January 2008 Vehicle Sales (updated with 07 YTD totals)
02-02-08, 11:34 PM
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02-03-08, 05:11 AM
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What would concern me as a manufacturer is it is obvious MB is taking market share away from others, look at those C class numbers
compared to ES sales and others as Acura. Something else is going on with those numbers that lease deals cannot explain away.
02-03-08, 06:16 PM
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02-04-08, 08:05 AM
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BMW Group (BMW and MINI)
BMW Group (BMW and MINI) Reports January Sales
BMW Group sales down 22 Percent as expected for the month. MINI brand Sales
Up 20 Percent for January. U.S. full year forecast confirmed.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 16,935,
down 22.4 percent as expected from the 21,811 vehicles sold in the same
month of 2007. Sales were impacted by lower than normal inventory levels
due to a very strong retail performance in December and high demand for
all-wheel drive models.
The BMW Group expects that BMW Group retail sales in the U.S. will be
slightly ahead of 2007 at the end of this year.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were down 26.7 percent, to 14,475 vehicles compared to
19,761 vehicles sold during January 2007.
BMW Automobile Sales
Monthly sales of BMW brand automobiles decreased 28.8 percent in
January, to 11,053 versus 15,528 in 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicles
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 19.2 percent for the
month, to 3,422 vehicles compared to the 4,233 reported last January.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 20 percent increase in January sales, to 2,460 cars
compared to 2,050 cars sold in the same period a year ago.
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
CPO sales were up 33.8 percent, to 7,313 over the 5,464 reported in the
same month a year ago.
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
BMW Group sales down 22 Percent as expected for the month. MINI brand Sales
Up 20 Percent for January. U.S. full year forecast confirmed.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 16,935,
down 22.4 percent as expected from the 21,811 vehicles sold in the same
month of 2007. Sales were impacted by lower than normal inventory levels
due to a very strong retail performance in December and high demand for
all-wheel drive models.
The BMW Group expects that BMW Group retail sales in the U.S. will be
slightly ahead of 2007 at the end of this year.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were down 26.7 percent, to 14,475 vehicles compared to
19,761 vehicles sold during January 2007.
BMW Automobile Sales
Monthly sales of BMW brand automobiles decreased 28.8 percent in
January, to 11,053 versus 15,528 in 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicles
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 19.2 percent for the
month, to 3,422 vehicles compared to the 4,233 reported last January.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 20 percent increase in January sales, to 2,460 cars
compared to 2,050 cars sold in the same period a year ago.
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Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January 2008
Jan Jan % YTD YTD %
2008 2007 2008 2007
BMW brand 14,475 19,761 -26.7 14,475 19,761 -26.7
BMW passenger cars 11,053 15,528 -28.8 11,053 15,528 -28.8
BMW light trucks
(SAVs) 3,422 4,233 -19.2 3,422 4,233 -19.2
MINI brand 2,460 2,050 20.0 2,460 2,050 20.0
TOTAL Group 16,935 21,811 -22.4 16,935 21,811 -22.4
CPO sales were up 33.8 percent, to 7,313 over the 5,464 reported in the
same month a year ago.
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Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January 2008
YTD YTD
Jan 08 Jan 07 % Jan 08 Jan 07 %
3 Series 6,844 10,199 -32.9% 6,844 10,199 -32.9%
Z4 Roadster and
Coupe 363 472 -23.1% 363 472 -23.1%
5 Series 2,771 3,331 -16.8% 2,771 3,331 -16.8%
7 Series 710 1,003 -29.2% 710 1,003 -29.2%
6/8 Series 365 523 -30.2% 365 523 -30.2%
BMW passenger cars 11,053 15,528 -28.8% 11,053 15,528 -28.8%
X3 1,091 1,787 -38.9% 1,091 1,787 -38.9%
X5 2,331 2,446 -4.7% 2,331 2,446 -4.7%
BMW light trucks
(SAVs) 3,422 4,233 -19.2% 3,422 4,233 -19.2%
BMW brand 14,475 19,761 -26.7% 14,475 19,761 -26.7%
Cooper Hardtop 2,157 1,669 29.2% 2,157 1,669 29.2%
Cooper Convertible 303 381 -20.5% 303 381 -20.5%
Cooper Clubman 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0%
MINI brand 2,460 2,050 20.0% 2,460 2,050 20.0%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 16,935 21,811 -22.4% 16,935 21,811 -22.4%
02-04-08, 12:57 PM
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The LX is an all new model but it already has a former customer base with people who are likely upgrading from there older model. The EX is all new and i have yet to see a commercial or heavy advertising for it
02-04-08, 03:29 PM
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5,534 sold in Jan '08 compared to 2,843 in Jan '07 an increase of 94.7%
02-04-08, 06:23 PM
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I cannot believe that drop, didn't see it coming. I would think with the best lease deals (with Infiniti) and free maintenance, they would be fine in this economy. 3 is their bread and butter and its down HUGE. That is a very very solid segment now. 7 series is now old and in 3 digits for the month, a new one surely is around the corner...
