JANUARY 2007 Car Sales Thread
02-01-07, 08:01 AM
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JANUARY 2007 Car Sales Thread
Audi of America, Inc. Reports Record Sales for January
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America today
reported strong January sales results. Sales totaled 6,399 vehicles, a 5.2%
increase over the previous year, and the best January in the company's
history. January marked the 10th month of the past 12 when Audi sold more
vehicles than the previous year.
Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc.
stated, "Audi has a great deal of momentum as we enter 2007. We're coming
off record sales in 2006, residual values on our new vehicles are, on
average, the best in the luxury set, and the R8 sports car is generating a
great deal of interest in the brand.
"2007 can be another great year for Audi and our customers," he said.
"We have three significant launches, including the TT Coupe and Roadster,
the R8 mid-engine sports car, and the A5 coupe. We're certainly looking to
set another record this year."
The January sales figures were fueled by an 11.8% increase for the A4
model line, as well as continued strong results for the Audi Q7 (1,636
deliveries). Audi saw its biggest growth in the Pacific Northwest region
which posted a 60.7% increase over last year's numbers. New Jersey (44.9%),
the Desert region (43.3%), Los Angeles (41.2%), and Miami and Michigan
(37.5%) also saw big gains in January.
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales were also up for January. Sales totaled
1,859, a 5.7% increase over the previous year.
Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and markets
a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm,
Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Gyor, Hungary; and Changchun, China (local
market only). The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt,
Germany.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America today
reported strong January sales results. Sales totaled 6,399 vehicles, a 5.2%
increase over the previous year, and the best January in the company's
history. January marked the 10th month of the past 12 when Audi sold more
vehicles than the previous year.
Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc.
stated, "Audi has a great deal of momentum as we enter 2007. We're coming
off record sales in 2006, residual values on our new vehicles are, on
average, the best in the luxury set, and the R8 sports car is generating a
great deal of interest in the brand.
"2007 can be another great year for Audi and our customers," he said.
"We have three significant launches, including the TT Coupe and Roadster,
the R8 mid-engine sports car, and the A5 coupe. We're certainly looking to
set another record this year."
The January sales figures were fueled by an 11.8% increase for the A4
model line, as well as continued strong results for the Audi Q7 (1,636
deliveries). Audi saw its biggest growth in the Pacific Northwest region
which posted a 60.7% increase over last year's numbers. New Jersey (44.9%),
the Desert region (43.3%), Los Angeles (41.2%), and Miami and Michigan
(37.5%) also saw big gains in January.
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales were also up for January. Sales totaled
1,859, a 5.7% increase over the previous year.
Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and markets
a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm,
Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Gyor, Hungary; and Changchun, China (local
market only). The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt,
Germany.
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Audi of America, Inc.
January 2007 Sales
AUDI US SNAPSHOT ------YEAR TO DATE------
Jan-07 Jan-06 Yr/Yr % Jan-07 Jan-06 Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change YTD YTD change
actual actual
A3 309 824 -62.5% 309 824 -62.5%
TT 10 82 -87.8% 10 82 -87.8%
A4 2,865 2,563 11.8% 2,865 2,563 11.8%
A4/S4
Cabriolet 370 479 -22.8% 370 479 -22.8%
A6/S6 901 1,620 -44.4% 901 1,620 -44.4%
A8/S8 308 516 -40.3% 308 516 -40.3%
Q7 1,636 - - 1,636 - -
Total 6,399 6,084 5.2% 6,399 6,084 5.2%
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
02-01-07, 08:20 AM
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Volkswagen Reports January 2007 Sales
01 February 2007
Best January Sales Performance Since 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2007 sales of 16,610 units, a 2.3 percent increase over the January 2006 total of 16,237 vehicles. This figure represents the best January sales performance since 2003 for the Volkswagen brand.
The sporty and affordable Jetta sedan continues as the most popular Volkswagen carline, posting a 3.8 percent sales improvement over January 2006. The GTI, recently named 2007 “Automobile of the Year” by Automobile Magazine, posted a sales surge of 119.3 percent, finding 1,351 new owners in January.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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Best January Sales Performance Since 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2007 sales of 16,610 units, a 2.3 percent increase over the January 2006 total of 16,237 vehicles. This figure represents the best January sales performance since 2003 for the Volkswagen brand.
The sporty and affordable Jetta sedan continues as the most popular Volkswagen carline, posting a 3.8 percent sales improvement over January 2006. The GTI, recently named 2007 “Automobile of the Year” by Automobile Magazine, posted a sales surge of 119.3 percent, finding 1,351 new owners in January.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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02-01-07, 08:30 AM
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DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 3 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for January 2007
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 156,308 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for January 2007
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,069 Vehicles a 37 Percent Increase
for January 2007
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE: DCX), the
third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 173,377
passenger vehicles in the U.S. for January 2007, a 3 percent increase
compared to January 2006. All sales figures in this release are on an
unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Reporting its best January in six years, Chrysler Group, consisting of
the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 156,308 vehicles in
the U.S., an increase of 1 percent. Based on the continued strength and
popularity of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, total Jeep sales increased 19
percent for the month. Following its most aggressive product launch in
company history of 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, Chrysler Group continues
its product offensive with the launch of eight all-new vehicles in 2007.
Coming off the heels of its thirteenth consecutive year of sales
growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its best January sales on record
with 17,069 units sold, a 37 percent increase over last January.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
January 2007 had 25 selling days while January 2006 had 24 selling days.
SOURCE DaimlerChrysler AG
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 156,308 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for January 2007
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,069 Vehicles a 37 Percent Increase
for January 2007
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE: DCX), the
third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 173,377
passenger vehicles in the U.S. for January 2007, a 3 percent increase
compared to January 2006. All sales figures in this release are on an
unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Reporting its best January in six years, Chrysler Group, consisting of
the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 156,308 vehicles in
the U.S., an increase of 1 percent. Based on the continued strength and
popularity of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, total Jeep sales increased 19
percent for the month. Following its most aggressive product launch in
company history of 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, Chrysler Group continues
its product offensive with the launch of eight all-new vehicles in 2007.
Coming off the heels of its thirteenth consecutive year of sales
growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its best January sales on record
with 17,069 units sold, a 37 percent increase over last January.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
January 2007 had 25 selling days while January 2006 had 24 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through January 2007
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 156,308 155,465 1% 156,308 155,465 1%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 17,069 12,469 37% 17,069 12,469 37%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 173,377 167,934 3% 173,377 167,934 3%
Selling Days 25 24 25 24
02-01-07, 08:33 AM
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Holy crap Benz jumped 5k in vehicles sold in a month, great start in the year!!!
The new TT will help Audi some, the A3 is a HUGE disapointment saleswise. BMW better be looking, trying to bring the 1 hatchback here. Sad but Audi cannot sell big cars here, the A6 and A8 are doing very poorly. The Q7 is saving that behind, amazing how SUVs still sell tons.
VW, look, Benz sold more luxury cars than VW sold cars. VW should just pack up and go.
The new TT will help Audi some, the A3 is a HUGE disapointment saleswise. BMW better be looking, trying to bring the 1 hatchback here. Sad but Audi cannot sell big cars here, the A6 and A8 are doing very poorly. The Q7 is saving that behind, amazing how SUVs still sell tons.
VW, look, Benz sold more luxury cars than VW sold cars. VW should just pack up and go.
