Auto sales fall in March (March 2006 Sales thread)
03-21-06, 08:13 AM
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Auto sales fall in March (March 2006 Sales thread)
Auto sales fall in March
Only BMW posts gain; figures for rental cars, fleets should boost the domestics.
Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News
http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs...603210387/1148
Only BMW posts gain; figures for rental cars, fleets should boost the domestics.
Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News
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Early look at sales How retail sales in the first 12 days of March compare to the same period a year ago: GM -20% Ford -19% DCX -14% Toyota/Lexus -9% Honda/Acura Even BMW/Mini +8% Hyundai -17% VW -2% Nissan/Infiniti -12% Total Industry -13%
U.S. consumers bought 13 percent fewer new cars and trucks during the first 12 days of March, a disappointing sign for automakers as they enter the important spring selling season, according to a survey released Monday.
J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network said every major automaker, aside from BMW AG, posted a decline in retail sales during the period. The survey tracks sales at more than 10,000 dealers nationwide and doesn't include sales to fleet customers.
Detroit's automakers fared worse than their top competitors. The Chrysler Group's sales fell 14 percent, and General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. fell 20 percent and 19 percent, respectively, according to the Power Information Network.
GM's retail market share fell to 21.3 percent from 23 percent before its new "March Madness" incentive program began.
Ford's market share dipped to 16.3 percent from about 17.6 percent, and Chrysler slid to 12.7 percent from 12.8 percent.
Luxury carmaker BMW was the only manufacturer to see a gain, with retail sales up 8 percent.
Toyota Motor Corp. fell into an unusual position. Its sales dropped by 9 percent but its market share jumped to 16.8 percent from 16 percent. Honda Motor Co.'s sales were flat. Hyundai Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. saw double-digit declines.
"It does not mean that the total month will end that way," said Tom Libby, senior director of industry analysis at Power. "By the end of the month, the manufacturers generally add in their fleet sales. The domestic automakers have a disproportionately higher fleet mix, so that will bring up their share."
Paul Taylor, economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association, said fickle weather, particularly in the Midwest and on the Eastern seaboard, has kept people out of showrooms.
"The weather hasn't been conducive for most of the month," Taylor said.
"As a consequence, you'll see a stronger outpouring of customers when spring (temperatures) arrives."
Auto sales are up 3.8 percent this year, but analysts expect full-year demand to be flat or slightly weaker than 2005, which was the third-best year ever.
Although customers have trickled into Detroit-based Jefferson Chevrolet to check out GM's "March Madness" incentive program, the shift from mild to cold weather has dampened sales.
Showroom traffic this month has been "very sporadic," said Brian Tellier, general manager at the dealership.
He's counting on spring's warmer breeze for a boost. "Consumers will be a little more apt to kick some tires," he said.
J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network said every major automaker, aside from BMW AG, posted a decline in retail sales during the period. The survey tracks sales at more than 10,000 dealers nationwide and doesn't include sales to fleet customers.
Detroit's automakers fared worse than their top competitors. The Chrysler Group's sales fell 14 percent, and General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. fell 20 percent and 19 percent, respectively, according to the Power Information Network.
GM's retail market share fell to 21.3 percent from 23 percent before its new "March Madness" incentive program began.
Ford's market share dipped to 16.3 percent from about 17.6 percent, and Chrysler slid to 12.7 percent from 12.8 percent.
Luxury carmaker BMW was the only manufacturer to see a gain, with retail sales up 8 percent.
Toyota Motor Corp. fell into an unusual position. Its sales dropped by 9 percent but its market share jumped to 16.8 percent from 16 percent. Honda Motor Co.'s sales were flat. Hyundai Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. saw double-digit declines.
"It does not mean that the total month will end that way," said Tom Libby, senior director of industry analysis at Power. "By the end of the month, the manufacturers generally add in their fleet sales. The domestic automakers have a disproportionately higher fleet mix, so that will bring up their share."
Paul Taylor, economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association, said fickle weather, particularly in the Midwest and on the Eastern seaboard, has kept people out of showrooms.
