April 2006 Sales Thread
........................
05-02-06, 09:41 AM
#3
Super Moderator
Volkswagen Reports April Sales
02 May 2006
New models comprise more than half of sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales.
The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year’s sales of 7,498. With an increase of 52.9 percent, the Passat sedan posted sales of 3,466.
Year-to-date sales are 73,824, an increase of 20.4 percent over prior year sales of 61,336. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for April, 2006.
Details : CLICK HERE
New models comprise more than half of sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales.
The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year’s sales of 7,498. With an increase of 52.9 percent, the Passat sedan posted sales of 3,466.
Year-to-date sales are 73,824, an increase of 20.4 percent over prior year sales of 61,336. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for April, 2006.
Details : CLICK HERE
05-02-06, 10:24 AM
#5
Super Moderator
Infiniti / Nissan
Nissan North America Announces April Sales
[May 2, 06]
GARDENA, Calif. (May 2, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc.’s (NNA’s) Nissan Division posted an increase in sales of 0.1 percent over last year, with the Murano celebrating best-ever April sales. The Frontier and Sentra also posted robust sales increases versus one year ago. While the Infiniti Division posted a 14.2 percent decrease in sales, the Infiniti M saw record April sales. NNA reported 86,720 total sales in April, a 1.7 percent decrease over last year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold.
· Murano saw record sales for April, with 6,879 units sold marking a 16.3 percent increase from one year ago.
· Frontier pickup saw solid sales of 7,573 units in April, a 38.8 percent increase from year-ago.
· Sentra (12,242 units sold) continues its strong tempo with a sales gain of 20.1 percent from one year ago.
· April total Nissan truck sales rose 2.7% from last year, on sales of 36,678 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 14.2 percent from last April with 9,618 units sold.
· The all-new M continued its strong sales momentum with 2,417 units sold and posts its best April ever.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined April sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 86,720 units, a 1.7 percent decrease when compared to last year with 91,621 units.
Details HERE
[May 2, 06]
GARDENA, Calif. (May 2, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc.’s (NNA’s) Nissan Division posted an increase in sales of 0.1 percent over last year, with the Murano celebrating best-ever April sales. The Frontier and Sentra also posted robust sales increases versus one year ago. While the Infiniti Division posted a 14.2 percent decrease in sales, the Infiniti M saw record April sales. NNA reported 86,720 total sales in April, a 1.7 percent decrease over last year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold.
· Murano saw record sales for April, with 6,879 units sold marking a 16.3 percent increase from one year ago.
· Frontier pickup saw solid sales of 7,573 units in April, a 38.8 percent increase from year-ago.
· Sentra (12,242 units sold) continues its strong tempo with a sales gain of 20.1 percent from one year ago.
· April total Nissan truck sales rose 2.7% from last year, on sales of 36,678 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 14.2 percent from last April with 9,618 units sold.
· The all-new M continued its strong sales momentum with 2,417 units sold and posts its best April ever.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined April sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 86,720 units, a 1.7 percent decrease when compared to last year with 91,621 units.
Details HERE
Last edited by Gojirra99; 05-02-06 at 08:33 PM.
05-02-06, 10:28 AM
#7
Super Moderator
Audi
02 May 2006
AUDI OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES APRIL SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – After a successful first quarter, Audi of America, Inc. continues its sales gains with a 2.9% increase for April 2006. Marking the second best April sales month in its history and the best since 2000, Audi sold a total of 7,412 vehicles. Vehicle sales in April 2005 totaled 7,202. Leading the sales gain for the month was the A4 with a total of 3,623, a 25.0% increase over last year. The A3 continues its strong momentum in the market with total sales of 746.
“Our core model lines – A3, A4, and A6 – continue to drive sales upwards,” said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America. “With the advent of the ‘Year of Performance’ beginning in June with the all-new Audi Q7 performance SUV, followed by the RS 4 sport sedan, A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and our luxury sport sedans S6 and S8, we’re just at the beginning of a great year for Audi of America.”
