November 2006 Car Sales Thread!
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12-01-06, 07:30 AM
#2
Super Moderator
Audi
Audi Reports Record November Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today
reported sales of 9,209 for the month of November, making it the best
November in the company's history. Sales are up 16.4% over the same period
in 2005. For the calendar year to date, Audi sales total 78,219, up 5.4%
over 2005. Audi is on pace to set a sales record this year.
The Audi A4 and Audi Q7 models set the sales pace for the brand. A4
sales totaled 5,124, an increase of 13.0% year-over-year, and consumers
purchased 2,019 Audi Q7 SUVs. Since its launch in June, sales of the Audi
Q7 have reached 7,682 units.
"Consumers have three great reasons to put the Audi A4 on their
shopping lists," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi
of America. "The A4 was recently named a 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety, the A4 delivers class-leading residuals, and
when equipped with the 2.0 liter TFSI engine, the A4 has best-in-class fuel
economy."
Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales also closed the month strong. Audi
dealers delivered 1,879 CPO units, an increase of 2.0% over last year.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today
reported sales of 9,209 for the month of November, making it the best
November in the company's history. Sales are up 16.4% over the same period
in 2005. For the calendar year to date, Audi sales total 78,219, up 5.4%
over 2005. Audi is on pace to set a sales record this year.
The Audi A4 and Audi Q7 models set the sales pace for the brand. A4
sales totaled 5,124, an increase of 13.0% year-over-year, and consumers
purchased 2,019 Audi Q7 SUVs. Since its launch in June, sales of the Audi
Q7 have reached 7,682 units.
"Consumers have three great reasons to put the Audi A4 on their
shopping lists," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi
of America. "The A4 was recently named a 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety, the A4 delivers class-leading residuals, and
when equipped with the 2.0 liter TFSI engine, the A4 has best-in-class fuel
economy."
Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales also closed the month strong. Audi
dealers delivered 1,879 CPO units, an increase of 2.0% over last year.
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
NOVEMBER 2006 SALES
Audi US Snapshot --------Year To Date--------
Nov-06 Nov-05
Nov-06 Nov-05 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual Change Actual Actual Change
A3 441 624 -29.3% 7,460 4,677 59.5%
TT 16 129 -87.6% 932 2,572 -63.8%
A4 5,124 4,535 13.0% 35,947 35,856 0.0%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 433 532 -18.6% 6,626 7,561 -12.4%
A6 814 1,625 -49.9% 14,963 16,307 -8.2%
allroad - 42 - 3 2,378 -99.9%
Q7 2,019 N/A N/A 7,682 N/A N/A
A8 362 422 -14.2% 4,606 4,873 -5.5%
Total 9,209 7,909 16.4% 78,219 74,224 5.4%
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
12-01-06, 08:48 AM
#3
Super Moderator
DCX (Preliminary)
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 5 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for November 2006
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 164,556 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Increase
for November 2006
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 22,079 Vehicles a 21 Percent Increase for November 2006
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 186,635 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for November 2006, a 5 percent
increase compared to November 2005. All sales figures in this release are
on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 164,556 vehicles in the U.S., an increase 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. Reinforcing its position as
America's favorite convertible company, the Chrysler Group is raising the
roof on the convertible segment by introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible. The vehicle offers what no other convertible has
offered before -- three automatically latching convertible top options in
vinyl, cloth or a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, all of
which can be retracted with a push of a button on the key fob. The Chrysler
Sebring Convertible achieves excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg and has
Flexible-fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine availability, making the 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible a solid contender.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its third highest sales month ever
with 22,079 vehicles sold in November, an increase of 21 percent over last
November. As a group, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of luxury light trucks --
the M-, R-, G- and GL-Classes -- continued to demonstrate impressive gains
with a combined 57 percent increase over last November.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
November 2006 and November 2006 both had 25 selling days.
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 164,556 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Increase
for November 2006
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 22,079 Vehicles a 21 Percent Increase for November 2006
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 186,635 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for November 2006, a 5 percent
increase compared to November 2005. All sales figures in this release are
on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 164,556 vehicles in the U.S., an increase 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. Reinforcing its position as
America's favorite convertible company, the Chrysler Group is raising the
roof on the convertible segment by introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible. The vehicle offers what no other convertible has
offered before -- three automatically latching convertible top options in
vinyl, cloth or a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, all of
which can be retracted with a push of a button on the key fob. The Chrysler
Sebring Convertible achieves excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg and has
Flexible-fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine availability, making the 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible a solid contender.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its third highest sales month ever
with 22,079 vehicles sold in November, an increase of 21 percent over last
November. As a group, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of luxury light trucks --
the M-, R-, G- and GL-Classes -- continued to demonstrate impressive gains
with a combined 57 percent increase over last November.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
November 2006 and November 2006 both had 25 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through November 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 164,556 159,898 3% 1,952,090 2,115,384 -8%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 22,079 18,284 21% 219,678 192,877 14%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 186,635 178,182 5% 2,171,768 2,308,261 -6%
Selling Days 25 25 280 280
12-01-06, 09:32 AM
#4
Super Moderator
Ford Motor Company Reports November U.S. Sales
* Ford's November U.S. sales totaled 182,259, down 10 percent compared with
a year ago.
* Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ pace car sales increase to
retail customers.
* All-new Expedition (up 14 percent) and Navigator (up 65 percent) post
double-digit gains in November.
* Ford November inventories are 122,000 units lower than a year ago.
* Ford updates fourth quarter 2006 North American production plan and
announces first quarter 2007 plan.
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 182,259 vehicles to U.S. customers in November,
down 10 percent compared with a year ago.
November car sales were 3 percent lower than a year ago, reflecting
lower deliveries to fleet customers. Sales to individual retail customers
were up reflecting higher sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford
Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ). Fusion was up 66 percent, Milan was
up 29 percent and MKZ was up 83 percent. These 2007 models feature standard
side-air bags and available all-wheel drive.
Overall, truck sales were down 13 percent, but the company's all-new,
full-size sport utility vehicles (Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator)
posted higher sales. Expedition sales were up 14 percent and Navigator
sales were up 65 percent.
U.S. Inventories Lower
At the end of November, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury inventories were
estimated at 631,000 units. This level is 122,000 units lower than a year
ago. The company estimates 85 percent of the inventory is new 2007 models.