"The weather hasn't been conducive for most of the month," Taylor said.
"As a consequence, you'll see a stronger outpouring of customers when spring (temperatures) arrives."
Auto sales are up 3.8 percent this year, but analysts expect full-year demand to be flat or slightly weaker than 2005, which was the third-best year ever.
Although customers have trickled into Detroit-based Jefferson Chevrolet to check out GM's "March Madness" incentive program, the shift from mild to cold weather has dampened sales.
Showroom traffic this month has been "very sporadic," said Brian Tellier, general manager at the dealership.
He's counting on spring's warmer breeze for a boost. "Consumers will be a little more apt to kick some tires," he said.
03-21-06, 09:31 AM
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There could be many factors; weather, gas prices, people just too busy, people waiting for the new models to come out and the economy in general. We'll have to see what happens when this month is over. We still have ten more days a lot more cars could be sold from now till the 31st. "Month ain't over yet." Good luck to all the auto makers. May the best auto maker prevail.
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03-21-06, 09:36 AM
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lol, they start compiling first two weeks reports now? I guess you gotta pay for something :-).
With Toyota/Lexus, new ES and Camry probably lost some market during first few weeks of the month, but Camry should regain a lot during the end... Same goes for new FJ, Yaris, etc, etc...
With Toyota/Lexus, new ES and Camry probably lost some market during first few weeks of the month, but Camry should regain a lot during the end... Same goes for new FJ, Yaris, etc, etc...
03-21-06, 09:49 AM
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Part of it, at least from what I've seems to be styling-related. Automakers each year seem to be trying to outdo one another with sweepback headlights, humpback-whale-shaped roofs, slit-grille openings, silver-plastic all over the interiors, bigger and bigger wheels, and lower and lower-profile tires. While no doubt there are car buyers who want these features, there are also many more conservative buyers and traditionalists who don't. I hear this all the time ( not necessarily on CL ) from people who I am talking cars with and advising....." gee, I just don't like these new shapes ".....and they end up keeping their old car instead and trying to wring some more miles out of it.
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03-21-06, 02:01 PM
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Probably not too big a deal but the real estate market started to slow down big time the end of last year. Now it has backed up into mortgages and other support industries. Might have had some deductible interest going from house refinancing into car purchases that is coming to an end. Maybe those bonuses and fat commissions to everyone in the real estate food chain dried up. Or maybe people don't feel as good about the economy as they did and are just pulling back. But watching these numbers too close can be as useless as buying cars by comparing sales brochures.
As for bimmer, I do not know about mini but the five is selling very well. The price difference between a five and a seven is under 10K around here because the five is going at sticker while the seven is seeing a pretty healthy discount. Not going to give a lot of room for the new LS pricing. If the larger hybrids are not selling as well as the petro models, Toyota/Lexus may have a bet going bad. Still, just too early to tell. But interesting data and it is worth watching to see how the month ends.
As for bimmer, I do not know about mini but the five is selling very well. The price difference between a five and a seven is under 10K around here because the five is going at sticker while the seven is seeing a pretty healthy discount. Not going to give a lot of room for the new LS pricing. If the larger hybrids are not selling as well as the petro models, Toyota/Lexus may have a bet going bad. Still, just too early to tell. But interesting data and it is worth watching to see how the month ends.
04-03-06, 08:51 AM
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All I can find from official manufacturers' sites so far:
http://media.audiusa.com/article_dis...rticle_id=9728
http://media.vw.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9874
EDIT: Removed Toyota info (was March 2005).
http://media.audiusa.com/article_dis...rticle_id=9728
http://media.vw.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9874
EDIT: Removed Toyota info (was March 2005).