Details CLICK HERE
AUDI OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES APRIL SALES
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – After a successful first quarter, Audi of America, Inc. continues its sales gains with a 2.9% increase for April 2006. Marking the second best April sales month in its history and the best since 2000, Audi sold a total of 7,412 vehicles. Vehicle sales in April 2005 totaled 7,202. Leading the sales gain for the month was the A4 with a total of 3,623, a 25.0% increase over last year. The A3 continues its strong momentum in the market with total sales of 746.
“Our core model lines – A3, A4, and A6 – continue to drive sales upwards,” said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America. “With the advent of the ‘Year of Performance’ beginning in June with the all-new Audi Q7 performance SUV, followed by the RS 4 sport sedan, A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and our luxury sport sedans S6 and S8, we’re just at the beginning of a great year for Audi of America.”
Details CLICK HERE
Trending Topics
05-02-06, 11:01 AM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: A better place
Posts: 7,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nissan's PR ... how ironic. Talk about marketing spin:
"April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold."
So translation is Nissan April 2006 sales were actually down 4% compared with April 2005, but leave it to the PR department to *somehow* spin this into a "sales increase".
Infiniti sales down 14% ... wow ... tha'ts really got to hurt.
And I don't get Nissan's calculations ... if combined NNA sales in April 2005 were 91621, and April 2006 sales are 86720, that's about a 5% decrease, not 1.7%. Where did Nissan get that number from?
"April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold."
So translation is Nissan April 2006 sales were actually down 4% compared with April 2005, but leave it to the PR department to *somehow* spin this into a "sales increase".
Infiniti sales down 14% ... wow ... tha'ts really got to hurt.
And I don't get Nissan's calculations ... if combined NNA sales in April 2005 were 91621, and April 2006 sales are 86720, that's about a 5% decrease, not 1.7%. Where did Nissan get that number from?
05-02-06, 11:06 AM
#9
Super Moderator
Lexus / Toyota
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported an all-time best-ever sales month totaling
219,965 units in April, up 8.5 percent over the same period last year.
"The market for lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles is showing
strength, as are hybrids," said Jim Press, Toyota Motor Sales president and
COO. "Record oil prices have a way of reminding us how close to the cliff
we're living."
The Toyota Division recorded an all-time best-ever sales month in April
with 195,286 units, an increase of 10 percent, while the Lexus Division
posted April sales of 24,679 units.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division's passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales in
April of 114,670 units, an increase of 6.3 percent over last year. The
completely redesigned 2007 Camry, which went on sale in late April,
recorded best-ever April sales of 40,203 units, an increase of 3.3 percent.
Arriving in showrooms the last week of April, the all-new Camry Hybrid had
early sales of 86 units. Demand for the Prius gas-electric hybrid continues
to outweigh supply, with sales totaling 8,234 units for the month. Making
its U.S. debut in mid March, the Yaris subcompact posted robust sales of
6,393 units. The Corolla enjoyed all-time best-ever sales of 36,155 units
in April, up 9.3 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales reported a best-ever April totaling
80,616 units, an increase of 15.6 percent. Hybrid sales showed no signs of
slowing, with the Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reporting an
all-time best-ever sales month of 3,768 units. Combined April sales of the
Highlander and Highlander Hybrid totaled 10,712 units.
Sales of the RAV4 reached an all-time best-ever of 13,854 units, up
106.4 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which
debuted in late March, posted strong April sales of 5,649 units. The
4Runner mid-size SUV sales totaled 9,406 units for the month, up 14.7
percent over last April. Tacoma posted April sales of 15,220 units, up 4.3
percent over the same period last year.
Scion reported strong April sales of 15,444 units. The xA subcompact
led the way with all-time best-ever sales of 3,331 units, an increase of
29.5 percent. The tC sports coupe posted April sales of 6,435 units, while
the xB recorded sales of 5,678 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted best-ever April sales of 13,304 units, an
increase of 11.2 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported best-ever
April sales of 4,715 units, a 978.5 percent increase over last April. The
IS 250 reported sales of 3,531, with the IS 350 recording 1,184 units. The
all-new GS 450h hybrid luxury performance sedan went on sale the last week
in April and posted early sales of 141 units.
