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Old 06-01-06, 10:41 AM
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I'd really like to know how many GS450h's were sold, but alas the number was combined with the GS430. Glad to see the ES350 very well received, but it's a bit sad that only entry Lexus models are selling. Even the ultra expensive S-Class outsells the GS. The LS460 and GS350 need to arrive sooner.
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Default Acura Announces May Sales Results

TSX and TL Sales Continue to Lead the Luxury Division

TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Paced by continued strong
sales of the TSX sports sedan and the TL performance luxury sedan, Acura
posted sales of 16,171 units during the month of May, the division
announced today. Year-to-date sales reached 81,194 units.

The TSX sports sedan continued its sales momentum, with a May posting
of 3,520 units. Year-to-date TSX sales reached 16,664 -- an increase of
13.5 percent versus 2005.

The TL performance luxury sedan remained the top-selling Acura in May,
with 5,977 units, bringing year-to-date TL sales totals to 30,756.

"The TSX and TL have continued to carry the torch for Acura in 2006,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Their continued
strength in an increasingly competitive marketplace puts us on solid ground
as we prepare for an exciting second half of the year, with the arrival of
the RDX and a redesign of some of our other models."

The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 3,494 units in May, bringing its
total sales for the year to 20,741 units.
Monthly percentages are based on 25 selling days for this month versus
24 days last May.
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                  American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2006

                                  Month-to-Date              Year-to-Date
                             May      May     DSR**      May      May    DSR**
                            2006     2005    % Chg.     2006     2005   % Chg.
    MODEL BREAKOUTS
     BY DIVISION
    Acura Division
     Total                 16,171   18,685   -16.9%    81,194   86,201   -5.8%
      RSX                   2,125    2,099    -2.8%     8,311    8,899   -6.6%
      CL *                      0        0                  0        1
      TL *                  5,977    7,032   -18.4%    30,756   32,142   -4.3%
      TSX                   3,520    3,367     0.4%    16,664   14,687   13.5%
      RL                    1,047    1,404   -28.4%     4,680    6,867  -31.8%
      NSX                       8       23   -66.6%        42      104  -59.6%
      MDX *                 3,494    4,760   -29.5%    20,741   23,501  -11.7%
    Selling Days               25       24                126      126
    *  Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
    ** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE Acura
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Honda Division Posts Best May Ever


May Sales Supported by Successful First Full Month of All-New Honda Fit

TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Posting robust sales of its
best-selling Accord, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced record May
results of 141,810 Honda and Acura vehicle sales. It marked an increase of
11.4 percent over May 2005 and the seventh consecutive month of record-
breaking sales. Light trucks for American Honda also posted record May
results with sales of 56,912, up 5.0 percent. Year-to-date American Honda
total vehicle sales of 614,778 are up 8.6 percent calculated by daily
selling rate.

The Honda Division posted a record May for its fifth consecutive record
month, with sales of 125,639 cars and light trucks, an increase of 16.6
percent over year-ago results. Civic sales of 29,006 reflect a 12.4 percent
May increase and Accord sales increased 15.6 percent to 36,967. Record May
Pilot sales of 12,856 reflect a 22.1 percent increase, helping the division
post record May sales of 53,418 trucks, up 8.5 percent over year-ago
results. The Ridgeline and CR-V also posted record May results, up 35.5
percent and 4.9 percent, respectively. The all-new Honda Fit sold 5,248
units in its first full month of sales. Honda also sold a total of 3,502
hybrid vehicles.

"Honda's compelling new Fit and Civic models are helping to drive
customers into our dealers," said **** Colliver, executive vice president
of American Honda. "However, it's Honda's fuel economy leadership that is
driving sales."

The Acura Division posted May sales of 16,171 with strong demand of
3,520 units for the TSX. The TL luxury performance sedan was Acura's
best-selling model with May sales of 5,977 and year-to-date sales of
30,756.


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                  American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2006