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04-03-06, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
All I can find from official manufacturers' sites so far:
http://www.toyota.com/about/news/cor...1-1-sales.html
http://www.toyota.com/about/news/cor...1-1-sales.html
04-03-06, 09:31 AM
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DaimlerChrysler March 2006 Sales Report
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 216,412 Vehicles, a 2 Percent Increase for March 2006
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,417 Vehicles, an 18 Percent Increase for March 2006
NEW YORK, April 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 237,829 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2006, a 12 percent increase compared to March 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 216,412 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 2 percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units in 2005, Chrysler Group will launch 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. Chrysler Group will take its best-selling Dodge brand to international markets in 2006, beginning with the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber which continues arriving at U.S. dealerships this month to positive customer response.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 21,417 units, up 18 percent compared to the same month last year and posing its best March on record. Boosting sales for the month were the R-Class sports tourer ML-Class SUV. Mercedes will be rounding out its family of light trucks with the introduction of the brand new GL-Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV in May. On the heels of recording twelve consecutive years of sales growth in 2005, February sales were boosted in part by this month's introduction of the 2007 S-Class, the ninth-generation of Mercedes-Benz's flagship vehicle.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. March 2005 and March 2006 both had 27 selling days.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,417 Vehicles, an 18 Percent Increase for March 2006
NEW YORK, April 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 237,829 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2006, a 12 percent increase compared to March 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 216,412 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 2 percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units in 2005, Chrysler Group will launch 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. Chrysler Group will take its best-selling Dodge brand to international markets in 2006, beginning with the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber which continues arriving at U.S. dealerships this month to positive customer response.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 21,417 units, up 18 percent compared to the same month last year and posing its best March on record. Boosting sales for the month were the R-Class sports tourer ML-Class SUV. Mercedes will be rounding out its family of light trucks with the introduction of the brand new GL-Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV in May. On the heels of recording twelve consecutive years of sales growth in 2005, February sales were boosted in part by this month's introduction of the 2007 S-Class, the ninth-generation of Mercedes-Benz's flagship vehicle.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. March 2005 and March 2006 both had 27 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through March 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 216,412 212,978 2% 562,732 546,732 3%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 21,417 18,162 18% 51,242 43,776 17%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 237,829 213,140 12% 613,974 590,508 4%
Selling Days 27 27 27 27
04-03-06, 09:33 AM
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Ford March 2006 Sales Results
* Ford Motor Company's March U.S. sales totaled 291,146. * Highest sales yet for new mid-size sedans - Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr. Combined sales in March were 17,157, up 28 percent from February. * Ford's F-Series posts third consecutive sales increase. March sales were 84,168, up 5 percent from year ago. * All-new Explorer Sport Trac debuts with higher-than-expected sales. * Lincoln, bolstered by new Zephyr and Mark LT, achieves higher sales in March and first quarter. * Land Rover dealers report record sales for the sixth consecutive month.
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 291,146 cars and trucks from Ford , Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo dealers in March, down 5 percent from a year ago. In the first quarter, the company's sales totaled 740,838, down 3 percent.
Sales for the company's new mid-size sedans -- Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr -- continued to grow as each of the cars posted their highest monthly sales to date. Combined sales totaled 17,157 in March, up 28 percent from February.
"The Fusion, Milan and Zephyr are helping us to carve out a larger share of the market among mid-size car buyers," said Al Giombetti, vice president Ford and Lincoln Mercury marketing and sales. "These cars are helping our dealers to retain our owners and capture new ones in one of the largest segments in the industry."
Ford's F-Series truck also has gained market share in another important segment, the full-size pickup market. In March, F-Series sales totaled 84,168, up 5 percent compared with a year ago and the highest March sales since 2000. It was the third month in a row of higher sales for America's best-selling vehicle. Through March, F-Series sales totaled 199,801, up 6 percent. Another full-size pickup, Lincoln's Mark LT posted its second highest sales month (1,543) in March. Through February, the company gained three full points of share in the full-size pickup segment.
In March, the all-new Ford Explorer Sport Trac arrived in dealer showrooms and sales totaled almost 1,500. When the original Sport Trac was introduced in early 2000, it was the industry's first sport utility truck (SUT). The new Sport Trac offers consumers truck capability, including a 4.6-liter V-8 engine, with the comfort and convenience of a 4-door Explorer.
Overall, sales for the 4-door Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer were lower than a year ago reflecting lower fleet deliveries. Retail sales for these new models were equal to a year ago.
