April 2006 Sales Thread
05-02-06, 11:19 AM
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Subaru Reports April Sales
-- Subaru Impreza sales up 8% --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
reported April sales totaling 16,073 units. Strong sales of the Subaru
Impreza led the month, climbing eight percent from the same period last
year.
The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorded a strong 1,803 units for the month of
April. The Subaru Legacy model line posted a total of 6,259 units, with
Subaru Outback posting 4,283 units for the month. Subaru Impreza posted
3,066 unit sales, while Subaru Forester totaled 4,512 units for the month.
Subaru Baja recorded 433 units in April.
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., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
reported April sales totaling 16,073 units. Strong sales of the Subaru
Impreza led the month, climbing eight percent from the same period last
year.
The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorded a strong 1,803 units for the month of
April. The Subaru Legacy model line posted a total of 6,259 units, with
Subaru Outback posting 4,283 units for the month. Subaru Impreza posted
3,066 unit sales, while Subaru Forester totaled 4,512 units for the month.
Subaru Baja recorded 433 units in April.
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.
05-02-06, 11:21 AM
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Mazda
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for April 2006:
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for April 2006:
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - April 2006
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
April April % April April %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Mazda3 9,059 9,994 (9)% 30,791 31,722 (3)%
Mazda5 1,260 -- N/A 6,321 -- N/A
Mazda6 5,518 5,672 (3)% 24,733 23,920 3%
MX-5 Miata 1,767 667 165% 6,129 2,436 152%
RX-8 584 1,001 (42)% 3,501 5,918 (41)%
Protege -- -- N/A 1 1 0%
626 -- -- N/A -- 2 N/A
MPV 894 831 8% 5,117 5,344 (4)%
B-Series Truck 352 205 72% 1,634 2,490 (34)%
Tribute 2,951 3,879 (24)% 11,429 14,435 (21)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 18,188 17,334 5% 71,476 63,999 12%
TRUCKS 4,197 4,915 (15)% 18,180 22,269 (18)%
TOTAL 22,385 22,249 1% 89,656 86,268 4%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 12,670 11,662 9% 46,743 40,077 17%
IMPORT TRUCK 894 831 8% 5,117 5,344 (4)%
IMPORT TOTAL 13,564 12,493 9% 51,860 45,421 14%
DOMESTIC CAR 5,518 5,672 (3)% 24,733 23,922 3%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 3,303 4,084 (19)% 13,063 16,925 (23)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 8,821 9,756 (10)% 37,796 40,847 (7)%
Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
05-02-06, 11:23 AM
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports Gain in April U.S. Sales of 17.5%
CYPRESS, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America,
Inc., (MMNA) today reported April sales of 10,841 units, an increase of
17.5% compared to April 2005 sales of 9,230.
"While we are encouraged by a very strong month of sales, we sincerely
believe that this is only the beginning," said President & CEO Hiroshi
Harunari. "Our exciting Eclipse Spyder convertible is just beginning to
make a contribution, and there are more exciting products to come in the
near future, including the all-new Outlander in the autumn of this year."
* The total sales of 10,841 represent the highest monthly total since
August 2005, and the second best sales month in the past year.
* The 17.5% increase is the largest year-over year monthly sales
increase in nearly 4 years (July 2002) and the largest April
year-over-year monthly increase in 6 years (April 2000).
* Galant was the volume leader at 3,049, up 29.9% from last April's
volume
* Eclipse closed at 2,626, up 165.8% up from last year's volume
* Eclipse Spyder had its best sales month in two years with 827, up
89.7% from last year's volume.
"At a time our industry is facing many challenges, Mitsubishi Motors
has begun our fiscal year on a high note and we are positioned well," added
Harunari. "We have exciting products and when consumers visit our dealers'
showrooms, they are also finding programs that are competitive and
meaningful to them as American consumers."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors of North America, Inc.
Inc., (MMNA) today reported April sales of 10,841 units, an increase of
17.5% compared to April 2005 sales of 9,230.
"While we are encouraged by a very strong month of sales, we sincerely
believe that this is only the beginning," said President & CEO Hiroshi
Harunari. "Our exciting Eclipse Spyder convertible is just beginning to
make a contribution, and there are more exciting products to come in the
near future, including the all-new Outlander in the autumn of this year."
* The total sales of 10,841 represent the highest monthly total since
August 2005, and the second best sales month in the past year.
* The 17.5% increase is the largest year-over year monthly sales
increase in nearly 4 years (July 2002) and the largest April
year-over-year monthly increase in 6 years (April 2000).
* Galant was the volume leader at 3,049, up 29.9% from last April's
volume
* Eclipse closed at 2,626, up 165.8% up from last year's volume
* Eclipse Spyder had its best sales month in two years with 827, up
89.7% from last year's volume.
"At a time our industry is facing many challenges, Mitsubishi Motors
has begun our fiscal year on a high note and we are positioned well," added
Harunari. "We have exciting products and when consumers visit our dealers'
showrooms, they are also finding programs that are competitive and
meaningful to them as American consumers."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors of North America, Inc.
05-02-06, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by genearch
Ouch... even the Infiniti M is outselling the GS...