North American Production
In the fourth quarter 2006, the company plans to produce 620,000
vehicles (240,000 cars and 380,000 trucks). This plan is 15,000 units lower
than the previously-announced plan reflecting the temporary suspension of
Freestar production at the Oakville Assembly Plant (Ontario, Canada).
In the first quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 750,000
vehicles (240,000 cars and 510,000 trucks). In the first quarter 2006, the
company produced 876,000 vehicles (316,000 cars and 560,000 trucks).
Earlier, the company indicated first half 2007 production would be 8-12
percent lower than the first half 2006. The first quarter 2007 plan is
consistent with the high end of this range.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
a year ago.
* Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ pace car sales increase to
retail customers.
* All-new Expedition (up 14 percent) and Navigator (up 65 percent) post
double-digit gains in November.
* Ford November inventories are 122,000 units lower than a year ago.
* Ford updates fourth quarter 2006 North American production plan and
announces first quarter 2007 plan.
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 182,259 vehicles to U.S. customers in November,
down 10 percent compared with a year ago.
November car sales were 3 percent lower than a year ago, reflecting
lower deliveries to fleet customers. Sales to individual retail customers
were up reflecting higher sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford
Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ). Fusion was up 66 percent, Milan was
up 29 percent and MKZ was up 83 percent. These 2007 models feature standard
side-air bags and available all-wheel drive.
Overall, truck sales were down 13 percent, but the company's all-new,
full-size sport utility vehicles (Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator)
posted higher sales. Expedition sales were up 14 percent and Navigator
sales were up 65 percent.
U.S. Inventories Lower
At the end of November, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury inventories were
estimated at 631,000 units. This level is 122,000 units lower than a year
ago. The company estimates 85 percent of the inventory is new 2007 models.
North American Production
In the fourth quarter 2006, the company plans to produce 620,000
vehicles (240,000 cars and 380,000 trucks). This plan is 15,000 units lower
than the previously-announced plan reflecting the temporary suspension of
Freestar production at the Oakville Assembly Plant (Ontario, Canada).
In the first quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 750,000
vehicles (240,000 cars and 510,000 trucks). In the first quarter 2006, the
company produced 876,000 vehicles (316,000 cars and 560,000 trucks).
Earlier, the company indicated first half 2007 production would be 8-12
percent lower than the first half 2006. The first quarter 2007 plan is
consistent with the high end of this range.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 147,791 168,386 -12.2 2,242,172 2,425,490 -7.6
Mercury 10,344 10,315 0.3 167,039 182,442 -8.4
Lincoln 9,410 8,418 11.8 107,670 110,595 -2.6
Jaguar 1,256 1,937 -35.2 19,130 27,979 -31.6
Volvo 9,229 8,076 14.3 107,282 114,507 -6.3
Land Rover 4,229 4,579 -7.6 41,760 39,262 6.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 182,259 201,711 -9.6 2,685,053 2,900,275 -7.4
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 61,852 63,482 -2.6 1,024,042 960,469 6.6
Trucks 120,407 138,229 -12.9 1,661,011 1,939,806 -14.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 182,259 201,711 -9.6 2,685,053 2,900,275 -7.4
FORD BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 3,455 3,403 1.5 58,712 60,464 -2.9
Five Hundred 3,437 7,456 -53.9 77,529 99,611 -22.2
Taurus 5,715 8,270 -30.9 174,461 181,929 -4.1
Fusion 8,844 5,337 65.7 129,838 9,415 1279.1
Focus 11,213 9,764 14.8 163,455 173,805 -6.0
Mustang 10,230 11,030 -7.3 155,285 150,749 3.0
Thunderbird 0 250 -100.0 469 9,267 -94.9
GT 261 157 66.2 1,861 1,094 70.1
Total Ford Cars 43,155 45,667 -5.5 761,610 686,334 11.0
Escape 10,126 10,544 -4.0 142,792 152,752 -6.5
Freestyle 2,740 4,534 -39.6 55,312 70,889 -22.0
Explorer 10,599 11,792 -10.1 165,845 220,792 -24.9
Expedition 7,672 6,727 14.0 76,431 104,552 -26.9
Excursion 0 750 -100.0 965 15,498 -93.8
Freestar 1,597 2,930 -45.5 49,241 72,145 -31.7
Econoline/Club
Wagon 12,405 15,034 -17.5 164,458 165,045 -0.4
Ranger 5,421 6,263 -13.4 84,071 112,524 -25.3
F-Series 52,727 62,878 -16.1 725,459 811,972 -10.7
Low Cab Forward 201 202 -0.5 3,258 639 409.9
Heavy Trucks 1,148 1,065 7.8 12,730 12,348 3.1
Total Ford
Trucks 104,636 122,719 -14.7 1,480,562 1,739,156 -14.9
Total Ford
Brand 147,791 168,386 -12.2 2,242,172 2,425,490 -7.6
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 2,469 2,134 15.7 51,123 61,594 -17.0
Montego 932 1,612 -42.2 20,591 24,858 -17.2
Sable 0 550 -100.0 0 23,449 -100.0
Milan 2,417 1,874 29.0 32,980 3,210 927.4
Total Mercury Cars 5,818 6,170 -5.7 104,694 113,111 -7.4
Town Car 3,032 2,905 4.4 35,278 42,821 -17.6
LS 0 690 -100.0 8,797 18,208 -51.7
MKZ 3,028 1,652 83.3 29,319 2,856 926.6
Total Lincoln Cars 6,060 5,247 15.5 73,394 63,885 14.9
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 11,878 11,417 4.0 178,088 176,996 0.6
Mariner 2,361 2,013 17.3 30,961 31,399 -1.4
Mountaineer 1,966 1,820 8.0 27,079 30,171 -10.2
Monterey 199 312 -36.2 4,305 7,761 -44.5
Total Mercury Trucks 4,526 4,145 9.2 62,345 69,331 -10.1
Navigator 2,420 1,466 65.1 20,967 23,180 -9.5
Aviator 0 450 -100.0 1,711 15,035 -88.6
Mark LT 930 1,255 -25.9 11,598 8,495 36.5
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,350 3,171 5.6 34,276 46,710 -26.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,876 7,316 7.7 96,621 116,041 -16.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 19,754 18,733 5.5 274,709 293,037 -6.3
Total Lincoln Brand 9,410 8,418 11.8 107,670 110,595 -2.6
Total Mercury Brand 10,344 10,315 0.3 167,039 182,442 -8.4
JAGUAR BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 388 598 -35.1 4,484 7,646 -41.4
S-TYPE 274 566 -51.6 5,609 8,018 -30.0
X-TYPE 270 664 -59.3 4,930 10,163 -51.5
XK 324 109 197.2 4,107 2,152 90.8
Total Jaguar 1,256 1,937 -35.2 19,130 27,979 -31.6
VOLVO BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,228 1,479 50.6 22,986 22,809 0.8
V50 328 374 -12.3 3,856 5,300 -27.2
V40 0 0 NA 0 8 -100.0
S60 2,228 1,557 43.1 24,337 23,106 5.3
V70 324 402 -19.4 5,314 6,841 -22.3
XC70 890 739 20.4 12,233 13,112 -6.7
C70 418 5 8,260.0 3,471 1,434 142.1
S80 37 644 -94.3 5,250 9,662 -45.7
XC90 2,776 2,876 -3.5 29,835 32,235 -7.4
Total Volvo 9,229 8,076 14.3 107,282 114,507 -6.3
LAND ROVER BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 1,216 1,225 -0.7 10,437 11,563 -9.7
Range Rover Sport 1,827 1,841 -0.8 16,290 7,936 105.3
LR3 1,184 1,488 -20.4 14,990 16,842 -11.0
Discovery 0 4 -100.0 1 813 -99.9
Freelander 2 21 -90.5 42 2,108 -98.0
Total Land Rover 4,229 4,579 -7.6 41,760 39,262 6.4
12-01-06, 10:07 AM
#5
Super Moderator
Volvo Cars Reports Strong U.S. Sales for November
Sales Increase 14 Percent for the Month
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports sales of 9,258 units in the United States*, representing a 14.1
percent year-over-year increase for November.