Lexus light trucks recorded April sales of 11,375 units. The RX luxury
utility vehicles posted combined April sales of 8,890 units. The RX 400h
luxury hybrid SUV continued its steady sales performance with a total of
2,247 units in April.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 54.3 percent of total
April sales. There were 26 selling days this April compared to 27 selling
days last April.
U.S.A., Inc., today reported an all-time best-ever sales month totaling
219,965 units in April, up 8.5 percent over the same period last year.
"The market for lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles is showing
strength, as are hybrids," said Jim Press, Toyota Motor Sales president and
COO. "Record oil prices have a way of reminding us how close to the cliff
we're living."
The Toyota Division recorded an all-time best-ever sales month in April
with 195,286 units, an increase of 10 percent, while the Lexus Division
posted April sales of 24,679 units.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division's passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales in
April of 114,670 units, an increase of 6.3 percent over last year. The
completely redesigned 2007 Camry, which went on sale in late April,
recorded best-ever April sales of 40,203 units, an increase of 3.3 percent.
Arriving in showrooms the last week of April, the all-new Camry Hybrid had
early sales of 86 units. Demand for the Prius gas-electric hybrid continues
to outweigh supply, with sales totaling 8,234 units for the month. Making
its U.S. debut in mid March, the Yaris subcompact posted robust sales of
6,393 units. The Corolla enjoyed all-time best-ever sales of 36,155 units
in April, up 9.3 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales reported a best-ever April totaling
80,616 units, an increase of 15.6 percent. Hybrid sales showed no signs of
slowing, with the Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reporting an
all-time best-ever sales month of 3,768 units. Combined April sales of the
Highlander and Highlander Hybrid totaled 10,712 units.
Sales of the RAV4 reached an all-time best-ever of 13,854 units, up
106.4 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which
debuted in late March, posted strong April sales of 5,649 units. The
4Runner mid-size SUV sales totaled 9,406 units for the month, up 14.7
percent over last April. Tacoma posted April sales of 15,220 units, up 4.3
percent over the same period last year.
Scion reported strong April sales of 15,444 units. The xA subcompact
led the way with all-time best-ever sales of 3,331 units, an increase of
29.5 percent. The tC sports coupe posted April sales of 6,435 units, while
the xB recorded sales of 5,678 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted best-ever April sales of 13,304 units, an
increase of 11.2 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported best-ever
April sales of 4,715 units, a 978.5 percent increase over last April. The
IS 250 reported sales of 3,531, with the IS 350 recording 1,184 units. The
all-new GS 450h hybrid luxury performance sedan went on sale the last week
in April and posted early sales of 141 units.
Lexus light trucks recorded April sales of 11,375 units. The RX luxury
utility vehicles posted combined April sales of 8,890 units. The RX 400h
luxury hybrid SUV continued its steady sales performance with a total of
2,247 units in April.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 54.3 percent of total
April sales. There were 26 selling days this April compared to 27 selling
days last April.