                                 Month-to-Date              Year-to-Date
                           May       May     DSR**      May       May    DSR**
                          2006      2005    % Chg.     2006      2005   % Chg.
    American Honda
     Total              141,810   122,169    11.4%   614,778   565,948    8.6%
    Total Car Sales      84,898    70,137    16.2%   357,073   324,783    9.9%
    Total Truck Sales    56,912    52,032     5.0%   257,705   241,165    6.9%
      Honda Total
       Car Sales         72,221    56,212    23.3%   296,620   262,083   13.2%
      Honda Total
       Truck Sales       53,418    47,272     8.5%   236,964   217,664    8.9%
      Acura Total
       Car Sales         12,677    13,925   -12.6%    60,453    62,700   -3.6%
      Acura Total
       Truck Sales        3,494     4,760   -29.5%    20,741    23,501  -11.7%
    Domestic Car
     Sales *             65,971    57,622     9.9%   287,234   263,635    9.0%
      Honda Division     59,994    50,590    13.8%   256,478   231,492   10.8%
      Acura Division      5,977     7,032   -18.4%    30,756    32,143   -4.3%
    Domestic Truck
     Sales *             43,108    39,405     5.0%   198,045   180,398    9.8%
      Honda Division     39,614    34,645     9.8%   177,304   156,897   13.0%
      Acura Division      3,494     4,760   -29.5%    20,741    23,501  -11.7%
    Import Car Sales     18,927    12,515    45.2%    69,839    61,148   14.2%
      Honda Division     12,227     5,622   108.8%    40,142    30,591   31.2%
      Acura Division      6,700     6,893    -6.7%    29,697    30,557   -2.8%
    Import Truck Sales   13,804    12,627     4.9%    59,660    60,767   -1.8%
      Honda Division     13,804    12,627     4.9%    59,660    60,767   -1.8%
    MODEL BREAKOUTS
     BY DIVISION
    Honda Division
     Total              125,639   103,484    16.6%   533,584   479,747   11.2%
        Fit               5,248                        9,040
      Accord *           36,967    30,698    15.6%   145,529   143,304    1.6%
        Memo: Accord
         Hybrid             520     1,314   -62.0%     2,849     6,859  -58.5%
      Civic *            29,006    24,765    12.4%   138,744   115,577   20.0%
        Memo: Civic
         Hybrid           2,890     1,895    46.4%    13,154    10,779   22.0%
      S2000                 908       697    25.1%     2,895     2,973   -2.6%
      Insight                92        52    69.8%       412       227   81.5%
      FCX                     0         0                  0         2
      Odyssey *          16,887    16,412    -1.2%    72,941    71,878    1.5%
      Pilot *            12,856    10,107    22.1%    59,288    52,227   13.5%
      CR-V               13,804    12,627     4.9%    59,660    60,767   -1.8%
      Element *           5,216     4,829     3.7%    22,125    22,122    0.0%
      Ridgeline           4,655     3,297    35.5%    22,950    10,670  115.1%
    Acura Division
     Total               16,171    18,685   -16.9%    81,194    86,201   -5.8%
      RSX                 2,125     2,099    -2.8%     8,311     8,899   -6.6%
      CL *                    0         0                  0         1
      TL *                5,977     7,032   -18.4%    30,756    32,142   -4.3%
      TSX                 3,520     3,367     0.4%    16,664    14,687   13.5%
      RL                  1,047     1,404   -28.4%     4,680     6,867  -31.8%
      NSX                     8        23   -66.6%        42       104  -59.6%
      MDX *               3,494     4,760   -29.5%    20,741    23,501  -11.7%
    Selling Days             25        24                126       126
    *  Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
    ** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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Default Hyundai Reports Record May Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
announced sales of 42,514 vehicles for the month, which represents the best
May sales in company history. Hyundai sedans again led the way; the
new-for-2006 Sonata improved sales by 112 percent, and the Azera posted an
84 percent increase over XG350 sales from May of last year.

"Our new sedans continue to set the pace in 2006," said Mark Barnes,
vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "We are already
ahead of last year's record-breaking pace and we expect our exceptional
value, unsurpassed safety and sophisticated design to continue to resonate
with consumers as we bring several new models to dealerships during the
summer and fall. This month, we have released our new three-door Accent,
which is perfect for today's market with a strong value and fuel economy
message."

All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are
covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers
are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a
5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile
anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance
protection.
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    Following is the sales breakdown for May 2006:

    CARLINE            MAY/2006      MAY/2005     CY2006     CY2005

    ACCENT               3,342         4,555      11,598     17,824
    SONATA              17,035         8,043      75,622     46,974
    ELANTRA              8,887        10,523      43,793     48,629
    TIBURON              1,682         2,045       7,019      8,029
    SANTA FE             3,942         8,277      18,033     30,495
    XG350/AZERA          2,279         1,241      11,140      6,451
    TUCSON               4,279         5,732      21,128     22,984
    ENTOURAGE            1,068             0       1,194          0

       TOTAL            42,514        40,416     189,527    181,386
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
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Default BMW Group Reports 5 Percent Increase in May Sales

Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group up 10 Percent

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The BMW Group in
the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported strong demand for its
vehicles in May, with sales of 28,360 vehicles, up 5.3 percent over the
26,926 vehicles sold in the same month of 2005. The BMW Group also reported
an increase of 10 percent in year-to-date sales, for 129,511 vehicles over
the 117,844 vehicles reported in May 2005.

