OCTOBER 2007 Vehicles Sales
11-02-07, 02:58 PM
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Preaching to the choir here Ron - just don't say stuff like that over on the Bimmer boards. In spite of many rags claiming the 535 is a superior car for the cash, many/most people still think the 550 is the way to go if you have the cash (and the prices can be almost equivalent depending on a host of factors). Anyway, I for one would take a serious look at the 535 if I was in the market (I have not driven one BTW).
11-02-07, 06:13 PM
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But just like how the great new 3.5 in the GS350 pretty much made the GS430 irrelevant, a V8 is *still* nice, generally quieter and smoother and torquier in the low end but the price premium can no longer really be justified. Things change...
11-02-07, 06:13 PM
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Why 2 such similar cars?
11-02-07, 07:48 PM
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BMW really did something special with the new twin turbo I6.
But just like how the great new 3.5 in the GS350 pretty much made the GS430 irrelevant, a V8 is *still* nice, generally quieter and smoother and torquier in the low end but the price premium can no longer really be justified. Things change...
But just like how the great new 3.5 in the GS350 pretty much made the GS430 irrelevant, a V8 is *still* nice, generally quieter and smoother and torquier in the low end but the price premium can no longer really be justified. Things change...
11-03-07, 06:24 AM
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October 2007 - Luxury Car Sales
Full-Luxury
1. LS - 2,951
2. S-Class - 2,100
3. 7-Series - 1,202
4. A8 - 338
5. XJ - 329
6. Q45 -1
7. Phaeton - 0
Mid-Luxury
1. 5-Series - 4,943
2. E-Class - 4,176
3. STS - 1,862
4. M - 1, 535
5. GS - 1,507
7. A6 - 937
8. S80 - 893
9. RL - 365
10. 9-5 - 282
11. S-Type - 161
Entry-Luxury
1. 3-Series - 11,410
2. C-Class - 7,646
3. CTS - 6,586
4. ES350 - 6,516
5. G35 - 5,539
6. IS - 3,727
7. A4 - 3,514
8. TL - 3,421
9. MKZ - 2,941
10. 9-3 - 1,677
11. S60 - 1,113
12. X-Type - 196
Full-Luxury
1. LS - 2,951
2. S-Class - 2,100
3. 7-Series - 1,202
4. A8 - 338
5. XJ - 329
6. Q45 -1
7. Phaeton - 0
Mid-Luxury
1. 5-Series - 4,943
2. E-Class - 4,176
3. STS - 1,862
4. M - 1, 535
5. GS - 1,507
7. A6 - 937
8. S80 - 893
9. RL - 365
10. 9-5 - 282
11. S-Type - 161
Entry-Luxury
1. 3-Series - 11,410
2. C-Class - 7,646
3. CTS - 6,586
4. ES350 - 6,516
5. G35 - 5,539
6. IS - 3,727
7. A4 - 3,514
8. TL - 3,421
9. MKZ - 2,941
10. 9-3 - 1,677
11. S60 - 1,113
12. X-Type - 196
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11-03-07, 08:58 AM
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October 2007 - Luxury Car Sales
Full-Luxury
1. LS - 2,951
2. S-Class - 2,100
3. 7-Series - 1,202
4. A8 - 338
5. XJ - 329
6. Q45 -1
7. Phaeton - 0
Mid-Luxury
1. 5-Series - 4,943
2. E-Class - 4,176
3. STS - 1,862
4. M - 1, 535
5. GS - 1,507
7. A6 - 937
8. S80 - 893
9. RL - 365
10. 9-5 - 282
11. S-Type - 161
Entry-Luxury
1. 3-Series - 11,410
2. C-Class - 7,646
3. CTS - 6,586
4. ES350 - 6,516
5. G35 - 5,539
6. IS - 3,727
7. A4 - 3,514
8. TL - 3,421
9. MKZ - 2,941
10. 9-3 - 1,677
11. S60 - 1,113
12. X-Type - 196
Full-Luxury
1. LS - 2,951
2. S-Class - 2,100
3. 7-Series - 1,202
4. A8 - 338
5. XJ - 329
6. Q45 -1
7. Phaeton - 0
Mid-Luxury
1. 5-Series - 4,943
2. E-Class - 4,176
3. STS - 1,862
4. M - 1, 535
5. GS - 1,507
7. A6 - 937
8. S80 - 893
9. RL - 365
10. 9-5 - 282
11. S-Type - 161
Entry-Luxury
1. 3-Series - 11,410
2. C-Class - 7,646
3. CTS - 6,586
4. ES350 - 6,516
5. G35 - 5,539
6. IS - 3,727
7. A4 - 3,514
8. TL - 3,421
9. MKZ - 2,941
10. 9-3 - 1,677
11. S60 - 1,113
12. X-Type - 196
Thanks for that snapshot of the luxury rankings.
