OCTOBER 2006 Vehicle Sales
11-02-06, 07:14 PM
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i dont see how one can have 3 rows in a chassis derived from a car chassis, even then the third row in the much larger GX and mid size SUVs arent that big, imagine how bad its gonna be in vehicle the size of an RX, going to have SC430 backseats as seats
11-02-06, 07:45 PM
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December, 2005
----- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2005 2004 CHG 2005 2004 CHG
ES 330 6,770 8,496 -20.3 67,577 75,916 -10.7
LS 430 2,320 3,460 -32.9 26,043 32,272 -19.0
SC 430 827 829 -0.2 8,360 9,708 -13.6
GS 300 2,973 734 305.0 27,807 6,914 303.5
GS 430 458 102 349.0 5,650 1,348 320.5
IS 300 4,518 671 573.3 15,789 9,972 58.8
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 17,866 14,292 25.0 151,226 136,130 11.5
LX 470 947 1,415 -33.1 8,555 9,846 -12.8
GX 470 4,599 4,407 4.4 34,339 35,420 -2.7
RX 330/400h 11,774 12,367 -4.8 108,775 106,531 2.4
11-02-06, 07:46 PM
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Just in case people are wondering.. Yes, I want to see the RX sales plummet and be proved right about them not having a third row.
Why? Cause I'm ticked that my wife had to give up a car she loved and move over to one she just likes.
11-02-06, 07:48 PM
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There is a new car in that RX lineup that was not there in 2004/2005. I doubt that even 25% all of those RX400h sales would have gone to the RX330/350.
11-02-06, 08:10 PM
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re: Trend comment...
I'm used to the RX selling 9-10K per month. I'm seeing it now closer to the 8K range with the latest month being 7K. The old RX sold pretty strong right up to the intro of the RX330 (I think?).
With regards to selective data mining, maybe you can share some of the posts you are referring to? Feel free to PM me if you like (to keep the thread on track) or put them here. I'm flexible
I'm used to the RX selling 9-10K per month. I'm seeing it now closer to the 8K range with the latest month being 7K. The old RX sold pretty strong right up to the intro of the RX330 (I think?).
With regards to selective data mining, maybe you can share some of the posts you are referring to? Feel free to PM me if you like (to keep the thread on track) or put them here. I'm flexible
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11-02-06, 08:16 PM
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Anyway, it's not unusual at all for manufacturers to keep upgrading & introducing new versions of a model to keep sales up during it's life cycle, everybody is trying to do that. Actually, Lexus didn't began offering more versions of the same model & upgrade the engines mid-cycle until recently, the Germans have been doing that for a long time.
They are there to be found for anyone who cares to take the time to search.
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11-03-06, 11:06 AM
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My A4 is on a 2 year lease that is just over halfway through at the moment and unless Audi comes out with something that they can/will offer similar lease payments to the 335i coupe (which has a pretty good offer on it... 499/month with around 2500 down I think), then I'm jumping ship too.
I'd really like to buy American next time, too - so I will also be test driving the all new CTS. If it is as good or almost as good as the 335i for the same or less money then I'll probably get the caddy. However my hopes are not 'that' high for the caddy.
11-04-06, 01:13 PM
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It's Raining Money: Mercedes-Benz USA's Sales Jump 12.3 Percent In October
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Nov06/0...n_October.html
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
FRONT RUNNERS IN AUTOMOTIVE SALES: MERCEDES-BENZ DIESELS and V12s
Mercedes-Benz USA SUVs, Diesels, and V12s Boost Sales for Best October On Record
MONTVALE, N.J. – Election Day may still be a week away, but Mercedes-Benz customers are casting their “automotive votes” through purchases of powerful and fuel-efficient vehicles, all indicators pointing to a positive road ahead for diesel-powered SUVs, like those introduced by Mercedes-Benz in October.
For the ninth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has marked record-breaking sales with today’s announcement that the company has achieved its highest October sales ever with 20,598 new vehicles sold, an increase of 12.3 percent over last October. This brings MBUSA’s year-to-date sales to 197,599, a 13.2 percent increase over the same period in 2005.
Building on its heritage as the leader in diesel-powered passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz introduced three new diesel models in October – the ML320 CDI SUV, R320 CDI SUV, and the all-new E320 BLUETEC which represents the world’s cleanest diesel technology. MBUSA sold 829 such vehicles for the month and posted a 22.8 percent increase in diesel-powered vehicle sales for the year-to-date (4,282 units).
But fuel economy didn’t overshadow another popular candidate: Power. As a group, Mercedes-Benz V12 models represented an increase of 22.2 percent for the year-to-date compared to the same period last year (1,868 vs. 1,529). V12 models include the CL600, CL65, S600, S65, SL600, and SL65.
Additionally, contrary to industry trends, Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment – M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class – continued to demonstrate impressive gains with a combined 70 percent increase over last October (6,241 vs. 3,671) and an 84.5 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (53,595 vs. 29,043).