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
April, 2006
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG
YARIS 6,393 0 #N/A 7,732 0 #N/A
COROLLA 36,155 34,336 9.3 118,442 115,994 3.1
CAMRY 40,203 40,435 3.3 133,978 138,939 -2.6
AVALON 8,239 9,229 -7.3 30,782 24,662 26.1
PRIUS 8,234 11,345 -24.6 30,357 34,225 -10.4
SCION xA 3,331 2,671 29.5 10,494 8,607 23.1
SCION xB 5,678 6,002 -1.8 18,648 18,471 2.0
SCION tC 6,435 7,129 -6.3 22,658 21,696 5.5
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 114,670 112,002 6.3 373,113 366,134 2.9
ES 330 4,603 5,597 -14.6 15,390 20,373 -23.7
LS 430 1,071 2,398 -53.6 4,617 9,080 -48.6
SC 430 579 778 -22.7 1,963 2,548 -22.2
GS 300 1,963 2,657 -23.3 7,638 7,175 7.5
GS 430/450h 373 541 -28.4 1,208 1,681 -27.4
IS 250/350 4,715 454 978.5 17,880 1,774 917.9
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 13,304 12,425 11.2 48,696 42,631 15.4
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 127,974 124,427 6.8 421,809 408,765 4.2
SIENNA 13,912 13,471 7.2 54,302 47,914 14.5
RAV4 13,854 6,971 106.4 47,798 22,631 113.3
FJ CRUISER 5,649 0 #N/A 8,433 0 #N/A
4RUNNER 9,406 8,519 14.7 37,331 35,213 7.1
HIGHLANDER 10,712 12,896 -13.7 40,115 45,495 -11.0
LAND CRUISER 255 425 -37.7 1,140 1,742 -33.9
SEQUOIA 2,771 4,039 -28.8 11,839 16,164 -26.0
TOTAL SUV 42,647 32,850 34.8 146,656 121,245 22.2
4X2 TACOMA 9,109 9,314 1.6 33,808 29,660 15.1
4X4 TACOMA 6,111 5,833 8.8 23,219 19,581 19.8
TOTAL TACOMA 15,220 15,147 4.3 57,027 49,241 17.0
TUNDRA 8,837 10,932 -16.1 40,662 43,660 -5.9
TOTAL PICKUP 24,057 26,079 -4.2 97,689 92,901 6.2
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 80,616 72,400 15.6 298,647 262,060 15.1
LX 470 507 624 -15.6 1,992 2,609 -22.9
GX 470 1,978 2,843 -27.7 8,071 10,982 -25.8
RX 350/400h 8,890 10,172 -9.2 34,297 33,286 4.1
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 11,375 13,639 -13.4 44,360 46,877 -4.4
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 91,991 86,039 11.0 343,007 308,937 12.1
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 195,286 184,402 10.0 671,760 628,194 8.0
TOTAL LEXUS 24,679 26,064 -1.7 93,056 89,508 5.0
TOTAL TOYOTA 219,965 210,466 8.5 764,816 717,702 7.6
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 30,769 33,485 -4.6 104,819 112,040 -5.5
DOM. CAMRY 34,299 39,495 -9.8 117,476 135,762 -12.6
DOM. PICKUP 24,057 26,079 -4.2 97,689 92,901 6.2
DOM. RX 330 5,361 5,974 -6.8 20,669 20,860 0.1
SELLING DAYS 26 27 101 102
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 41,363 29,793 44.2 120,036 93,670 29.4
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 13,304 12,425 11.2 48,696 42,631 15.4
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 73,307 82,209 -7.4 253,077 272,464 -6.2
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 127,974 124,427 6.8 421,809 408,765 4.2
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 39,876 28,811 43.7 134,817 105,081 29.6
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 6,014 7,665 -18.5 23,691 26,017 -8.0
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 40,740 43,589 -2.9 163,830 156,979 5.4
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 5,361 5,974 -6.8 20,669 20,860 0.1
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 91,991 86,039 11.0 343,007 308,937 12.1
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 48,373 46,489 8.1 182,583 168,122 9.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 11,375 13,639 -13.4 44,360 46,877 -4.4
SMALL VANS 13,912 13,471 7.2 54,302 47,914 14.5
PICKUPS 24,057 26,079 -4.2 97,689 92,901 6.2
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 30,769 33,485 -4.6 104,819 112,040 -5.5
CAMRY 34,299 39,495 -9.8 117,476 135,762 -12.6
AVALON 8,239 9,229 -7.3 30,782 24,662 26.1
SIENNA 13,912 13,471 7.2 54,302 47,914 14.5
PICKUP 24,057 26,079 -4.2 97,689 92,901 6.2
SEQUOIA 2,771 4,039 -28.8 11,839 16,164 -26.0
RX 330 5,361 5,974 -6.8 20,669 20,860 0.1
TOTAL 119,408 131,772 -5.9 437,576 450,303 -1.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 54.3% 62.6% 57.2% 62.7%
SELLING DAYS 26 27 101 102
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
05-02-06, 11:06 AM
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: None
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
Nissan's PR ... how ironic. Talk about marketing spin:
"April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold."