11-05-07, 06:40 PM
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Hybrid vehicle sales up 30 per cent in October in the U.S.
November 5, 2007
Hybrid vehicle sales up 30 per cent in October in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. - Reported sales of hybrids in the U.S. climbed 30 per cent in October 2007, compared to sales in October 2006, according to a report by the Green Car Congress. Total sales of 24,443 units were reported for the month, less sales of hybrid vehicles from GM, which does not break them out separately.
According to figures from Autodata, overall light duty vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 1.2 per cent in October 2007 to 1,231,575 units; the results push the market share of hybrids to 1.98 per cent, after a drop over the prior two months.
The Toyota Prius had its best October yet, with 13,158 units, an increase of 50.7 per cent over October 2006. The Camry Hybrid was up 25 per cent to 3,511 units, representing 10.4 per cent of all Camry models sold, while the Highlander Hybrid was down 63.7 per cent to 596 units, representing 6.2 per cent of all Highlanders sold.
The LS 600h sold 175 units in its third month of sales, representing 5.9 per cent of all combined LS sales, while the RX 400h climbed 12.3 per cent to 1,392 units, or 17.5 per cent of all RX 350/400h sales. The GS 450h sold 71 units, a drop of 59.9 per cent, but still representing 87.7 per cent of combined GS 430/450h sales.
The Honda Civic Hybrid sold 2,286 units, down two units from October 2006, and accounting for 9.6 per cent of all Civic models sold in October 2007, while the Accord Hybrid was down 15.3 per cent to 243 units, representing 0.8 per cent of Accord sales.
Ford had a 30 per cent increase in sales of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids, with 2,084 units representing 14.1 per cent of brand sales. Nissan, which sells the Altima Hybrid in eight states, posted 927 units, accounting for 4.3 per cent of all Altima sales in October.
Hybrid vehicle sales up 30 per cent in October in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. - Reported sales of hybrids in the U.S. climbed 30 per cent in October 2007, compared to sales in October 2006, according to a report by the Green Car Congress. Total sales of 24,443 units were reported for the month, less sales of hybrid vehicles from GM, which does not break them out separately.
According to figures from Autodata, overall light duty vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 1.2 per cent in October 2007 to 1,231,575 units; the results push the market share of hybrids to 1.98 per cent, after a drop over the prior two months.
The Toyota Prius had its best October yet, with 13,158 units, an increase of 50.7 per cent over October 2006. The Camry Hybrid was up 25 per cent to 3,511 units, representing 10.4 per cent of all Camry models sold, while the Highlander Hybrid was down 63.7 per cent to 596 units, representing 6.2 per cent of all Highlanders sold.
The LS 600h sold 175 units in its third month of sales, representing 5.9 per cent of all combined LS sales, while the RX 400h climbed 12.3 per cent to 1,392 units, or 17.5 per cent of all RX 350/400h sales. The GS 450h sold 71 units, a drop of 59.9 per cent, but still representing 87.7 per cent of combined GS 430/450h sales.
The Honda Civic Hybrid sold 2,286 units, down two units from October 2006, and accounting for 9.6 per cent of all Civic models sold in October 2007, while the Accord Hybrid was down 15.3 per cent to 243 units, representing 0.8 per cent of Accord sales.
Ford had a 30 per cent increase in sales of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids, with 2,084 units representing 14.1 per cent of brand sales. Nissan, which sells the Altima Hybrid in eight states, posted 927 units, accounting for 4.3 per cent of all Altima sales in October.
11-07-07, 07:08 AM
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Mercedes-Benz Cars sales rise 11.8 pct in Oct (world-wide)
11-07-07, 10:17 AM
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Looks like Lexus is catching on quickly in Japan.
October sales in Japan:
Lexus (レクサス): 2,781
BMW: 2,991
Mercedes-Benz: 2,788
Audi: 1,050
Source:
http://www.jada.or.jp/contents/data/...uho/200710.php
October sales in Japan:
Lexus (レクサス): 2,781
BMW: 2,991
Mercedes-Benz: 2,788
Audi: 1,050
Source:
http://www.jada.or.jp/contents/data/...uho/200710.php
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