AUGUST 2007 Vehicles Sales
09-04-07, 08:59 AM
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AUGUST 2007 Vehicles Sales
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for August: Automakers Spend More Carefully, Less Generously
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,362 per vehicle sold in August 2007, down $159, or 6.3 percent, from July 2007, and up $51, or 2.2 percent, from August 2006.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM) report takes into account all automakers' 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.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,293 per vehicle sold in August 2007, down from $3,393 in July 2007. From July to August, European automakers decreased incentives spending by $307 to $2,976 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers decreased incentives spending by $239 to $1,196 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers increased incentives spending by $153 to $1,910 per vehicle sold.
In August, the industry's aggregate incentive spending is estimated to have totaled approximately $3.34 billion, essentially unchanged from July. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors spent an aggregate of $2.25 billion, or 67.2 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $668 million, or 19.9 percent; European manufacturers spent $291 million, or 8.7 percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $139 million, or 4.2 percent.
"It is unusual for incentives spending to fall from month to month this time of year, as manufacturers typically offer generous deals in order to clear old inventory," stated Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. "This year the domestic automakers are staying true to their value pricing strategy and carefully picking and choosing where to offer marketing support, rather than blanketing the whole line-up with incentives."
Among vehicle segments, large trucks had the highest average incentives, $4,349 per vehicle sold, followed by large SUVs at $3,947. Compact cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle sold, $873, followed by sport cars at $1,037. Analysis of incentives expenditures as a percentage of average sticker price for each segment shows large trucks averaged the highest, 13.7 percent, followed by large cars at 11.9 percent of sticker price. Luxury sports cars averaged the lowest, 3.4 percent, followed by sports cars at 3.6 percent of sticker price.
"The compact car segment is clearly the one to watch," commented Edmunds' AutoObserver.com Senior Editor Michelle Krebs. "Every automaker that doesn’t have a successful entry in this hot segment should be looking to build one."
Comparing all brands, in August Mini spent the least – virtually nothing, followed by Scion at $86 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Saab spent the most, $6,732, followed by Cadillac at $6,177 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Saab and Jeep spent the most, 20.1 percent and 14.6 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Mini spent virtually nothing and Scion spent just 0.5 percent.
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,362 per vehicle sold in August 2007, down $159, or 6.3 percent, from July 2007, and up $51, or 2.2 percent, from August 2006.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM) report takes into account all automakers' 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.
According to Edmunds.com, combined incentives spending for domestic manufacturers averaged $3,293 per vehicle sold in August 2007, down from $3,393 in July 2007. From July to August, European automakers decreased incentives spending by $307 to $2,976 per vehicle sold; Japanese automakers decreased incentives spending by $239 to $1,196 per vehicle sold; and Korean automakers increased incentives spending by $153 to $1,910 per vehicle sold.
In August, the industry's aggregate incentive spending is estimated to have totaled approximately $3.34 billion, essentially unchanged from July. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors spent an aggregate of $2.25 billion, or 67.2 percent of the total; Japanese manufacturers spent $668 million, or 19.9 percent; European manufacturers spent $291 million, or 8.7 percent; and Korean manufacturers spent $139 million, or 4.2 percent.
"It is unusual for incentives spending to fall from month to month this time of year, as manufacturers typically offer generous deals in order to clear old inventory," stated Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. "This year the domestic automakers are staying true to their value pricing strategy and carefully picking and choosing where to offer marketing support, rather than blanketing the whole line-up with incentives."
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True Cost of Incentives for the "Big Six" Automakers Automaker August 2007 July 2007 August 2006 Chrysler Group $3,758 $4,372 $2,909 Ford $3,145 $2,959 $3,363 General Motors $3,215 $3,299 $2,920 Honda $1,056 $1,272 $1,259 Nissan $2,191 $2,371 $2,396 Toyota $849 $1,153 $710
"The compact car segment is clearly the one to watch," commented Edmunds' AutoObserver.com Senior Editor Michelle Krebs. "Every automaker that doesn’t have a successful entry in this hot segment should be looking to build one."
Comparing all brands, in August Mini spent the least – virtually nothing, followed by Scion at $86 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Saab spent the most, $6,732, followed by Cadillac at $6,177 per vehicle sold. Relative to their vehicle prices, Saab and Jeep spent the most, 20.1 percent and 14.6 percent of sticker price, respectively, while Mini spent virtually nothing and Scion spent just 0.5 percent.
09-04-07, 09:49 AM
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Audi Reports Sales Increase for August
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
today announced sales for the month of August totaled 7,620 vehicles, an
increase of 7.1% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 60,458
vehicles in 2007, a 10.8% increase over the previous year.
Several key markets recorded significant increases, including New York,
Los Angeles, Miami and Atlanta.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are up for the year. Compared with
last year's figures, August CPO sales came to 2,352 units, an increase of
3.2%. To date, CPO sales for 2007 are tracking at 17,437, an increase of
3.8%.
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. offers a line of luxury vehicles that include the
Audi A3 sport compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the
high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS
4 sports sedan and Cabriolet (November 2007 launch); the all-new S5 coupe
(November 2007 launch) with 354 hp; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant;
the V10-powered high performance S6 sedan; the Audi Q7 performance SUV; the
new all-aluminum Audi A8 and A8L; the new S8 with V10 power; the all-new
2008 TT Coupe and Roadster models; and the all-new all-aluminum R8, one of
the most exclusive mid-engine sports cars in the world. Information
regarding the Audi brand and products can be found at http://www.audiusa.com.
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
today announced sales for the month of August totaled 7,620 vehicles, an
increase of 7.1% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 60,458
vehicles in 2007, a 10.8% increase over the previous year.
Several key markets recorded significant increases, including New York,
Los Angeles, Miami and Atlanta.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are up for the year. Compared with
last year's figures, August CPO sales came to 2,352 units, an increase of
3.2%. To date, CPO sales for 2007 are tracking at 17,437, an increase of
3.8%.
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AUGUST 2007 SALES
AUDI US SNAPSHOT -------YEAR TO DATE-------
Yr/Yr Aug-07 Aug-06 Yr/Yr
Aug-07 Aug-06 % YTD YTD %
Actual Actual change actual actual change
A3 428 740 -42.2% 4,369 5,989 -27.0%
TT 562 149 277.2% 2,672 829 222.3%
A4/S4/RS 4 3,111 3,183 -2.3% 23,234 24,380 -4.7%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 564 671 -15.9% 5,646 5,089 10.9%
A6/S6 807 1,208 -33.2% 7,636 12,247 -37.7%
A8/S8 324 387 -16.3% 2,443 3,364 -27.4%
Audi Q7 1,824 777 134.7% 14,458 2,677 440.1%
Total 7,620 7,115 7.1% 60,458 54,575 10.8%
Audi of America, Inc. offers a line of luxury vehicles that include the
Audi A3 sport compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the
high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS
4 sports sedan and Cabriolet (November 2007 launch); the all-new S5 coupe
(November 2007 launch) with 354 hp; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant;
the V10-powered high performance S6 sedan; the Audi Q7 performance SUV; the
new all-aluminum Audi A8 and A8L; the new S8 with V10 power; the all-new
2008 TT Coupe and Roadster models; and the all-new all-aluminum R8, one of
the most exclusive mid-engine sports cars in the world. Information
regarding the Audi brand and products can be found at http://www.audiusa.com.
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
09-04-07, 09:53 AM
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Volkswagen
04 September 2007
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS AUGUST 2007 SALES
Rabbit and Eos post continued gains
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent over August 2006 unit sales of 23,420. On a year-to-date basis, Volkswagen brand vehicle sales are down 3.6 percent through August.
The decline represents the rapid sell down of existing 2007 model year inventory, in anticipation of incoming 2008 offerings.