02-01-07, 10:02 AM
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Subaru Reports January 2007 Sales
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Subaru Reports January Sales
-- Legacy sales up 10 percent; Impreza sales up five percent --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 12,074 total units. Both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year.
Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 1,125 units for the month. Subaru Legacy recorded a 10 percent gain with unit sales of 5,257, while the Outback accounted for 3,880 units of that line for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 2,739 units in January, while Baja posted 268 units for the month. Subaru Impreza was up five percent from the same period last year, posting a strong 2,685 units in January.
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Subaru Reports January Sales
-- Legacy sales up 10 percent; Impreza sales up five percent --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 12,074 total units. Both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year.
Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 1,125 units for the month. Subaru Legacy recorded a 10 percent gain with unit sales of 5,257, while the Outback accounted for 3,880 units of that line for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 2,739 units in January, while Baja posted 268 units for the month. Subaru Impreza was up five percent from the same period last year, posting a strong 2,685 units in January.
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Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for January: Most Manufacturers Spent Less on Incentives, Except on Large Cars
Thursday February 1, 10:34 am ET
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,276 per vehicle sold in January 2007, down $96, or four percent, from December 2006, and down $149, or six percent, from January 2006.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of Incentives(SM) (TCI(SM)) 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 average fell largely due to GM's drop of 17 percent and Chrysler's drop of eight percent compared with last year, which more than offset Ford's 20 percent increase in incentives spending," stated Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. "As for the Japanese automakers, Nissan incentives are down 13 percent and Toyota incentives are down five percent year-over-year, while Honda incentives rose 38 percent. Honda's increase is dramatic, but didn't affect the industry average much since that automaker's TCI is still the lowest of the volume automakers."
In January, the industry's aggregate incentive spending is estimated to have totaled approximately $2.6 billion, down from $3.4 billion in December. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors spent an aggregate of $1.8 billion, or 69 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $508 million, or 19 percent; European manufacturers spent $227 million, or nine percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $90 million, or three percent.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,062 per vehicle sold in January, down from $3,285 in December 2006. From December to January, European automakers increased incentives spending by $33 to $2,632 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers increased incentives spending by $42 to $1,202 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers increased incentives spending by $288 to $1,656 per vehicle sold.
True Cost of Incentives for the "Big Six" Automakers
January December January
Automaker 2007 2006 2006
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Chrysler Group $3,853 $4,220 $4,191
Ford $3,502 $3,819 $2,826
General Motors $2,365(a) $2,405 $2,838
Honda $854 $477 $574
Nissan $1,730 $1,748 $2,124
Toyota $1,234 $1,393 $1,275
(a)GM's lowest TCI since April 2002
Among vehicle segments, large trucks had the highest average incentives, $3,606 per vehicle sold, followed by large SUVs at $3,574. Compact cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle sold, $929, followed by sports cars at $992. Analysis of incentives expenditures as a percentage of average sticker price for each segment shows minivans averaged the highest, 12.2 percent, followed by large trucks at 11.6 percent of sticker price. Luxury sport cars averaged the lowest, 2.1 percent, followed by sports cars at 3.4 percent of sticker price.
"It's also worth noting that the incentives for the large car segment is projected to jump 45 percent compared with January 2006, yet we expect that segment's market share to drop by nearly 13 percent because the models are relatively old and unappealing," stated Toprak. "In contrast, the compact car and compact SUV segments each are projected to grow by 10 percent year-over-year thanks to compelling new products and consumer interest in fuel efficiency."
Comparing all brands, in January Scion spent the least, $69, followed by Porsche at $543 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Cadillac spent the most, $5,308, followed by Mercury at $4,815 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Mercury and Jeep spent the most, 17.8 percent and 17.2 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Scion and Porsche spent the least at 0.4 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively.
About Edmunds.com True Cost of Incentives(SM) (TCI(SM))
Edmunds.com's TCI(SM) is a comprehensive monthly report that measures automobile manufacturers' cost of incentives on vehicles sold in the United States. These costs are reported on a per vehicle basis for the industry as a whole, for each manufacturer, for each make sold by each manufacturer and for each model of each make. TCI covers all aspects of manufacturers' various incentives programs (except volume and similar bonus programs), including dealer cash, manufacturer rebates and consumer savings from subvented APR and lease programs (including subvented lease residual values used in manufacturer leasing programs). Data for the industry, the manufacturers and the makes are derived using weighted averages and are based on actual monthly sales and financing activity.
About Edmunds Inc. (http://www.edmunds.com/help/about/)
Edmunds Inc. publishes three Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers and enthusiasts. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive consumer information, launched in 1995 as the first automotive information Web site. Its most popular feature, the Edmunds.com True Market Value®, is relied upon by millions of people seeking current transaction prices for new and used vehicles. Edmunds.com was named "Best Car Research Site" by Forbes ASAP, has been selected by consumers as the "Most Useful Web Site" according to every J.D. Power and Associates New Autoshopper.com Study(SM), was ranked first in the Survey of Car-Shopping Web Sites by The Wall Street Journal and was rated "#1" in Keynote's study of third-party automotive Web sites. Inside Line launched in January 2005 and is the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site. CarSpace launched in February 2006 and is an automotive lifestyle social networking Web site for anyone with an interest in automobiles. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and maintains a satellite office in suburban Detroit.
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Thursday February 1, 10:34 am ET
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,276 per vehicle sold in January 2007, down $96, or four percent, from December 2006, and down $149, or six percent, from January 2006.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of Incentives(SM) (TCI(SM)) 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 average fell largely due to GM's drop of 17 percent and Chrysler's drop of eight percent compared with last year, which more than offset Ford's 20 percent increase in incentives spending," stated Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. "As for the Japanese automakers, Nissan incentives are down 13 percent and Toyota incentives are down five percent year-over-year, while Honda incentives rose 38 percent. Honda's increase is dramatic, but didn't affect the industry average much since that automaker's TCI is still the lowest of the volume automakers."
In January, the industry's aggregate incentive spending is estimated to have totaled approximately $2.6 billion, down from $3.4 billion in December. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors spent an aggregate of $1.8 billion, or 69 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $508 million, or 19 percent; European manufacturers spent $227 million, or nine percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $90 million, or three percent.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,062 per vehicle sold in January, down from $3,285 in December 2006. From December to January, European automakers increased incentives spending by $33 to $2,632 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers increased incentives spending by $42 to $1,202 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers increased incentives spending by $288 to $1,656 per vehicle sold.
True Cost of Incentives for the "Big Six" Automakers
January December January
Automaker 2007 2006 2006
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Chrysler Group $3,853 $4,220 $4,191
Ford $3,502 $3,819 $2,826
General Motors $2,365(a) $2,405 $2,838
Honda $854 $477 $574
Nissan $1,730 $1,748 $2,124
Toyota $1,234 $1,393 $1,275
(a)GM's lowest TCI since April 2002
Among vehicle segments, large trucks had the highest average incentives, $3,606 per vehicle sold, followed by large SUVs at $3,574. Compact cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle sold, $929, followed by sports cars at $992. Analysis of incentives expenditures as a percentage of average sticker price for each segment shows minivans averaged the highest, 12.2 percent, followed by large trucks at 11.6 percent of sticker price. Luxury sport cars averaged the lowest, 2.1 percent, followed by sports cars at 3.4 percent of sticker price.
