January 2008 Vehicle Sales (updated with 07 YTD totals)
02-01-08, 09:27 AM
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January 2008 Vehicle Sales (updated with 07 YTD totals)
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS JANUARY 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, February 1, 2008
SALESAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2008 sales of 14,411 units, a 13.2 percent decrease from the January 2007 total of 16,610 vehicles.
Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 25 percent increase over January 2007. Similarly, the entry-level Rabbit and value priced New Beetle coupe each posted 10.8 percent increases over January 2007 levels.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, February 1, 2008
SALESAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2008 sales of 14,411 units, a 13.2 percent decrease from the January 2007 total of 16,610 vehicles.
Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 25 percent increase over January 2007. Similarly, the entry-level Rabbit and value priced New Beetle coupe each posted 10.8 percent increases over January 2007 levels.
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------- YEAR-TO-DATE -------
VW-US Snapshot
January
January January -08 January
-08 -07 Yr/Yr % YTD -07 YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
New Beetle -
Coupe 1,017 918 10.8 % 1,017 918 10.8 %
Convertible 728 750 -2.9 % 728 750 -2.9 %
Total New
Beetle 1,745 1,668 4.6 % 1,745 1,668 4.6 %
Jetta Sdn 6,488 7,700 -15.7 % 6,488 7,700 -15.7 %
Wgn - - 0.0 % - - 0.0 %
Total Jetta 6,488 7,700 -15.7 % 6,488 7,700 -15.7 %
Eos 870 696 25.0 % 870 696 25.0 %
Golf - 19 -100.0 % - 19 -100.0 %
Rabbit 1,483 1,338 10.8 % 1,483 1,338 10.8 %
GTI 833 1,351 -38.3 % 833 1,351 -38.3 %
R32 336 - N/A 336 - N/A
Total Golf/
Rabbit/
GTI/R32 2,652 2,708 2,652 2,708 -2.1 %
Passat Sdn 1,634 1,889 -13.5 % 1,634 1,889 -13.5 %
Wgn 467 892 -47.6 % 467 892 -47.6 %
Total
Passat 2,101 2,781 -24.5 % 2,101 2,781 -24.5 %
Phaeton - 2 -100.0 % - 2 -100.0 %
Touareg 555 1,055 -47.4 % 555 1,055 -47.4 %
Tiguan - - N/A - - N/A
TOTAL 14,411 16,610 -13.2 % 14,411 16,610 -13.2 %
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02-01-08, 09:32 AM
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Ford
Ford Crossovers Stayed Hot in January
- Ford crossovers pick up where they left off in 2007; Ford Edge sales
climbed 95 percent and Lincoln MKX rose 78 percent.
- New Focus bolsters Ford's share of small car market with 44 percent
increase.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 159,914, down 4 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Demand for Ford's
crossovers remained strong in January. Sales for the Ford Edge were 95
percent higher than a year ago and the Lincoln MKX was up 78 percent.
Retail demand for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars also was strong in
January, especially for the new Focus. Sales for the Focus were up 44
percent compared with a year ago, with retail sales up 33 percent. Combined
retail sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ also were
higher than a year ago.
"We're very pleased with this result," said Jim Farley, Ford's group
vice president, Marketing and Communications. "Our dealers really delivered
this month, despite a challenging economic and competitive environment.
"It's not going to get any easier - at least for awhile," said Farley.
"Recent monetary actions and the proposed stimulus package may help the
economy later this year, but we're not pinning our hopes on that. Our plan
is based on restructuring our business to be profitable at lower demand and
changed mix while also accelerating the development of new products people
want to buy."
The next wave of new Ford products will arrive this summer - the
distinctively designed Ford Flex crossover and the elegant Lincoln MKS
sedan. A new Ford F-150 pickup truck will debut later in the fall.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent
compared with a year ago.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, were 159,914, down 4 percent.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford crossovers pick up where they left off in 2007; Ford Edge sales
climbed 95 percent and Lincoln MKX rose 78 percent.
- New Focus bolsters Ford's share of small car market with 44 percent
increase.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 159,914, down 4 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Demand for Ford's
crossovers remained strong in January. Sales for the Ford Edge were 95
percent higher than a year ago and the Lincoln MKX was up 78 percent.
Retail demand for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars also was strong in
January, especially for the new Focus. Sales for the Focus were up 44
percent compared with a year ago, with retail sales up 33 percent. Combined
retail sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ also were
higher than a year ago.
"We're very pleased with this result," said Jim Farley, Ford's group
vice president, Marketing and Communications. "Our dealers really delivered
this month, despite a challenging economic and competitive environment.