Volkswagens entry level Rabbit sold 3,074 units, the second best month ever for the reinterpreted hatchback model. The Coupe-Sunroof-Convertible (CSC) Eos recorded 1,161 deliveries, gaining momentum in the retractable hardtop segment.
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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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS AUGUST 2007 SALES
Rabbit and Eos post continued gains
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent over August 2006 unit sales of 23,420. On a year-to-date basis, Volkswagen brand vehicle sales are down 3.6 percent through August.
The decline represents the rapid sell down of existing 2007 model year inventory, in anticipation of incoming 2008 offerings.
Volkswagens entry level Rabbit sold 3,074 units, the second best month ever for the reinterpreted hatchback model. The Coupe-Sunroof-Convertible (CSC) Eos recorded 1,161 deliveries, gaining momentum in the retractable hardtop segment.
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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09-04-07, 10:09 AM
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces August Sales [Sept. 4, 07]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 4, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· August sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 85,275 units increased by 6.0 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 80,419 units sold.
· The Altima sedan, Altima Coupe and Altima Hybrid combined for sales totaling 25,434 units, up 25.4 percent over last year.
· Sales of the Titan fullsize pickup rose 23.6 percent over the prior year, while sales of the fullsize Armada SUV rose 21.4 percent over August 2006.
· Murano sales reached 6,580 units, up 2.2 percent over the prior year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Infiniti sales increased by 8.7 percent, with 10,252 units sold, as compared with last August’s 9,429 units.
· The G Sedan contributed sales of 4,349 units, an increase of 42.3 percent over last year.
· Sales of the QX56 luxury SUV showed a 55.1 percent increase over the prior year, with sales of 1,176 units.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined August sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 95,527 units, a 6.3 percent increase when compared with last year’s sales of 89,848 units.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 4, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· August sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 85,275 units increased by 6.0 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 80,419 units sold.
· The Altima sedan, Altima Coupe and Altima Hybrid combined for sales totaling 25,434 units, up 25.4 percent over last year.
· Sales of the Titan fullsize pickup rose 23.6 percent over the prior year, while sales of the fullsize Armada SUV rose 21.4 percent over August 2006.
· Murano sales reached 6,580 units, up 2.2 percent over the prior year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Infiniti sales increased by 8.7 percent, with 10,252 units sold, as compared with last August’s 9,429 units.
· The G Sedan contributed sales of 4,349 units, an increase of 42.3 percent over last year.
· Sales of the QX56 luxury SUV showed a 55.1 percent increase over the prior year, with sales of 1,176 units.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined August sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 95,527 units, a 6.3 percent increase when compared with last year’s sales of 89,848 units.
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 DSR 2007 2006 % Change
% Change
Nissan Division
Total 85,275 80,419 6.0 635,210 610,156 3.6
Versa 8,454 3,832 120.6 53,865 6,788 689.7
Sentra 9,076 10,723 -15.4 75,616 84,383 -10.8
Altima 25,434 20,281 25.4 190,151 154,909 22.2
Maxima 4,748 8,814 -46.1 34,758 48,609 -28.8
350Z 1,380 1,955 -29.4 13,916 19,298 -28.2
Total Car 49,092 45,605 7.6 368,306 313,987 16.7
Frontier 5,878 7,272 -19.2 45,257 55,311 -18.6
Xterra 4,639 4,615 0.5 34,596 41,596 -17.2
Pathfinder 6,633 5,775 14.9 41,811 49,449 -15.9
Murano 6,580 6,440 2.2 57,448 56,397 1.4
Quest 2,509 2,625 -4.4 20,769 22,284 -7.3
Armada 2,959 2,437 21.4 21,257 20,954 1.0
Titan 6,985 5,650 23.6 45,766 50,178 -9.2
Total Truck 36,183 34,814 3.9 266,904 296,169 -10.3
North American
Produced 77,315 72,024 7.3 563,846 534,458 5.0
Car 47,712 43,650 9.3 354,390 294,689 19.7
Truck 29,603 28,374 4.3 209,456 239,769 -13.1
Import 7,960 8,395 -5.2 71,364 75,698 -6.2
Car 1,380 1,955 -29.4 13,916 19,298 -28.2
Truck 6,580 6,440 2.2 57,448 56,400 1.4
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 DSR 2007 2006 % Change
% Change
Infiniti Division
Total 10,252 9,429 8.7 83,574 77,868 6.8
G Sedan 4,349 3,056 42.3 37,640 23,582 58.8
G Coupe 1,826 1,983 -7.9 9,492 14,800 -36.2
M 1,658 2,120 -21.8 15,033 17,541 -14.7
Q45 0 18 NA 21 342 -93.9
QX56 1,176 758 55.1 7,633 7,645 -0.6
FX 1,242 1,494 -16.9 13,752 13,953 -1.9
Total Car 7,833 7,177 9.1 62,187 56,267 10.0
Total Truck 2,419 2,252 7.4 21,387 21,601 -1.5
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 DSR 2007 2006 % Change
% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 95,527 89,848 6.3 718,784 688,024 4.0
Total Car 56,925 52,782 7.8 430,493 370,254 15.7
Total Truck 38,602 37,066 4.1 288,291 317,770 -9.7
Selling Days 27 27 205 204
* All numbers include Hawaii.
* One I35 was sold in CY2006.
* 2006 sales for QX4 resulted in 5 units for calendar year to date. One
QX4 was sold in August 2007.
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09-04-07, 10:40 AM
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Ford
Ford Crossovers Soar In August; Overall Sales Decline
- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August;
year-to-date sales up 48 percent.
- Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago;
daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail
customers were down 13 percent.
- Lincoln registers 11th month in a row of higher retail sales; total
Lincoln sales up 16 percent in August and 13 percent year-to-date.
- All-new Ford Expedition gains for the 12th month in a row; Lincoln
Navigator was up 57 percent.
- Land Rover dealers report record August sales, up 32 percent, reflecting
all-new LR2.
- Ford announces fourth quarter 2007 North American production plan of
640,000 units, up 6 percent compared with the same period a year ago.
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Demand continues to
grow for Ford Motor Company's all-new and redesigned crossover vehicles,
but overall sales declined in August.
Total August sales were 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year
ago. Sales to daily rental companies were down 44 percent and sales to
individual retail customers were down 13 percent.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury's all-new and redesigned crossover utility
sales were up 82 percent in August and up 48 percent year-to-date - the
largest increase of any major manufacturer.
"We are encouraged by consumers' response to our new products," said
Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas. "Demand for our new
crossovers continues to grow despite challenging economic conditions."
In August, Ford Edge sales were 10,165 and Lincoln MKX sales were
3,421. The Edge and Lincoln MKX were introduced in December 2006 and
already are among the best sellers in the mid-size and premium CUV
segments.
Sales for the redesigned 2008 model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner
crossovers were higher in August. Escape sales were 11,960, up 4 percent,
and Mariner sales were 2,939, up 6 percent.
Sales for the new Ford Expedition (up 17 percent) and Lincoln Navigator
(up 57 percent) also were higher than a year ago. Expedition sales were up
for the twelfth consecutive month.
The Lincoln brand posted its eleventh month in a row of higher retail
sales. In August, total Lincoln sales were up 16 percent (retail up 17
percent). Year-to-date, total Lincoln sales were up 13 percent (retail up
14 percent). Lincoln's rebound reflects the new Lincoln MKX crossover, the
new Lincoln MKZ sedan and the redesigned Navigator.
Land Rover dealers reported record August sales of 4,853, up 32
percent, reflecting the addition of the all-new LR2 crossover. Land Rover
sales were up 6 percent year-to-date.
North American Production
In the fourth quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 640,000
vehicles, up 6 percent compared with the fourth quarter 2006. In the third
quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 640,000 vehicles, unchanged from
the previous forecast.
