OCTOBER 2006 Vehicle Sales
11-01-06, 07:05 AM
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OCTOBER 2006 Vehicle Sales
Audi Reports October Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today
reported that October 2006 sales totaled 6,431, a decrease of 3.4 percent
compared to strong results a year ago. For the year, Audi sales are up 4.1
percent over the same period in 2005.
Consumers showed strong interest in the all-new Audi Q7 SUV and A8
models. Audi Q7 sales totaled 1,653 during October, bringing the year total
to 5,663 since its launch in June. The A8 model line had 442 sales during
October, a 12.5 percent increase over the same month last year.
Sales of Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles rose during October
and totaled 1,882, a 0.5 percent increase over last year. CPO sales for the
year are 20,723, up 4.9 percent over the same period last year.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
SUV; the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8
performance sedans.
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today
reported that October 2006 sales totaled 6,431, a decrease of 3.4 percent
compared to strong results a year ago. For the year, Audi sales are up 4.1
percent over the same period in 2005.
Consumers showed strong interest in the all-new Audi Q7 SUV and A8
models. Audi Q7 sales totaled 1,653 during October, bringing the year total
to 5,663 since its launch in June. The A8 model line had 442 sales during
October, a 12.5 percent increase over the same month last year.
Sales of Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles rose during October
and totaled 1,882, a 0.5 percent increase over last year. CPO sales for the
year are 20,723, up 4.9 percent over the same period last year.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
SUV; the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8
performance sedans.
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC
OCTOBER 2006 SALES
Audi US Snapshot
------ Year To Date ------
Oct-06 Oct-05 Yr/Yr % Oct-06 Oct-05 Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual Change YTD YTD Change
Actual Actual
A3 429 631 -32.0% 7,019 4,053 73.2%
TT 13 128 -89.9% 916 2,443 -62.5%
A4 2,656 3,586 -25.9% 30,823 31,321 -1.6%
A4/S4
Cabriolet 394 483 -18.4% 6,193 7,029 -11.9%
A6 844 1,382 -38.9% 14,149 14,682 -3.6%
allroad - 56 - 3 2,336 -99.9%
Q7 1,653 N/A N/A 5,663 N/A N/A
A8 442 393 12.5% 4,244 4,451 -4.7%
Total 6,431 6,659 -3.4% 69,010 66,315 4.1%
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11-01-06, 07:52 AM
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11-01-06, 07:53 AM
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I am kind of suprised A3 isnt doing at least a bit better considering this mpg craze.
11-01-06, 08:04 AM
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Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for October: Up 12 % Over Last Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,257 per vehicle sold in October 2006, down $431, or 16 percent, from September 2006, but up $245, or 12 percent, from October 2005.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM) report takes into account all manufacturers' various U.S. incentives programs, including subvented interest rates and lease programs, as well as cash rebates to consumers and dealers. To ensure the greatest possible accuracy, Edmunds.com bases its calculations on sales volume, including the mix of vehicle makes and models for each month, as well as on the proportion of vehicles for which each type of incentive was used.
The industry's aggregate incentives spending are estimated to have totaled approximately $2.8 billion in October, down from $3.6 billion in September. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors (GM) spent an aggregate of $2 billion, or 72 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $484 million, or 17 percent; European manufacturers spent $208 million, or eight percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $89 million, or three percent.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,129 per vehicle sold in October, down from $3,687 in September 2006. Compared with last month, Chrysler's incentives spending was up $3 to $4,214 per vehicle sold; Ford's incentives spending was down $845 to $3,278 per vehicle sold; and General Motors decreased its incentives by $676 to $2,497 per vehicle sold.
"Chrysler is offering generous incentives to move the 2006 inventory off their lots, while Ford and GM continue to reduce incentives and make the most of value pricing," remarked Dr. Jane Liu, Vice President of Data Analysis for Edmunds.com.
From September to October, European automakers decreased incentives spending by $147 to $2,419 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers decreased incentives spending by $300 to $1,074 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers decreased incentives spending by $105 to $1,715 per vehicle sold.
Comparing all brands, in October Scion spent the least, $66, followed by Honda at $285 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Jeep spent the most, $5,763, followed by BMW at $4,285 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Jeep and Dodge spent the most, 20.7 percent and 13.7 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Scion and Porsche spent the least at 0.4 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively.
