16 percent over 2004 sales.
The Dodge Magnum reported total yearly sales of 52,487 units, up 34 percent over 2004 sales of 39,217 units, establishing a new sales record for the product.
"Our month-over-month daily selling rate has shown acceleration the past two months, rising 8 percent in November and 10 percent in December, suggesting that the industry is gaining strength going into the new year," said Dilts. "We are well positioned for 2006 with 10 new products, many in fuel-efficient categories. We are excited about the products we are introducing to customers in 2006."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 597,006 units of inventory, or an 85-day supply.
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2005
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 5,634 8,422 -33% -33%
Concorde 0 73 -100% -100%
300 12,202 13,525 -10% -10%
Crossfire 1,054 1,269 -17% -17%
PT Cruiser 10,167 9,491 7% 7%
Pacifica 7,228 11,038 -35% -35%
Town & Country 15,923 16,377 -3% -3%
CHRYSLER BRAND 52,208 60,195 -13% -13%
Wrangler 5,363 4,573 17% 17%
Liberty 17,665 12,775 38% 38%
Grand Cherokee 21,732 20,382 7% 7%
Commander 8,458 0 0% 0%
JEEP BRAND 53,218 37,730 41% 41%
Neon 4,378 7,230 -39% -39%
Stratus 3,853 7,470 -48% -48%
Intrepid 106 NA NA
Charger 7,137 0 0% 0%
Viper 163 139 17% 17%
Magnum 2,901 6,260 -54% -54%
Dakota 7,309 7,721 -5% -5%
Ram P/U 30,978 33,781 -8% -8%
Caravan 19,039 24,944 -24% -24%
Durango 6,415 12,264 -48% -48%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 107 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 1,850 1,333 39% 39%
DODGE BRAND 84,023 101,355 -17% -17%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 189,449 199,280 -5% -5%
TOTAL CG CAR 35,334 39,125 -10% -10%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 154,115 160,155 -4% -4%
Selling Days 27 27
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2005
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 90,294 104,094 -13% -13%
Concorde 210 4,223 -95% -95%
300 144,068 112,930 28% 28%
Crossfire 14,665 14,969 -2% -2%
PT Cruiser 133,740 115,955 16% 15%
Pacifica 85,557 92,363 -7% -7%
Town & Country 180,759 144,357 26% 25%
CHRYSLER BRAND 649,293 588,891 11% 10%
Wrangler 79,017 77,550 2% 2%
Liberty 166,883 167,376 0% 0%
Grand Cherokee 213,584 182,313 18% 17%
Commander 17,048 0 0% 0%
JEEP BRAND 476,532 427,239 12% 12%
Neon 113,332 113,476 0% 0%
Stratus 99,648 98,769 1% 1%
Intrepid 298 7,880 -96% -96%
Charger 44,804 0 0% 0%
Viper 1,652 1,782 -7% -7%
Magnum 52,487 39,217 34% 34%
Dakota 104,051 105,614 -1% -1%
Ram P/U 400,543 426,289 -6% -6%
Caravan 226,771 242,307 -6% -6%
Durango 115,439 137,148 -16% -16%
Ram Van/Wagon 405 7,180 -94% -94%
Sprinter Van 19,578 10,232 92% 91%
DODGE BRAND 1,179,008 1,189,894 -1% -1%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 2,304,833 2,206,024 5% 4%
TOTAL CG CAR 526,823 474,119 11% 11%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 1,778,010 1,731,905 3% 3%
Selling Days 307 308
01-04-06, 02:04 PM
#15
Super Moderator
Mercedes Benz
Highest Year On Record for Mercedes-Benz USA
MBUSA Achieves 12th Consecutive Year of Sales Growth
December Sales of 31,192 Vehicles Sets Highest Month on Record for MBUSA
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported the highest sales month in its history with 31,192 new vehicles sold in December, bringing the company to its all-time highest annual sales volume of 224,421.
"Marking a dozen years of continuous sales growth in an increasingly challenging and complex market environment is an impressive achievement on the part of our employees and our retail partners whose enthusiasm and commitment to the brand have given us a competitive edge," said Paul Halata, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Much of our success is a result of our having the most diverse offering in the luxury segment which enables us to adapt readily to changes in consumer demand. We plan to build on that accomplishment in 2006 with the launch of the much-anticipated new generation our flagship S-Class model line in just a few weeks and in the spring, an all-new GL to round out our light truck offering."
Halata attributed the sales growth to the success of the company's ongoing product offensive over the past year with the introduction of two new light truck models, the new generation ML-Class SUV and the R-Class which created a new vehicle segment in the luxury market: the grand sports tourer. MBUSA also introduced the CLS-Class, a unique high-styled four-door coupe which has been in constant demand since its launch last January.