"Our plan remains to align production capacity and inventories with
consumer demand," said Fields. "Our second half production is in line with
this thinking."
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August;
year-to-date sales up 48 percent.
- Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago;
daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail
customers were down 13 percent.
- Lincoln registers 11th month in a row of higher retail sales; total
Lincoln sales up 16 percent in August and 13 percent year-to-date.
- All-new Ford Expedition gains for the 12th month in a row; Lincoln
Navigator was up 57 percent.
- Land Rover dealers report record August sales, up 32 percent, reflecting
all-new LR2.
- Ford announces fourth quarter 2007 North American production plan of
640,000 units, up 6 percent compared with the same period a year ago.
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Demand continues to
grow for Ford Motor Company's all-new and redesigned crossover vehicles,
but overall sales declined in August.
Total August sales were 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year
ago. Sales to daily rental companies were down 44 percent and sales to
individual retail customers were down 13 percent.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury's all-new and redesigned crossover utility
sales were up 82 percent in August and up 48 percent year-to-date - the
largest increase of any major manufacturer.
"We are encouraged by consumers' response to our new products," said
Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas. "Demand for our new
crossovers continues to grow despite challenging economic conditions."
In August, Ford Edge sales were 10,165 and Lincoln MKX sales were
3,421. The Edge and Lincoln MKX were introduced in December 2006 and
already are among the best sellers in the mid-size and premium CUV
segments.
Sales for the redesigned 2008 model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner
crossovers were higher in August. Escape sales were 11,960, up 4 percent,
and Mariner sales were 2,939, up 6 percent.
Sales for the new Ford Expedition (up 17 percent) and Lincoln Navigator
(up 57 percent) also were higher than a year ago. Expedition sales were up
for the twelfth consecutive month.
The Lincoln brand posted its eleventh month in a row of higher retail
sales. In August, total Lincoln sales were up 16 percent (retail up 17
percent). Year-to-date, total Lincoln sales were up 13 percent (retail up
14 percent). Lincoln's rebound reflects the new Lincoln MKX crossover, the
new Lincoln MKZ sedan and the redesigned Navigator.
Land Rover dealers reported record August sales of 4,853, up 32
percent, reflecting the addition of the all-new LR2 crossover. Land Rover
sales were up 6 percent year-to-date.
North American Production
In the fourth quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 640,000
vehicles, up 6 percent compared with the fourth quarter 2006. In the third
quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 640,000 vehicles, unchanged from
the previous forecast.
"Our plan remains to align production capacity and inventories with
consumer demand," said Fields. "Our second half production is in line with
this thinking."
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 180,282 214,759 -16.1 1,465,888 1,707,123 -14.1
Mercury 12,296 15,417 -20.2 118,340 133,301 -11.2
Lincoln 10,423 8,979 16.1 92,685 82,132 12.8
Jaguar 1,359 1,704 -20.2 10,956 15,350 -28.6
Volvo 9,119 10,582 -13.8 72,476 79,997 -9.4
Land Rover 4,853 3,671 32.2 31,884 30,058 6.1
Total Ford
Motor Company 218,332 255,112 -14.4 1,792,229 2,047,961 -12.5
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 64,864 97,801 -33.7 592,174 787,130 -24.8
Trucks 153,468 157,311 -2.4 1,200,055 1,260,831 -4.8
Total Ford
Motor Company 218,332 255,112 -14.4 1,792,229 2,047,961 -12.5
FORD BRAND AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Crown Victoria 3,340 5,091 -34.4 42,668 46,642 -8.5
Taurus (New) 4,482 0 NA 14,350 0 NA
Five Hundred 1,369 6,046 -77.4 33,934 62,028 -45.3
Fusion 12,511 15,468 -19.1 100,553 100,169 0.4
Focus 13,282 15,562 -14.7 123,158 126,670 -2.8
Mustang 11,512 17,933 -35.8 99,537 118,928 -16.3
Taurus (Old) 0 13,263 -100.0 0 125,185 -100.0
Thunderbird 0 0 NA 0 469 -100.0
GT 0 143 -100.0 231 1,365 -83.1
Total Ford 46,496 73,506 -36.7 414,431 581,456 -28.7
Cars
Escape 11,960 11,459 4.4 116,605 112,968 3.2
Edge 10,165 0 NA 78,044 0 NA
Taurus X 3,722 0 NA 4,580 0 NA
Freestyle 1,141 4,057 -71.9 22,766 45,474 -49.9
Explorer 11,929 16,076 -25.8 97,845 127,569 -23.3
Expedition 6,883 5,894 16.8 65,386 53,832 21.5
Excursion 0 0 NA 0 965 -100.0
Freestar 0 2,370 -100.0 2,390 42,253 -94.3
Econoline/
Club Wagon 12,821 15,189 -15.6 118,866 119,829 -0.8
Ranger 4,783 7,986 -40.1 53,415 65,122 -18.0
F-Series 69,220 76,804 -9.9 481,146 545,963 -11.9
Low Cab Forward 266 282 -5.7 2,114 2,473 -14.5
Heavy Trucks 896 1,136 -21.1 8,300 9,219 -10.0
Total Ford
Trucks 133,786 141,253 -5.3 1,051,457 1,125,667 -6.6
Total Ford
Brand 180,282 214,759 -16.1 1,465,888 1,707,123 -14.1
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Grand Marquis 2,245 4,036 -44.4 35,543 43,383 -18.1
Sable (New) 1,375 0 NA 4,671 0 NA
Montego 612 1,728 -64.6 10,143 16,244 -37.6
Milan 3,013 4,156 -27.5 25,084 25,108 -0.1
Total Mercury Cars 7,245 9,920 -27.0 75,441 84,735 -11.0
Town Car 855 2,614 -67.3 24,969 26,989 -7.5
LS 0 745 -100.0 0 7,922 -100.0
MKZ 3,216 3,239 -0.7 22,948 21,938 4.6
Total Lincoln Cars 4,071 6,598 -38.3 47,917 56,849 -15.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 11,316 16,518 -31.5 123,358 141,584 -12.9
Mariner 2,939 2,770 6.1 25,151 23,852 5.4
Mountaineer 2,112 2,160 -2.2 17,048 21,403 -20.3
Monterey 0 567 -100.0 700 3,311 -78.9
Total Mercury Trucks 5,051 5,497 -8.1 42,899 48,566 -11.7
MKX 3,421 0 NA 23,145 0 NA
Navigator 2,163 1,374 57.4 15,765 15,053 4.7
Aviator 0 0 NA 0 1,711 -100.0
Mark LT 768 1,007 -23.7 5,858 8,519 -31.2
Total Lincoln Trucks 6,352 2,381 166.8 44,768 25,283 77.1
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 11,403 7,878 44.7 87,667 73,849 18.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 22,719 24,396 -6.9 211,025 215,433 -2.0
Total Lincoln Brand 10,423 8,979 16.1 92,685 82,132 12.8
Total Mercury Brand 12,296 15,417 -20.2 118,340 133,301 -11.2
JAGUAR BRAND AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
XJ 401 408 -1.7 2,901 3,748 -22.6
S-TYPE 268 422 -36.5 2,573 4,619 -44.3
X-TYPE 267 481 -44.5 2,206 3,940 -44.0
XK 423 393 7.6 3,276 3,043 7.7
Total Jaguar 1,359 1,704 -20.2 10,956 15,350 -28.6
VOLVO BRAND AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
C30 26 0 NA 51 0 NA
S40 1,463 1,912 -23.5 13,513 16,210 -16.6
V50 211 326 -35.3 1,961 2,760 -28.9
S60 1,950 2,487 -21.6 13,529 18,488 -26.8
V70 430 571 -24.7 2,512 4,101 -38.7
XC70 870 1,326 -34.4 8,036 9,068 -11.4
C70 293 481 -39.1 3,213 2,167 48.3
S80 1,320 296 345.9 8,650 5,014 72.5
XC90 2,556 3,183 -19.7 21,011 22,189 -5.3
Total Volvo 9,119 10,582 -13.8 72,476 79,997 -9.4
LAND ROVER BRAND AUGUST 2007 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Range Rover 1,212 943 28.5 7,822 7,512 4.1
Range Rover Sport 1,816 1,427 27.3 10,744 11,259 -4.6
LR3 787 1,296 -39.3 7,921 11,250 -29.6
LR2 1,038 0 NA 5,396 0 NA
Discovery 0 0 NA 0 1 NA
Freelander 0 5 -100.0 1 36 -97.2
Total Land Rover 4,853 3,671 32.2 31,884 30,058 6.1
09-04-07, 10:48 AM
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Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America Reports Best August Ever
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an
increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the
all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over
last year, followed closely by the Sonata with sales totaling 10,348.