Among vehicle segments, large SUVs had the highest average incentives, $4,800 per vehicle sold, followed by large trucks at $4,564. Compact cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle sold, $584, followed by sports cars at $942. Analysis of incentives expenditures as a percentage of average sticker price for each segment shows large trucks averaged the highest, 14.8 percent, followed by large SUVs at 12.7 percent of sticker price. Luxury sport cars averaged the lowest, 2.2 percent, followed by sports cars at 3.3 percent of sticker price.
“Even though fuel prices have remained relatively low for a number of weeks, most gas-guzzling vehicles require generous rebates to catch the attention of consumers,” observed Dr. Liu.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM) report takes into account all manufacturers' various U.S. incentives programs, including subvented interest rates and lease programs, as well as cash rebates to consumers and dealers. To ensure the greatest possible accuracy, Edmunds.com bases its calculations on sales volume, including the mix of vehicle makes and models for each month, as well as on the proportion of vehicles for which each type of incentive was used.
The industry's aggregate incentives spending are estimated to have totaled approximately $2.8 billion in October, down from $3.6 billion in September. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors (GM) spent an aggregate of $2 billion, or 72 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $484 million, or 17 percent; European manufacturers spent $208 million, or eight percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $89 million, or three percent.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,129 per vehicle sold in October, down from $3,687 in September 2006. Compared with last month, Chrysler's incentives spending was up $3 to $4,214 per vehicle sold; Ford's incentives spending was down $845 to $3,278 per vehicle sold; and General Motors decreased its incentives by $676 to $2,497 per vehicle sold.
"Chrysler is offering generous incentives to move the 2006 inventory off their lots, while Ford and GM continue to reduce incentives and make the most of value pricing," remarked Dr. Jane Liu, Vice President of Data Analysis for Edmunds.com.
From September to October, European automakers decreased incentives spending by $147 to $2,419 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers decreased incentives spending by $300 to $1,074 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers decreased incentives spending by $105 to $1,715 per vehicle sold.
Comparing all brands, in October Scion spent the least, $66, followed by Honda at $285 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Jeep spent the most, $5,763, followed by BMW at $4,285 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Jeep and Dodge spent the most, 20.7 percent and 13.7 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Scion and Porsche spent the least at 0.4 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively.
Among vehicle segments, large SUVs had the highest average incentives, $4,800 per vehicle sold, followed by large trucks at $4,564. Compact cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle sold, $584, followed by sports cars at $942. Analysis of incentives expenditures as a percentage of average sticker price for each segment shows large trucks averaged the highest, 14.8 percent, followed by large SUVs at 12.7 percent of sticker price. Luxury sport cars averaged the lowest, 2.2 percent, followed by sports cars at 3.3 percent of sticker price.
“Even though fuel prices have remained relatively low for a number of weeks, most gas-guzzling vehicles require generous rebates to catch the attention of consumers,” observed Dr. Liu.
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11-01-06, 08:13 AM
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VW sales down 7.4%
Volkswagen Reports October Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
today reported October sales of 15,942 units, a 7.4 percent decrease over
October 2005 sales of 17,207.
October 2006 sales of Volkswagen's recently introduced Rabbit were
1,675, comparing very favorably to its Golf predecessor, which posted 650
units for October 2005.
Year to date, Volkswagen sales are up 9.9 percent as compared to last
year. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for
October 2006.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
today reported October sales of 15,942 units, a 7.4 percent decrease over
October 2005 sales of 17,207.
October 2006 sales of Volkswagen's recently introduced Rabbit were
1,675, comparing very favorably to its Golf predecessor, which posted 650
units for October 2005.
Year to date, Volkswagen sales are up 9.9 percent as compared to last
year. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for
October 2006.