"It's also worth noting that the incentives for the large car segment is projected to jump 45 percent compared with January 2006, yet we expect that segment's market share to drop by nearly 13 percent because the models are relatively old and unappealing," stated Toprak. "In contrast, the compact car and compact SUV segments each are projected to grow by 10 percent year-over-year thanks to compelling new products and consumer interest in fuel efficiency."
Comparing all brands, in January Scion spent the least, $69, followed by Porsche at $543 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Cadillac spent the most, $5,308, followed by Mercury at $4,815 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Mercury and Jeep spent the most, 17.8 percent and 17.2 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Scion and Porsche spent the least at 0.4 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively.
About Edmunds.com True Cost of Incentives(SM) (TCI(SM))
Edmunds.com's TCI(SM) is a comprehensive monthly report that measures automobile manufacturers' cost of incentives on vehicles sold in the United States. These costs are reported on a per vehicle basis for the industry as a whole, for each manufacturer, for each make sold by each manufacturer and for each model of each make. TCI covers all aspects of manufacturers' various incentives programs (except volume and similar bonus programs), including dealer cash, manufacturer rebates and consumer savings from subvented APR and lease programs (including subvented lease residual values used in manufacturer leasing programs). Data for the industry, the manufacturers and the makes are derived using weighted averages and are based on actual monthly sales and financing activity.
About Edmunds Inc. (http://www.edmunds.com/help/about/)
Edmunds Inc. publishes three Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers and enthusiasts. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive consumer information, launched in 1995 as the first automotive information Web site. Its most popular feature, the Edmunds.com True Market Value®, is relied upon by millions of people seeking current transaction prices for new and used vehicles. Edmunds.com was named "Best Car Research Site" by Forbes ASAP, has been selected by consumers as the "Most Useful Web Site" according to every J.D. Power and Associates New Autoshopper.com Study(SM), was ranked first in the Survey of Car-Shopping Web Sites by The Wall Street Journal and was rated "#1" in Keynote's study of third-party automotive Web sites. Inside Line launched in January 2005 and is the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site. CarSpace launched in February 2006 and is an automotive lifestyle social networking Web site for anyone with an interest in automobiles. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and maintains a satellite office in suburban Detroit.
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02-01-07, 10:07 AM
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Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best January Sales Ever
MBUSA Sells 17,069 Units, an Increase of 37 Percent Over Last January
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off its thirteenth year
of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported
sales of 17,069 new vehicles for January 2007, up 36.9 percent from last
January making this the best January sales in the company's history.
In 2006, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence
in the luxury light truck market with the launch of the full-sized luxury
SUV: the GL-Class, which sold 1,815 units in January. The popularity of the
M-Class model line continued to build with a 19.8 percent increase compared
to last January (2,351 vs. 1,962). As a group, sales for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain momentum with
an 82.8 percent increase over January 2005.
Other highlights for MBUSA sales in January include a 24 percent
increase in its portfolio of passenger cars (12,058 vs. 9,728). Volume for
the month was led by the C-Class with 3,928 units sold, a 26.8 percent
increase over last January's 3,098 units. Sales for the E-Class family of
sedans and wagons, including those with the new clean diesel technology
called BlueTec, grew by 36.9 percent with 3,375 models sold.
As a group, model lines at the high-end of the Mercedes-Benz portfolio
-- S-, SL-, and CL-Classes -- rose 78.1 percent (2,705 vs. 1,519 units) in
January. Contributing to this was the popularity of the top-of-the-line CL
coupe which was introduced in December (up 279.4 percent) and the continued
demand for the ninth generation S-Class (up 125.1 percent).
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 3,609 units, an increase of 17.7 percent comp
ared to last January.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and
Maybach products in the United States. In 2006, MBUSA achieved an all-time
sales record of 248,080 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever
in its history and achieving 13 consecutive years of sales growth.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off its thirteenth year
of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported
sales of 17,069 new vehicles for January 2007, up 36.9 percent from last
January making this the best January sales in the company's history.
In 2006, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence
in the luxury light truck market with the launch of the full-sized luxury
SUV: the GL-Class, which sold 1,815 units in January. The popularity of the
M-Class model line continued to build with a 19.8 percent increase compared
to last January (2,351 vs. 1,962). As a group, sales for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain momentum with
an 82.8 percent increase over January 2005.
Other highlights for MBUSA sales in January include a 24 percent
increase in its portfolio of passenger cars (12,058 vs. 9,728). Volume for
the month was led by the C-Class with 3,928 units sold, a 26.8 percent
increase over last January's 3,098 units. Sales for the E-Class family of
sedans and wagons, including those with the new clean diesel technology
called BlueTec, grew by 36.9 percent with 3,375 models sold.
As a group, model lines at the high-end of the Mercedes-Benz portfolio
-- S-, SL-, and CL-Classes -- rose 78.1 percent (2,705 vs. 1,519 units) in
January. Contributing to this was the popularity of the top-of-the-line CL
coupe which was introduced in December (up 279.4 percent) and the continued
demand for the ninth generation S-Class (up 125.1 percent).
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 3,609 units, an increase of 17.7 percent comp
ared to last January.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and
Maybach products in the United States. In 2006, MBUSA achieved an all-time
sales record of 248,080 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever
in its history and achieving 13 consecutive years of sales growth.
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Sales -- January 2007
Model January January Monthly % YTD YTD Yearly %
'07 '06 2007 2006
C-CLASS 3,928 3,098 26.8% 3,928 3,098 26.8%
E-CLASS 3,375 2,465 36.9% 3,375 2,465 36.9%
S-CLASS 2,078 923 125.1% 2,078 923 125.1%
CL-CLASS 258 68 279.4% 258 68 279.4%
SL-CLASS 369 528 -30.1% 369 528 -30.1%
CLK-CLASS 1,027 1,126 -8.8% 1,027 1,126 -8.8%
SLK-CLASS 396 619 -36.0% 396 619 -36.0%
CLS-CLASS 627 901 -30.4% 627 901 -30.4%
R-CLASS 838 686 22.2% 838 686 22.2%
M-CLASS 2,351 1,962 19.8% 2,351 1,962 19.8%
GL-CLASS 1,815 n/a n/a 1,815 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 7 93 -92.5% 7 93 -92.5%
GRAND TOTAL 17,069 12,469 36.9% 17,069 12,469 36.9%
02-01-07, 10:18 AM
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Toyota Reports January Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 175,850 vehicles,
an increase of 5.1 percent over January 2006.
The Toyota Division posted best-ever January sales of 153,732, up 4.7
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever January sales of 22,118
units sold, an increase of 8 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever January sales of
86,682, up 7.2 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car sales
were led by Camry, which posted January sales of 31,461, up 10.1 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,801 units
in January. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever
January sales of 8,299, an increase of 4.1 percent. The Yaris subcompact
posted sales totaling 5,870 units for the month. Corolla reported January
sales of 25,519.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 1.6 percent, with a best-ever
January total of 67,050 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which reported best-ever January sales
of 11,925, up 22 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander and
Highlander Hybrid posted combined January sales of 10,322, up 13.3 percent
over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size
SUV reported sales of 1,810 units for the month. FJ Cruiser reported
January sales of 4,948 units.