Sales of the new S40 sedan remain strong, as were the results for the
Volvo S60 which has benefited from aggressive regional advertising and
lease deals. The XC90, the best-selling European SUV, is again Volvo's
sales leader with a consistent performance for the month.
Also for November, the S80 sell-off winds down to make room for the MY
07 all new S80, which will begin to arrive in showrooms later this month.
Looking ahead for Volvo, there was much acclaim for the highly
anticipated new C30 this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show -- its North
American debut. Sales start is scheduled for second half of 2007.
Overall in North America (United States plus Puerto Rico, Canada, and
Mexico), Volvo recorded 10,021 units sold. November sales were up 6.1
percent. Sales in Canada were 537 units and 226 units were sold 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 soon.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports sales of 9,258 units in the United States*, representing a 14.1
percent year-over-year increase for November.
Sales of the new S40 sedan remain strong, as were the results for the
Volvo S60 which has benefited from aggressive regional advertising and
lease deals. The XC90, the best-selling European SUV, is again Volvo's
sales leader with a consistent performance for the month.
Also for November, the S80 sell-off winds down to make room for the MY
07 all new S80, which will begin to arrive in showrooms later this month.
Looking ahead for Volvo, there was much acclaim for the highly
anticipated new C30 this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show -- its North
American debut. Sales start is scheduled for second half of 2007.
Overall in North America (United States plus Puerto Rico, Canada, and
Mexico), Volvo recorded 10,021 units sold. November sales were up 6.1
percent. Sales in Canada were 537 units and 226 units were sold 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 soon.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 01-Dec-06
UNITED STATES
November* Year-to-Date *
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
All New S40 2,243 1,507 48.8% 23,138 22,963 0.8%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 8 n/a
V50 332 376 -11.7% 3,871 5,313 -27.1%
S60 2,230 1,557 43.2% 24,361 23,132 5.3%
V70 325 402 -19.2% 5,316 6,845 -22.3%
XC70 891 740 20.4% 12,237 13,118 -6.7%
C70 0 5 -100.0% 11 1,434 -99.2%
New C70 419 n/a n/a 3,465 n/a n/a
S80 37 644 -94.3% 5,254 9,670 -45.7%
XC90 2,781 2,880 -3.4% 29,876 32,276 -7.4%
USA TOTAL 9,258 8,111 14.1% 107,529 114,763 -6.3%
CANADA
November* Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 104 166 -37.3% 1,331 1,953 -31.8%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 53 66 -19.7% 661 980 -32.6%
S60 78 155 -49.7% 1,893 2,102 -9.9%
V70 41 80 -48.8% 851 992 -14.2%
XC70 71 198 -64.1% 1,795 2,020 -11.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 10 n/a n/a 217 n/a n/a
S80 1 48 -97.9% 247 335 -26.3%
XC90 179 301 -40.5% 2,358 2,558 -7.8%
CANADA TOTAL 537 1,014 -47.0% 9,353 10,947 -14.6%
MEXICO
November* Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 93 170 -45.3% 1,142 1,532 -25.5%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 3 1 200.0% 23 60 -61.7%
S60 32 34 -5.9% 358 419 -14.6%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 1 n/a 7 19 -63.2%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 6 n/a
New C70 6 n/a n/a 50 n/a n/a
S80 0 5 -100.0% 16 100 -84.0%
XC90 92 108 -14.8% 864 1,092 -20.9%
MEXICO TOTAL 226 319 -29.2% 2,460 3,231 -23.9%
NAFTA TOTAL 10,021 9,444 6.1% 119,342 128,941 -7.4%
*U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
12-01-06, 10:10 AM
#6
Super Moderator
Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces November Sales [Dec. 1, 06]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,015 units in November, a decrease of 1.6 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 1.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase by 0.2 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· November sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 65,633 units decreased by 1.8 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 66,849 units sold.
· The all-new Versa, Altima, and Sentra contributed to the car segment increase, up 13.2 percent year-over-year.
· The Altima had its best November ever with sales of 18,203 units, up 20.1 percent over last year, reflecting the strong start for the all-new model.
· The new Versa subcompact continued to build momentum with sales of 3,324 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 0.2 percent, with 10,382 units sold, as compared with last November’s 10,363 units.
· The all-new G35 sedan was off to a good start with sales of 4,229 units, up 29.8 percent over last year. This marks its best November ever and second best month ever.
· The M also set a November record with sales of 2,015 units.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined November sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 76,015 units, a 1.6 percent decrease when compared with last year’s sales of 77,212 units.
· The all-new 2007 Sentra was released mid-October. November will mark the first full month of sales of the all-new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan.
In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.