Highlights for the month include a 4.8 percent increase of volume-leading E-Class sales over last October (4,895 vs. 4,670). In addition, boosted by strong sales of its flagship S-Class model line which showed a dramatic 79.5 percent increase in sales, Mercedes-Benz high-end vehicles (S-, SL- and CL-Classes) as a group marked a 41.5 percent increase compared to last October (3,170 vs. 2,241) and a 51.2 percent increase year-to-date over the first 10 months of 2005 (33,160 vs. 21,930).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 3,835 vehicles in October, an increase of 13.1 percent over last October, bringing the year-to-date total to 39,622 units, a 6.2 percent increase over the same period in 2005.
October Sales Chart
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
FRONT RUNNERS IN AUTOMOTIVE SALES: MERCEDES-BENZ DIESELS and V12s
Mercedes-Benz USA SUVs, Diesels, and V12s Boost Sales for Best October On Record
MONTVALE, N.J. – Election Day may still be a week away, but Mercedes-Benz customers are casting their “automotive votes” through purchases of powerful and fuel-efficient vehicles, all indicators pointing to a positive road ahead for diesel-powered SUVs, like those introduced by Mercedes-Benz in October.
For the ninth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has marked record-breaking sales with today’s announcement that the company has achieved its highest October sales ever with 20,598 new vehicles sold, an increase of 12.3 percent over last October. This brings MBUSA’s year-to-date sales to 197,599, a 13.2 percent increase over the same period in 2005.
Building on its heritage as the leader in diesel-powered passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz introduced three new diesel models in October – the ML320 CDI SUV, R320 CDI SUV, and the all-new E320 BLUETEC which represents the world’s cleanest diesel technology. MBUSA sold 829 such vehicles for the month and posted a 22.8 percent increase in diesel-powered vehicle sales for the year-to-date (4,282 units).
But fuel economy didn’t overshadow another popular candidate: Power. As a group, Mercedes-Benz V12 models represented an increase of 22.2 percent for the year-to-date compared to the same period last year (1,868 vs. 1,529). V12 models include the CL600, CL65, S600, S65, SL600, and SL65.
Additionally, contrary to industry trends, Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment – M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class – continued to demonstrate impressive gains with a combined 70 percent increase over last October (6,241 vs. 3,671) and an 84.5 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (53,595 vs. 29,043).
Highlights for the month include a 4.8 percent increase of volume-leading E-Class sales over last October (4,895 vs. 4,670). In addition, boosted by strong sales of its flagship S-Class model line which showed a dramatic 79.5 percent increase in sales, Mercedes-Benz high-end vehicles (S-, SL- and CL-Classes) as a group marked a 41.5 percent increase compared to last October (3,170 vs. 2,241) and a 51.2 percent increase year-to-date over the first 10 months of 2005 (33,160 vs. 21,930).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 3,835 vehicles in October, an increase of 13.1 percent over last October, bringing the year-to-date total to 39,622 units, a 6.2 percent increase over the same period in 2005.
October Sales Chart
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Model Oct '06 Oct '05 Monthly % YTD 2006 YTD 2005 Yearly % C-Class 3,784 4,625 -18.2% 40,555 45,994 -11.8% E-Class 4,895 4,670 4.8% 38,161 40,165 -5.0% S-Class 2,518 1,403 79.5% 25,119 12,724 97.4% CL-Class 98 105 -6.7% 574 1,024 -43.9% SL-Class 554 733 -24.4% 7,467 8,182 -8.7% CLK-Class 1,058 1,176 -10.0% 13,899 15,334 -9.4% SLK-Class 587 959 -38.8% 9,210 9,473 -2.8% CLS-Class 863 1,007 -14.3% 9,019 12,654 -28.7% R-Class 1,216 930 30.8% 15,347 1,316 1066.2% M-Class 2,770 2,641 4.9% 24,560 26,639 -7.8% GL-Class 2,215 n/a n/a 13,154 n/a n/a G-Class 40 100 -60.0% 534 1,088 -50.9% Grand Total 20,598 18,349 12.3% 197,599 174,593 13.2%
11-04-06, 02:03 PM
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ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced sales of 2,355 for the month of October in the U.S. compared to sales of 2,588 during the same month in 2005, representing a 9 percent decrease.
Through 10 months of 2006, Porsche's sales remain ahead of 2005's record-breaking pace. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 28,766 new cars in the U.S. in 2006, an increase of 9 percent over last year's total of 26,397.
The Boxster/Cayman series, following a trend throughout 2006, enjoyed combined October sales of 847, a 52 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 558. For the year so far, Boxster/Cayman sales are up 43 percent. Porsche's 911, which is on pace to set its own one year record, posted a 10-month total sales mark of 9,859 compared to 8,216 last year, an increase of 20 percent.
In addition, dealers sold 493 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in October.