BMW Brand Sales Increase in May
Sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 7 percent in May for a total of 24,688
compared to 23,048 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW brand sales were up 13.6 percent year-to-date, as the company
reported sales of 113,041 vehicles compared to 99,472 vehicles sold in
first five months of 2005.

BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales were up 11 percent in May to 19,645 versus
17,744 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also were up 20
percent, to 87,956 automobiles compared to 73,141 in the same period of
2005.

BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 5 percent in May to
5,043 vehicles over the 5,304 sold last May. Year-to-date, sales of BMW
Sports Activity Vehicles were also off 5 percent, to 25,085 vehicles
compared to the 26,331 sold in the same period of 2005.

Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 31 percent, and the
company reported its second-best sales month ever with 8,259 CPO vehicles
versus 6,298 vehicles reported last May. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 23
percent, to 36,889 over the 29,929 reported in the same period in 2005.

MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported May sales of 3,672 automobiles, down 5.3 percent from
the 3,878 cars sold in May 2005. Year-to-date, the division reported sales
of 16,470 automobiles, a drop of 10 percent, compared to the 18,372 cars
reported in the first five months of 2005.
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                        BMW Car Sales Report for May 2006

                                                        2006    2005

    May                                               19,645  17,744
    Year-to-Date                                      87,956  73,141

    Model                                             Year-          Year-
                                                        to-            to-
                                         May           Date      May   Date
                                        2006           2006     2005   2005

    325i (E90 & E46)                   4,376          21,290   4,870  16,479
    325Ci                                285           1,447     380   1,839
    325Ci convertible                    533           2,064     609   2,771
    325i sports wagon                      0               4      48     332
    325xi (E90 & E46)                  1,220           7,005     413   2,913
    325xi sports wagon (E90 & E46)       217           1,037      50     388
    330i (E90 & E46)                   2,061           7,632   2,533   5,991
    330Ci                                144             840     275   1,312
    330Ci convertible                    517           2,150     519   2,325
    330xi (E90 & E46)                  1,042           4,546     369   2,456
    M3                                   316           1,133     344   1,700
    M3 convertible                       154             647     198     865
      3 Series                        10,865          49,795  10,608  39,371
    Z4 2.5i Roadster  (US)                41             262     646   2,663
    Z4 3.0i Roadster (US)                692           1,811     457   1,582
    Z4 Roadster 3.0si (US)               393             934       0       0
    Z4 M Roadster (US)                   126             425       0       0
    Z4 Coupe 3.0si                         1               1       0       0
    Z4 M Coupe                             6               6       0       0
    Z4                                 1,259           3,439   1,103   4,245
    525i (E60)                         1,157           5,317   1,426   7,588
    525xi (E60)                          425           2,386      18      18
    530i (E60)                         1,290           5,189   1,314   7,547
    530xi (E60)                          846           3,853      25      25
    530xi sports wagon (E60)             178           1,178      68      77
    545i (E60)                             0               6     759   3,943
    550i (E60)                           670           3,011       0       0
    M5 (E60 & E39)                       272           1,696       1       3
    5 Series                           4,838          22,636   3,611  19,201
    645Ci                                  0              21     300   1,511
    650i coupe                           261           1,217       0       0
    645Ci convertible                      0              16     608   2,684
    650i convertible                     623           2,486       0       0
    M6                                   200             258       0       0
    6 Series                           1,084           3,998     908   4,195
    745i                                   0               0     125   1,596
    745Li                                  0               0     154   2,726
    750i                                 416           1,881     397     576
    750Li                              1,155           6,021     798   1,044
    760i                                   2              23      18      62
    760Li                                 25             161      22     118
    7 Series                           1,598           8,086   1,514   6,122
    Z8                                     1               2       0       4
    Z8 Alpina                              0               0       0       3
    Z8                                     1               2       0       7


     BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (light trucks) Sales Report for May 2006

                                                         2006    2005

    May                                                 5,043   5,304
    Year-to-Date                                       25,085  26,331


    Model                                              Year-           Year-
                                                        to-              to-
                                           May         Date      May    Date
                                          2006         2006      2005    2005

    X3 2.5i                                 13            169     607   2,658
    X3 3.0i                              2,868         13,351   2,161  10,415
    X3                                   2,881         13,520   2,768  13,073
    X5 3.0i (US)                         1,554          8,577   1,824   9,403
    X5 4.4i (US)                           539          2,553     604   3,327
    X5 4.8is (US)                           69            435     108     528
    X5                                   2,162         11,565   2,536  13,258


                        MINI Sales Report for May 2006

                                                         2006    2005

    May                                                 3,672   3,878
    Year-to-Date                                       16,470  18,372