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VW-US Snapshot ---------- YEAR-TO-DATE ----------
Oct-06 Oct-05 Yr/Yr Oct-06 Oct-05 Yr/Yr
Actual Actual % change YTD YTD % change
Actual Actual
New Beetle - Coupe 1,020 1,489 -31.5% 16,205 13,961 16.1%
- Convertible 942 1,013 -7.0% 15,203 17,033 -10.7%
Total New Beetle 1,962 2,502 -21.6% 31,408 30,994 1.3%
Jetta Sdn 5,580 7,510 -25.7% 85,869 79,334 8.2%
Wgn - 39 100.0% 21 3,844 -99.5%
Total Jetta 5,580 7,549 -26.1% 85,890 83,178 3.3%
Eos 724 - N/A 2,072 - N/A
Golf/GTI/R32 1,059 1,244 -14.9% 15,195 13,205 15.1%
Rabbit 1,675 - N/A 8,245 - N/A
Passat Sdn 3,126 4,065 -23.1% 38,719 28,650 35.1%
Wgn 1,005 541 85.8% 7,745 9,105 -14.9%
Total Passat 4,131 4,606 -10.3% 46,464 37,755 23.1%
Phaeton 6 63 -90.5% 224 686 -67.3%
Touareg 805 1,243 -35.2% 8,618 14,375 -40.0%
TOTAL 15,942 17,207 -7.4% 198,116 180,193 9.9%
Memo: new GTI 999 - N/A 12,125 - N/A
Memo: new Jetta Sdn 5,575 7,397 -24.6% 85,762 57,209 49.9%
Memo: new Passat Sdn 3,117 3,703 -15.8% 38,526 11,397 238.0%
Memo: new Passat Wgn 1,003 - N/A 7,588 - N/A
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11-01-06, 08:17 AM
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Volvo down 3.6%
Volvo Cars of North America Reports October Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
(VCNA) announces sales of 8,395 units* for October, representing a decrease
of 3.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 9,200 units -- down 7.4 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 588 units and 217 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA 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 for over 75 years. The
current 2007 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 versatile V70 wagon and
rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the
innovative retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80, coming the first
quarter of 2007.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
(VCNA) announces sales of 8,395 units* for October, representing a decrease
of 3.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 9,200 units -- down 7.4 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 588 units and 217 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA 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 for over 75 years. The
current 2007 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 versatile V70 wagon and
rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the
innovative retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80, coming the first
quarter of 2007.
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* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
01-Nov-06
Retail Sales by Model
UNITED STATES
October* Year-to-Date*
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
All New S40 2,136 1,900 12.4% 20,895 21,456 -2.6%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 8 n/a
V50 363 437 -16.9% 3,539 4,937 -28.3%
S60 1,724 1,484 16.2% 22,131 21,575 2.6%
V70 377 448 -15.8% 4,991 6,443 -22.5%
XC70 895 1,132 -20.9% 11,346 12,378 -8.3%
C70 0 10 -100.0% 11 1,429 -99.2%
New C70 501 n/a n/a 3,046 n/a n/a
S80 69 705 -90.2% 5,217 9,026 -42.2%
XC90 2,330 2,590 -10.0% 27,095 29,396 -7.8%
USA TOTAL 8,395 8,706 -3.6% 98,271 106,652 -7.9%
CANADA
October Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 93 159 -41.5% 1,227 1,787 -31.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 51 86 -40.7% 608 914 -33.5%
S60 87 192 -54.7% 1,815 1,947 -6.8%
V70 39 67 -41.8% 810 912 -11.2%
XC70 133 132 0.8% 1,724 1,822 -5.4%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 28 n/a n/a 207 n/a n/a
S80 2 45 -95.6% 246 287 -14.3%
XC90 155 271 -42.8% 2,179 2,257 -3.5%
CANADA TOTAL 588 952 -38.2% 8,816 9,933 -11.2%
MEXICO
October Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 91 135 -32.6% 1,049 1,362 -23.0%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 1 5 -80.0% 20 59 -66.1%
S60 31 34 -8.8% 326 385 -15.3%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 0 n/a 7 18 -61.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 6 n/a
New C70 11 n/a n/a 44 n/a n/a
S80 1 11 -90.9% 16 95 -83.2%
XC90 82 88 -6.8% 772 984 -21.5%
MEXICO TOTAL 217 273 -20.5% 2,234 2,912 -23.3%
NAFTA TOTAL 9,200 9,931 -7.4% 109,321 119,497 -8.5%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
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11-01-06, 08:46 AM
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DCX down 3% overall, but MB up 12%!!!
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for October 2006
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 159,586 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Decrease
for October 2006
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,598 Vehicles a 12 Percent Increase
for October 2006
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 180,184 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for October 2006, a 2 percent
decrease compared to October 2005. All sales figures in this release are on
an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO )
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 159,586 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 3
percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units
in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most
aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the
most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. On the heels of the successful
launch of the Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive
with the launch of the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass expands the product
portfolio of the Jeep brand with an all-new, modern-styled compact Jeep
that delivers fun, freedom, utility, excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4
capability at a terrific value. The Jeep Compass is available at Jeep
dealers nationwide and has received positive feedback amid brisk sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest October sales on record
with 20,598 new vehicles sold, an increase of 12 percent over last October.