Tucson, with sales up 13 percent and Entourage with sales up six percent,
also reported strong August sales. The all-new Veracruz once again had a
strong month with sales of 1,739.
"Considering the gloomy economic indicators for August, we are elated
that Hyundai was able to record a best August ever," said Dave Zuchowski,
Hyundai Motor America's vice president, National Sales.
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 powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an
increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the
all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over
last year, followed closely by the Sonata with sales totaling 10,348.
Tucson, with sales up 13 percent and Entourage with sales up six percent,
also reported strong August sales. The all-new Veracruz once again had a
strong month with sales of 1,739.
"Considering the gloomy economic indicators for August, we are elated
that Hyundai was able to record a best August ever," said Dave Zuchowski,
Hyundai Motor America's vice president, National Sales.
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 powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Code:
Following is the sales breakdown for August 2007:
CARLINE AUGUST/2007 AUGUST/2006 CY2007 CY2006
ACCENT 3,731 4,705 26,092 26,181
SONATA 10,348 13,184 92,808 114,584
ELANTRA 8,812 10,371 66,726 73,065
TIBURON 1,646 1,861 10,614 13,095
SANTA FE 10,570 6,838 62,509 39,054
AZERA 1,992 2,090 15,938 18,577
TUCSON 4,954 4,368 28,756 36,065
ENTOURAGE 1,295 1,218 14,785 5,254
VERACRUZ 1,739 n/a 6,965 n/a
TOTAL 45,087 44,635 325,193 325,875
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09-04-07, 10:54 AM
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best August Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,980 new vehicles, an
increase of 1.8 percent over August 2006. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date
sales to 157,806 units, ahead of last year's 157,128.
With significant increases in both the M-Class (up 32.4 percent) and
the GL-Class (up 38.1 percent), August sales of Mercedes-Benz SUVs as a
group (M-, GL-, R-, and G-Classes) increased 13.4 percent. Other highlights
for the month include a jump in Mercedes' high-end models (S-, SL-, and
CL-Classes) which as a group rose 3.4 percent. In particular, sales of the
CL-Class high- end luxury coupe jumped 551.9 percent (352 vs. 54 units),
while the high-end luxury S-Class sedan increased by 1.6 percent from 2,427
units to 2,467 units. Sales of CLK coupes and cabriolets rose 29.3 percent
(1,372 vs. 1,061 units).
Year-to-date, the C-Class, the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand, grew
11.2 percent (36,184 vs. 32,533 units). The all-new 2008 C-Class, which
began arriving at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in August, consists of C300
Sport and Luxury models and the C350 sport sedan. The C-Class starts at
$31,975 (including destination charges). 4MATIC all-wheel-drive will be
available on the C300 this month.
Highlights for the first eight months of the year also included a 12.5
percent increase in Mercedes-Benz SUVs as a group (46,586 vs. 41,394
units), due to impressive jumps for the GL-Class (77.3 percent), the
G-Class (58.5 percent), and the M-Class (10.1 percent). The flagship
CL-Class coupes also showed impressive gains with an increase of 450.6
percent (2,395 vs. 435 units).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA marked a four percent increase for August sales with 4,388 vehicles
sold, bringing year-to-date sales to 34,863 units, an increase of 10.7
percent over the same period in 2006.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
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., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,980 new vehicles, an
increase of 1.8 percent over August 2006. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date
sales to 157,806 units, ahead of last year's 157,128.
With significant increases in both the M-Class (up 32.4 percent) and
the GL-Class (up 38.1 percent), August sales of Mercedes-Benz SUVs as a
group (M-, GL-, R-, and G-Classes) increased 13.4 percent. Other highlights
for the month include a jump in Mercedes' high-end models (S-, SL-, and
CL-Classes) which as a group rose 3.4 percent. In particular, sales of the
CL-Class high- end luxury coupe jumped 551.9 percent (352 vs. 54 units),
while the high-end luxury S-Class sedan increased by 1.6 percent from 2,427
units to 2,467 units. Sales of CLK coupes and cabriolets rose 29.3 percent
(1,372 vs. 1,061 units).
Year-to-date, the C-Class, the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand, grew
11.2 percent (36,184 vs. 32,533 units). The all-new 2008 C-Class, which
began arriving at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in August, consists of C300
Sport and Luxury models and the C350 sport sedan. The C-Class starts at
$31,975 (including destination charges). 4MATIC all-wheel-drive will be
available on the C300 this month.
Highlights for the first eight months of the year also included a 12.5
percent increase in Mercedes-Benz SUVs as a group (46,586 vs. 41,394
units), due to impressive jumps for the GL-Class (77.3 percent), the
G-Class (58.5 percent), and the M-Class (10.1 percent). The flagship
CL-Class coupes also showed impressive gains with an increase of 450.6
percent (2,395 vs. 435 units).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA marked a four percent increase for August sales with 4,388 vehicles
sold, bringing year-to-date sales to 34,863 units, an increase of 10.7
percent over the same period in 2006.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
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.
Code:
Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
Model Aug '07 Aug '06 % 2007 2006 %
C-CLASS 4,565 4,652 -1.9 % 36,184 32,533 11.2 %
E-CLASS 3,718 3,955 -6.0 % 29,191 29,154 0.1 %
S-CLASS 2,467 2,427 1.6 % 17,537 20,244 -13.4 %
CL-CLASS 352 54 551.9 % 2,395 435 450.6 %
SL-CLASS 485 713 -32.0 % 4,403 6,356 -30.7 %
CLK-CLASS 1,372 1,061 29.3 % 10,381 11,878 -12.6 %
SLK-CLASS 526 834 -36.9 % 5,671 7,921 -28.4 %
CLS-CLASS 713 925 -22.9 % 5,458 7,213 -24.3 %
R-CLASS 1,033 1,698 -39.2 % 8,899 12,855 -30.8 %
M-CLASS 3,062 2,312 32.4 % 21,012 19,084 10.1 %
GL-CLASS 2,615 1,894 38.1 % 15,957 9,002 77.3 %
G-CLASS 72 77 -6.5 % 718 453 58.5 %
GRAND TOTAL 20,980 20,602 1.8 % 157,806 157,128 0.4 %
09-04-07, 10:59 AM
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 233,471 vehicles, a decrease
of 2.8 percent from August 2006.
"Reduced credit tied to the subprime squeeze challenged consumer
confidence this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president.
"We're holding our own on the strength of a strong dealer body, sustained
brand loyalty and a lineup of fresh quality products."
The Toyota Division posted August sales of 201,272, down 3.7 percent
from last August. The Lexus Division reported best-ever August sales of
32,199 units, an increase of 3.6 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded August sales of 115,718, a
decrease of eight percent from last August. Passenger car sales were led by
Camry, which posted August sales of 42,658, up one percent over the same
period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,284 units in August. The
Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever August sales of
14,055, an increase of 25.7 percent over August 2006. Corolla reported
August sales of 30,491 units.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 2.7 percent, with a best-ever
August total of 85,554 units. Light truck sales were led by the all-new
Tundra full-size pickup with best-ever August sales of 18,919, an increase
of 69.3 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility
vehicle (SUV) reported all-time best-ever August sales of 15,916, up 10.8
percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
posted combined August sales of 9,514.