Through 10 months of 2006, Porsche's sales remain ahead of 2005's record-breaking pace. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 28,766 new cars in the U.S. in 2006, an increase of 9 percent over last year's total of 26,397.
The Boxster/Cayman series, following a trend throughout 2006, enjoyed combined October sales of 847, a 52 percent increase over the same month last year when sales were 558. For the year so far, Boxster/Cayman sales are up 43 percent. Porsche's 911, which is on pace to set its own one year record, posted a 10-month total sales mark of 9,859 compared to 8,216 last year, an increase of 20 percent.
In addition, dealers sold 493 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in October.
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Model Month to Date Year to Date
Current Year Prior Year Current Year Prior Year
Boxster 178 361 2586 4020
Boxster S 101 197 1422 2963
Cayman 177 0 735 0
Cayman S 391 0 5215 0
ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 847 558 9958 6983
911 Carrera Coupe 86 123 981 1775
911 Carrera S 175 248 1835 1896
Carrera Cabriolet 63 124 1151 1379
Carrera S Cabriolet 128 201 1938 1486
Carrera 4 Coupe 16 81 425 81
Turbo Coupe 88 0 711 0
Carrera 4S Coupe 42 57 857 57
Targa 4 0 0 0 0
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 25 18 596 18
Carrera C4S Cabriolet 72 30 1349 30
911 GT3 1 0 1 0
All Carrera models (993) 0 0 0 1
All Carrera models (996) 1 18 15 1493
ALL 911 697 900 9859 8216
Cayenne Tiptronic 232 396 3345 4326
Cayenne 8 9 56 66
Cayenne S 148 514 3411 4640
Cayenne Turbo 23 185 465 1875
Cayenne Turbo S 108 0 761 0
Cayenne Titanium 290 0 831 0
ALL CAYENNE 809 1104 8869 10907
CARRERA GT 2 26 80 291
GRAND TOTALS 2355 2588 28766 26397
Certified Pre-Owned 493 421 5169 4577
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Model Month to Date Year to Date Current Year Prior Year Current Year Prior Year Boxster 178 361 2586 4020 Boxster S 101 197 1422 2963 Cayman 177 0 735 0 Cayman S 391 0 5215 0 ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 847 558 9958 6983 911 Carrera Coupe 86 123 981 1775 911 Carrera S 175 248 1835 1896 Carrera Cabriolet 63 124 1151 1379 Carrera S Cabriolet 128 201 1938 1486 Carrera 4 Coupe 16 81 425 81 Turbo Coupe 88 0 711 0 Carrera 4S Coupe 42 57 857 57 Targa 4 0 0 0 0 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 25 18 596 18 Carrera C4S Cabriolet 72 30 1349 30 911 GT3 1 0 1 0 All Carrera models (993) 0 0 0 1 All Carrera models (996) 1 18 15 1493 ALL 911 697 900 9859 8216 Cayenne Tiptronic 232 396 3345 4326 Cayenne 8 9 56 66 Cayenne S 148 514 3411 4640 Cayenne Turbo 23 185 465 1875 Cayenne Turbo S 108 0 761 0 Cayenne Titanium 290 0 831 0 ALL CAYENNE 809 1104 8869 10907 CARRERA GT 2 26 80 291 GRAND TOTALS 2355 2588 28766 26397 Certified Pre-Owned 493 421 5169 4577
11-04-06, 02:08 PM
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@ spwolf, re: BMW sales:
Directly from their own PR:
Directly from their own PR:
BMW brand sales were up 2.2 percent year-to-date, to 220,885 vehicles
compared to 216,063 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
BMW brand sales were down 7.2 percent in October for a total of 20,822
vehicles compared to 22,432 reported in the same month a year ago.
Monthly BMW brand sales reflect the dips that occur when high volume
models undergo a structured changeover, with smaller numbers of the
previous model and a gradual increase in availability of the new model. All
BMW 3 series models received new engines this fall and the company also
introduced an all new 3 Series Coupe in September. In addition, BMW's
Sports Activity Vehicles are receiving significant changes. An all-new 2007
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will be introduced at the end of the month and a
new 2007 X3 SAV is just arriving at dealerships. As a result of these
introductions, inventories of these models have been kept low.
compared to 216,063 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
BMW brand sales were down 7.2 percent in October for a total of 20,822
vehicles compared to 22,432 reported in the same month a year ago.
Monthly BMW brand sales reflect the dips that occur when high volume
models undergo a structured changeover, with smaller numbers of the
previous model and a gradual increase in availability of the new model. All
BMW 3 series models received new engines this fall and the company also
introduced an all new 3 Series Coupe in September. In addition, BMW's
Sports Activity Vehicles are receiving significant changes. An all-new 2007
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will be introduced at the end of the month and a
new 2007 X3 SAV is just arriving at dealerships. As a result of these
introductions, inventories of these models have been kept low.
11-04-06, 02:09 PM
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