# # #
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,015 units in November, a decrease of 1.6 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 1.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase by 0.2 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· November sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 65,633 units decreased by 1.8 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 66,849 units sold.
· The all-new Versa, Altima, and Sentra contributed to the car segment increase, up 13.2 percent year-over-year.
· The Altima had its best November ever with sales of 18,203 units, up 20.1 percent over last year, reflecting the strong start for the all-new model.
· The new Versa subcompact continued to build momentum with sales of 3,324 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were up 0.2 percent, with 10,382 units sold, as compared with last November’s 10,363 units.
· The all-new G35 sedan was off to a good start with sales of 4,229 units, up 29.8 percent over last year. This marks its best November ever and second best month ever.
· The M also set a November record with sales of 2,015 units.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined November sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 76,015 units, a 1.6 percent decrease when compared with last year’s sales of 77,212 units.
· The all-new 2007 Sentra was released mid-October. November will mark the first full month of sales of the all-new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan.
In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.
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Toyota Reports November Sales
TORRANCE, CA UNITED STATES 05/01/2003
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever November sales of 196,695 vehicles,
an increase of 15.9 percent over November 2005. Calendar-year-to-date
(CYTD) sales total 2,314,202 units, up 12.5 percent over the same period
last year.
The Toyota Division posted best-ever November sales of 169,976, up 18
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever November sales with 26,719
units sold, an increase of 4.2 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever November sales of
92,970, up 14.3 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car sales
were led by Camry, which posted November sales of 34,189, up 15.1 percent
from the year-ago month. Camry Hybrid, which went on sale in late April,
reported sales of 3,100 units in November. Corolla reported best-ever
November sales of 27,015, up 13.9 percent over the same period last year.
The all-new Yaris subcompact, which went on sale in March, posted sales
totaling 5,936 units for the month. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size
sedan posted best-ever November sales of 8,008, an increase of 1.5 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 22.8 percent, with a
best-ever November total of 77,006 units. Light truck sales were led by
Sienna with monthly sales of 13,535, up 15 percent over the same period
last year. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported best-ever
November sales of 11,425, up 156.9 percent over the same period last year.
The all-new FJ Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported sales of
5,459 units. The Tundra full-size pickup truck reported November sales of
10,469. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
1,667 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
November sales of 11,100, up 14.7 percent over the same period last year.
Scion reported November sales of 10,769 units. The tC sports coupe led
the way with November sales of 5,084 units. Scion xA sales were up 11.5
percent, posting best-ever November sales of 2,204 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted best-ever November sales of 16,156 units,
an increase of 15.4 percent over November 2005. Passenger car sales were
led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever November sales of 6,678
units, up 44 percent. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans recorded
combined November sales of 3,599 units. The LS 430 and the all-new LS 460
reported combined sales of 3,613, an increase of 116.3 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported November sales totaling 10,563
units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,327 units for
the month. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined November sales of 8,052
units.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 173,859 units. In
November, hybrid sales posted 14,278 units.
There were 25 selling days this sales month and last November.
TORRANCE, CA UNITED STATES 05/01/2003
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever November sales of 196,695 vehicles,
an increase of 15.9 percent over November 2005. Calendar-year-to-date
(CYTD) sales total 2,314,202 units, up 12.5 percent over the same period
last year.
The Toyota Division posted best-ever November sales of 169,976, up 18
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever November sales with 26,719
units sold, an increase of 4.2 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever November sales of
92,970, up 14.3 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car sales
were led by Camry, which posted November sales of 34,189, up 15.1 percent
from the year-ago month. Camry Hybrid, which went on sale in late April,
reported sales of 3,100 units in November. Corolla reported best-ever
November sales of 27,015, up 13.9 percent over the same period last year.
The all-new Yaris subcompact, which went on sale in March, posted sales
totaling 5,936 units for the month. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size
sedan posted best-ever November sales of 8,008, an increase of 1.5 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 22.8 percent, with a
best-ever November total of 77,006 units. Light truck sales were led by
Sienna with monthly sales of 13,535, up 15 percent over the same period
last year. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported best-ever
November sales of 11,425, up 156.9 percent over the same period last year.
The all-new FJ Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported sales of
5,459 units. The Tundra full-size pickup truck reported November sales of
10,469. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
1,667 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
November sales of 11,100, up 14.7 percent over the same period last year.
Scion reported November sales of 10,769 units. The tC sports coupe led
the way with November sales of 5,084 units. Scion xA sales were up 11.5
percent, posting best-ever November sales of 2,204 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted best-ever November sales of 16,156 units,
an increase of 15.4 percent over November 2005. Passenger car sales were
led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever November sales of 6,678
units, up 44 percent. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans recorded
combined November sales of 3,599 units. The LS 430 and the all-new LS 460
reported combined sales of 3,613, an increase of 116.3 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported November sales totaling 10,563
units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,327 units for
the month. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined November sales of 8,052
units.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 173,859 units. In
November, hybrid sales posted 14,278 units.