So translation is Nissan April 2006 sales were actually down 4% compared with April 2005, but leave it to the PR department to *somehow* spin this into a "sales increase".
Infiniti sales down 14% ... wow ... tha'ts really got to hurt.
And I don't get Nissan's calculations ... if combined NNA sales in April 2005 were 91621, and April 2006 sales are 86720, that's about a 5% decrease, not 1.7%. Where did Nissan get that number from?
"April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 79,982 units sold."
So translation is Nissan April 2006 sales were actually down 4% compared with April 2005, but leave it to the PR department to *somehow* spin this into a "sales increase".
Infiniti sales down 14% ... wow ... tha'ts really got to hurt.
And I don't get Nissan's calculations ... if combined NNA sales in April 2005 were 91621, and April 2006 sales are 86720, that's about a 5% decrease, not 1.7%. Where did Nissan get that number from?
05-02-06, 11:08 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Acura Announces April Record Sales Results
TSX and TL Enjoy Record Months For the Luxury Division
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparked by record monthly sales
for the TSX sports sedan, as well as a new monthly benchmark for the TL
performance luxury sedan, Acura sold 19,372 units during the month of
April, an increase of 5.3 percent over a year ago, the division announced
today.
TSX had the best month in its history, selling 3,911 units, an increase
of 22.0 percent above the previous mark of 3,329, set in April 2005.
Year-to-date TSX sales are now at 13,144 units -- 17.3 percent better than
2005.
The TL performance luxury sedan was the top-selling Acura in April,
setting a new all-time record with 7,975 units for the month, bringing the
TL year-to-date sales total to 24,779. Acura cars also reached an all-time
record for sales during the month with 14,958.
"We are extremely proud of the continued strong sales of both TSX and
TL," said **** Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Their strength
have put us in a position where another record year for Acura is well
within reach."
The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 4,414 units in April, bringing its
total sales for the year to 17,247 units.
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparked by record monthly sales
for the TSX sports sedan, as well as a new monthly benchmark for the TL
performance luxury sedan, Acura sold 19,372 units during the month of
April, an increase of 5.3 percent over a year ago, the division announced
today.
TSX had the best month in its history, selling 3,911 units, an increase
of 22.0 percent above the previous mark of 3,329, set in April 2005.
Year-to-date TSX sales are now at 13,144 units -- 17.3 percent better than
2005.
The TL performance luxury sedan was the top-selling Acura in April,
setting a new all-time record with 7,975 units for the month, bringing the
TL year-to-date sales total to 24,779. Acura cars also reached an all-time
record for sales during the month with 14,958.
"We are extremely proud of the continued strong sales of both TSX and
TL," said **** Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Their strength
have put us in a position where another record year for Acura is well
within reach."
The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 4,414 units in April, bringing its
total sales for the year to 17,247 units.
Code:
American Honda Vehicle Sales For April 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
April April DSR** April April DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 19,372 19,102 5.3% 65,023 67,516 -2.7%
RSX 2,036 2,157 -2.0% 6,186 6,800 -8.1%
CL* 0 0 0 1
TL* 7,975 7,206 14.9% 24,779 25,110 -0.3%
TSX 3,911 3,329 22.0% 13,144 11,320 17.3%
RL 1,031 1,304 -17.9% 3,633 5,463 -32.8%
NSX 5 33 -84.3% 34 81 -57.6%
MDX* 4,414 5,073 -9.6% 17,247 18,741 -7.1%
Selling Days 26 27 101 102
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
05-02-06, 11:11 AM
#12
Super Moderator
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best April Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest April on record with sales of 21,270 new vehicles, an
increase of 13.1 percent over last April, bringing year-to-date sales to
72,512 new vehicles, a 15.9 percent increase compared to year-to-date 2005.