Lincoln, bolstered by the all-new Zephyr sedan and Lincoln Mark LT full- size pickup, posted a sales increase in March and higher sales for the first quarter.
Land Rover dealers reported record sales for March and the first quarter. Sales totaled 4,153 for the month (up 39 percent) and 11,299 for the quarter
(up 34 percent). March was the sixth consecutive month of record sales for Land Rover.
source : theautochannel
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 291,146 cars and trucks from Ford , Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo dealers in March, down 5 percent from a year ago. In the first quarter, the company's sales totaled 740,838, down 3 percent.
Sales for the company's new mid-size sedans -- Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr -- continued to grow as each of the cars posted their highest monthly sales to date. Combined sales totaled 17,157 in March, up 28 percent from February.
"The Fusion, Milan and Zephyr are helping us to carve out a larger share of the market among mid-size car buyers," said Al Giombetti, vice president Ford and Lincoln Mercury marketing and sales. "These cars are helping our dealers to retain our owners and capture new ones in one of the largest segments in the industry."
Ford's F-Series truck also has gained market share in another important segment, the full-size pickup market. In March, F-Series sales totaled 84,168, up 5 percent compared with a year ago and the highest March sales since 2000. It was the third month in a row of higher sales for America's best-selling vehicle. Through March, F-Series sales totaled 199,801, up 6 percent. Another full-size pickup, Lincoln's Mark LT posted its second highest sales month (1,543) in March. Through February, the company gained three full points of share in the full-size pickup segment.
In March, the all-new Ford Explorer Sport Trac arrived in dealer showrooms and sales totaled almost 1,500. When the original Sport Trac was introduced in early 2000, it was the industry's first sport utility truck (SUT). The new Sport Trac offers consumers truck capability, including a 4.6-liter V-8 engine, with the comfort and convenience of a 4-door Explorer.
Overall, sales for the 4-door Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer were lower than a year ago reflecting lower fleet deliveries. Retail sales for these new models were equal to a year ago.
Lincoln, bolstered by the all-new Zephyr sedan and Lincoln Mark LT full- size pickup, posted a sales increase in March and higher sales for the first quarter.
Land Rover dealers reported record sales for March and the first quarter. Sales totaled 4,153 for the month (up 39 percent) and 11,299 for the quarter
(up 34 percent). March was the sixth consecutive month of record sales for Land Rover.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 241,642 252,636 -4.4 615,900 624,577 -1.4
Mercury 18,915 21,457 -11.8 47,646 55,306 -13.9
Lincoln 13,446 12,938 3.9 32,504 31,662 2.7
Jaguar 1,866 3,545 -47.4 5,124 8,707 -41.2
Volvo 11,124 11,614 -4.2 28,365 32,152 -11.8
Land Rover 4,153 2,982 39.3 11,299 8,444 33.8
Total Ford Motor
Company 291,146 305,172 -4.6 740,838 760,848 -2.6
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 104,775 107,834 -2.8 278,423 270,043 3.1
Trucks 186,371 197,338 -5.6 462,415 490,805 -5.8
Total Ford Motor
Company 291,146 305,172 -4.6 740,838 760,848 -2.6
FORD BRAND MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 5,358 7,500 -28.6 16,545 17,614 -6.1
Five Hundred 7,726 9,375 -17.6 22,962 22,300 3.0
Taurus 20,262 20,887 -3.0 51,833 55,114 -6.0