The Mercedes-Benz portfolio of luxury light trucks -- the M-, R-, G- and
GL- Classes -- as a group continued to demonstrate impressive gains with a
combined 70 percent increase over last October.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
October 2006 had 25 selling days while October 2005 had 26 selling days.
Great job MB!!!
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 159,586 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Decrease
for October 2006
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,598 Vehicles a 12 Percent Increase
for October 2006
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 180,184 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for October 2006, a 2 percent
decrease compared to October 2005. All sales figures in this release are on
an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO )
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 159,586 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 3
percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units
in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most
aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the
most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. On the heels of the successful
launch of the Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive
with the launch of the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass expands the product
portfolio of the Jeep brand with an all-new, modern-styled compact Jeep
that delivers fun, freedom, utility, excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4
capability at a terrific value. The Jeep Compass is available at Jeep
dealers nationwide and has received positive feedback amid brisk sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest October sales on record
with 20,598 new vehicles sold, an increase of 12 percent over last October.
The Mercedes-Benz portfolio of luxury light trucks -- the M-, R-, G- and
GL- Classes -- as a group continued to demonstrate impressive gains with a
combined 70 percent increase over last October.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
October 2006 had 25 selling days while October 2005 had 26 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through October 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER
GROUP 159,586 164,814 -3% 1,787,534 1,955,486 -9%
MERCEDES-
BENZ USA 20,598 18,349 12% 197,599 174,593 13%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 180,184 183,163 -2% 1,985,133 2,130,079 -7%
Selling Days 25 26 255 255
Further information from DaimlerChrysler is available on the internet
at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
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11-01-06, 09:12 AM
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Ford
Ford's U.S. Sales Rise for the 2nd Straight Month; Double-Digit Gains for New Expedition, Navigator
* Ford's October U.S. sales totaled 215,985, up 8 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Car sales totaled 82,949, up 22 percent; truck sales totaled 133,036, up
1 percent.
* Ford Fusion (up 143 percent), Mercury Milan (up 67 percent), Lincoln MKZ
(up 90 percent), Ford Focus (up 27 percent) and the outgoing Ford Taurus
(up 73 percent) pace the car sales increase.
* New Ford Expedition (up 41 percent) and Lincoln Navigator (up 44 percent)
post double-digit gains in October.
* Ford Escape surpasses 1 million sales milestone in October - and cements
its position as the best-selling small utility since its introduction in
late 2000.
* Ford October inventories are 107,000 units lower than a year ago.
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 215,985 vehicles to U.S. customers in October,
up 8 percent compared with a year ago. It is the second monthly sales
increase for the company, which posted a 5-percent increase in September.
October car sales were up 22 percent as sales for the company's new
mid- size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) were more than
double a year ago. The Ford Focus and the outgoing Ford Taurus also posted
sharply higher sales.
Truck sales were up 1 percent, led by gains for the new 2007-model
Expedition and Navigator, which now are on sale in dealerships.
Expedition sales were 8,553 (up 41 percent), and Navigator sales were
2,066 (up 44 percent).
Ford's F-Series pickup also was up 3 percent, and the Ford Econoline
full- size van was up 31 percent.
October sales for the Ford Escape (9,603) lifted the vehicle's lifetime
sales to more than 1 million. The Escape has been the best-selling small
utility vehicle in the United States since it was introduced in late 2000.
Cumulative sales now total 1,001,186.
U.S. Inventories Lower At the end of October, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
inventories were estimated at 622,000 units. This level is 107,000 units
lower than a year ago and 30,000 units lower than at the end of September.
The company estimates three- quarters of the present inventory is new 2007
models.
"We are very serious about aligning inventories with demand," said Al
Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "Our
dealers did an outstanding job with the 2006 model sell-down program, and
we took a painful but necessary action to reduce fourth-quarter
production."
* Ford's October U.S. sales totaled 215,985, up 8 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Car sales totaled 82,949, up 22 percent; truck sales totaled 133,036, up
1 percent.
* Ford Fusion (up 143 percent), Mercury Milan (up 67 percent), Lincoln MKZ
(up 90 percent), Ford Focus (up 27 percent) and the outgoing Ford Taurus
(up 73 percent) pace the car sales increase.
* New Ford Expedition (up 41 percent) and Lincoln Navigator (up 44 percent)
post double-digit gains in October.