    Model                                               Year-           Year-
                                                         to-             to-
                                          May           Date      May   Date
                                         2006            2006    2005    2005

    MINI Cooper                         1,073           4,746   1,306   5,847
    MINI Cooper S                       1,393           7,031   1,448   6,851
    MINI Cooper Convertible               388           1,474     547   3,037
    MINI Cooper S Convertible             818           3,219     577   2,637

    Total MINI                          3,672          16,470   3,878  18,372
SOURCE BMW Group
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Porsche Cars North America Reports May 2006 Sales for the United States; Sports Cars Continue to Drive Sales

ATLANTA--June 1, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced brisk sales for the month of May in the U.S., on par with last year's best-ever May for the German automaker. Through the first five months of 2006 the Porsche brand continues to set a record pace for the year.

For May 2006, Porsche reported new-car sales in the U.S. of 3,272, just 0.7 percent behind 2005's top mark for May of 3,291. So far in 2006, Porsche is continuing its record-breaking pace establishing year-to-date sales of 15,730, which is 16 percent ahead of 2005's five month total of 13,575.

Porsche 911 model line up has helped drive Porsche's sales in the U.S. all year. In May, sales of the 911 were up 9 percent from the same time last year with totals of 1,087 versus 999 in May of 2005. Five-month sales in 2006 of 5,155 were 20 percent ahead of the same period last year. The Boxster/Cayman series, which enjoyed combined sales of 1,147 for May and a 16.8 percent increase over the same month a year prior, has recorded a year-to-date total of 5,572, an increase of 51.4 percent compared with the same period last year.

In addition, dealers sold 598 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in May.

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GM Delivers 345,157 Vehicles In May 2006

Combined Sales of New Full-Size Utilities Up 41 Percent vs. April


Solid Chevy HHR and Pontiac Torrent Sales Drive Small Utility Increase of 34 Percent

Sales Impacted By Reductions In Incentive Programs and Daily Rental Sales
DETROIT June 1, 2006; General Motors dealers in the United States sold 345,157 new cars and trucks in May, down 16 percent compared to year-ago levels, reflecting continued strategic reductions in incentives and daily rentals, which were down 28 percent.

Total car sales were down 19 percent, and truck sales were down 13 percent. While high gas prices continue to have some impact, consumers have responded favorably to GM's new products, particularly the all-new 2007 Chevy Tahoe (11,689 sales), Avalanche (1,692) and Suburban (5,128), GMC Yukon/Yukon XL (7,965) and Cadillac Escalade (2,945) and Escalade ESV (1,097), resulting in a combined 41 percent sales increase compared to April.

"The overall industry in May was dampened by rising fuel prices and interest rates. GM is actively addressing consumers' concerns with its segment-leading fuel economy and a pilot program like the 'Fuel Price Protection Program,' which helps consumers battle the uncertainty of gas price fluctuations," said Mark LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.

A very encouraging trend was the continued success of GM's new vehicles. LaNeve explained, "Our launch vehicles continue to post strong sales results, as evidenced by the sales gains of our all-new full-size utilities and strong retail sales of important new products including the Chevrolet Impala, HHR and Cobalt, Buick Lucerne, Pontiac G6 and Torrent." LaNeve added, "Our May sales volume was not where we need it to be. It clearly was impacted by our reduced reliance on daily rental sales and broad-based incentive programs to drive the business."

"Our customers have told us that success in the marketplace depends on a combination of great new products, strong brands and segment-leading fuel economy, and that is exactly the turnaround strategy we are executing," LaNeve said.

GM's luxury utilities posted strong sales in May, up 34 percent compared to year-ago levels. H3 sales led HUMMER to its thirteenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Total HUMMER sales were up 53 percent. Cadillac Escalade sales rose 50 percent in May, paced by continuing brisk demand for the all-new 2007 model. Cadillac Escalade ESV sales started strong with 1,097 sold.

The newest additions to GM's small utility lineup, Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Torrent, helped push total small utility sales up 34 percent.

GM sports cars also posted solid May sales results, with a 44 percent improvement compared to year-ago levels. Corvette led the lineup with a 3.5 percent increase with 3,317 deliveries. Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky are selling briskly, with Solstice remaining on dealers' lots an average of 13 days and Sky remaining on lots 2 days.

Total sales of all GM launch vehicles were up 12.5 percent compared to April and accounted for 24 percent of GM's total deliveries for the month. The success of GM's launch vehicles is another critical component of GM's North America restructuring plan.

GM will continue to introduce an array of new vehicles throughout 2006, including the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickups, the fuel-efficient Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid to be introduced this fall, and GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook crossovers coming late this year.