Passenger car sales of 16,466 units showed an increase of 6.8 percent
over April 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 3,033 units, an
increase of 108.2 percent over last April. Another new model, the 2007
SL550, which arrived at dealerships in mid-April, boosted volume for its
model line, which recorded a 22.2 percent gain over April 2005. Other
strong performers included CLK-Class coupe and convertible sales of 2,202,
a 14 percent increase over April 2005, E-Class sedan and wagon sales of
3,778, an increase of 1.3 percent over last April and SLK-Class sales of
1,202, a 23.7 percent increase over April 2005.
Sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with a 41.7 percent increase over April 2005 and a 114.6 percent
increase over year- to-date 2005 (16,918 v. 7,882). The all new 2007
GL-Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, which arrived at
dealerships at the end of April, netted sales of 499 units.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,055 vehicles in April, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 14,506 units.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
Web Site: http://www.mbusa.com
reported its highest April on record with sales of 21,270 new vehicles, an
increase of 13.1 percent over last April, bringing year-to-date sales to
72,512 new vehicles, a 15.9 percent increase compared to year-to-date 2005.
Passenger car sales of 16,466 units showed an increase of 6.8 percent
over April 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 3,033 units, an
increase of 108.2 percent over last April. Another new model, the 2007
SL550, which arrived at dealerships in mid-April, boosted volume for its
model line, which recorded a 22.2 percent gain over April 2005. Other
strong performers included CLK-Class coupe and convertible sales of 2,202,
a 14 percent increase over April 2005, E-Class sedan and wagon sales of
3,778, an increase of 1.3 percent over last April and SLK-Class sales of
1,202, a 23.7 percent increase over April 2005.
Sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with a 41.7 percent increase over April 2005 and a 114.6 percent
increase over year- to-date 2005 (16,918 v. 7,882). The all new 2007
GL-Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, which arrived at
dealerships at the end of April, netted sales of 499 units.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,055 vehicles in April, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 14,506 units.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
Code:
April April Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
Model '06 '05 % 2006 2005 %
C-CLASS 4,037 4,496 -10.2% 14,017 16,965 -17.4%
E-CLASS 3,778 3,731 1.3% 12,437 12,660 -1.8%
S-CLASS 3,033 1,457 108.2% 10,651 4,933 115.9%
CL-CLASS 64 111 -42.3% 220 472 -53.4%
SL-CLASS 1,112 910 22.2% 2,953 3,362 -12.2%
CLK-CLASS 2,202 1,932 14.0% 7,790 6,522 19.4%
SLK-CLASS 1,202 972 23.7% 3,644 4,085 -10.8%
CLS-CLASS 1,038 1,805 -42.5% 3,882 5,700 -31.9%
R-CLASS 1,672 n/a n/a 6,742 n/a n/a
M-CLASS 2,590 3,248 -20.3% 9,447 7,455 26.7%
GL-CLASS 499 n/a n/a 499 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 43 143 -69.9% 230 427 -46.1%
GRAND TOTAL 21,270 18,805 13.1% 72,512 62,581 15.9%
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
Web Site: http://www.mbusa.com
05-02-06, 11:13 AM
#13
Super Moderator
American Honda Reports Record April Sales
All-New Honda Fit Starts Strong
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Boosted by the sixth
consecutive month of record light-truck sales, American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted a best-ever April sales result of 139,124 vehicles, an
increase of 6.5 percent over April 2005. April was the fourth-best month in
the company's U.S. sales history.
American Honda posted record April car sales of 82,372 units, up 4.7
percent over last year, and record April light-truck sales of 56,752 units,
an increase of 9.3 percent over year-ago results. Year-to-date American
Honda total vehicle sales of 472,968 rose 7.6 percent over the same period
last year.
Record April sales of Honda Division cars and light trucks, including
individual April records for the Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline and CR-V, pushed
Honda Division sales to an all-time April record of 119,752 units, up 6.7
percent over year-ago results. April marks the fourth-best month in the
Honda Division's U.S. sales history, with year-to-date Honda Division sales
rising 9.5 percent to 407,945 vehicles. Since going on sale April 20, the
new Honda Fit sold 3,792 units, helping drive Honda Division car sales up
3.5 percent over April 2005 to 67,414 units, on a daily selling rate basis.