* Ford Escape surpasses 1 million sales milestone in October - and cements
its position as the best-selling small utility since its introduction in
late 2000.
* Ford October inventories are 107,000 units lower than a year ago.
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 215,985 vehicles to U.S. customers in October,
up 8 percent compared with a year ago. It is the second monthly sales
increase for the company, which posted a 5-percent increase in September.
October car sales were up 22 percent as sales for the company's new
mid- size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) were more than
double a year ago. The Ford Focus and the outgoing Ford Taurus also posted
sharply higher sales.
Truck sales were up 1 percent, led by gains for the new 2007-model
Expedition and Navigator, which now are on sale in dealerships.
Expedition sales were 8,553 (up 41 percent), and Navigator sales were
2,066 (up 44 percent).
Ford's F-Series pickup also was up 3 percent, and the Ford Econoline
full- size van was up 31 percent.
October sales for the Ford Escape (9,603) lifted the vehicle's lifetime
sales to more than 1 million. The Escape has been the best-selling small
utility vehicle in the United States since it was introduced in late 2000.
Cumulative sales now total 1,001,186.
U.S. Inventories Lower At the end of October, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
inventories were estimated at 622,000 units. This level is 107,000 units
lower than a year ago and 30,000 units lower than at the end of September.
The company estimates three- quarters of the present inventory is new 2007
models.
"We are very serious about aligning inventories with demand," said Al
Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "Our
dealers did an outstanding job with the 2006 model sell-down program, and
we took a painful but necessary action to reduce fourth-quarter
production."
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 183,188 166,266 10.2 2,094,381 2,257,104 -7.2
Mercury 10,277 10,922 -5.9 156,695 172,127 -9.0
Lincoln 8,766 8,477 3.4 98,260 102,177 -3.8
Jaguar 1,366 1,758 -22.3 17,874 26,042 -31.4
Volvo 8,384 8,671 -3.3 98,053 106,431 -7.9
Land Rover 4,004 3,753 6.7 37,531 34,683 8.2
Total Ford
Motor Company 215,985 199,847 8.1 2,502,794 2,698,564 -7.3
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 82,949 67,958 22.1 962,190 896,987 7.3
Trucks 133,036 131,889 0.9 1,540,604 1,801,577 -14.5
Total Ford
Motor Company 215,985 199,847 8.1 2,502,794 2,698,564 -7.3
FORD BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 4,465 4,203 6.2 55,257 57,061 -3.2
Five Hundred 6,010 7,915 -24.1 74,092 92,155 -19.6
Taurus 20,750 11,992 73.0 168,746 173,659 -2.8
Fusion 9,908 4,078 143.0 120,994 4,078 2867.0
Focus 11,412 8,969 27.2 152,242 164,041 -7.2
Mustang 11,786 11,234 4.9 145,055 139,719 3.8
Thunderbird 0 400 -100.0 469 9,017 -94.8
GT 102 165 -38.2 1,600 937 70.8
Total Ford Cars 64,433 48,956 31.6 718,455 640,667 12.1
Freestyle 3,297 6,707 -50.8 52,572 66,355 -20.8
Escape 9,603 9,974 -3.7 132,666 142,208 -6.7
Explorer 11,976 12,122 -1.2 155,246 209,000 -25.7
Expedition 8,553 6,047 41.4 68,759 97,825 -29.7
Excursion 0 1,165 -100.0 965 14,748 -93.5
Freestar 2,815 5,155 -45.4 47,644 69,215 -31.2
Econoline/
Club Wagon 18,662 14,210 31.3 152,053 150,011 1.4
Ranger 6,471 6,354 1.8 78,650 106,261 -26.0
F-Series 55,947 54,404 2.8 672,732 749,094 -10.2
Low Cab Forward 252 146 72.6 3,057 437 599.5
Heavy Trucks 1,179 1,026 14.9 11,582 11,283 2.7
Total Ford
Trucks 118,755 117,310 1.2 1,375,926 1,616,437 -14.9
Total Ford
Brand 183,188 166,266 10.2 2,094,381 2,257,104 -7.2
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 2,495 2,957 -15.6 48,654 59,460 -18.2
Montego 1,508 2,016 -25.2 19,659 23,246 -15.4
Sable 0 1,050 -100.0 0 22,899 -100.0
Milan 2,229 1,336 66.8 30,563 1,336 2187.6
Total Mercury Cars 6,232 7,359 -15.3 98,876 106,941 -7.5
Town Car 3,037 2,908 4.4 32,246 39,916 -19.2
LS 429 821 -47.7 8,797 17,518 -49.8
MKZ 2,288 1,204 90.0 26,291 1,204 2083.6
Total Lincoln Cars 5,754 4,933 16.6 67,334 58,638 14.8
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 11,986 12,292 -2.5 166,210 165,579 0.4