Despite an overall declining light-truck market, MBUSA achieved a 51.8 percent increase in light-truck sales for the year. Combined sales of the brand's coupes and convertibles continued to increase year-over-year.
As a group -- the compact SLK roadster, sporty CLK, top-of-the-line CL coupe, iconic SL roadster, and all-new CLS four-door coupe -- increased 22.5 percent for the year, marking the best year ever for sales of Mercedes-Benz coupes and convertibles. Sales of Mercedes's popular diesel model, the E320 CDI, continued to grow with a 3.3 percent increase (4,299 units vs. 4,158 units).
DECEMBER SALES
Posting its best sales month with 31,192 units sold in December, MBUSA marked its strongest year-end finish with a 17.2 percent increase over last December's sales, the company's former best sales month on record. The C-Class led in sales volume with 9,806 units sold for December, an increase of 10.6 percent over December 2004. Sales growth was also demonstrated by the M-Class model line (117.2 percent) and the SL-Class (1.6 percent).
MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SALES
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 3,649 pre-owned vehicles in December, bringing annual sales for the year to a total of 44,069 units.
Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, 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/.
MBUSA Achieves 12th Consecutive Year of Sales Growth
December Sales of 31,192 Vehicles Sets Highest Month on Record for MBUSA
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported the highest sales month in its history with 31,192 new vehicles sold in December, bringing the company to its all-time highest annual sales volume of 224,421.
"Marking a dozen years of continuous sales growth in an increasingly challenging and complex market environment is an impressive achievement on the part of our employees and our retail partners whose enthusiasm and commitment to the brand have given us a competitive edge," said Paul Halata, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Much of our success is a result of our having the most diverse offering in the luxury segment which enables us to adapt readily to changes in consumer demand. We plan to build on that accomplishment in 2006 with the launch of the much-anticipated new generation our flagship S-Class model line in just a few weeks and in the spring, an all-new GL to round out our light truck offering."
Halata attributed the sales growth to the success of the company's ongoing product offensive over the past year with the introduction of two new light truck models, the new generation ML-Class SUV and the R-Class which created a new vehicle segment in the luxury market: the grand sports tourer. MBUSA also introduced the CLS-Class, a unique high-styled four-door coupe which has been in constant demand since its launch last January.
Despite an overall declining light-truck market, MBUSA achieved a 51.8 percent increase in light-truck sales for the year. Combined sales of the brand's coupes and convertibles continued to increase year-over-year.
As a group -- the compact SLK roadster, sporty CLK, top-of-the-line CL coupe, iconic SL roadster, and all-new CLS four-door coupe -- increased 22.5 percent for the year, marking the best year ever for sales of Mercedes-Benz coupes and convertibles. Sales of Mercedes's popular diesel model, the E320 CDI, continued to grow with a 3.3 percent increase (4,299 units vs. 4,158 units).
DECEMBER SALES
Posting its best sales month with 31,192 units sold in December, MBUSA marked its strongest year-end finish with a 17.2 percent increase over last December's sales, the company's former best sales month on record. The C-Class led in sales volume with 9,806 units sold for December, an increase of 10.6 percent over December 2004. Sales growth was also demonstrated by the M-Class model line (117.2 percent) and the SL-Class (1.6 percent).
MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SALES
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 3,649 pre-owned vehicles in December, bringing annual sales for the year to a total of 44,069 units.
Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, 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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Model Dec '05 Dec '04 Monthly % YTD 2005 YTD 2004 Yearly % C-CLASS 9,806 8,870 10.6% 60,658 69,251 -12.4% E-CLASS 6,334 7,576 -16.4% 50,383 58,954 -14.5% S-CLASS 1,912 2,378 -19.6% 16,036 20,460 -21.6% CL-CLASS 196 255 -23.1% 1,320 2,683 -50.8% SL-CLASS 1,098 1,081 1.6% 10,080 12,885 -21.8% CLK-CLASS 1,748 2,115 -17.4% 18,227 22,556 -19.2% SLK-CLASS 976 1,701 -42.6% 11,278 7,360 53.2% CLS-CLASS 1,230 n/a n/a 14,835 n/a n/a R-CLASS 2,430 n/a n/a 4,959 n/a n/a M-CLASS 5,340 2,458 117.2% 34,959 25,681 36.1% G-CLASS 122 173 -29.5% 1,334 1,491 -10.5% SLR 200 45 344.4% Maybach 152 244 -37.7% GRAND TOTAL 31,192 26,607 17.2% 224,421 221,610 1.3%