"Honda light trucks are some of the most fuel-efficient in their
segments, and that is definitely something customers are responding to in
this time of rising fuel prices," said **** Colliver, executive vice
president of American Honda. "We're not seeing a shift away from light
trucks right now, but we are seeing customers make purchase decisions based
on fuel economy."
The Acura Division posted strong April sales of 19,372, with record
April car sales of 14,958 units. The TSX and TL both set all-time records
with 3,911 and 7,975 units, respectively.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com and http://www.acura.com.
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Boosted by the sixth
consecutive month of record light-truck sales, American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted a best-ever April sales result of 139,124 vehicles, an
increase of 6.5 percent over April 2005. April was the fourth-best month in
the company's U.S. sales history.
American Honda posted record April car sales of 82,372 units, up 4.7
percent over last year, and record April light-truck sales of 56,752 units,
an increase of 9.3 percent over year-ago results. Year-to-date American
Honda total vehicle sales of 472,968 rose 7.6 percent over the same period
last year.
Record April sales of Honda Division cars and light trucks, including
individual April records for the Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline and CR-V, pushed
Honda Division sales to an all-time April record of 119,752 units, up 6.7
percent over year-ago results. April marks the fourth-best month in the
Honda Division's U.S. sales history, with year-to-date Honda Division sales
rising 9.5 percent to 407,945 vehicles. Since going on sale April 20, the
new Honda Fit sold 3,792 units, helping drive Honda Division car sales up
3.5 percent over April 2005 to 67,414 units, on a daily selling rate basis.
"Honda light trucks are some of the most fuel-efficient in their
segments, and that is definitely something customers are responding to in
this time of rising fuel prices," said **** Colliver, executive vice
president of American Honda. "We're not seeing a shift away from light
trucks right now, but we are seeing customers make purchase decisions based
on fuel economy."
The Acura Division posted strong April sales of 19,372, with record
April car sales of 14,958 units. The TSX and TL both set all-time records
with 3,911 and 7,975 units, respectively.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com and http://www.acura.com.
Code:
American Honda Vehicle Sales For April 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
April April DSR** April April DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda Total 139,124 135,597 6.5% 472,968 443,779 7.6%
Total Car Sales 82,372 81,671 4.7% 272,175 254,646 7.9%
Total Truck Sales 56,752 53,926 9.3% 200,793 189,133 7.2%
Honda Total Car
Sales 67,414 67,642 3.5% 224,399 205,871 10.1%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 52,338 48,853 11.3% 183,546 170,392 8.8%
Acura Total Car
Sales 14,958 14,029 10.7% 47,776 48,775 -1.1%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 4,414 5,073 -9.6% 17,247 18,741 -7.1%
Domestic Car Sales* 63,306 65,620 0.2% 221,263 206,013 8.5%
Honda Division 55,331 58,414 -1.6% 196,484 180,902 9.7%
Acura Division 7,975 7,206 14.9% 24,779 25,111 -0.3%
Domestic Truck Sales* 43,247 40,777 10.1% 154,937 140,993 11.0%
Honda Division 38,833 35,704 12.9% 137,690 122,252 13.7%
Acura Division 4,414 5,073 -9.6% 17,247 18,741 -7.1%
Import Car Sales 19,066 16,051 23.4% 50,912 48,633 5.7%
Honda Division 12,083 9,228 36.0% 27,915 24,969 12.9%
Acura Division 6,983 6,823 6.3% 22,997 23,664 -1.9%
Import Truck Sales 13,505 13,149 6.7% 45,856 48,140 -3.8%
Honda Division 13,505 13,149 6.7% 45,856 48,140 -3.8%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 119,752 116,495 6.7% 407,945 376,263 9.5%
Fit 3,792 3,792