Scion posted August sales of 14,773 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with August sales of 6,590 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted
sales of 5,329 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever August sales of 19,789 units,
an increase of 7.7 percent over August 2006. Passenger car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever August sales of 8,646 units, an
increase of 8.4 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LS luxury
sedan reported combined sales of 3,164, an increase of 128.3 percent over
last August.
Lexus Division light trucks reported August sales totaling 12,410
units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined August sales of 10,032
units, up 2.3 percent over August 2006. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility
vehicle reported sales of 1,172 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 189,945 units, an
increase of 50 percent over the same period last year. In August, TMS
posted sales of 20,286 hybrid vehicles, down one percent from last August.
Toyota Division posted sales of 18,717 hybrids, remaining flat compared to
the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,569 hybrids.
There were 27 selling days this sales month and last August.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 233,471 vehicles, a decrease
of 2.8 percent from August 2006.
"Reduced credit tied to the subprime squeeze challenged consumer
confidence this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president.
"We're holding our own on the strength of a strong dealer body, sustained
brand loyalty and a lineup of fresh quality products."
The Toyota Division posted August sales of 201,272, down 3.7 percent
from last August. The Lexus Division reported best-ever August sales of
32,199 units, an increase of 3.6 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded August sales of 115,718, a
decrease of eight percent from last August. Passenger car sales were led by
Camry, which posted August sales of 42,658, up one percent over the same
period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,284 units in August. The
Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever August sales of
14,055, an increase of 25.7 percent over August 2006. Corolla reported
August sales of 30,491 units.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 2.7 percent, with a best-ever
August total of 85,554 units. Light truck sales were led by the all-new
Tundra full-size pickup with best-ever August sales of 18,919, an increase
of 69.3 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility
vehicle (SUV) reported all-time best-ever August sales of 15,916, up 10.8
percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
posted combined August sales of 9,514.
Scion posted August sales of 14,773 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with August sales of 6,590 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted
sales of 5,329 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever August sales of 19,789 units,
an increase of 7.7 percent over August 2006. Passenger car sales were led
by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever August sales of 8,646 units, an
increase of 8.4 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LS luxury
sedan reported combined sales of 3,164, an increase of 128.3 percent over
last August.
Lexus Division light trucks reported August sales totaling 12,410
units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined August sales of 10,032
units, up 2.3 percent over August 2006. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility
vehicle reported sales of 1,172 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 189,945 units, an
increase of 50 percent over the same period last year. In August, TMS
posted sales of 20,286 hybrid vehicles, down one percent from last August.
Toyota Division posted sales of 18,717 hybrids, remaining flat compared to
the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,569 hybrids.
There were 27 selling days this sales month and last August.
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
August, 2007
---- CURRENT MONTH ---- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 7,861 11,392 -31.0 62,509 44,214 40.7
COROLLA 30,491 34,971 -12.8 262,431 274,074 -4.7
CAMRY 42,658 42,227 1.0 324,702 302,636 6.8
AVALON 5,880 6,747 -12.9 48,494 58,540 -17.6
PRIUS 14,055 11,177 25.7 124,620 70,447 76.0
SCION xA 190 3,111 -93.9 9,394 22,905 -59.2
SCION xB 5,329 6,956 -23.4 28,990 44,997 -35.9
SCION tC 6,590 9,185 -28.3 46,369 55,498 -16.9
SCION xD 2,664 0 - 2,664 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 115,718 125,768 -8.0 910,177 873,341 3.7
ES 350 8,646 7,973 8.4 55,953 48,365 15.1
LS 460 3,164 1,386 128.3 23,432 9,073 157.0
SC 430 298 493 -39.6 2,698 4,040 -33.5
GS 300 2,161 2,609 -17.2 14,058 15,734 -11.1
GS 430/450h 139 362 -61.6 1,364 2,805 -51.6
IS 250/350 5,381 5,553 -3.1 37,949 37,347 1.1
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 19,789 18,376 7.7 135,454 117,364 14.9
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 135,507 144,144 -6.0 1,045,631 990,705 5.0
SIENNA 11,099 12,807 -13.3 96,047 107,426 -11.0
RAV4 15,916 14,363 10.8 117,534 104,133 12.3
FJ CRUISER 4,802 6,259 -23.3 38,684 34,037 13.1
4RUNNER 8,312 8,302 0.1 59,182 72,514 -18.8
HIGHLANDER 9,514 11,645 -18.3 83,121 85,001 -2.7
LAND CRUISER 181 286 -36.7 1,589 2,149 -26.4
SEQUOIA 1,717 2,479 -30.7 16,299 22,030 -26.4
TOTAL SUV 40,442 43,334 -6.7 316,409 319,864 -1.6
4X2 TACOMA 9,060 9,567 -5.3 72,119 70,393 2.0
4X4 TACOMA 6,034 6,455 -6.5 49,400 46,832 5.0
TOTAL TACOMA 15,094 16,022 -5.8 121,519 117,225 3.2
TUNDRA 18,919 11,173 69.3 124,909 78,916 57.5
TOTAL PICKUP 34,013 27,195 25.1 246,428 196,141 25.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 85,554 83,336 2.7 658,884 623,431 5.2
LX 470 221 435 -49.2 1,972 3,645 -46.2
GX 470 2,157 2,458 -12.2 14,430 16,186 -11.3
RX 350/400h 10,032 9,805 2.3 67,686 71,579 -5.9
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 12,410 12,698 -2.3 84,088 91,410 -8.5
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 97,964 96,034 2.0 742,972 714,841 3.4
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 201,272 209,104 -3.7 1,569,061 1,496,772 4.3
TOTAL LEXUS 32,199 31,074 3.6 219,542 208,774 4.6
TOTAL TOYOTA 233,471 240,178 -2.8 1,788,603 1,705,546 4.4
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 29,840 29,044 2.7 239,186 233,692 1.9
DOM. CAMRY 39,823 31,314 27.2 275,247 250,188 9.5
DOM. PICKUP 34,013 27,195 25.1 246,428 196,141 25.0
DOM. RX 350 7,607 7,778 -2.2 49,105 49,049 -0.4
SELLING DAYS 27 27 205 204
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 40,175 58,663 -31.5 347,250 330,921 4.4
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 19,789 18,376 7.7 135,454 117,364 14.9
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 75,543 67,105 12.6 562,927 542,420 3.3
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 135,507 144,144 -6.0 1,045,631 990,705 5.0
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 38,725 40,855 -5.2 300,110 297,834 0.3
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,803 4,920 -2.4 34,983 42,361 -17.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 46,829 42,481 10.2 358,774 325,597 9.7
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 7,607 7,778 -2.2 49,105 49,049 -0.4
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 97,964 96,034 2.0 742,972 714,841 3.4
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 48,050 49,773 -3.5 361,813 377,237 -4.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 12,410 12,698 -2.3 84,088 91,410 -8.5
SMALL VANS 11,099 12,807 -13.3 96,047 107,426 -11.0
PICKUPS 34,013 27,195 25.1 246,428 196,141 25.0
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 29,840 29,044 2.7 239,186 233,692 1.9
CAMRY 39,823 31,314 27.2 275,247 250,188 9.5
AVALON 5,880 6,747 -12.9 48,494 58,540 -17.6
SIENNA 11,099 12,807 -13.3 96,047 107,426 -11.0
PICKUP 34,013 27,195 25.1 246,428 196,141 25.0
SEQUOIA 1,717 2,479 -30.7 16,299 22,030 -26.4
RX 350 7,607 7,778 -2.2 49,105 49,049 -0.4
TOTAL 129,979 117,364 10.7 970,806 917,066 5.3
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 55.7% 48.9% 54.3% 53.8%
SELLING DAYS 27 27 205 204
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
09-04-07, 11:03 AM
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Acura
Acura Announces August Sales Results
MDX Posts Record August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Record sales of the MDX
luxury SUV and continued demand for the RDX turbocharged SUV lead Acura to
August sales of 16,436 units, down 10.0 percent versus last August. Acura
year-to-date sales reached 122,357 units.