Mariner 2,146 1,395 53.8 28,600 29,386 -2.7
Mountaineer 1,574 1,740 -9.5 25,113 28,351 -11.4
Monterey 325 428 -24.1 4,106 7,449 -44.9
Total Mercury Trucks 4,045 3,563 13.5 57,819 65,186 -11.3
Navigator 2,066 1,431 44.4 18,547 21,714 -14.6
Aviator 0 800 -100.0 1,711 14,585 -88.3
Mark LT 946 1,313 -28.0 10,668 7,240 47.3
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,012 3,544 -15.0 30,926 43,539 -29.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,057 7,107 -0.7 88,745 108,725 -18.4
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 19,043 19,399 -1.8 254,955 274,304 -7.1
Total Lincoln Brand 8,766 8,477 3.4 98,260 102,177 -3.8
Total Mercury Brand 10,277 10,922 -5.9 156,695 172,127 -9.0
JAGUAR BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 315 615 -48.8 4,096 7,048 -41.9
S-TYPE 314 541 -42.0 5,335 7,452 -28.4
X-TYPE 308 495 -37.8 4,660 9,499 -50.9
XK 429 107 300.9 3,783 2,043 85.2
Total Jaguar 1,366 1,758 -22.3 17,874 26,042 -31.4
VOLVO BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,131 1,872 13.8 20,758 21,330 -2.7
V50 363 436 -16.7 3,528 4,926 -28.4
V40 0 0 NA 0 8 -100.0
S60 1,723 1,482 16.3 22,109 21,549 2.6
V70 377 447 -15.7 4,990 6,439 -22.5
XC70 895 1,132 -20.9 11,343 12,373 -8.3
C70 501 10 4,910.0 3,053 1,429 113.6
S80 69 705 -90.2 5,213 9,018 -42.2
XC90 2,325 2,587 -10.1 27,059 29,359 -7.8
Total Volvo 8,384 8,671 -3.3 98,053 106,431 -7.9
LAND ROVER BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 800 968 -17.4 9,221 10,338 -10.8
Range Rover Sport 1,823 1,439 26.7 14,463 6,095 137.3
LR3 1,381 1,082 27.6 13,806 15,354 -10.1
Discovery 0 2 -100.0 1 809 -99.9
Freelander 0 262 -100.0 40 2,087 -98.1
Total Land Rover 4,004 3,753 6.7 37,531 34,683 8.2
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
11-01-06, 09:40 AM
#14
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Subaru
Subaru of America Reports October Sales; -- Subaru Impreza sales up 10%; total Subaru Sales up 2% year-to-date --
CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES 04/04/2005
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
October sales totaled 15,404 units. This total brings Subaru sales
year-to-date up two percent from the previous year.
Subaru sold 1,278 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUVs during the month
of October. The company also posted 6,078 units of Legacy vehicles for the
month, with Subaru Outback posting 4,214 units of that model line total.
Subaru Forester posted a gain with 4,290 units, up two percent from the
same period last year, while Baja posted 549 units, up 17 percent, for the
month. Subaru Impreza continues to post tremendous sales with a gain of 10
percent over the previous October, totaling 3,209 units.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of
America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at
http://www.media.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES 04/04/2005
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
October sales totaled 15,404 units. This total brings Subaru sales
year-to-date up two percent from the previous year.
Subaru sold 1,278 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUVs during the month
of October. The company also posted 6,078 units of Legacy vehicles for the
month, with Subaru Outback posting 4,214 units of that model line total.
Subaru Forester posted a gain with 4,290 units, up two percent from the
same period last year, while Baja posted 549 units, up 17 percent, for the
month. Subaru Impreza continues to post tremendous sales with a gain of 10
percent over the previous October, totaling 3,209 units.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of
America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at
http://www.media.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
11-01-06, 09:46 AM
#15
good job ford... although I think their last year performance in october was pretty bad to start with, which you can see by F-series sales which are up with 55k which is relativly low number... Good job with Fusion and Expedition. Rest of the increases come from low margin fleet sales (Taurus, Focus and Econoline) so that wont help much their bottom line.