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Certified Used Vehicles

May sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Used Cars from Saturn, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 44,522 units, up 12 percent from last May. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 220,097 units, up 2 percent from the same period last year.

GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, posted 38,471 sales, up 15 percent from last May. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 191,523 units, up 4 percent from the same period in 2005.

Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted 3,316 sales in May, up nearly 6 percent from last May. Used Cars from Saturn sold 1,845 units, down 17 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 801 units, down nearly 13 percent. In its fifth month of operation, HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned sold 89 units.

"May proved to be another terrific month for GM Certified Used Vehicles sales, increasing 15 percent over May 2005, marking the third consecutive month of double-digit sales increases," LaNeve said. "With sales of 38,471 units in May, GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified brand, continues to lead the certified segment and is on track to set another all-time sales record for the category."

GM North America Reports May Production, 2006 Second-Quarter Production Forecast Revised, and 2006 Third-Quarter Production Forecast Set

In May, GM North America produced 425,000 vehicles (154,000 cars and 271,000 trucks). This is up 17,000 units or 4 percent compared to May 2005 when the region produced 408,000 vehicles (150,000 cars and 258,000 trucks). Production totals include joint venture production of 23,000 vehicles in May 2006 and 21,000 vehicles in May 2005.

The region's 2006 second-quarter production forecast is revised at 1.225 million vehicles (455,000 cars and 770,000 trucks), up 25,000 units from last month's guidance. In the second quarter of 2005 the region produced 1.247 million vehicles (458,000 cars and 789,000 trucks). Additionally, the region's initial 2006 third-quarter production forecast is set at 1.05 million vehicles (400,000 cars and 650,000 trucks), down 8.4 percent from third quarter 2005 actuals.

GM also announced 2006 unchanged second-quarter and initial third-quarter production forecasts for its international regions.

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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I'd really like to know how many GS450h's were sold, but alas the number was combined with the GS430. Glad to see the ES350 very well received, but it's a bit sad that only entry Lexus models are selling. Even the ultra expensive S-Class outsells the GS. The LS460 and GS350 need to arrive sooner.
Ive actually seen a few gs hybrids around here but have not seen one ES350 yet....I think maybe i saw one on the way to costa mesa
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Default Chrysler Group Reports May 2006 Sales Decline 14 Percent

Chrysler Group Reports May 2006 Sales Decline 14 Percent


* Dodge Caliber Sales Surge 15 Percent Over April 2006 Results
* Dodge Charger Sales Improve 15 Percent Over Last Month; Sales Rise 459
Percent Year-over-year
* Minivan Sales Keep Pace with Previous Year Results
* Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Diesel is Announced with First Quarter 2007
Availability
* Jeep Commander Sales Show Continued Strength; Sales Rise 20 Percent Over
Prior Month Results