** Sorry folks, I don't buy the "new GS*** is coming so sales are slow and Lexus is holding back production" argument.
** Sorry folks, I don't buy the "new GS*** is coming so sales are slow and Lexus is holding back production" argument.
We will see in the coming months if doubters of the GS argument are also proved wrong.
On another note, Acura had TL sales reach almost 8K! That's crazy! I'm really interested in seeing May sales figures, to see how the ES350 will impact TL sales.
Also on another note: the Accord Hybrid took a complete nosedive sales-wise, and the Civic Hybrid also dropped in sales. The Corolla had a clear lead over the new Civic sales-wise, which is surprising.
Prius sales have dropped, but that has already been confirmed to be because of production being allocated to the ramp up of the Camry Hybrid. The Prius continues to fly off the dealer lots, and demand does not seem to be decreasing.
The Yaris and FJ both had some solid sales.
05-02-06, 11:30 AM
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TABLE-BMW April U.S. vehicle sales up 16.9 pct
Tue May 2, 2006 1:39 PM ET
DETROIT, May 2 (Reuters) - Following are BMW (Bayerische
Motoren Werke) (BMWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) (BMWG.F: Quote, Profile, Research) U.S. sales of cars and light
trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for
the year to date.
April 2006 April 2005 % Change
All Vehicles 28,563 25,382 16.9%
Domestic Car 1,180 1,233 -0.6%
Domestic Truck 2,227 2,932 -21.1%
Import Car 20,560 18,047 18.3%
Import Truck 4,596 3,170 50.6%
Dom+Imp Cars 21,740 19,280 17.1%
Dom+Imp Trucks 6,823 6,102 16.1%
Domestic Vehicles 3,407 4,165 -15.1%
Imported Vehicles 25,156 21,217 23.1%
Yr-to-Date Prev Year % Change
All Vehicles 101,151 90,918 12.4%
Domestic Car 2,180 3,142 -29.9%
Domestic Truck 9,403 10,722 -11.4%
Import Car 78,929 66,749 19.4%
Import Truck 10,639 10,305 4.3%
Dom+Imp Cars 81,109 69,891 17.2%
Dom+Imp Trucks 20,042 21,027 -3.7%
Domestic Vehicles 11,583 13,864 -15.6%
Imported Vehicles 89,568 77,054 17.4%
--------------------------------------------------------------
Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and
reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 27 in the month last
year, and 101 this year to date vs. 102 last year to date
Bayerische Moteren Werke AG
Man, I sure like automakers and their numbers. I wonder if anyone in the auto business can do stats without spinning them. I read the disclaimer and can't believe it makes that much difference. If I take total vehicles in April this year of 28563 and subtract last year's number of 25382 I get an increase of 3181 vehicles. If I divide that by last years sales of 25382, I get an increase of 12.53%. That's still very respectable but I wonder how they get a sales increase of 16.9%? If I correct for the number of sales days this year vs last, the increase bumps up from 940 cars a day to 1098.57 which is a 14% increase, getting up there but still not 17%. I am sure they have some set of mathematics to have it work out, just like they have 26 selling days in April this year vs 27 last year. All those days when car dealers were closed down that I missed.
Tue May 2, 2006 1:39 PM ET
DETROIT, May 2 (Reuters) - Following are BMW (Bayerische
Motoren Werke) (BMWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) (BMWG.F: Quote, Profile, Research) U.S. sales of cars and light
trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for
the year to date.
April 2006 April 2005 % Change
All Vehicles 28,563 25,382 16.9%
Domestic Car 1,180 1,233 -0.6%
Domestic Truck 2,227 2,932 -21.1%
Import Car 20,560 18,047 18.3%
Import Truck 4,596 3,170 50.6%
Dom+Imp Cars 21,740 19,280 17.1%
Dom+Imp Trucks 6,823 6,102 16.1%
Domestic Vehicles 3,407 4,165 -15.1%
Imported Vehicles 25,156 21,217 23.1%
Yr-to-Date Prev Year % Change
All Vehicles 101,151 90,918 12.4%
Domestic Car 2,180 3,142 -29.9%
Domestic Truck 9,403 10,722 -11.4%
Import Car 78,929 66,749 19.4%
Import Truck 10,639 10,305 4.3%
Dom+Imp Cars 81,109 69,891 17.2%
Dom+Imp Trucks 20,042 21,027 -3.7%
Domestic Vehicles 11,583 13,864 -15.6%
Imported Vehicles 89,568 77,054 17.4%
--------------------------------------------------------------
Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and
reflect 26 selling days this month vs. 27 in the month last
year, and 101 this year to date vs. 102 last year to date
Bayerische Moteren Werke AG
Man, I sure like automakers and their numbers. I wonder if anyone in the auto business can do stats without spinning them. I read the disclaimer and can't believe it makes that much difference. If I take total vehicles in April this year of 28563 and subtract last year's number of 25382 I get an increase of 3181 vehicles. If I divide that by last years sales of 25382, I get an increase of 12.53%. That's still very respectable but I wonder how they get a sales increase of 16.9%? If I correct for the number of sales days this year vs last, the increase bumps up from 940 cars a day to 1098.57 which is a 14% increase, getting up there but still not 17%. I am sure they have some set of mathematics to have it work out, just like they have 26 selling days in April this year vs 27 last year. All those days when car dealers were closed down that I missed.