Scion reported January sales of 9,004 units. The tC sports coupe led
the way with January sales of 4,413 units. Scion xB posted sales of 2,833
units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever January sales of 13,574 units,
an increase of 18.7 percent over January 2006. Passenger car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever January sales of 5,320 units, up
53.2 percent. The all-new LS 460 reported sales of 3,006, an increase of
142.5 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported January sales totaling 8,544
units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined January sales of 6,544
units, an increase of 1.5 percent. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility
vehicle reported sales of 1,245 units for the month.
In January, TMS posted sales of 14,322 hybrid vehicles. There were 25
selling days this sales month compared to 24 selling days last January.
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 175,850 vehicles,
an increase of 5.1 percent over January 2006.
The Toyota Division posted best-ever January sales of 153,732, up 4.7
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever January sales of 22,118
units sold, an increase of 8 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever January sales of
86,682, up 7.2 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car sales
were led by Camry, which posted January sales of 31,461, up 10.1 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,801 units
in January. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever
January sales of 8,299, an increase of 4.1 percent. The Yaris subcompact
posted sales totaling 5,870 units for the month. Corolla reported January
sales of 25,519.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 1.6 percent, with a best-ever
January total of 67,050 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which reported best-ever January sales
of 11,925, up 22 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander and
Highlander Hybrid posted combined January sales of 10,322, up 13.3 percent
over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size
SUV reported sales of 1,810 units for the month. FJ Cruiser reported
January sales of 4,948 units.
Scion reported January sales of 9,004 units. The tC sports coupe led
the way with January sales of 4,413 units. Scion xB posted sales of 2,833
units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever January sales of 13,574 units,
an increase of 18.7 percent over January 2006. Passenger car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever January sales of 5,320 units, up
53.2 percent. The all-new LS 460 reported sales of 3,006, an increase of
142.5 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported January sales totaling 8,544
units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined January sales of 6,544
units, an increase of 1.5 percent. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility
vehicle reported sales of 1,245 units for the month.
In January, TMS posted sales of 14,322 hybrid vehicles. There were 25
selling days this sales month compared to 24 selling days last January.
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
January, 2007
---- CURRENT MONTH ---- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 5,870 0 -- 5,870 0 --
COROLLA 25,519 24,887 -1.6 25,519 24,887 -1.6
CAMRY 31,461 27,440 10.1 31,461 27,440 10.1
AVALON 6,529 6,946 -9.8 6,529 6,946 -9.8
PRIUS 8,299 7,654 4.1 8,299 7,654 4.1
SCION xA 1,758 2,058 -18.0 1,758 2,058 -18.0
SCION xB 2,833 3,836 -29.1 2,833 3,836 -29.1
SCION tC 4,413 4,807 -11.9 4,413 4,807 -11.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. PASS. CAR 86,682 77,638 7.2 86,682 77,638 7.2
ES 350 5,320 3,333 53.2 5,320 3,333 53.2
LS 430/460 3,006 1,190 142.5 3,006 1,190 142.5
SC 430 302 405 -28.4 302 405 -28.4
GS 350 1,368 1,699 -22.7 1,368 1,699 -22.7
GS 430/450h 183 279 -37.0 183 279 -37.0
IS 250/350 3,395 4,073 -20.0 3,395 4,073 -20.0
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 13,574 10,979 18.7 13,574 10,979 18.7
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 100,256 88,617 8.6 100,256 88,617 8.6
SIENNA 10,849 11,774 -11.5 10,849 11,774 -11.5
RAV4 11,925 9,382 22.0 11,925 9,382 22.0
FJ CRUISER 4,948 0 -- 4,948 0 --
4RUNNER 7,330 8,512 -17.3 7,330 8,512 -17.3
HIGHLANDER 10,322 8,748 13.3 10,322 8,748 13.3
LAND CRUISER 234 290 -22.5 234 290 -22.5
SEQUOIA 2,058 2,754 -28.3 2,058 2,754 -28.3
TOTAL SUV 36,817 29,686 19.1 36,817 29,686 19.1
4X2 TACOMA 7,478 7,390 -2.9 7,478 7,390 -2.9
4X4 TACOMA 5,585 5,020 6.8 5,585 5,020 6.8
TOTAL TACOMA 13,063 12,410 1.1 13,063 12,410 1.1
TUNDRA 6,321 9,459 -35.8 6,321 9,459 -35.8
TOTAL PICKUP 19,384 21,869 -14.9 19,384 21,869 -14.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 67,050 63,329 1.6 67,050 63,329 1.6
LX 470 287 544 -49.4 287 544 -49.4
GX 470 1,713 1,946 -15.5 1,713 1,946 -15.5
RX 350/400h 6,544 6,189 1.5 6,544 6,189 1.5
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 8,544 8,679 -5.5 8,544 8,679 -5.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 75,594 72,008 0.8 75,594 72,008 0.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 153,732 140,967 4.7 153,732 140,967 4.7
TOTAL LEXUS 22,118 19,658 8.0 22,118 19,658 8.0
TOTAL TOYOTA 175,850 160,625 5.1 175,850 160,625 5.1
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 22,762 23,244 -6.0 22,762 23,244 -6.0
DOM. CAMRY 22,844 24,864 -11.8 22,844 24,864 -11.8
DOM. PICKUP 19,384 21,869 -14.9 19,384 21,869 -14.9
DOM. RX 350 3,789 3,354 8.5 3,789 3,354 8.5
SELLING DAYS 25 24 25 24
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 34,547 22,584 46.9 34,547 22,584 46.9
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 13,574 10,979 18.7 13,574 10,979 18.7
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 52,135 55,054 -9.1 52,135 55,054 -9.1
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 100,256 88,617 8.6 100,256 88,617 8.6
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT LT TRUCK 34,759 26,932 23.9 34,759 26,932 23.9
LEXUS IMPORT
LT TRUCK 4,755 5,325 -14.3 4,755 5,325 -14.3
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT LT TRUCK 32,291 36,397 -14.8 32,291 36,397 -14.8
LEXUS NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 3,789 3,354 8.5 3,789 3,354 8.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
LT TRUCK 75,594 72,008 0.8 75,594 72,008 0.8
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 40,413 38,365 1.1 40,413 38,365 1.1
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 8,544 8,679 -5.5 8,544 8,679 -5.5
SMALL VANS 10,849 11,774 -11.5 10,849 11,774 -11.5
PICKUPS 19,384 21,869 -14.9 19,384 21,869 -14.9
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 22,762 23,244 -6.0 22,762 23,244 -6.0
CAMRY 22,844 24,864 -11.8 22,844 24,864 -11.8
AVALON 6,529 6,946 -9.8 6,529 6,946 -9.8
SIENNA 10,849 11,774 -11.5 10,849 11,774 -11.5
PICKUP 19,384 21,869 -14.9 19,384 21,869 -14.9
SEQUOIA 2,058 2,754 -28.3 2,058 2,754 -28.3
RX 350 3,789 3,354 8.5 3,789 3,354 8.5
TOTAL 88,215 94,805 -10.7 88,215 94,805 -10.7
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 50.2% 59.0% 50.2% 59.0%
SELLING DAYS 25 24 25 24
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.
Last edited by Gojirra99; 02-01-07 at 10:26 AM.