"It's not going to get any easier - at least for awhile," said Farley.
"Recent monetary actions and the proposed stimulus package may help the
economy later this year, but we're not pinning our hopes on that. Our plan
is based on restructuring our business to be profitable at lower demand and
changed mix while also accelerating the development of new products people
want to buy."
The next wave of new Ford products will arrive this summer - the
distinctively designed Ford Flex crossover and the elegant Lincoln MKS
sedan. A new Ford F-150 pickup truck will debut later in the fall.
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent
compared with a year ago.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, were 159,914, down 4 percent.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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January % Year-To-Date %
------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 131,074 132,006 -0.7 131,074 132,006 -0.7
Mercury 9,296 12,604 -26.2 9,296 12,604 -26.2
Lincoln 7,985 9,594 -16.8 7,985 9,594 -16.8
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford,
Lincoln and
Mercury 148,355 154,204 -3.8 148,355 154,204 -3.8
Jaguar 664 1,390 -52.2 664 1,390 -52.2
Land Rover 2,859 3,433 -16.7 2,859 3,433 -16.7
Volvo 8,036 7,808 2.9 8,036 7,808 2.9
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 159,914 166,835 -4.1 159,914 166,835 -4.1
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 50,076 55,842 -10.3 50,076 55,842 -10.3
Trucks 109,838 110,993 -1.0 109,838 110,993 -1.0
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 159,914 166,835 -4.1 159,914 166,835 -4.1
FORD BRAND JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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January % Year-To-Date %
------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 4,431 5,424 -18.3 4,431 5,424 -18.3
Taurus 4,180 3,526 18.5 4,180 3,526 18.5
Fusion 9,183 10,529 -12.8 9,183 10,529 -12.8
Focus 11,600 8,035 44.4 11,600 8,035 44.4
Mustang 6,545 9,064 -27.8 6,545 9,064 -27.8
GT 0 62 -100.0 0 62 -100.0
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Cars 35,939 36,640 -1.9 35,939 36,640 -1.9
Escape 11,191 8,408 33.1 11,191 8,408 33.1
Edge 10,888 5,586 94.9 10,888 5,586 94.9
Taurus X 2,234 2,011 11.1 2,234 2,011 11.1
Explorer 7,217 8,876 -18.7 7,217 8,876 -18.7
Expedition 4,963 6,143 -19.2 4,963 6,143 -19.2
Freestar 0 1,072 -100.0 0 1,072 -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 11,333 12,521 -9.5 11,333 12,521 -9.5
Ranger 5,546 4,652 19.2 5,546 4,652 19.2
F-Series 41,125 44,919 -8.4 41,125 44,919 -8.4
Low Cab Forward 79 220 -64.1 79 220 -64.1
Heavy Trucks 559 958 -41.6 559 958 -41.6
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Trucks 95,135 95,366 -0.2 95,135 95,366 -0.2
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Brand 131,074 132,006 -0.7 131,074 132,006 -0.7
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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January % Year-To-Date %
------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 1,963 4,053 -51.6 1,963 4,053 -51.6
Sable 986 1,190 -17.1 986 1,190 -17.1
Milan 2,453 2,662 -7.9 2,453 2,662 -7.9
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury Cars 5,402 7,905 -31.7 5,402 7,905 -31.7
MKZ 2,712 2,209 22.8 2,712 2,209 22.8
Town Car 206 3,124 -93.4 206 3,124 -93.4
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Cars 2,918 5,333 -45.3 2,918 5,333 -45.3
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 8,320 13,238 -37.2 8,320 13,238 -37.2
Mariner 2,341 2,633 -11.1 2,341 2,633 -11.1
Mountaineer 1,553 1,891 -17.9 1,553 1,891 -17.9
Monterey 0 175 -100.0 0 175 -100.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury Trucks 3,894 4,699 -17.1 3,894 4,699 -17.1
MKX 3,026 1,699 78.1 3,026 1,699 78.1
Navigator 1,665 1,788 -6.9 1,665 1,788 -6.9
Mark LT 376 774 -51.4 376 774 -51.4
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 5,067 4,261 18.9 5,067 4,261 18.9
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 8,961 8,960 0.0 8,961 8,960 0.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Mercury
and Lincoln
Vehicles 17,281 22,198 -22.2 17,281 22,198 -22.2
Total Lincoln Brand 7,985 9,594 -16.8 7,985 9,594 -16.8
Total Mercury Brand 9,296 12,604 -26.2 9,296 12,604 -26.2
JAGUAR BRAND JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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January % Year-To-Date %
------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 202 384 -47.4 202 384 -47.4