Accord * 31,608 35,235 -6.8% 108,562 112,606 -2.6%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 614 2,023 -68.5% 2,329 5,545 -57.6%
Civic * 31,259 31,557 2.9% 109,738 90,812 22.0%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 3,087 3,466 -7.5% 10,264 8,884 16.7%
S2000 645 760 -11.9% 1,987 2,276 -11.8%
Insight 110 90 26.9% 320 175 84.7%
FCX 0 0 0 2
Odyssey* 16,850 16,637 5.2% 56,054 55,466 2.1%
Pilot* 12,566 10,587 23.3% 46,432 42,120 11.3%
CR-V 13,505 13,149 6.7% 45,856 48,140 -3.8%
Element* 4,765 5,115 -3.3% 16,909 17,293 -1.3%
Ridgeline 4,652 3,365 43.6% 18,295 7,373 150.6%
Acura Division Total 19,372 19,102 5.3% 65,023 67,516 -2.7%
RSX 2,036 2,157 -2.0% 6,186 6,800 -8.1%
CL* 0 0 0 1
TL* 7,975 7,206 14.9% 24,779 25,110 -0.3%
TSX 3,911 3,329 22.0% 13,144 11,320 17.3%
RL 1,031 1,304 -17.9% 3,633 5,463 -32.8%
NSX 5 33 -84.3% 34 81 -57.6%
MDX* 4,414 5,073 -9.6% 17,247 18,741 -7.1%
Selling Days 26 27 101 102
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
05-02-06, 11:17 AM
#14
Super Moderator
April Sales Report for Volvo Cars in North America
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports April sales of 9,749 units in the United States*. Sales for April
were down 9 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada,
and Mexico), 10,858 unit sales represented an 11 percent decrease
year-over-year. Sales for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico were 981 and 128
units, respectively.
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 since 1927. The 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); and the all-new Volvo C70.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports April sales of 9,749 units in the United States*. Sales for April
were down 9 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada,
and Mexico), 10,858 unit sales represented an 11 percent decrease
year-over-year. Sales for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico were 981 and 128
units, respectively.
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 since 1927. The 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); and the all-new Volvo C70.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
Code:
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 02-May-06
UNITED STATES
April * Year-to-Date *
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 1 n/a 0 3 n/a
All New S40 2,109 2,117 -0.4% 8,290 8,536 -2.9%
V40 0 3 n/a 0 5 n/a
V50 311 531 -41.4% 1,389 1,993 -30.3%
S60 1,892 2,222 -14.9% 8,170 8,552 -4.5%
V70 464 694 -33.1% 1,760 2,667 -34.0%
XC70 1,034 1,032 0.2% 4,284 4,443 -3.6%
C70 0 279 -100.0% 9 976 -99.1%
New C70 435 n/a n/a 511 n/a n/a
S80 922 839 9.9% 2,637 4,027 -34.5%
XC90 2,582 3,025 -14.6% 11,150 11,763 -5.2%
USA TOTAL 9,749 10,743 -9.3% 38,200 42,965 -11.1%
CANADA
April Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 125 172 -27.3% 451 700 -35.6%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 63 91 -30.8% 265 338 -21.6%
S60 237 313 -24.3% 797 737 8.1%
V70 114 128 -10.9% 328 288 13.9%
XC70 125 187 -33.2% 567 670 -15.4%
C70 0 4 n/a 0 7 n/a
S80 36 26 38.5% 139 79 75.9%
XC90 281 242 16.1% 992 922 7.6%
CANADA TOTAL 981 1,163 -15.6% 3,539 3,741 -5.4%
MEXICO
April Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 60 162 -63.0% 360 548 -34.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 3 3 0.0% 8 13 -38.5%
S60 13 53 -75.5% 93 173 -46.2%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 2 -100.0% 4 8 -50.0%
C70 0 1 n/a 0 4 n/a
S80 1 13 -92.3% 11 45 -75.6%
XC90 51 72 -29.2% 261 344 -24.1%
MEXICO TOTAL 128 306 -58.2% 737 1,138 -35.2%
NAFTA TOTAL 10,858 12,212 -11.1% 42,476 47,844 -11.2%
*U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
05-02-06, 11:19 AM
#15
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: A better place
Posts: 7,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by jrock65
All manufacturers (including Toyota) adjust percentage gains based on number of selling days, not just Nissan.