02-01-07, 10:24 AM
#10
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Acura/Honda
American Honda Reports Best-Ever January Sales
Record CR-V Sales Help Increase Light Truck Sales by 11.0 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted a new January record for total vehicle sales of 100,790,
eclipsing the 2006 record of 98,394, the company announced today. With one
additional selling day in 2007, sales declined 1.7 percent based on the
daily selling rate.* American Honda January light truck sales hit a record
high of 47,378, up 11.0 percent compared to 2006.
Honda Division posted record January sales of 87,773, up from last
year's record of 84,413, and was supported by record light truck sales of
41,427. Light truck models that broke January records included the CR-V, up
48.1 percent to 14,390; and the Odyssey, up 4.5 percent to 11,165. Sales
for Accord, the company's volume leader, increased 12.0 percent for the
month to 25,714.
"A strong light truck lineup contributed to the company's record
January sales," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American
Honda. "The crossover segment continues to grow and key products like the
Honda CR-V are increasingly important."
The all-new Acura MDX, up 3.8 percent to 4,153, led the Acura
Division's sales volume of 13,017. Sales for the MDX and RDX sport luxury
SUVs resulted in record Acura light truck sales of the month totaling
5,951. Compared to record January 2006 Acura sales of 13,981, total
division sales decreased 10.6 percent based on the daily selling rate.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 days for January, 2007,
versus 24 for 2006.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com.
Record CR-V Sales Help Increase Light Truck Sales by 11.0 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted a new January record for total vehicle sales of 100,790,
eclipsing the 2006 record of 98,394, the company announced today. With one
additional selling day in 2007, sales declined 1.7 percent based on the
daily selling rate.* American Honda January light truck sales hit a record
high of 47,378, up 11.0 percent compared to 2006.
Honda Division posted record January sales of 87,773, up from last
year's record of 84,413, and was supported by record light truck sales of
41,427. Light truck models that broke January records included the CR-V, up
48.1 percent to 14,390; and the Odyssey, up 4.5 percent to 11,165. Sales
for Accord, the company's volume leader, increased 12.0 percent for the
month to 25,714.
"A strong light truck lineup contributed to the company's record
January sales," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American
Honda. "The crossover segment continues to grow and key products like the
Honda CR-V are increasingly important."
The all-new Acura MDX, up 3.8 percent to 4,153, led the Acura
Division's sales volume of 13,017. Sales for the MDX and RDX sport luxury
SUVs resulted in record Acura light truck sales of the month totaling
5,951. Compared to record January 2006 Acura sales of 13,981, total
division sales decreased 10.6 percent based on the daily selling rate.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 days for January, 2007,
versus 24 for 2006.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com.
Code:
American Honda Vehicle Sales For January 2007
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
January January DSR** January January DSR**
2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 % Chg.
American Honda Total 100,790 98,394 -1.7% 100,790 98,394 -1.7%
Total Car Sales 53,412 57,429 -10.7% 53,412 57,429 -10.7%
Total Truck Sales 47,378 40,965 11.0% 47,378 40,965 11.0%
Honda Total Car
Sales 46,346 47,289 -5.9% 46,346 47,289 -5.9%
Honda Total Truck
Sales 41,427 37,124 7.1% 41,427 37,124 7.1%
Acura Total Car
Sales 7,066 10,140 -33.1% 7,066 10,140 -33.1%
Acura Total Truck
Sales 5,951 3,841 48.7% 5,951 3,841 48.7%
Domestic Car Sales* 40,394 48,146 -19.5% 40,394 48,146 -19.5%
Honda Division 36,516 43,278 -19.0% 36,516 43,278 -19.0%
Acura Division 3,878 4,868 -23.5% 3,878 4,868 -23.5%
Domestic Truck Sales* 32,988 31,640 0.1% 32,988 31,640 0.1%
Honda Division 27,037 27,799 -6.6% 27,037 27,799 -6.6%
Acura Division 5,951 3,841 48.7% 5,951 3,841 48.7%
Import Car Sales 13,018 9,283 34.6% 13,018 9,283 34.6%
Honda Division 9,830 4,011 135.3% 9,830 4,011 135.3%
Acura Division 3,188 5,272 -41.9% 3,188 5,272 -41.9%
Import Truck Sales 14,390 9,325 48.1% 14,390 9,325 48.1%
Honda Division 14,390 9,325 48.1% 14,390 9,325 48.1%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 87,773 84,413 -0.2% 87,773 84,413 -0.2%
Fit 2,036 2,036
Accord* 25,714 22,046 12.0% 25,714 22,046 12.0%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 248 351 -32.2% 248 351 -32.2%
Civic* 18,378 24,788 -28.8% 18,378 24,788 -28.8%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 1,783 3,165 -45.9% 1,783 3,165 -45.9%
S2000 218 396 -47.2% 218 396 -47.2%
Insight 0 59 0 59
FCX 0 0 0 0
Odyssey* 11,165 10,257 4.5% 11,165 10,257 4.5%
Pilot* 9,375 9,999 -10.0% 9,375 9,999 -10.0%
CR-V 14,390 9,325 48.1% 14,390 9,325 48.1%
Element* 3,065 3,729 -21.1% 3,065 3,729 -21.1%
Ridgeline 3,432 3,814 -13.6% 3,432 3,814 -13.6%
Acura Division Total 13,017 13,981 -10.6% 13,017 13,981 -10.6%
RSX 127 1,288 -90.5% 127 1,288 -90.5%
TL* 3,878 4,868 -23.5% 3,878 4,868 -23.5%
TSX 2,628 3,204 -21.3% 2,628 3,204 -21.3%
RL 433 773 -46.2% 433 773 -46.2%
NSX 0 7 0 7
MDX* 4,153 3,841 3.8% 4,153 3,841 3.8%
RDX* 1,798 0 1,798 0
Selling Days 25 24 25 24
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
02-01-07, 10:30 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Ford Motor Company's January Sales Off 19%
Ford Motor Company's January Sales Off 19%; Daily Rental Down 65%
* Ford's January Sales Totaled 166,835, Down 19 Percent Compared With a
Year Ago.
* Lower Sales to Daily Rental Companies (Down 65 Percent) Account for Most
of the Decline.
* Sales to Retail Customers Were Down Slightly (5 Percent).
* New Crossover Utility Vehicles (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) Heat Up Dealer
Showrooms.
* Demand Continues to Grow for New Mid-Size Sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury
Milan, and Lincoln MKZ).
* All-New Expedition and Navigator Extend Sales Winning Streaks.
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) January U.S. sales declined 19 percent compared with a year ago,
largely as a result of a planned reduction in sales to daily rental
companies. Sales to daily rental companies were cut by 65 percent.
"All of us at Ford are focused on restructuring our business to be
profitable at lower volumes and offering more of the products people want,
including more cars and more crossovers," said Mark Fields, Ford's
President of The Americas. "We are focusing more of our attention on retail
customers and reducing sales to daily rental companies sharply. Our
customers benefit from this plan because their vehicles' residual values
will improve -- a trend we already are seeing with our newest products."
The resale values of Ford's newest products have improved by as much as
11 percentage points -- with Ford closing the gap on many Asian competitors
-- according to the Automotive Leasing Guide. Residual values have improved
2 percentage points compared with the prior model year for the 2007 Ford
Fusion sedan, 6 points better for the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 9 points
better for the 2007 Ford Expedition and 11 points better for the 2008 Ford
Escape. Ford's new 2007 Edge crossover has resale values higher than Toyota
Highlander and Nissan Murano.