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05-02-06, 11:46 AM
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A few more notes ...
The Highlander Hybrid alone outsold Ford and Honda's entire hybrid lineups.
BMW this month outsold Lexus by a small margin.
The Yaris easily outsold both the Fit and Aveo.
The Highlander Hybrid alone outsold Ford and Honda's entire hybrid lineups.
BMW this month outsold Lexus by a small margin.
The Yaris easily outsold both the Fit and Aveo.
05-02-06, 12:02 PM
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April sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 20 percent for a total of 25,250
compared to 21,072 reported in the same month a year ago.
Lexus sold 24,679 vehicles down 1.7%
ouch
I think the GS460, GS350 and LS460 will again restore proper order in the universe.
It's amazing how the 3series is selling so well, especially considering it's not all that great looking .
It goes to show great magazine reviews really do work, and Lexus needs to cater to magazine tastes.
compared to 21,072 reported in the same month a year ago.
Lexus sold 24,679 vehicles down 1.7%
ouch
I think the GS460, GS350 and LS460 will again restore proper order in the universe.
It's amazing how the 3series is selling so well, especially considering it's not all that great looking .
It goes to show great magazine reviews really do work, and Lexus needs to cater to magazine tastes.
05-02-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
imagine how many IS would sell if the supply was better
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05-02-06, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
Ouch... even the Infiniti M is outselling the GS...
** Sorry folks, I don't buy the "new GS*** is coming so sales are slow and Lexus is holding back production" argument.
** Sorry folks, I don't buy the "new GS*** is coming so sales are slow and Lexus is holding back production" argument.
05-02-06, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
April sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 20 percent for a total of 25,250
compared to 21,072 reported in the same month a year ago.
Lexus sold 24,679 vehicles down 1.7%
ouch
I think the GS460, GS350 and LS460 will again restore proper order in the universe.
It's amazing how the 3series is selling so well, especially considering it's not all that great looking .
It goes to show great magazine reviews really do work, and Lexus needs to cater to magazine tastes.
compared to 21,072 reported in the same month a year ago.
Lexus sold 24,679 vehicles down 1.7%
ouch
I think the GS460, GS350 and LS460 will again restore proper order in the universe.
It's amazing how the 3series is selling so well, especially considering it's not all that great looking .
It goes to show great magazine reviews really do work, and Lexus needs to cater to magazine tastes.
It's no surprise 3 Series continues to sell so well, with the HUGE amount of model variants and options available.
05-02-06, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
Like it or not, BMW has an extremely well rounded line-up in the 3 series. Lexus should have taken notice a few years ago and addressed it when the new IS was released.
Their mistake is BMW's gain.
Their mistake is BMW's gain.
BMW's lineup is mostly fresh and went through a big revitalization that started with the controversial 7 Series and culminated with the release of the new 3 Series.
Lexus' lineup is right in the middle of a big revitalization. Still to come is a new SC, new large SUVs, a new RX, and a rumoured new crossover model, on top of the already-mentioned new LS, and new GS and IS model variants.
Last but not least is the halo Lexus supercar.
05-02-06, 01:22 PM
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ES350 should bring things back to order. And of course, the coming GS350, GS460, and new LS will make sure Lexus sales don't slip.
It's no surprise 3 Series continues to sell so well, with the HUGE amount of model variants and options available.
It's no surprise 3 Series continues to sell so well, with the HUGE amount of model variants and options available.
Lexus lowered GS production so they dont have to give incentives btw. They have the luxury of producing as many as customers want and not a bit more due to flexible plants. Will customers want more GS's when GS350 arrives? Who really knows. ES is the one to push up sales for next month and then LS later in the year.
Yaris is doing good eh? And xA too... :-).
05-02-06, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
and largest manufacturer rabates :-).
Lexus lowered GS production so they dont have to give incentives btw. They have the luxury of producing as many as customers want and not a bit more due to flexible plants. Will customers want more GS's when GS350 arrives? Who really knows. ES is the one to push up sales for next month and then LS later in the year.
Yaris is doing good eh? And xA too... :-).
Lexus lowered GS production so they dont have to give incentives btw. They have the luxury of producing as many as customers want and not a bit more due to flexible plants. Will customers want more GS's when GS350 arrives? Who really knows. ES is the one to push up sales for next month and then LS later in the year.
Yaris is doing good eh? And xA too... :-).
Yaris sales in the US is icing on the cake for Toyota. The Vitz (Yaris) in Japan continues to be one of the top selling cars, and Yaris is a big seller in Europe, where Toyota posted record sales in March. Even in Canada Yaris is very popular, just like the Echo was.
Big things should be coming for Scion, with a new xB, a possible tC replacement soon, and a supposedly new AWD model.
05-02-06, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
. Speed channel's track test and road test of the GS450h was great publicity, as the car was almost unanimously praised by everyone on the Speed program.
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