Fusion 10,703 0 NA 29,845 0 NA
Focus 16,171 17,726 -8.8 42,251 46,666 -9.5
Mustang 16,117 17,926 -10.1 40,692 42,261 -3.7
Thunderbird 0 1,546 -100.0 469 3,062 -84.7
GT 204 44 363.6 555 55 909.1
Total Ford Cars 76,541 75,004 2.0 205,152 187,072 9.7
Freestyle 6,078 6,191 -1.8 16,842 15,922 5.8
Escape 15,675 16,921 -7.4 42,268 44,099 -4.2
Explorer 17,157 24,858 -31.0 46,716 62,586 -25.4
Expedition 8,220 9,489 -13.4 20,828 26,296 -20.8
Excursion 250 1,461 -82.9 965 3,432 -71.9
Freestar 4,187 9,307 -55.0 15,532 23,522 -34.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 17,886 16,742 6.8 41,156 42,466 -3.1
Ranger 9,809 10,764 -8.9 22,378 26,612 -15.9
F-Series 84,168 80,527 4.5 199,801 189,408 5.5
Low Cab Forward 357 0 NA 875 0 NA
Heavy Trucks 1,314 1,372 -4.2 3,387 3,162 7.1
Total Ford Trucks 165,101 177,632 -7.1 410,748 437,505 -6.1
Total Ford Brand 241,642 252,636 -4.4 615,900 624,577 -1.4
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 5,787 7,913 -26.9 16,489 20,328 -18.9
Montego 2,225 2,297 -3.1 6,107 5,280 15.7
Sable 0 4,048 -100.0 0 9,898 -100.0
Milan 3,236 0 NA 7,630 0 NA
Total Mercury Cars 11,248 14,258 -21.1 30,226 35,506 -14.9
Town Car 4,344 5,238 -17.1 10,209 11,820 -13.6
LS 1,418 2,595 -45.4 3,365 6,923 -51.4
Zephyr 3,218 0 NA 7,784 0 NA
Total Lincoln Cars 8,980 7,833 14.6 21,358 18,743 14.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 20,228 22,091 -8.4 51,584 54,249 -4.9
Mariner 4,964 3,053 62.6 9,997 8,218 21.6
Mountaineer 2,373 3,265 -27.3 6,339 8,973 -29.4
Monterey 330 881 -62.5 1,084 2,609 -58.5
Total Mercury Trucks 7,667 7,199 6.5 17,420 19,800 -12.0
Navigator 2,405 2,722 -11.6 5,994 7,258 -17.4
Aviator 518 1,814 -71.4 1,554 5,062 -69.3
Mark LT 1,543 569 NA 3,598 599 NA
Total Lincoln Trucks 4,466 5,105 -12.5 11,146 12,919 -13.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 12,133 12,304 -1.4 28,566 32,719 -12.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 32,361 34,395 -5.9 80,150 86,968 -7.8
Total Lincoln Brand 13,446 12,938 3.9 32,504 31,662 2.7
Total Mercury Brand 18,915 21,457 -11.8 47,646 55,306 -13.9
JAGUAR BRAND MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 486 850 -42.8 1,380 2,333 -40.8
S-TYPE 660 1,023 -35.5 1,849 2,441 -24.3
X-TYPE 514 1,435 -64.2 1,429 3,362 -57.5
XK 206 237 -13.1 466 571 -18.4
Total Jaguar 1,866 3,545 -47.4 5,124 8,707 -41.2
VOLVO BRAND MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,356 2,166 8.8 6,129 6,381 -3.9
V50 372 466 -20.2 1,072 1,460 -26.6
V40 0 1 NA 0 2 NA
S60 2,339 2,462 -5.0 6,269 6,320 -0.8
V70 464 659 -29.6 1,296 1,972 -34.3
XC70 1,331 1,264 5.3 3,247 3,410 -4.8
C70 11 274 -96.0 85 697 -87.8
S80 598 1,166 -48.7 1,712 3,183 -46.2
XC90 3,653 3,156 15.7 8,555 8,727 -2.0
Total Volvo 11,124 11,614 -4.2 28,365 32,152 -11.8
LAND ROVER BRAND MARCH 2006 U.S. SALES
March Month % March CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 991 867 14.3 2,762 2,515 9.8
Range Rover Sport 1,667 0 NA 4,329 0 NA
LR3 1,489 1,797 -17.1 4,189 4,611 -9.2
Discovery 1 124 -99.2 1 627 -99.8
Freelander 5 194 -97.4 18 691 -97.4
Total Land Rover 4,153 2,982 39.3 11,299 8,444 33.8
04-03-06, 11:30 AM
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Toyota Reports March Sales
04/03/2006 Torrance, CA
April 3, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of 217,286 units, up 6.9 percent over the same period last year. TMS passenger cars led the way in sales with best-ever March sales totaling 117,299 units, an increase of 0.6 percent over last March. TMS light trucks posted all-time best-ever monthly sales of 99,987 units, a 15.5 percent increase.