There were 25 selling days this sales month and last November.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
November, 2006
---- CURRENT MONTH ---- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG
YARIS 5,936 0 -- 64,082 0 --
COROLLA 27,015 23,718 13.9 358,010 316,014 13.3
CAMRY 34,189 29,707 15.1 408,906 398,379 2.6
AVALON 7,054 8,225 -14.2 80,983 86,540 -6.4
PRIUS 8,008 7,889 1.5 97,680 98,870 -1.2
SCION xA 2,204 1,977 11.5 30,603 25,641 19.4
SCION xB 3,481 4,244 -18.0 57,976 49,696 16.7
SCION tC 5,084 5,542 -8.3 74,129 68,691 7.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 92,970 81,315 14.3 1,172,402 1,049,243 11.7
ES 350 6,678 4,637 44.0 67,251 60,807 10.6
LS 430/460 3,613 1,670 116.3 15,681 23,723 -33.9
SC 430 406 628 -35.4 5,361 7,533 -28.8
GS 300 1,664 2,223 -25.1 21,676 24,834 -12.7
GS 430/450h 196 396 -50.5 3,426 5,192 -34.0
IS 250/350 3,599 4,447 -19.1 48,729 11,271 332.3
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 16,156 14,001 15.4 162,124 133,360 21.6
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 109,126 95,316 14.5 1,334,526 1,182,603 12.8
SIENNA 13,535 11,769 15.0 147,179 146,265 0.6
RAV4 11,425 4,448 156.9 138,263 65,323 111.7
FJ CRUISER 5,459 0 -- 50,376 0 --
4RUNNER 7,415 7,762 -4.5 94,191 93,031 1.2
HIGHLANDER 11,100 9,676 14.7 118,094 126,100 -6.3
LAND CRUISER 282 366 -23.0 3,026 4,406 -31.3
SEQUOIA 2,860 3,910 -26.9 30,938 40,564 -23.7
TOTAL SUV 38,541 26,162 47.3 434,888 329,424 32.0
4X2 TACOMA 8,201 8,124 0.9 96,087 91,549 5.0
4X4 TACOMA 6,260 5,754 8.8 66,407 61,929 7.2
TOTAL TACOMA 14,461 13,878 4.2 162,494 153,478 5.9
TUNDRA 10,469 10,892 -3.9 112,040 110,897 1.0
TOTAL PICKUP 24,930 24,770 0.6 274,534 264,375 3.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 77,006 62,701 22.8 856,601 740,064 15.7
LX 470 434 732 -40.7 5,081 7,608 -33.2
GX 470 2,077 2,856 -27.3 22,425 29,740 -24.6
RX 350/400h 8,052 8,060 -0.1 95,569 97,001 -1.5
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 10,563 11,648 -9.3 123,075 134,349 -8.4
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 87,569 74,349 17.8 979,676 874,413 12.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 169,976 144,016 18.0 2,029,003 1,789,307 13.4
TOTAL LEXUS 26,719 25,649 4.2 285,199 267,709 6.5
TOTAL TOYOTA 196,695 169,665 15.9 2,314,202 2,057,016 12.5
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 24,564 23,229 5.7 308,986 306,505 0.8
DOM. CAMRY 26,815 27,695 -3.2 334,367 373,112 -10.4
DOM. PICKUP 24,930 24,770 0.6 274,534 264,375 3.8
DOM. RX 350 5,748 4,852 18.5 67,223 60,422 11.3
SELLING DAYS 25 25 280 280
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 34,537 22,166 55.8 448,066 283,086 58.3
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 16,156 14,001 15.4 162,124 133,360 21.6
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 58,433 59,149 -1.2 724,336 766,157 -5.5
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 109,126 95,316 14.5 1,334,526 1,182,603 12.8
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 35,681 22,252 60.3 403,950 288,860 39.8
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,815 6,796 -29.1 55,852 73,927 -24.4
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 41,325 40,449 2.2 452,651 451,204 0.3
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 5,748 4,852 18.5 67,223 60,422 11.3
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 87,569 74,349 17.8 979,676 874,413 12.0
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 43,645 37,810 15.4 507,587 463,773 9.4
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 10,563 11,648 -9.3 123,075 134,349 -8.4
SMALL VANS 13,535 11,769 15.0 147,179 146,265 0.6
PICKUPS 24,930 24,770 0.6 274,534 264,375 3.8
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 24,564 23,229 5.7 308,986 306,505 0.8
CAMRY 26,815 27,695 -3.2 334,367 373,112 -10.4
AVALON 7,054 8,225 -14.2 80,983 86,540 -6.4
SIENNA 13,535 11,769 15.0 147,179 146,265 0.6
PICKUP 24,930 24,770 0.6 274,534 264,375 3.8
SEQUOIA 2,860 3,910 -26.9 30,938 40,564 -23.7
RX 350 5,748 4,852 18.5 67,223 60,422 11.3
TOTAL 105,506 104,450 1.0 1,244,210 1,277,783 -2.6
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 53.6% 61.6% 53.8% 62.1%
SELLING DAYS 25 25 280 280
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO)
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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12-01-06, 10:42 AM
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Subaru November Sales Up 9%
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
November sales jumped nine percent over the same period last year totaling
15,800 units for the month. The Subaru Legacy, Forester and Impreza all
posted double- digit gains. Subaru total sales are up two percent
year-to-date from the previous year.
Subaru sales were boosted in November when the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety awarded the Subaru Legacy, Forester, and Tribeca Top Safety
Pick designations for their crash protection in front, side and rear
impacts tests.
"We saw an increase in both dealer and web traffic after the IIHS
announcement," said Tim Colbeck, Vice President, Sales, Subaru of America,
Inc. "Subaru received the most IIHS Top Safety Picks of any brand and
because safety is so important to our customers, the market responded
positively to this news."
The Subaru Legacy was up 19 percent posting 6,550 units in November,
with Subaru Outback posting 4,531 units of that model line total. Subaru
Forester posted 4,215 units, up 13 percent from the same period last year.
Subaru sold 1,202 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of
November, while Baja posted 413 units. Subaru Impreza continues its banner
year recording 3,420 units, a 27 percent increase over the previous
November.
"The full lineup of All-Wheel Drive Subaru vehicles continues to be
recognized for their uncompromising safety, outstanding reliability and
exhilarating driving performance," said Colbeck. "Subaru is on track to set
its fourth consecutive all-time sales record this year."
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.
November sales jumped nine percent over the same period last year totaling
15,800 units for the month. The Subaru Legacy, Forester and Impreza all
posted double- digit gains. Subaru total sales are up two percent
year-to-date from the previous year.
Subaru sales were boosted in November when the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety awarded the Subaru Legacy, Forester, and Tribeca Top Safety
Pick designations for their crash protection in front, side and rear
impacts tests.
"We saw an increase in both dealer and web traffic after the IIHS
announcement," said Tim Colbeck, Vice President, Sales, Subaru of America,
Inc. "Subaru received the most IIHS Top Safety Picks of any brand and
because safety is so important to our customers, the market responded
positively to this news."
The Subaru Legacy was up 19 percent posting 6,550 units in November,
with Subaru Outback posting 4,531 units of that model line total. Subaru
Forester posted 4,215 units, up 13 percent from the same period last year.
Subaru sold 1,202 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of
November, while Baja posted 413 units. Subaru Impreza continues its banner
year recording 3,420 units, a 27 percent increase over the previous
November.
"The full lineup of All-Wheel Drive Subaru vehicles continues to be
recognized for their uncompromising safety, outstanding reliability and
exhilarating driving performance," said Colbeck. "Subaru is on track to set
its fourth consecutive all-time sales record this year."
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.
12-01-06, 11:28 AM
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Holy 3,613 LS430/LS460's!!
Wonder how many are left-over LS430's but impressive nonetheless.