Acura light trucks posted record August sales of 7,676 units on the
strength of the MDX and RDX SUV's. The MDX posted record August sales of
5,816 units, surpassing the previous record of 5,379 set in August 2005.
Year-to-date sales reached 37,792, up 12.7 percent versus 2006. Completing
its first full year on-sale, the RDX reached sales of 1,860 units for the
month, up 36.7 percent versus last August. Year-to-date sales reached
15,526 units.
"Our light truck lineup continues to attract customers to the Acura
brand at a record pace," said **** Colliver, executive vice president
sales. "Customers are taking notice and appreciating the RDX and MDX's
advanced performance, luxury and technology features."
The Acura TL performance luxury sedan was the division's best selling
sedan, posting monthly sales of 4,992 units. The TSX sports sedan posted
August sales of 3,245 and reached 23,433 units for the year.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 205 selling days in 2007 versus
204 selling days in 2006.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
MDX Posts Record August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Record sales of the MDX
luxury SUV and continued demand for the RDX turbocharged SUV lead Acura to
August sales of 16,436 units, down 10.0 percent versus last August. Acura
year-to-date sales reached 122,357 units.
Acura light trucks posted record August sales of 7,676 units on the
strength of the MDX and RDX SUV's. The MDX posted record August sales of
5,816 units, surpassing the previous record of 5,379 set in August 2005.
Year-to-date sales reached 37,792, up 12.7 percent versus 2006. Completing
its first full year on-sale, the RDX reached sales of 1,860 units for the
month, up 36.7 percent versus last August. Year-to-date sales reached
15,526 units.
"Our light truck lineup continues to attract customers to the Acura
brand at a record pace," said **** Colliver, executive vice president
sales. "Customers are taking notice and appreciating the RDX and MDX's
advanced performance, luxury and technology features."
The Acura TL performance luxury sedan was the division's best selling
sedan, posting monthly sales of 4,992 units. The TSX sports sedan posted
August sales of 3,245 and reached 23,433 units for the year.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 205 selling days in 2007 versus
204 selling days in 2006.
Code:
American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2007
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 16,436 18,263 -10.0% 122,357 132,767 -8.3%
RSX 1 1,801 -99.9% 294 14,012 -97.9%
TL * 4,992 6,339 -21.2% 40,748 48,940 -17.1%
TSX 3,245 3,330 -2.6% 23,433 26,955 -13.5%
RL 522 1,134 -54.0% 4,562 8,066 -43.7%
NSX 0 5 2 56 -96.4%
MDX * 5,816 4,293 35.5% 37,792 33,377 12.7%
RDX * 1,860 1,361 36.7% 15,526 1,361 1035.2%
Selling Days 27 27 205 204
09-04-07, 11:05 AM
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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Has Its Best August Sales in Four Years, Up 19 Percent
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 13,020 units, up 19%
from last year's August volume of 10,954. Calendar year-to-date sales are
93,724 up 17% compared to last year's first-eight-months total.
Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Outlander
crossover sport utility continue to lead the way:
-- Lancer sales were 2,830 units, up 58% from last year's volume; and up
90% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Outlander closed at 1,908 units, up 162% from last year's volume; and
up 174% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Galant sales were 3,873 units, up 99% from last year's volume.
-- Raider sales were 1,469, up 77% from last year's volume.
-- This was Mitsubishi's best August sales month in four years.
-- Mitsubishi's first eight months of 2007 are also the highest
January-August sales in four years.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
http://media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 13,020 units, up 19%
from last year's August volume of 10,954. Calendar year-to-date sales are
93,724 up 17% compared to last year's first-eight-months total.
Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Outlander
crossover sport utility continue to lead the way:
-- Lancer sales were 2,830 units, up 58% from last year's volume; and up
90% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Outlander closed at 1,908 units, up 162% from last year's volume; and
up 174% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Galant sales were 3,873 units, up 99% from last year's volume.
-- Raider sales were 1,469, up 77% from last year's volume.
-- This was Mitsubishi's best August sales month in four years.
-- Mitsubishi's first eight months of 2007 are also the highest
January-August sales in four years.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
http://media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
09-04-07, 11:08 AM
#12
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Honda
American Honda Sets New All-time Record, August Sales Up 4.7 Percent
Honda Division, CR-V, Odyssey and Fit each set new all-time records
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted all-time record monthly sales of 158,342 Honda and Acura
vehicles in August, up 4.7 percent while breaking the previous record of
156,173 set in August 2005, the company announced today. American Honda
year-to-date sales totaled 1,066,320, up 1.6 percent on a daily selling
rate basis*.
Honda Division posted all-time record sales of 141,906 in August, up
6.7 percent compared to last year while breaking the previous division
record of 136,952 set in August 2005. All-time records for individual
models include the CR-V with sales of 23,192, up 42.1 percent for the
month; the Odyssey with sales of 19,324, up 2.9 percent for the month; and
the Fit, up 167.7 percent with sales of 6,408 for the month. Accord sales
increased 37.3 percent to 47,360. Ridgeline sales increased 12.8 percent to
4,439.
"Demand remains strong for Honda cars and trucks," said **** Colliver,
executive vice president of American Honda. "The launch of the all-new,
redesigned 2008 Honda Accord this month should further increase our sales
momentum going into the fourth quarter."
Acura Division posted sales of 16,436 with new August records set for
the MDX and RDX, resulting in Acura light truck sales increasing by 35.8
percent. Sales of the Acura MDX increased 35.5 percent to 5,816. Acura RDX
sales increased 36.7 percent to 1,860. August sales of the TL luxury
performance sedan totaled 4,992; the TSX sports sedan totaled 3,245.
Previous all-time records for individual Honda models include: CR-V
sales of 20,413 (October, 2006), Odyssey sales of 18,773 (August, 2006),
and Fit sales of 6,343 (July, 2007).
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 27 days for August
2007 and August 2006. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 205 days for
2007, versus 204 for 2006. All percentages in this release reflect DSR.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Division, CR-V, Odyssey and Fit each set new all-time records
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted all-time record monthly sales of 158,342 Honda and Acura
vehicles in August, up 4.7 percent while breaking the previous record of
156,173 set in August 2005, the company announced today. American Honda
year-to-date sales totaled 1,066,320, up 1.6 percent on a daily selling
rate basis*.
Honda Division posted all-time record sales of 141,906 in August, up
6.7 percent compared to last year while breaking the previous division
record of 136,952 set in August 2005. All-time records for individual
models include the CR-V with sales of 23,192, up 42.1 percent for the
month; the Odyssey with sales of 19,324, up 2.9 percent for the month; and
the Fit, up 167.7 percent with sales of 6,408 for the month. Accord sales
increased 37.3 percent to 47,360. Ridgeline sales increased 12.8 percent to
4,439.
"Demand remains strong for Honda cars and trucks," said **** Colliver,
executive vice president of American Honda. "The launch of the all-new,
redesigned 2008 Honda Accord this month should further increase our sales
momentum going into the fourth quarter."