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported that U.S. sales for May 2006 declined 14 percent to 191,261 units
compared to sales of 214,575 units in May 2005. Sales are reported on a
day- rate adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.
"Industry sales were soft in May and Chrysler Group sales displayed
similar results," said Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President -
Sales. "However, our newest model, the Dodge Caliber is proving to be a
strong performer against a weak month for the industry. It clearly has a
strong appeal with customers."
In the face of declining consumer confidence, rising interest rates and
high fuel prices, Chrysler Group is responding to customer concerns with
powertrain options that deliver high fuel economy, power with improved fuel
efficiency and alternative fuel choices.
"The company is launching new products this year, led by the Dodge
Caliber and followed by the Jeep Compass, that are powered by a new family
of 4 cylinder engines that provide high fuel economy. And, the HEMI(R)
engine MDS seamlessly alternates between smooth, high-fuel-economy
four-cylinder mode when less power is needed, and delivers up to 20 percent
improvement in fuel economy," said Dilts.
Chrysler Group is also a leader in diesel engine technology, delivering
vehicles with diesel engines that can achieve up to 30 percent better fuel
economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20 percent.
Customer response to the all-new Dodge Caliber continues to be robust,
with May 2006 sales of 12,422 units surpassing April sales of 11,236 units
by 15 percent. Days supply for the Dodge Caliber is 13 days.
Sales of the Dodge Charger increased 15 percent over April 2006 sales
to 10,725 units. Sales rose 459 percent over May 2005 sales of 1,841 units,
the first month the vehicle was available to customers.
Chrysler Group's industry-leading Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town &
Country minivans with the exclusive Stow 'n Go(TM) seating and storage
system, posted a solid month of sales at 40,011 units, a decline of 2
percent over May 2005 sales of 39,309 when adjusted for selling days. Sales
rose 2 percent on an unadjusted basis.
Jeep(R) Commander, the first Jeep with 7-passenger seating, posted a
sales increase of 20 percent to 6,138 units over April 2006 sales of 5,301
units.
In 2006, the Jeep brand will continue to expand with the addition of a
new Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot models.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee nameplate broadens its appeal with the addition
of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel, the first diesel-powered full-size
sport utility vehicle in the U.S. The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is powered
by a 3.0-liter CRD engine which provides up to a 30 percent improvement in
fuel economy.
The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.0-liter CRD engine will be
available on the Laredo, Limited and Overland models beginning in the first
quarter of 2007.
"Our 0 percent for 60 months financing program addresses the rising
interest rates affecting most consumers, and the launch of products like
the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass address higher fuel prices that are
influencing customer car choices," said Dilts. "As the economy evolves and
consumer confidence improves during the second half of this year, we will
have up to 10 new products in the market for customers to choose from."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 592,486 units of inventory, or a
77-day supply.
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         DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru May 2006
                                               Month Sales     DR %   Vol %
                    Model                  Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change  Change
    Sebring                                  6,968    10,200    -34%    -32%
    Concorde                                     0         7   -100%   -100%
    300                                     11,859    12,978    -12%     -9%
    Crossfire                                  754     1,744    -58%    -57%
    PT Cruiser                              12,056    12,312     -6%     -2%
    Pacifica                                 6,717     7,261    -11%     -7%
    Town & Country                          17,326    17,194     -3%      1%
        CHRYSLER BRAND                      55,680    61,696    -13%    -10%
    Wrangler                                 5,754     8,543    -35%    -33%
    Liberty                                 12,603    13,686    -12%     -8%
    Grand Cherokee                          11,110    18,040    -41%    -38%
    Commander                                6,138         0      0%      0%
        JEEP BRAND                          35,605    40,269    -15%    -12%
    Neon                                     1,553    11,263    -87%    -86%
    Caliber                                 12,422         0      0%      0%
    Stratus                                  6,188    11,137    -47%    -44%
    Intrepid                                              13      NA      NA
    Charger                                 10,725     1,841    459%    483%
    Viper                                      127       146    -16%    -13%
    Magnum                                   2,563     5,035    -51%    -49%
    Dakota                                   6,749    11,840    -45%    -43%
    Ram P/U                                 29,599    38,051    -25%    -22%
    Caravan                                 22,685    22,115     -2%      3%
    Durango                                  5,353     9,367    -45%    -43%
    Ram Van/Wagon                                0         3   -100%   -100%
    Sprinter Van                             2,012     1,799      7%     12%
        DODGE BRAND                         99,976   112,610    -15%    -11%

        TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP               191,261   214,575    -14%    -11%

              TOTAL CG CAR                  51,968    52,602     -5%     -1%
              TOTAL CG TRUCK               139,293   161,973    -17%    -14%
    Selling Days                                25        24


                                               Sales CYTD      DR %   Vol %
                    Model                  Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change  Change
    Sebring                                 41,340    43,461     -5%     -5%
    Concorde                                     0       210   -100%   -100%
    300                                     63,995    62,067      3%      3%
    Crossfire                                4,857     6,124    -21%    -21%
    PT Cruiser                              55,460    53,821      3%      3%
    Pacifica                                35,952    34,757      3%      3%
    Town & Country                          68,943    78,350    -12%    -12%
        CHRYSLER BRAND                     270,547   278,790     -3%     -3%
    Wrangler                                29,591    32,114     -8%     -8%
    Liberty                                 57,951    68,824    -16%    -16%
    Grand Cherokee                          62,183    83,590    -26%    -26%
    Commander                               30,716         0      0%      0%
        JEEP BRAND                         180,441   184,528     -2%     -2%
    Neon                                    15,533    52,134    -70%    -70%
    Caliber                                 31,596         0      0%      0%
    Stratus                                 47,786    49,479     -3%     -3%
    Intrepid                                     0       298   -100%   -100%
    Charger                                 49,295     1,841   2578%   2578%
    Viper                                      637       630      1%      1%
    Magnum                                  19,732    26,543    -26%    -26%
    Dakota                                  33,377    47,505    -30%    -30%
    Ram P/U                                150,799   163,094     -8%     -8%
    Caravan                                103,876   103,811      0%      0%
    Durango                                 31,505    52,469    -40%    -40%
    Ram Van/Wagon                                0       324   -100%   -100%
    Sprinter Van                             8,476     6,407     32%     32%
        DODGE BRAND                        492,612   504,535     -2%     -2%

        TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP               943,600   967,853     -3%     -3%

              TOTAL CG CAR                 260,788   225,389     16%     16%
              TOTAL CG TRUCK               682,812   742,464     -8%     -8%
    Selling Days                               126       126