The GS seems to be losing to the M and the IS seems to have lost quite a bit to the new G35.
Most Toyota hybrids are doing very well though.
Wonder how many are left-over LS430's but impressive nonetheless.The GS seems to be losing to the M and the IS seems to have lost quite a bit to the new G35.
Most Toyota hybrids are doing very well though.
12-01-06, 11:31 AM
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Audi's North American sales are horrible I must say. Apart from the A4, and Q7, the rest of their models have almost non-existent sales.
A6 sales down 50%? Ouch. Only 814 units sold? It makes the GS look like a star.
And the A8, down 14% to 362 units? Wow ... Ford sold almost as many Ford GTs as Audi sold A8s. No amount of comparisons and Car & Driver praise is going to help Audi in this case.
I am surprised that Chrysler sales are up, if only a little bit. Want to look at the detailed numbers.
Ford's sales really took a nosedive. The Ford Five Hundred dropped a huge amount as did the Ranger. And F series is down 16%. Last year they sold about 900,000 F-Series pickups. This year, they won't even make 800,000, so annual F Series compared with last year will be down by over 12%. No surprise of course, as GM's new pickups are already on sale, and the new Tundra is just around the corner. The F Series is clearly Ford's cash cow, so they will be losing a lot of profits here.
Nice to see Ford's cars doing decently though.
Toyota just continues to post incredible increases. 15.9% increase over last November! And it looks like they handily beat Ford this month in sales.
Tundra sales are holding strong, and apart from incentives, I think the Craftsman Truck Series Title win with a Tundra definitely is helping things along. This is pretty good considering a declining truck market.
IS seems to have dropped a bit due to the new G I'm guessing. LS sales are phenomenal right now, they sold more LS than IS models this month.
Camry is up solidly 15%. Toyota is on track to sell almost 450,000 Camrys this year. Also incredible how the Corolla continues to post sales increases. It's only 50,000 units shy of the Camry in terms of YTD sales.
GS is down again, but I think the overall market here is down. One thing is for sure, Lexus definitely needs the GS460 to come soon.
A6 sales down 50%? Ouch. Only 814 units sold? It makes the GS look like a star.
And the A8, down 14% to 362 units? Wow ... Ford sold almost as many Ford GTs as Audi sold A8s. No amount of comparisons and Car & Driver praise is going to help Audi in this case.
I am surprised that Chrysler sales are up, if only a little bit. Want to look at the detailed numbers.
Ford's sales really took a nosedive. The Ford Five Hundred dropped a huge amount as did the Ranger. And F series is down 16%. Last year they sold about 900,000 F-Series pickups. This year, they won't even make 800,000, so annual F Series compared with last year will be down by over 12%. No surprise of course, as GM's new pickups are already on sale, and the new Tundra is just around the corner. The F Series is clearly Ford's cash cow, so they will be losing a lot of profits here.
Nice to see Ford's cars doing decently though.
Toyota just continues to post incredible increases. 15.9% increase over last November! And it looks like they handily beat Ford this month in sales.
Tundra sales are holding strong, and apart from incentives, I think the Craftsman Truck Series Title win with a Tundra definitely is helping things along. This is pretty good considering a declining truck market.
IS seems to have dropped a bit due to the new G I'm guessing. LS sales are phenomenal right now, they sold more LS than IS models this month.
Camry is up solidly 15%. Toyota is on track to sell almost 450,000 Camrys this year. Also incredible how the Corolla continues to post sales increases. It's only 50,000 units shy of the Camry in terms of YTD sales.
GS is down again, but I think the overall market here is down. One thing is for sure, Lexus definitely needs the GS460 to come soon.
12-01-06, 11:37 AM
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Mazda Sales Up 16.7 Percent in November
- CX-7 and MAZDA3 Lead the Way to Double-Digit Increase -
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported sales of 20,792 vehicles for November 2006, a 16.7
percent increase versus last year. Mazda also reported a 4.1 percent
year-to-date sales increase versus the same period last year, with 248,874
units sold through November.
"As fuel prices remain unstable, and we move into the winter season
with its associated higher heating costs, customers are choosing
fuel-efficient new vehicles that fit a broad spectrum of lifestyles," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations.
"November was a tremendous month for Mazda and we look forward to
continuing our strong sales momentum through December."
Mazda's all-new CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) continues
its strong sales surge with 3,654 units sold. With a starting MSRP of
$23,750, CX-7 features a turbo-charged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
direct-injection gasoline engine that produces 244-horsepower, yet still
delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
The innovative MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle also finished the month
with solid sales of 1,513, more than double its sales performance the
previous year, and triple its sales performance on a year-to-date basis.
The wildly popular MAZDA3 once again proved to be Mazda's volume-leader,
with sales of 6,673 units despite a continued lack of inventory.
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported sales of 20,792 vehicles for November 2006, a 16.7
percent increase versus last year. Mazda also reported a 4.1 percent
year-to-date sales increase versus the same period last year, with 248,874
units sold through November.
"As fuel prices remain unstable, and we move into the winter season
with its associated higher heating costs, customers are choosing
fuel-efficient new vehicles that fit a broad spectrum of lifestyles," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations.
"November was a tremendous month for Mazda and we look forward to
continuing our strong sales momentum through December."
Mazda's all-new CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) continues
its strong sales surge with 3,654 units sold. With a starting MSRP of
$23,750, CX-7 features a turbo-charged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
direct-injection gasoline engine that produces 244-horsepower, yet still
delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
The innovative MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle also finished the month
with solid sales of 1,513, more than double its sales performance the
previous year, and triple its sales performance on a year-to-date basis.
The wildly popular MAZDA3 once again proved to be Mazda's volume-leader,
with sales of 6,673 units despite a continued lack of inventory.