Acura Division posted sales of 16,436 with new August records set for
the MDX and RDX, resulting in Acura light truck sales increasing by 35.8
percent. Sales of the Acura MDX increased 35.5 percent to 5,816. Acura RDX
sales increased 36.7 percent to 1,860. August sales of the TL luxury
performance sedan totaled 4,992; the TSX sports sedan totaled 3,245.
Previous all-time records for individual Honda models include: CR-V
sales of 20,413 (October, 2006), Odyssey sales of 18,773 (August, 2006),
and Fit sales of 6,343 (July, 2007).
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 27 days for August
2007 and August 2006. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 205 days for
2007, versus 204 for 2006. All percentages in this release reflect DSR.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2007
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 % Chg.
American Honda Total 158,342 151,253 4.7% 1,066,320 1,044,284 1.6%
Total Car Sales 91,448 81,868 11.7% 605,812 597,900 0.8%
Total Truck Sales 66,894 69,385 -3.6% 460,508 446,384 2.7%
Honda Total
Car Sales 82,688 69,259 19.4% 536,773 499,871 6.9%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 59,218 63,731 -7.1% 407,190 411,646 -1.6%
Acura Total
Car Sales 8,760 12,609 -30.5% 69,039 98,029 -29.9%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 7,676 5,654 35.8% 53,318 34,738 52.7%
Domestic Car Sales * 78,135 64,666 20.8% 494,795 476,412 3.4%
Honda Division 73,143 58,327 25.4% 454,047 427,472 5.7%
Acura Division 4,992 6,339 -21.2% 40,748 48,940 -17.1%
Domestic Truck Sales * 48,001 53,064 -9.5% 326,526 342,545 -5.1%
Honda Division 40,325 47,410 -14.9% 273,208 307,807 -11.7%
Acura Division 7,676 5,654 35.8% 53,318 34,738 52.7%
Import Car Sales 13,313 17,202 -22.6% 111,017 121,488 -9.1%
Honda Division 9,545 10,932 -12.7% 82,726 72,399 13.7%
Acura Division 3,768 6,270 -39.9% 28,291 49,089 -42.6%
Import Truck Sales 18,893 16,321 15.8% 133,982 103,839 28.4%
Honda Division 18,893 16,321 15.8% 133,982 103,839 28.4%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total 141,906 132,990 6.7% 943,963 911,517 3.1%
Fit 6,408 2,394 167.7% 36,520 18,316 98.4%
Accord * 47,360 34,504 37.3% 266,848 250,663 5.9%
Memo: Accord Hybrid 275 499 -44.9% 2,579 4,248 -39.6%
Civic * 28,551 31,549 -9.5% 230,203 225,212 1.7%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 2,102 3,411 -38.4% 21,736 21,841 -1.0%
S2000 369 703 -47.5% 3,189 4,991 -36.4%
Insight 0 109 3 689 -99.6%
FCX 0 0 10 0
Odyssey * 19,324 18,773 2.9% 113,803 125,588 -9.8%
Pilot * 9,504 19,100 -50.2% 89,272 109,336 -18.7%
CR-V * 23,192 16,321 42.1% 147,454 103,839 41.3%
Element * 2,759 5,600 -50.7% 25,562 37,733 -32.6%
Ridgeline 4,439 3,937 12.8% 31,099 35,150 -12.0%
Acura Division Total 16,436 18,263 -10.0% 122,357 132,767 -8.3%
RSX 1 1,801 -99.9% 294 14,012 -97.9%
TL * 4,992 6,339 -21.2% 40,748 48,940 -17.1%
TSX 3,245 3,330 -2.6% 23,433 26,955 -13.5%
RL 522 1,134 -54.0% 4,562 8,066 -43.7%
NSX 0 5 2 56 -96.4%
MDX * 5,816 4,293 35.5% 37,792 33,377 12.7%
RDX * 1,860 1,361 36.7% 15,526 1,361 1035.2%
Selling Days 27 27 205 204
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
09-04-07, 11:13 AM
#13
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Subaru
Subaru Reports August Sales
-- Subaru Tribeca sales up 33% --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
today reported August sales of 16,573 total units. Sales of the redesigned
2008 Subaru Tribeca were up 33 percent from the same month last year.
"We are pleased to see sales of the redesigned 2008 Subaru Tribeca up
one third over last year," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales,
Subaru of America, Inc. "With more style, more power and enhanced fuel
efficiency, our customers are finding the new Tribeca a tremendous value in
the marketplace."
Subaru Tribeca sales posted 1,835 units in August. Subaru Legacy
recorded 6,432 unit sales, while the Outback accounted for 4,448 units of
that line for the month. Subaru Forester recorded an August total of 3,902
units, while the Subaru Impreza line posted 4,393 units for the month. The
discontinued Subaru Baja also recorded 11 units in August.
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.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the
United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in
America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration
statistics. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc
-- Subaru Tribeca sales up 33% --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
today reported August sales of 16,573 total units. Sales of the redesigned
2008 Subaru Tribeca were up 33 percent from the same month last year.
"We are pleased to see sales of the redesigned 2008 Subaru Tribeca up
one third over last year," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales,
Subaru of America, Inc. "With more style, more power and enhanced fuel
efficiency, our customers are finding the new Tribeca a tremendous value in
the marketplace."
Subaru Tribeca sales posted 1,835 units in August. Subaru Legacy
recorded 6,432 unit sales, while the Outback accounted for 4,448 units of
that line for the month. Subaru Forester recorded an August total of 3,902
units, while the Subaru Impreza line posted 4,393 units for the month. The
discontinued Subaru Baja also recorded 11 units in August.
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.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the
United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in
America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration
statistics. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc
09-04-07, 11:16 AM
#14
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Volvo
Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for August
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC reports sales in the United States of 9,125 units for August,
representing a 14 percent decrease from the same period last year.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,032 units -- down 15.5 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 685 units and 222 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico, ... down 29.2 percent and up 26.2 percent respectively.
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 2006 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 S80 luxury sedan; the
versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the new Volvo C70,
the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC reports sales in the United States of 9,125 units for August,
representing a 14 percent decrease from the same period last year.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,032 units -- down 15.5 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 685 units and 222 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico, ... down 29.2 percent and up 26.2 percent respectively.
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 2006 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 S80 luxury sedan; the
versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the new Volvo C70,
the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 4-Sep-07
UNITED STATES
August* Year-to-Date*
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 26 n/a n/a 51 n/a n/a
S40 1,466 1,928 -24.0% 13,564 16,328 -16.9%
V50 214 327 -34.6% 1,961 2,771 -29.2%
S60 1,950 2,488 -21.6% 13,535 18,507 -26.9%
V70 430 571 -24.7% 2,512 4,102 -38.8%
XC70 870 1,326 -34.4% 8,038 9,071 -11.4%
C70 293 483 -39.3% 3,219 2,169 48.4%
S80 1,320 296 345.9% 8,654 5,018 72.5%
XC90 2,556 3,187 -19.8% 21,023 22,219 -5.4%
USA TOTAL 9,125 10,606 -14.0% 72,557 80,185 -9.5%
CANADA
August Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 130 n/a n/a 772 n/a n/a
S40 79 145 -45.5% 835 1,029 -18.9%
V50 17 43 -60.5% 485 497 -2.4%
S60 84 176 -52.3% 1,252 1,601 -21.8%
V70 23 73 -68.5% 299 719 -58.4%
XC70 112 247 -54.7% 975 1,344 -27.5%
C70 21 60 -65.0% 309 128 141.4%
S80 32 25 28.0% 375 230 63.0%
XC90 187 199 -6.0% 1,502 1,849 -18.8%
CANADA TOTAL 685 968 -29.2% 6,804 7,397 -8.0%
MEXICO
August Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 45 n/a n/a 152 n/a n/a
S40 82 138 -40.6% 800 844 -5.2%
V50 0 2 -100.0% 8 19 -57.9%
S60 17 44 -61.4% 144 266 -45.9%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 1 n/a 4 7 -42.9%
C70 6 8 n/a 66 13 407.7%
S80 18 1 n/a 127 15 746.7%
XC90 54 107 -49.5% 553 608 -9.0%
MEXICO TOTAL 222 301 -26.2% 1,854 1,772 4.6%
NAFTA TOTAL 10,032 11,875 -15.5% 81,215 89,354 -9.1%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
09-04-07, 11:28 AM
#15
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Chrysler
Chrysler LLC Announces Overall August 2007 U.S. Sales Down 6 Percent, but Retail Up
- Chrysler brand car sales rise 25 percent year-over-year led by Sebring
Sedan and Convertible
- Jeep(R) brand sales down 1 percent versus August 2006 while Wrangler and
Compass sales increase 58 and 76 percent respectively
- Dodge brand car sales up 13 percent from the same period last year
- Dealer inventory down 11 percent from August 2006, approximately 57,000
units
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC reported U.S.
sales for August 2007 of 168,203 units; down 6 percent compared to August
2006 with 179,165 units sold. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.