January marked the first full month on sale for the company's new
crossover utilities -- the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. Edge sales were 5,586
and MKX sales were 1,699. In fact, the Edge post higher sales in its
introduction month than did Ford's popular Fusion in its first month (4,078
in October 2005).
Dealers reported higher retail sales for the company's 2007 model
mid-size cars, the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ. In
addition, the all- new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-size SUVs
extended their winning streaks into 2007. Expedition sales have been higher
than a year ago for five months in a row and Navigator sales have been up
the last four months.
The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner utility vehicles posted sharply
higher retail sales in advance of a new 2008 model, which now is being
shipped to dealers from Ford's Kansas City (Mo.) Assembly Plant.
Ford saw lower sales for its popular F-Series pickup truck in January
(down 15 percent), which compares with a strong performance for America's
best-selling pickup last year. The company expects softness in new home
construction to adversely affect full-size pickup sales through the first
half of 2007.
* Ford's January Sales Totaled 166,835, Down 19 Percent Compared With a
Year Ago.
* Lower Sales to Daily Rental Companies (Down 65 Percent) Account for Most
of the Decline.
* Sales to Retail Customers Were Down Slightly (5 Percent).
* New Crossover Utility Vehicles (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) Heat Up Dealer
Showrooms.
* Demand Continues to Grow for New Mid-Size Sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury
Milan, and Lincoln MKZ).
* All-New Expedition and Navigator Extend Sales Winning Streaks.
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) January U.S. sales declined 19 percent compared with a year ago,
largely as a result of a planned reduction in sales to daily rental
companies. Sales to daily rental companies were cut by 65 percent.
"All of us at Ford are focused on restructuring our business to be
profitable at lower volumes and offering more of the products people want,
including more cars and more crossovers," said Mark Fields, Ford's
President of The Americas. "We are focusing more of our attention on retail
customers and reducing sales to daily rental companies sharply. Our
customers benefit from this plan because their vehicles' residual values
will improve -- a trend we already are seeing with our newest products."
The resale values of Ford's newest products have improved by as much as
11 percentage points -- with Ford closing the gap on many Asian competitors
-- according to the Automotive Leasing Guide. Residual values have improved
2 percentage points compared with the prior model year for the 2007 Ford
Fusion sedan, 6 points better for the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 9 points
better for the 2007 Ford Expedition and 11 points better for the 2008 Ford
Escape. Ford's new 2007 Edge crossover has resale values higher than Toyota
Highlander and Nissan Murano.
January marked the first full month on sale for the company's new
crossover utilities -- the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. Edge sales were 5,586
and MKX sales were 1,699. In fact, the Edge post higher sales in its
introduction month than did Ford's popular Fusion in its first month (4,078
in October 2005).
Dealers reported higher retail sales for the company's 2007 model
mid-size cars, the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ. In
addition, the all- new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-size SUVs
extended their winning streaks into 2007. Expedition sales have been higher
than a year ago for five months in a row and Navigator sales have been up
the last four months.
The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner utility vehicles posted sharply
higher retail sales in advance of a new 2008 model, which now is being
shipped to dealers from Ford's Kansas City (Mo.) Assembly Plant.
Ford saw lower sales for its popular F-Series pickup truck in January
(down 15 percent), which compares with a strong performance for America's
best-selling pickup last year. The company expects softness in new home
construction to adversely affect full-size pickup sales through the first
half of 2007.
Code:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
------------------------------------------
January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 132,006 169,412 -22.1 132,006 169,412 -22.1
Mercury 12,604 12,781 -1.4 12,604 12,781 -1.4
Lincoln 9,594 9,345 2.7 9,594 9,345 2.7
Jaguar 1,390 1,596 -12.9 1,390 1,596 -12.9
Volvo 7,808 8,844 -11.7 7,808 8,844 -11.7
Land Rover 3,433 3,693 -7.0 3,433 3,693 -7.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Ford Motor
Company 166,835 205,671 -18.9 166,835 205,671 -18.9
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 55,842 82,710 -32.5 55,842 82,710 -32.5
Trucks 110,993 122,961 -9.7 110,993 122,961 -9.7
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 166,835 205,671 -18.9 166,835 205,671 -18.9
FORD BRAND JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
----------------------------------
January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 5,424 5,200 4.3 5,424 5,200 4.3
Five Hundred 3,526 7,163 -50.8 3,526 7,163 -50.8
Taurus 0 14,655 -100.0 0 14,655 -100.0
Fusion 10,529 9,999 5.3 10,529 9,999 5.3
Focus 8,035 12,452 -35.5 8,035 12,452 -35.5
Mustang 9,064 11,208 -19.1 9,064 11,208 -19.1
Thunderbird 0 244 -100.0 0 244 -100.0
GT 62 157 -60.5 62 157 -60.5
-- --- -- ---
Total Ford Cars 36,640 61,078 -40.0 36,640 61,078 -40.0
Escape 8,408 11,010 -23.6 8,408 11,010 -23.6
Edge 5,586 0 NA 5,586 0 NA
Freestyle 2,011 4,729 -57.5 2,011 4,729 -57.5
Explorer 8,876 12,000 -26.0 8,876 12,000 -26.0
Expedition 6,143 5,316 15.6 6,143 5,316 15.6
Excursion 0 390 -100.0 0 390 -100.0
Freestar 1,072 5,746 -81.3 1,072 5,746 -81.3
Econoline/Club Wagon 12,521 9,001 39.1 12,521 9,001 39.1
Ranger 4,652 6,186 -24.8 4,652 6,186 -24.8
F-Series 44,919 52,771 -14.9 44,919 52,771 -14.9
Low Cab Forward 220 221 -0.5 220 221 -0.5
Heavy Trucks 958 964 -0.6 958 964 -0.6
--- --- --- ---
Total Ford Trucks 95,366 108,334 -12.0 95,366 108,334 -12.0
------ ------- ------ -------
Total Ford Brand 132,006 169,412 -22.1 132,006 169,412 -22.1
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
-------------------------------------------------
January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 4,053 4,440 -8.7 4,053 4,440 -8.7
Montego 1,190 1,986 -40.1 1,190 1,986 -40.1
Milan 2,662 2,023 31.6 2,662 2,023 31.6
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury Cars 7,905 8,449 -6.4 7,905 8,449 -6.4
Town Car 3,124 2,583 20.9 3,124 2,583 20.9
LS 0 873 -100.0 0 873 -100.0
MKZ 2,209 2,692 -17.9 2,209 2,692 -17.9
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Cars 5,333 6,148 -13.3 5,333 6,148 -13.3
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 13,238 14,597 -9.3 13,238 14,597 -9.3
Mariner 2,633 2,002 31.5 2,633 2,002 31.5
Mountaineer 1,891 1,997 -5.3 1,891 1,997 -5.3
Monterey 175 333 -47.4 175 333 -47.4
--- --- --- ---
Total Mercury Trucks 4,699 4,332 8.5 4,699 4,332 8.5
MKX 1,699 0 NA 1,699 0 NA
Navigator 1,788 1,630 9.7 1,788 1,630 9.7
Aviator 0 536 -100.0 0 536 -100.0
Mark LT 774 1,031 -24.9 774 1,031 -24.9
--- ----- --- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 4,261 3,197 33.3 4,261 3,197 33.3
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 8,960 7,529 19.0 8,960 7,529 19.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 22,198 22,126 0.3 22,198 22,126 0.3
Total Lincoln Brand 9,594 9,345 2.7 9,594 9,345 2.7
Total Mercury Brand 12,604 12,781 -1.4 12,604 12,781 -1.4
JAGUAR BRAND JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
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January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 384 465 -17.4 384 465 -17.4
S-TYPE 310 578 -46.4 310 578 -46.4
X-TYPE 269 432 -37.7 269 432 -37.7
XK 427 121 252.9 427 121 252.9
--- --- --- ---
Total Jaguar 1,390 1,596 -12.9 1,390 1,596 -12.9
VOLVO BRAND JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
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January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
S40 1,371 1,952 -29.8 1,371 1,952 -29.8
V50 195 379 -48.5 195 379 -48.5
S60 1,235 2,064 -40.2 1,235 2,064 -40.2
V70 257 449 -42.8 257 449 -42.8
XC70 855 1,022 -16.3 855 1,022 -16.3
C70 385 27 1,325.9 385 27 1325.9
S80 1,131 568 99.1 1,131 568 99.1
XC90 2,379 2,383 -0.2 2,379 2,383 -0.2
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Volvo 7,808 8,844 -11.7 7,808 8,844 -11.7
LAND ROVER BRAND JANUARY 2007 U.S. SALES
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January Month January CYTD
------------- % ------------ %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Range Rover 930 917 1.4 930 917 1.4
Range Rover Sport 1,263 1,400 -9.8 1,263 1,400 -9.8
LR3 1,239 1,369 -9.5 1,239 1,369 -9.5
Discovery 0 0 NA 0 0 NA
Freelander 1 7 -85.7 1 7 -85.7
- - - -
Total Land Rover 3,433 3,693 -7.0 3,433 3,693 -7.0
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
02-01-07, 10:32 AM
#12
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Mitsubishi January Sales Soar to 25 Percent Increase
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 9,383 units, up 25.6%
from last January's total of 7,463.