Valid point with the LX but still, it literally costs twice as much, an amazing first month feat.
I've seen TONS of ads for the EX, tons in print, from Fortune to Car and Driver to Atlanta magazine....I haven't seen much (if any) on T.V, but I don't watch much.
I am sure it will help bump Infiniti sales.
I've seen TONS of ads for the EX, tons in print, from Fortune to Car and Driver to Atlanta magazine....I haven't seen much (if any) on T.V, but I don't watch much.
I am sure it will help bump Infiniti sales.
02-04-08, 08:55 PM
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1. 3-Series sedan/coupe/convertible- 6,844
2. CTS - 5,534 (who would have seen this coming 12 months ago!!)
3. G35 sedan and G37 coupe - 4,921
4. C-Class sedan- 4,647
5. ES sedan 4,346
*G35 only-3,370
6. IS sedan- 3,262
7. TL sedan - 3,246
8. A4 sedan - 2,914
9. S60 sedan - 1,713
10. 9-3 sedan- 1,167
11. X-Type sedan- 99
2. CTS - 5,534 (who would have seen this coming 12 months ago!!)
3. G35 sedan and G37 coupe - 4,921
4. C-Class sedan- 4,647
5. ES sedan 4,346
*G35 only-3,370
6. IS sedan- 3,262
7. TL sedan - 3,246
8. A4 sedan - 2,914
9. S60 sedan - 1,713
10. 9-3 sedan- 1,167
11. X-Type sedan- 99
02-05-08, 09:47 AM
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1. 3-Series sedan/coupe/convertible- 6,844
2. CTS - 5,534 (who would have seen this coming 12 months ago!!)
3. G35 sedan and G37 coupe - 4,921
4. C-Class sedan- 4,647
5. ES sedan 4,346
*G35 only-3,370
6. IS sedan- 3,262
7. TL sedan - 3,246
8. A4 sedan - 2,914
9. MKZ sedan - 2712
10. S60 sedan - 1,713
11. 9-3 sedan- 1,167
12. X-Type sedan- 99
2. CTS - 5,534 (who would have seen this coming 12 months ago!!)
3. G35 sedan and G37 coupe - 4,921
4. C-Class sedan- 4,647
5. ES sedan 4,346
*G35 only-3,370
6. IS sedan- 3,262
7. TL sedan - 3,246
8. A4 sedan - 2,914
9. MKZ sedan - 2712
10. S60 sedan - 1,713
11. 9-3 sedan- 1,167
12. X-Type sedan- 99
02-06-08, 01:13 PM
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I cannot believe that drop, didn't see it coming. I would think with the best lease deals (with Infiniti) and free maintenance, they would be fine in this economy. 3 is their bread and butter and its down HUGE. That is a very very solid segment now. 7 series is now old and in 3 digits for the month, a new one surely is around the corner...
02-11-08, 12:35 PM
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Ford of Europe Sales Buck Industry Trend to Rise 1.5 Percent in January
- Ford of Europe January sales rose to 142,460 despite industry downturn.
- Sales for new Mondeo rose more than 50 percent to 16,800.
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford of Europe made
a positive start to 2008, increasing sales in its main 21 markets by 1.5
percent, to 142,460. In a reduced overall market, Ford's January market
share in Europe reached 9.0 percent.