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - November 2006
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
November November % November November %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Mazda3 6,673 6,691 (0.3)% 87,341 90,502 (3.5)%
Mazda5 1,513 709 113.4% 15,978 3,730 328.4%
Mazda6 3,930 4,122 (4.7)% 60,337 66,677 (9.5)%
MX-5 Miata 995 1,629 (38.9)% 15,873 8,794 80.5%
RX-8 611 884 (30.9)% 8,791 13,688 (35.8)%
Protege -- -- N/A 1 -- N/A
626 -- -- N/A -- 2 N/A
CX-7 3,654 -- N/A 18,904 -- N/A
Tribute 2,126 2,027 4.9% 26,284 34,267 (23.3)%
B-Series Truck 203 318 (36.2)% 3,854 5,460 (29.4)%
MPV 1,087 1,437 (24.4)% 11,511 16,063 (28.3)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 13,722 14,035 (2.2)% 188,321 183,393 2.7%
TRUCKS 7,070 3,782 86.9% 60,553 55,790 8.5%
TOTAL 20,792 17,817 16.7% 248,874 239,183 4.1%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 9,792 9,913 (1.2)% 127,984 116,714 9.7%
IMPORT TRUCK 4,741 1,437 229.9% 30,415 16,063 89.3%
IMPORT TOTAL 14,533 11,350 28.0% 158,399 132,777 19.3%
DOMESTIC CAR 3,930 4,122 (4.7)% 60,337 66,679 (9.5)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 2,329 2,345 (0.7)% 30,138 39,727 (24.1)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 6,259 6,467 (3.2)% 90,475 106,406 (15.0)%
Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
12-01-06, 11:41 AM
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Lexus Japan sales up 43%
"Toyota, the world's second-largest automaker, expects to sell 12,000 Corollas a month in Japan, it said on Oct. 10. The automaker sells two versions of the Corolla in Japan, a sedan called the Corolla Axio and a station wagon called the Corolla Fielder.
The company also released the Lexus LS sedan on Sept. 19, which helped sales of the brand surge 43 percent to 5,063 vehicles in November. Toyota also started selling the Auris hatchback in October, and it plans to release the Blade hatchback in Japan later this month."
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aQ8EvzdjViZg
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Wow, so big part of the Lexus sales increase is thanks to the new LS. At this rate, they are catching up to the German brands in their home market quickly. The LS600h arrives in a few months, and that will definitely take a lot of conquest buyers. The GS450h in Japan, according to figures I've seen, has a conquest rate of about 30 - 40%, much higher than the regular GS. The conquest rates in North America for the GS450h are also quite high. Hybrids are becoming a unique thing for Lexus. The Lexus supercar, and new SC will be a big image boost for Lexus in Japan.
The company also released the Lexus LS sedan on Sept. 19, which helped sales of the brand surge 43 percent to 5,063 vehicles in November. Toyota also started selling the Auris hatchback in October, and it plans to release the Blade hatchback in Japan later this month."
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aQ8EvzdjViZg
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Wow, so big part of the Lexus sales increase is thanks to the new LS. At this rate, they are catching up to the German brands in their home market quickly. The LS600h arrives in a few months, and that will definitely take a lot of conquest buyers. The GS450h in Japan, according to figures I've seen, has a conquest rate of about 30 - 40%, much higher than the regular GS. The conquest rates in North America for the GS450h are also quite high. Hybrids are becoming a unique thing for Lexus. The Lexus supercar, and new SC will be a big image boost for Lexus in Japan.
12-01-06, 11:44 AM
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Chrysler Group Reports November 2006 U.S. Sales Rise 3 Percent
* Sales in November establish five-year November record
* Jeep(R) Wrangler sales surge 95 percent year-over-year; Dealers place
orders for 62,000 units of Jeep Wrangler
* Dodge Nitro sales increase 80 percent over October 2006 sales; Dealer
orders exceed 50,000 units
* Sales of Dodge Ram Pickup rise 8 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported that unadjusted sales in November 2006 rose 3 percent to 164,556
units, compared to November 2005 sales of 159,898 units. November 2006
sales establish a five-year November record.
"Chrysler Group sales in November were up 3 percent over last year,
marking the best November in five years," said Steven Landry, Vice
President, Sales and Field Operations - Chrysler Group. "Our new product
lineup continues its customer appeal as they arrive at our dealerships and
drive a big part of the sales improvement for the Chrysler Group."
The company has launched nearly all of the 10 new products that were
announced at the beginning of the year, and those products are generating
customer and media praise while driving traffic into Chrysler, Jeep(R) and
Dodge showrooms.
Sales of the Jeep Wrangler, a direct descendant of the original Jeep
vehicle, rose 95 percent to 8,735 units, setting a new November sales
record. Previous year sales of the Jeep Wrangler totaled 4,482 units. The
Jeep Wrangler has received in excess of 62,000 dealer orders, which exceeds
three- quarters of total Jeep Wrangler sales in calendar year 2005.
The all-new Dodge Nitro, the first mid-sized SUV for the Dodge brand
continues to distinguish itself in the retail marketplace with consumers.
Sales of the Dodge Nitro totaled 5,489 units for November 2006, 80 percent
higher than October 2006 sales of 3,044 units. Customer response to the
Dodge Nitro has been very strong and Dodge dealers nationwide are
responding by placing orders for more than 50,000 units.
Sales of the Chrysler Group's best selling product, the Dodge Ram
Pickup, rose 8 percent in November, posting sales of 27,826 units. Previous
year sales totaled 25,667 units.
Chrysler Group finished the month with 499,036 units of dealer
inventory, or a 76-day supply.
SOURCE Chrysler Group
* Sales in November establish five-year November record
* Jeep(R) Wrangler sales surge 95 percent year-over-year; Dealers place
orders for 62,000 units of Jeep Wrangler
* Dodge Nitro sales increase 80 percent over October 2006 sales; Dealer
orders exceed 50,000 units
* Sales of Dodge Ram Pickup rise 8 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported that unadjusted sales in November 2006 rose 3 percent to 164,556
units, compared to November 2005 sales of 159,898 units. November 2006
sales establish a five-year November record.
"Chrysler Group sales in November were up 3 percent over last year,
marking the best November in five years," said Steven Landry, Vice
President, Sales and Field Operations - Chrysler Group. "Our new product
lineup continues its customer appeal as they arrive at our dealerships and
drive a big part of the sales improvement for the Chrysler Group."
The company has launched nearly all of the 10 new products that were
announced at the beginning of the year, and those products are generating
customer and media praise while driving traffic into Chrysler, Jeep(R) and
Dodge showrooms.
Sales of the Jeep Wrangler, a direct descendant of the original Jeep
vehicle, rose 95 percent to 8,735 units, setting a new November sales
record. Previous year sales of the Jeep Wrangler totaled 4,482 units. The
Jeep Wrangler has received in excess of 62,000 dealer orders, which exceeds
three- quarters of total Jeep Wrangler sales in calendar year 2005.
The all-new Dodge Nitro, the first mid-sized SUV for the Dodge brand
continues to distinguish itself in the retail marketplace with consumers.