It was Mitsubishi's best January since 2004 and the largest single
month percentage increase in four-and-half years (July 2002).
"We are very encouraged at this tremendous start to the year," said
MMNA CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "Customers are embracing the all-new Outlander
crossover sport utility, while our established models like the sporty
Eclipse coupe still have tremendous appeal. We are very excited at the
prospects for our all-new Lancer sedan, which will begin sales in the
Spring."
Outlander sales were 1,918 units, up 166 percent from last year's
January volume. Eclipse coupe sales were 2,129, up 37 percent from a year
ago.
Other January sales highlights:
* Eclipse Spyder closed at 306 units, more than five times the sales in
January of 2006.
* Lancer closed at 1,684 units, up 15 percent from last January volume.
* Galant sales were 1,654, an increase of more than four percent
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 520 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 9,383 units, up 25.6%
from last January's total of 7,463.
It was Mitsubishi's best January since 2004 and the largest single
month percentage increase in four-and-half years (July 2002).
"We are very encouraged at this tremendous start to the year," said
MMNA CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "Customers are embracing the all-new Outlander
crossover sport utility, while our established models like the sporty
Eclipse coupe still have tremendous appeal. We are very excited at the
prospects for our all-new Lancer sedan, which will begin sales in the
Spring."
Outlander sales were 1,918 units, up 166 percent from last year's
January volume. Eclipse coupe sales were 2,129, up 37 percent from a year
ago.
Other January sales highlights:
* Eclipse Spyder closed at 306 units, more than five times the sales in
January of 2006.
* Lancer closed at 1,684 units, up 15 percent from last January volume.
* Galant sales were 1,654, an increase of more than four percent
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 520 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
02-01-07, 10:38 AM
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Lexus up again overall but the ES/LS saved that behind! IS sales down 20%....GS sales need a boost, the car is not that old. Hopefully the 460 and some marketing can pump things up.
1,200 RX 400h sales is a VERY solid number. Very impressed here.
Acura down 10%....RL needs to just be discontinued, 433 sales...
Amazingly, C class sales are up and this model is on its way out! Kudos to Mercedes!
1,200 RX 400h sales is a VERY solid number. Very impressed here.
Acura down 10%....RL needs to just be discontinued, 433 sales...
Amazingly, C class sales are up and this model is on its way out! Kudos to Mercedes!
02-01-07, 10:55 AM
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Thread Starter
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2007 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 27,721 units for the month of January. Sales were
down 8 percent from Hyundai's record January sales in 2006. The all-new
2007 Santa Fe and Accent showed strong gains over the previous year,
posting 89 percent and 80 percent increases respectively.
"We are disappointed with the results for January sales, especially
given the continued quality improvements in our products. We experienced
lower than anticipated sales in our California region and our South Central
region sales were depressed due to difficult weather," said Chief Operating
Officer Steve Wilhite. "We are confident that our plan going forward is
sound and will gain traction through the balance of the first quarter."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for January 2007.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 27,721 units for the month of January. Sales were
down 8 percent from Hyundai's record January sales in 2006. The all-new
2007 Santa Fe and Accent showed strong gains over the previous year,
posting 89 percent and 80 percent increases respectively.
"We are disappointed with the results for January sales, especially
given the continued quality improvements in our products. We experienced
lower than anticipated sales in our California region and our South Central
region sales were depressed due to difficult weather," said Chief Operating
Officer Steve Wilhite. "We are confident that our plan going forward is
sound and will gain traction through the balance of the first quarter."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for January 2007.
Code:
CARLINE January 2007 January 2006 CY2007 CY2006
ACCENT 2,437 1,353 2,437 1,353
SONATA 7,276 11,643 7,276 11,643
ELANTRA 6,361 7,780 6,361 7,780
TIBURON 777 1,019 777 1,019
SANTA FE 5,635 2,986 5,635 2,986
AZERA 1,685 1,807 1,685 1,807
TUCSON 2,769 3,620 2,769 3,620
ENTOURAGE 781 0 781 0
TOTAL 27,721 30,208 27,721 30,208
02-01-07, 11:09 AM
#15
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Chrysler
Chrysler Group January 2007 U.S. Sales Rise 1 Percent, Based on Solid Retail Sales
* Best January in six years
* Jeep(R) brand sales rise 19 percent powered by the continued strength of
Jeep Wrangler
* Jeep Commander sales improve 30 percent
* Dodge Ram Pickup continues its momentum from previous months with an
increase of 12 percent
* Chrysler Town & Country sales up 20 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported sales for January 2007 of 156,308 units; an increase of 1 percent
compared to previously strong January 2006 sales of 155,465 units. All
sales figures are reported unadjusted. January sales results were driven by
solid retail sales, while fleet sales were down."
With our January sales results, Chrysler Group is off to a very
promising start in 2007," said Steven Landry, Vice President, Sales and
Field Operations. "Our numbers mark the best January in the last six years
and were driven by sales of the all-new Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep
Commander. Chrysler Group's latest addition to the Jeep line-up, the
all-new Jeep Patriot, has been launched in late December and is now
arriving in dealerships around the country."