"Overall, the industry experienced softer sales in August than a year
ago," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President - U.S. Sales. "Our fleet sales
are down more than 20 percent versus August 2006. While this has driven the
overall sales decrease for the month, it is directly in line with the
company's Recovery and Transformation Plan to reduce sales of our daily
rental fleet during the second half of the year."
Chrysler brand car sales were led by Sebring Sedan which posted sales
of 4,929 for August, up 66 percent over the prior month. Chrysler Sebring
Convertible finished the month with sales of 2,730 units improving 8
percent over July. Chrysler Aspen sales also rose 62 percent versus July
with 3,599 units, posting its best month ever.
The Jeep(R) brand was down 1 percent versus last year while Wrangler
and Compass posted gains over August 2006. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler
Unlimited posted sales of 9,464 units, up 58 percent compared to August
2006 with 6,002 units sold. The Jeep Compass finished the month with sales
of 3,625 units, up 76 percent from last year.
Dodge brand car sales increased 13 percent over last year led by Dodge
Caliber which posted a gain of 5 percent. Dodge truck sales were down 14
percent over August 2006. The all-new Dodge Nitro was up 51 percent over
July 2007.
"Our exciting new 2008 models combined with the new Chrysler Lifetime
Powertrain Warranty continues to drive showroom traffic and contributed to
stronger closing rates in August," said Michael Keegan, Vice President -
Volume Planning and Sales Operations. "Chrysler will continue to support
2007 model year close-out with a highly competitive 0% APR into September."
Chrysler finished the month with 446,249 units of inventory, or a
72-day supply. Inventory is down by 11 percent compared to August 2006 when
it was at 502,946 units.
SOURCE Chrysler LLC
- Chrysler brand car sales rise 25 percent year-over-year led by Sebring
Sedan and Convertible
- Jeep(R) brand sales down 1 percent versus August 2006 while Wrangler and
Compass sales increase 58 and 76 percent respectively
- Dodge brand car sales up 13 percent from the same period last year
- Dealer inventory down 11 percent from August 2006, approximately 57,000
units
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC reported U.S.
sales for August 2007 of 168,203 units; down 6 percent compared to August
2006 with 179,165 units sold. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.
"Overall, the industry experienced softer sales in August than a year
ago," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President - U.S. Sales. "Our fleet sales
are down more than 20 percent versus August 2006. While this has driven the
overall sales decrease for the month, it is directly in line with the
company's Recovery and Transformation Plan to reduce sales of our daily
rental fleet during the second half of the year."
Chrysler brand car sales were led by Sebring Sedan which posted sales
of 4,929 for August, up 66 percent over the prior month. Chrysler Sebring
Convertible finished the month with sales of 2,730 units improving 8
percent over July. Chrysler Aspen sales also rose 62 percent versus July
with 3,599 units, posting its best month ever.
The Jeep(R) brand was down 1 percent versus last year while Wrangler
and Compass posted gains over August 2006. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler
Unlimited posted sales of 9,464 units, up 58 percent compared to August
2006 with 6,002 units sold. The Jeep Compass finished the month with sales
of 3,625 units, up 76 percent from last year.
Dodge brand car sales increased 13 percent over last year led by Dodge
Caliber which posted a gain of 5 percent. Dodge truck sales were down 14
percent over August 2006. The all-new Dodge Nitro was up 51 percent over
July 2007.
"Our exciting new 2008 models combined with the new Chrysler Lifetime
Powertrain Warranty continues to drive showroom traffic and contributed to
stronger closing rates in August," said Michael Keegan, Vice President -
Volume Planning and Sales Operations. "Chrysler will continue to support
2007 model year close-out with a highly competitive 0% APR into September."
Chrysler finished the month with 446,249 units of inventory, or a
72-day supply. Inventory is down by 11 percent compared to August 2006 when
it was at 502,946 units.
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Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru August 2007
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 7,659 1,188 545% 545%
300 9,016 11,703 -23% -23%
Crossfire 372 496 -25% -25%
PT Cruiser 10,938 15,552 -30% -30%
Aspen 3,599 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 3,228 6,212 -48% -48%
Town & Country 8,838 11,981 -26% -26%
CHRYSLER BRAND 43,650 47,132 -7% -7%
Compass 3,625 2,061 76% 76%
Patriot 5,081 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 9,464 6,002 58% 58%
Liberty 5,387 11,039 -51% -51%
Grand Cherokee 12,265 15,129 -19% -19%
Commander 5,890 8,012 -26% -26%
JEEP BRAND 41,712 42,243 -1% -1%
Caliber 9,320 8,877 5% 5%
Avenger 5,989 0 0% 0%
Charger 7,846 10,461 -25% -25%
Viper 1 122 -99% -99%
Magnum 1,087 5,247 -79% -79%
Dakota 4,620 8,891 -48% -48%
Ram P/U 32,309 34,177 -5% -5%
Caravan 9,548 13,241 -28% -28%
Durango 3,284 5,553 -41% -41%
Nitro 6,931 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 1,906 2,267 -16% -16%
DODGE BRAND 82,841 89,790 -8% -8%
TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC 168,203 179,165 -6% -6%
TOTAL CAR 41,221 34,896 18% 18%
TOTAL TRUCK 126,982 144,269 -12% -12%
Selling Days 27 27
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 62,220 45,062 37% 38%
300 81,020 95,475 -16% -15%
Crossfire 7,789 5,950 30% 31%
PT Cruiser 71,243 95,439 -26% -25%
Aspen 18,593 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 38,691 53,439 -28% -28%
Town & Country 90,453 112,424 -20% -20%
CHRYSLER BRAND 370,009 407,789 -10% -9%
Compass 28,421 2,768 922% 927%
Patriot 23,367 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 83,944 49,202 70% 71%
Liberty 62,035 90,847 -32% -32%
Grand Cherokee 82,827 98,124 -16% -16%
Commander 45,615 55,049 -18% -17%
JEEP BRAND 326,209 295,990 10% 10%
Caliber 74,004 59,758 23% 24%
Avenger 50,830 0 0% 0%
Charger 80,225 77,540 3% 3%
Viper 324 1,003 -68% -68%
Magnum 18,714 28,978 -36% -35%
Dakota 37,188 56,856 -35% -35%
Ram P/U 246,878 250,144 -2% -1%
Caravan 120,055 151,858 -21% -21%
Durango 34,661 47,765 -28% -27%
Nitro 48,745 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 9,704 14,489 -33% -33%
DODGE BRAND 722,806 755,281 -5% -4%
TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC 1,419,024 1,459,060 -3% -3%
TOTAL CAR 367,481 360,691 1% 2%
TOTAL TRUCK 1,051,543 1,098,369 -5% -4%
Selling Days 205 204