"March was no slam dunk for the industry, but sales bounced back from February's ho-hum pace, despite the erratic weather," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "With a near four-year high for consumer confidence, improved labor-market outlooks and a bevy of new products, the outlook remains bullish."
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever March sales of 189,694, an increase of 6.7 percent. The Lexus Division posted best-ever March sales of 27,592 units, up 8.3 percent over last March.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division's passenger cars posted March sales of 103,501 units. Camry recorded best-ever March sales of 38,981 units, an increase of 1.9 percent. Making its U.S. debut in mid-March, the Yaris sub-compact posted strong sales of 1,339 units.
Scion reported best-ever March sales of 14,248 units. The tC sports coupe had best-ever March sales of 6,368 units, up 2.1 percent. The xA subcompact posted a best-ever March with 2,820 units sold, an increase of 20.5 percent.
Toyota Division light-truck sales reported an all-time best-ever month of 86,193 units, an increase of 16.8 percent. Sales of the RAV4 reached an all-time best-ever of 13,494 units, up 116.5 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which debuted in late March, posted strong March sales of 2,784 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported March sales of 2,987 units. Combined March sales of the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid totaled 11,622 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars experienced best-ever March sales of 13,798 units, an increase of 9 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported an all-time best-ever sales month of 5,210 units, a 1086.8 percent increase over last March. The IS 250 reported sales of 3,821, with the IS 350 recording 1,389 units.
Lexus light trucks earned best-ever March sales of 13,794 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over last March. The RX luxury utility vehicles posted combined March sales of 10,971 units, an increase of 20.5 percent over last March. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported March sales of 2,470 units.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 57.1 percent of total March sales. There were 27 selling days both this March and March of 2005.
Detailed sales numbers HERE
04/03/2006 Torrance, CA
April 3, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of 217,286 units, up 6.9 percent over the same period last year. TMS passenger cars led the way in sales with best-ever March sales totaling 117,299 units, an increase of 0.6 percent over last March. TMS light trucks posted all-time best-ever monthly sales of 99,987 units, a 15.5 percent increase.
"March was no slam dunk for the industry, but sales bounced back from February's ho-hum pace, despite the erratic weather," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "With a near four-year high for consumer confidence, improved labor-market outlooks and a bevy of new products, the outlook remains bullish."
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever March sales of 189,694, an increase of 6.7 percent. The Lexus Division posted best-ever March sales of 27,592 units, up 8.3 percent over last March.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division's passenger cars posted March sales of 103,501 units. Camry recorded best-ever March sales of 38,981 units, an increase of 1.9 percent. Making its U.S. debut in mid-March, the Yaris sub-compact posted strong sales of 1,339 units.
Scion reported best-ever March sales of 14,248 units. The tC sports coupe had best-ever March sales of 6,368 units, up 2.1 percent. The xA subcompact posted a best-ever March with 2,820 units sold, an increase of 20.5 percent.
Toyota Division light-truck sales reported an all-time best-ever month of 86,193 units, an increase of 16.8 percent. Sales of the RAV4 reached an all-time best-ever of 13,494 units, up 116.5 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which debuted in late March, posted strong March sales of 2,784 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported March sales of 2,987 units. Combined March sales of the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid totaled 11,622 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars experienced best-ever March sales of 13,798 units, an increase of 9 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported an all-time best-ever sales month of 5,210 units, a 1086.8 percent increase over last March. The IS 250 reported sales of 3,821, with the IS 350 recording 1,389 units.
Lexus light trucks earned best-ever March sales of 13,794 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over last March. The RX luxury utility vehicles posted combined March sales of 10,971 units, an increase of 20.5 percent over last March. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported March sales of 2,470 units.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 57.1 percent of total March sales. There were 27 selling days both this March and March of 2005.
Detailed sales numbers HERE