SOURCE Chrysler Group
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Nissan Announces May Sales [June 1, 06]


GARDENA, Calif. (June 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 86,667 units in May, which is a decrease of 11.0 percent from the prior year and an increase of 3.9 percent from the prior month. While NNA’s Nissan Division posted a decrease of 10.5 percent over last year, the Murano had its best ever May and the Frontier posted a strong sales increase versus one year ago. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 15.2 percent versus the prior year, but Infiniti sales rose versus April, by 5.2 percent.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· May sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 76,881 units decreased 10.5 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,440 units sold.
· Murano saw record sales for May, with 6,662 units sold marking a 3.4 percent increase from one year ago.
· Frontier pickup saw solid sales of 7,409 units in May, a 39.4 percent increase from year-ago.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 15.2 percent with 9,786 units sold as compared with last May’s 11,079 units.
· The QX56 saw strong sales momentum, with 1,265 units sold marking a 5.6 percent gain over one year ago.
. M35/45 sold 2178 units

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Lol, Lexus sold as many ES 350s as the ENTIRE Lineup
 
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I'd really like to know how many GS450h's were sold, but alas the number was combined with the GS430. Glad to see the ES350 very well received, but it's a bit sad that only entry Lexus models are selling. Even the ultra expensive S-Class outsells the GS. The LS460 and GS350 need to arrive sooner.
Good points. THe GS 350 and GS 460 need to come to pick up the line. The new LS can't come quick enough
 
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TSX and TL Sales Continue to Lead the Luxury Division

TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Paced by continued strong
sales of the TSX sports sedan and the TL performance luxury sedan, Acura
posted sales of 16,171 units during the month of May, the division
announced today. Year-to-date sales reached 81,194 units.

The TSX sports sedan continued its sales momentum, with a May posting
of 3,520 units. Year-to-date TSX sales reached 16,664 -- an increase of
13.5 percent versus 2005.

The TL performance luxury sedan remained the top-selling Acura in May,
with 5,977 units, bringing year-to-date TL sales totals to 30,756.

"The TSX and TL have continued to carry the torch for Acura in 2006,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Their continued
strength in an increasingly competitive marketplace puts us on solid ground
as we prepare for an exciting second half of the year, with the arrival of
the RDX and a redesign of some of our other models."

The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 3,494 units in May, bringing its
total sales for the year to 20,741 units.
Monthly percentages are based on 25 selling days for this month versus
24 days last May.
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                  American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2006

                                  Month-to-Date              Year-to-Date
                             May      May     DSR**      May      May    DSR**
                            2006     2005    % Chg.     2006     2005   % Chg.
    MODEL BREAKOUTS
     BY DIVISION
    Acura Division
     Total                 16,171   18,685   -16.9%    81,194   86,201   -5.8%
      RSX                   2,125    2,099    -2.8%     8,311    8,899   -6.6%
      CL *                      0        0                  0        1
      TL *                  5,977    7,032   -18.4%    30,756   32,142   -4.3%
      TSX                   3,520    3,367     0.4%    16,664   14,687   13.5%
      RL                    1,047    1,404   -28.4%     4,680    6,867  -31.8%
      NSX                       8       23   -66.6%        42      104  -59.6%
      MDX *                 3,494    4,760   -29.5%    20,741   23,501  -11.7%
    Selling Days               25       24                126      126
    *  Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
    ** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE Acura
Wow, another fantastic Honda press release, you would think sales were fine. They are down 17% for the month
 
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Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group up 10 Percent

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The BMW Group in
the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported strong demand for its
vehicles in May, with sales of 28,360 vehicles, up 5.3 percent over the
26,926 vehicles sold in the same month of 2005. The BMW Group also reported
an increase of 10 percent in year-to-date sales, for 129,511 vehicles over
the 117,844 vehicles reported in May 2005.

BMW Brand Sales Increase in May
Sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 7 percent in May for a total of 24,688
compared to 23,048 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW brand sales were up 13.6 percent year-to-date, as the company
reported sales of 113,041 vehicles compared to 99,472 vehicles sold in
first five months of 2005.

BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales were up 11 percent in May to 19,645 versus
17,744 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also were up 20
percent, to 87,956 automobiles compared to 73,141 in the same period of
2005.

BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 5 percent in May to
5,043 vehicles over the 5,304 sold last May. Year-to-date, sales of BMW
Sports Activity Vehicles were also off 5 percent, to 25,085 vehicles
compared to the 26,331 sold in the same period of 2005.

Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 31 percent, and the
company reported its second-best sales month ever with 8,259 CPO vehicles
versus 6,298 vehicles reported last May. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 23
percent, to 36,889 over the 29,929 reported in the same period in 2005.

MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported May sales of 3,672 automobiles, down 5.3 percent from
the 3,878 cars sold in May 2005. Year-to-date, the division reported sales
of 16,470 automobiles, a drop of 10 percent, compared to the 18,372 cars
reported in the first five months of 2005.
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                        BMW Car Sales Report for May 2006

                                                        2006    2005

    May                                               19,645  17,744
    Year-to-Date                                      87,956  73,141

    Model                                             Year-          Year-
                                                        to-            to-
                                         May           Date      May   Date
                                        2006           2006     2005   2005

    325i (E90 & E46)                   4,376          21,290   4,870  16,479
    325Ci                                285           1,447     380   1,839
    325Ci convertible                    533           2,064     609   2,771
    325i sports wagon                      0               4      48     332
    325xi (E90 & E46)                  1,220           7,005     413   2,913
    325xi sports wagon (E90 & E46)       217           1,037      50     388
    330i (E90 & E46)                   2,061           7,632   2,533   5,991
    330Ci                                144             840     275   1,312
    330Ci convertible                    517           2,150     519   2,325
    330xi (E90 & E46)                  1,042           4,546     369   2,456
    M3                                   316           1,133     344   1,700
    M3 convertible                       154             647     198     865
      3 Series                        10,865          49,795  10,608  39,371
    Z4 2.5i Roadster  (US)                41             262     646   2,663
    Z4 3.0i Roadster (US)                692           1,811     457   1,582
    Z4 Roadster 3.0si (US)               393             934       0       0
    Z4 M Roadster (US)                   126             425       0       0
    Z4 Coupe 3.0si                         1               1       0       0
    Z4 M Coupe                             6               6       0       0
    Z4                                 1,259           3,439   1,103   4,245
    525i (E60)                         1,157           5,317   1,426   7,588
    525xi (E60)                          425           2,386      18      18
    530i (E60)                         1,290           5,189   1,314   7,547
    530xi (E60)                          846           3,853      25      25
    530xi sports wagon (E60)             178           1,178      68      77
    545i (E60)                             0               6     759   3,943
    550i (E60)                           670           3,011       0       0
    M5 (E60 & E39)                       272           1,696       1       3
    5 Series                           4,838          22,636   3,611  19,201
    645Ci                                  0              21     300   1,511
    650i coupe                           261           1,217       0       0
    645Ci convertible                      0              16     608   2,684
    650i convertible                     623           2,486       0       0
    M6                                   200             258       0       0
    6 Series                           1,084           3,998     908   4,195
    745i                                   0               0     125   1,596
    745Li                                  0               0     154   2,726
    750i                                 416           1,881     397     576
    750Li                              1,155           6,021     798   1,044
    760i                                   2              23      18      62
    760Li                                 25             161      22     118
    7 Series                           1,598           8,086   1,514   6,122
    Z8                                     1               2       0       4
    Z8 Alpina                              0               0       0       3
    Z8                                     1               2       0       7


     BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (light trucks) Sales Report for May 2006

                                                         2006    2005

    May                                                 5,043   5,304
    Year-to-Date                                       25,085  26,331


    Model                                              Year-           Year-
                                                        to-              to-
                                           May         Date      May    Date
                                          2006         2006      2005    2005

    X3 2.5i                                 13            169     607   2,658
    X3 3.0i                              2,868         13,351   2,161  10,415
    X3                                   2,881         13,520   2,768  13,073
    X5 3.0i (US)                         1,554          8,577   1,824   9,403
    X5 4.4i (US)                           539          2,553     604   3,327
    X5 4.8is (US)                           69            435     108     528
    X5                                   2,162         11,565   2,536  13,258


                        MINI Sales Report for May 2006

                                                         2006    2005

    May                                                 3,672   3,878
    Year-to-Date                                       16,470  18,372


    Model                                               Year-           Year-
                                                         to-             to-
                                          May           Date      May   Date
                                         2006            2006    2005    2005

    MINI Cooper                         1,073           4,746   1,306   5,847
    MINI Cooper S                       1,393           7,031   1,448   6,851
    MINI Cooper Convertible               388           1,474     547   3,037
    MINI Cooper S Convertible             818           3,219     577   2,637

    Total MINI                          3,672          16,470   3,878  18,372
SOURCE BMW Group
BMW is having a fantastic year. Good for them
 
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GS and LS taking a huge hit in sales, its to be expected when people know the GS350, LS460 and in spring the GS460 is going to hit the showrooms in the not so distant future. Damn ES350 sold like hotcakes already 9500 units

IS sales +928%
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BMW is having a fantastic year. Good for them
You know it's funny when people call for Chris Bangle's head for messing with their designs...

It's largely due to him that they are enjoying record sales!!!
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