After a record of ten new vehicle introductions in 2006, Chrysler Group
will continue to bring fresh products to dealer showrooms with eight new
models to be launched in 2007. In addition, with the Dodge Caliber (8,672
units sold in January), Jeep Compass (3,965 units), Chrysler Sebring (6,885
units), all-new Jeep Patriot and upcoming Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Group now
has five new vehicles that achieve 30 miles per gallon or better in highway
driving that it did not have just one year ago.
The Jeep brand rose 19 percent year-over-year, posting sales of 35,361
units. January 2006 sales were 29,773 units. Jeep Wrangler posted sales of
8,954 units, a rise of 134 percent over January 2006 sales of 3,830 units.
Sales of the Jeep Commander increased 30 percent with 5,491 units compared
to 4,209 units in January 2006.
The Dodge Ram pickup had a strong January showing with sales of 24,379
units, a year-over-year increase of 12 percent. In January 2006, the Dodge
Ram pickup posted sales of 21,790 units.
Chrysler Group's minivans also had a strong January 2007. The Chrysler
Town & Country posted sales of 11,377 units, up 20 percent compared to
January 2006 with 9,447 units. Dodge Caravan sales increased by 14 percent
year-over- year with sales of 18,593 units. January 2006 sales were 16,273
units.
"With a fresh product line-up in dealer showrooms and eight new vehicle
launches to come in 2007, Chrysler Group is well positioned to remain
competitive in the marketplace," said Michael Manley, Vice President, Sales
and Dealer Operations. "We will focus on providing innovation, quality and
value to our customers - and we will also provide our dealers with
competitive tools to sell these vehicles."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 488,410 units of inventory, or a
78-day supply. Inventory is down by 9 percent compared to the year end in
December 2006 when it was at 538,483 units.
SOURCE DaimlerChrysler
* Best January in six years
* Jeep(R) brand sales rise 19 percent powered by the continued strength of
Jeep Wrangler
* Jeep Commander sales improve 30 percent
* Dodge Ram Pickup continues its momentum from previous months with an
increase of 12 percent
* Chrysler Town & Country sales up 20 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported sales for January 2007 of 156,308 units; an increase of 1 percent
compared to previously strong January 2006 sales of 155,465 units. All
sales figures are reported unadjusted. January sales results were driven by
solid retail sales, while fleet sales were down."
With our January sales results, Chrysler Group is off to a very
promising start in 2007," said Steven Landry, Vice President, Sales and
Field Operations. "Our numbers mark the best January in the last six years
and were driven by sales of the all-new Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep
Commander. Chrysler Group's latest addition to the Jeep line-up, the
all-new Jeep Patriot, has been launched in late December and is now
arriving in dealerships around the country."
After a record of ten new vehicle introductions in 2006, Chrysler Group
will continue to bring fresh products to dealer showrooms with eight new
models to be launched in 2007. In addition, with the Dodge Caliber (8,672
units sold in January), Jeep Compass (3,965 units), Chrysler Sebring (6,885
units), all-new Jeep Patriot and upcoming Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Group now
has five new vehicles that achieve 30 miles per gallon or better in highway
driving that it did not have just one year ago.
The Jeep brand rose 19 percent year-over-year, posting sales of 35,361
units. January 2006 sales were 29,773 units. Jeep Wrangler posted sales of
8,954 units, a rise of 134 percent over January 2006 sales of 3,830 units.
Sales of the Jeep Commander increased 30 percent with 5,491 units compared
to 4,209 units in January 2006.
The Dodge Ram pickup had a strong January showing with sales of 24,379
units, a year-over-year increase of 12 percent. In January 2006, the Dodge
Ram pickup posted sales of 21,790 units.
Chrysler Group's minivans also had a strong January 2007. The Chrysler
Town & Country posted sales of 11,377 units, up 20 percent compared to
January 2006 with 9,447 units. Dodge Caravan sales increased by 14 percent
year-over- year with sales of 18,593 units. January 2006 sales were 16,273
units.
"With a fresh product line-up in dealer showrooms and eight new vehicle
launches to come in 2007, Chrysler Group is well positioned to remain
competitive in the marketplace," said Michael Manley, Vice President, Sales
and Dealer Operations. "We will focus on providing innovation, quality and
value to our customers - and we will also provide our dealers with
competitive tools to sell these vehicles."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 488,410 units of inventory, or a
78-day supply. Inventory is down by 9 percent compared to the year end in
December 2006 when it was at 538,483 units.
Code:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru January 2007
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 6,885 9,501 -30% -28%
300 8,587 12,746 -35% -33%
Crossfire 317 459 -34% -31%
PT Cruiser 8,317 11,406 -30% -27%
Aspen 2,146 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 3,857 5,069 -27% -24%
Town & Country 11,377 9,447 16% 20%
CHRYSLER BRAND 41,486 48,628 -18% -15%
Compass 3,965 0 0% 0%
Patriot 175 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 8,954 3,830 124% 134%
Liberty 7,141 9,274 -26% -23%
Grand Cherokee 9,635 12,460 -26% -23%
Commander 5,491 4,209 25% 30%
JEEP BRAND 35,361 29,773 14% 19%
Neon 0 3,347 -100% -100%
Caliber 8,672 0 0% 0%
Stratus 271 10,141 -97% -97%
Avenger 1,284 0 0% 0%
Charger 7,440 8,023 -11% -7%
Viper 44 114 -63% -61%
Magnum 2,309 3,765 -41% -39%
Dakota 3,816 4,583 -20% -17%
Ram P/U 24,379 21,790 7% 12%
Caravan 18,593 16,273 10% 14%
Durango 5,712 7,668 -28% -26%
Nitro 6,191 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 750 1,360 -47% -45%
DODGE BRAND 79,461 77,064 -1% 3%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 156,308 155,465 -3% 1%
TOTAL CG CAR 34,196 45,572 -28% -25%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 122,112 109,893 7% 11%
Selling Days 25 24
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 6,885 9,501 -30% -28%
300 8,587 12,746 -35% -33%
Crossfire 317 459 -34% -31%
PT Cruiser 8,317 11,406 -30% -27%
Aspen 2,146 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 3,857 5,069 -27% -24%
Town & Country 11,377 9,447 16% 20%
CHRYSLER BRAND 41,486 48,628 -18% -15%
Compass 3,965 0 0% 0%
Patriot 175 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 8,954 3,830 124% 134%
Liberty 7,141 9,274 -26% -23%
Grand Cherokee 9,635 12,460 -26% -23%
Commander 5,491 4,209 25% 30%
JEEP BRAND 35,361 29,773 14% 19%
Neon 0 3,347 -100% -100%
Caliber 8,672 0 0% 0%
Stratus 271 10,141 -97% -97%
Avenger 1,284 0 0% 0%
Charger 7,440 8,023 -11% -7%
Viper 44 114 -63% -61%
Magnum 2,309 3,765 -41% -39%
Dakota 3,816 4,583 -20% -17%
Ram P/U 24,379 21,790 7% 12%
Caravan 18,593 16,273 10% 14%
Durango 5,712 7,668 -28% -26%
Nitro 6,191 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 750 1,360 -47% -45%
DODGE BRAND 79,461 77,064 -1% 3%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 156,308 155,465 -3% 1%
TOTAL CG CAR 34,196 45,572 -28% -25%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 122,112 109,893 7% 11%
Selling Days 25 24