Sales of the Dodge Nitro totaled 5,489 units for November 2006, 80 percent
higher than October 2006 sales of 3,044 units. Customer response to the
Dodge Nitro has been very strong and Dodge dealers nationwide are
responding by placing orders for more than 50,000 units.
Sales of the Chrysler Group's best selling product, the Dodge Ram
Pickup, rose 8 percent in November, posting sales of 27,826 units. Previous
year sales totaled 25,667 units.
Chrysler Group finished the month with 499,036 units of dealer
inventory, or a 76-day supply.
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru November 2006
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 7,582 6,538 16% 16%
Concorde 0 0 0% 0%
300 10,772 12,647 -15% -15%
Crossfire 62 1,009 -94% -94%
PT Cruiser 13,629 11,193 22% 22%
Aspen 2,365 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 6,483 5,306 22% 22%
Town & Country 11,507 13,224 -13% -13%
CHRYSLER BRAND 52,400 49,917 5% 5%
Compass 3,723 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 8,735 4,482 95% 95%
Liberty 7,360 7,815 -6% -6%
Grand Cherokee 7,944 13,733 -42% -42%
Commander 8,023 3,825 110% 110%
JEEP BRAND 35,785 29,855 20% 20%
Neon 0 4,103 -100% -100%
Caliber 7,008 0 0% 0%
Stratus 287 7,501 -96% -96%
Intrepid 0 0 0% 0%
Charger 7,247 6,827 6% 6%
Viper 76 178 -57% -57%
Magnum 2,138 3,949 -46% -46%
Dakota 4,538 5,898 -23% -23%
Ram P/U 27,826 25,667 8% 8%
Caravan 14,240 13,324 7% 7%
Durango 5,935 11,143 -47% -47%
Nitro 5,489 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 0 0% 0%
Sprinter Van 1,587 1,536 3% 3%
DODGE BRAND 76,371 80,126 -5% -5%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 164,556 159,898 3% 3%
TOTAL CG CAR 33,760 39,375 -14% -14%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 130,796 120,523 9% 9%
Selling Days 25 25
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 57,200 84,660 -32% -32%
Concorde 0 210 -100% -100%
300 127,397 131,866 -3% -3%
Crossfire 8,206 13,611 -40% -40%
PT Cruiser 130,435 123,573 6% 6%
Aspen 4,623 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 72,946 78,329 -7% -7%
Town & Country 148,228 164,836 -10% -10%
CHRYSLER BRAND 549,035 597,085 -8% -8%
Compass 13,513 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 71,648 73,654 -3% -3%
Liberty 121,578 149,218 -19% -19%
Grand Cherokee 126,295 191,852 -34% -34%
Commander 80,931 8,590 842% 842%
JEEP BRAND 413,965 423,314 -2% -2%
Neon 17,239 108,954 -84% -84%
Caliber 82,799 0 0% 0%
Stratus 50,934 95,795 -47% -47%
Intrepid 0 298 -100% -100%
Charger 103,634 37,667 175% 175%
Viper 1,387 1,489 -7% -7%
Magnum 37,360 49,586 -25% -25%
Dakota 70,954 96,742 -27% -27%
Ram P/U 331,302 369,565 -10% -10%
Caravan 197,045 207,732 -5% -5%
Durango 66,284 109,024 -39% -39%
Nitro 9,499 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 405 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 20,653 17,728 16% 16%
DODGE BRAND 989,090 1,094,985 -10% -10%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 1,952,090 2,115,384 -8% -8%
TOTAL CG CAR 460,536 491,489 -6% -6%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 1,491,554 1,623,895 -8% -8%
Selling Days 280 280
SOURCE Chrysler Group
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Seems as though the new models at Chrysler helped the increase. Ram sales up likely means increased incentives. Chrysler by far is spending the most on incentives out of any automaker, an average of over $4,000 per car. Wrangler sales jumping so high seems odd.
Chrysler though has a huge inventory problem. About 500,000 units are in their inventory, which amounts to a huge 76 day supply.
Chrysler though has a huge inventory problem. About 500,000 units are in their inventory, which amounts to a huge 76 day supply.
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Kia Motors America Reaches Two Million Sales With Strong November
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) reached
a sales milestone in the month of November by watching its two millionth
vehicle drive off a dealership lot. Kia sold its one millionth vehicle in
February 2003. Sales for the month of November totaled 22,203 units, a
10.5-percent increase over the same period last year. It also was the
second best November in history for the company. Year-to-date sales
continue to improve upon last year's record figures with 264,298 units
sold, a 2.8-percent increase over 2005.
"Two million vehicles sold is a phenomenal achievement, especially for
a company that joined the U.S. retail market only in 1994," said Len Hunt,
executive vice president and COO of KMA. "As the Kia brand continues to
focus on bringing vehicles of great value and safety to consumers, Kia will
have an even stronger market presence in years to come."
The Kia Rio posted its second best sales month of the year with 3,363
units sold. Entering the market in limited numbers, the recently debuted
all-new Kia Rondo sold 182 units.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
a sales milestone in the month of November by watching its two millionth
vehicle drive off a dealership lot. Kia sold its one millionth vehicle in
February 2003. Sales for the month of November totaled 22,203 units, a
10.5-percent increase over the same period last year. It also was the
second best November in history for the company. Year-to-date sales
continue to improve upon last year's record figures with 264,298 units
sold, a 2.8-percent increase over 2005.
"Two million vehicles sold is a phenomenal achievement, especially for
a company that joined the U.S. retail market only in 1994," said Len Hunt,
executive vice president and COO of KMA. "As the Kia brand continues to
focus on bringing vehicles of great value and safety to consumers, Kia will
have an even stronger market presence in years to come."
The Kia Rio posted its second best sales month of the year with 3,363
units sold. Entering the market in limited numbers, the recently debuted
all-new Kia Rondo sold 182 units.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
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MONTH OF NOVEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2006 2005 2006 2005
Rio 3,363 1,608 25,545 27,514
Spectra 4,149 2,647 63,282 53,172
Optima 3,364 4,251 34,574 40,351
Amanti 302 1,184 9,010 16,103
Sportage 3,126 2,714 32,171 26,328
Sorento 4,007 3,929 48,099 44,640
Sedona 3,710 3,758 51,432 48,976
Rondo 182 N/A 185 N/A
Total 22,203 20,091 264,298 257,084
SOURCE Kia Motors America