The Focus was Ford's top-selling model, selling over 37,100 units. But
it was the new Mondeo, which turned in a stunning performance, with sales
leaping more than 50 percent to 16,800. Elsewhere in the Ford range, the
Fiesta sold 29,380 units and C-MAX sales increased to 10,400.
In the Blue Oval's commercial vehicle range the Transit increased to
17,100 and the Transit Connect, which is to go on sale in the United States
in mid-2009, sold 7,100 units.
Sales of the Ranger pickup soared more than 60 percent to 1,950.
Britain was the company's top market with sales exceeding 33,230,
giving a market share of 17.6 percent.
The largest volume increase was in Turkey, where sales rose almost 45
percent to 5,160, for a market leading 17.7 percent share, Ford's highest
in Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, Italy sold 22,400 units and Germany 13,510. Spain
increased 12.9 percent to 13,030 and France improved 18.1 percent to
12,540.
"While 2008 is forecast to be a challenging year for the European
industry, we expect our sales momentum to continue," said Stephen Odell,
Ford of Europe's vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service. "Our
confidence is based on the strength of our current range and on the
exciting new products we plan to introduce in 2008. The stylish new Focus
goes on sale shortly, to be followed by the Kuga, which will set a new
benchmark in the crossover segment. At next month's Geneva Motor Show we
will also unveil a great-looking new car that has all the style,
innovation, value and performance that motorists have come to associate
with the Ford brand and that has been heralded by our acclaimed Verve
concept."
Ford's sales data includes both passenger cars and commercial vehicles
from its 21 major European Sales Companies, including Russia and Turkey.
Market share excludes Russia.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford
brand vehicles in 47 individual markets, including Russia and Turkey. The
first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 -- the same year Ford Motor
Company was founded. Ford of Europe now employs approximately 67,500
people. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations
include Ford Customer Service Division and 21 manufacturing facilities,
including joint ventures.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Sales for new Mondeo rose more than 50 percent to 16,800.
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford of Europe made
a positive start to 2008, increasing sales in its main 21 markets by 1.5
percent, to 142,460. In a reduced overall market, Ford's January market
share in Europe reached 9.0 percent.
The Focus was Ford's top-selling model, selling over 37,100 units. But
it was the new Mondeo, which turned in a stunning performance, with sales
leaping more than 50 percent to 16,800. Elsewhere in the Ford range, the
Fiesta sold 29,380 units and C-MAX sales increased to 10,400.
In the Blue Oval's commercial vehicle range the Transit increased to
17,100 and the Transit Connect, which is to go on sale in the United States
in mid-2009, sold 7,100 units.
Sales of the Ranger pickup soared more than 60 percent to 1,950.
Britain was the company's top market with sales exceeding 33,230,
giving a market share of 17.6 percent.
The largest volume increase was in Turkey, where sales rose almost 45
percent to 5,160, for a market leading 17.7 percent share, Ford's highest
in Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, Italy sold 22,400 units and Germany 13,510. Spain
increased 12.9 percent to 13,030 and France improved 18.1 percent to
12,540.
"While 2008 is forecast to be a challenging year for the European
industry, we expect our sales momentum to continue," said Stephen Odell,
Ford of Europe's vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service. "Our
confidence is based on the strength of our current range and on the
exciting new products we plan to introduce in 2008. The stylish new Focus
goes on sale shortly, to be followed by the Kuga, which will set a new
benchmark in the crossover segment. At next month's Geneva Motor Show we
will also unveil a great-looking new car that has all the style,
innovation, value and performance that motorists have come to associate
with the Ford brand and that has been heralded by our acclaimed Verve
concept."
Ford's sales data includes both passenger cars and commercial vehicles
from its 21 major European Sales Companies, including Russia and Turkey.
Market share excludes Russia.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford
brand vehicles in 47 individual markets, including Russia and Turkey. The
first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 -- the same year Ford Motor
Company was founded. Ford of Europe now employs approximately 67,500
people. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations
include Ford Customer Service Division and 21 manufacturing facilities,
including joint ventures.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
02-11-08, 01:47 PM
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But at least on the 750, if you want to go get one this month, you can get them for around 8K under sticker because of special pricing. Not sure if it does anything to the leases.
02-13-08, 04:56 PM
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24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
Add 2% for 12K....
I expect that we will continue to see very nice deals on the 750 until the new one arrives this fall.