S-TYPE 113 310 -63.5 113 310 -63.5
X-TYPE 99 269 -63.2 99 269 -63.2
XK 250 427 -41.5 250 427 -41.5
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Jaguar 664 1,390 -52.2 664 1,390 -52.2
VOLVO BRAND JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
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January % Year-To-Date %
------- -------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
C30 351 0 NA 351 0 NA
S40 1,519 1,371 10.8 1,519 1,371 10.8
V50 163 195 -16.4 163 195 -16.4
S60 1,713 1,235 38.7 1,713 1,235 38.7
V70 167 257 -35.0 167 257 -35.0
XC70 965 855 12.9 965 855 12.9
C70 375 385 -2.6 375 385 -2.6
S80 865 1,131 -23.5 865 1,131 -23.5
XC90 1,918 2,379 -19.4 1,918 2,379 -19.4
---- ----- ----- -----
Total Volvo 8,036 7,808 2.9 8,036 7,808 2.9
LAND ROVER BRAND JANUARY 2008 U.S. SALES
January % Year-To-Date %
------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ----
Range Rover 776 930 -16.6 776 930 -16.6
Range Rover Sport 1,030 1,263 -18.4 1,030 1,263 -18.4
LR3 379 1,239 -69.4 379 1,239 -69.4
LR2 674 0 NA 674 0 NA
Freelander 0 1 -100.0 0 1 -100.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Land Rover 2,859 3,433 -16.7 2,859 3,433 -16.7
02-01-08, 09:49 AM
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Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best January Sales Ever
MBUSA Sells 18,275 Units, an Increase of 7.1 Percent Over Last January
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off its fourteenth year
of consecutive sales growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales
of 18,275 new vehicles for January 2008, up 7.1 percent from last January,
marking the best January sales in the company's history.
Strong demand in both the Mercedes SUV and coupes and convertibles
categories fueled the increase in sales volume for the month. As a group,
sales of Mercedes-Benz SUVs rose 23.1 percent (6,167 vs. 5,011 units),
boosted by an M-Class sales increase of 37.7 percent (3,237 vs. 2,351
units). The R-Class also contributed to the momentum with sales of 1,005
units, a 19.9 percent increase over last January. The popularity of
Mercedes-Benz coupes and convertibles was demonstrated by a 21.2 percent
sales increase for the SLK-Class (480 vs. 396 units), a 19.1 percent
increase in the CLK-Class (1,223 vs. 1,027 units), and a 5.4 percent
increase in SL-Class (389 vs. 369 units).
Other highlights include strong performance of the C-Class model line,
which was the volume leader with sales of 4,647 units, an increase of 18.3
percent over last January's 3,928 units.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 3,624 units, an increase of 0.4 percent compared to last
January.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off its fourteenth year
of consecutive sales growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales
of 18,275 new vehicles for January 2008, up 7.1 percent from last January,
marking the best January sales in the company's history.
Strong demand in both the Mercedes SUV and coupes and convertibles
categories fueled the increase in sales volume for the month. As a group,
sales of Mercedes-Benz SUVs rose 23.1 percent (6,167 vs. 5,011 units),
boosted by an M-Class sales increase of 37.7 percent (3,237 vs. 2,351
units). The R-Class also contributed to the momentum with sales of 1,005
units, a 19.9 percent increase over last January. The popularity of
Mercedes-Benz coupes and convertibles was demonstrated by a 21.2 percent
sales increase for the SLK-Class (480 vs. 396 units), a 19.1 percent
increase in the CLK-Class (1,223 vs. 1,027 units), and a 5.4 percent
increase in SL-Class (389 vs. 369 units).
Other highlights include strong performance of the C-Class model line,
which was the volume leader with sales of 4,647 units, an increase of 18.3
percent over last January's 3,928 units.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program
reported sales of 3,624 units, an increase of 0.4 percent compared to last
January.
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YTD YTD
Model January '08 January '07 Monthly % 2008 2007 Yearly %
C-CLASS 4,647 3,928 18.3% 4,647 3,928 18.3%
E-CLASS 2,980 3,375 -11.7% 2,980 3,375 -11.7%
S-CLASS 1,641 2,078 -21.0% 1,641 2,078 -21.0%
CL-CLASS 253 258 -1.9% 253 258 -1.9%
SL-CLASS 389 369 5.4% 389 369 5.4%
CLK-CLASS 1,223 1,027 19.1% 1,223 1,027 19.1%
SLK-CLASS 480 396 21.2% 480 396 21.2%
CLS-CLASS 495 627 -21.1% 495 627 -21.1%
R-CLASS 1,005 838 19.9% 1,005 838 19.9%
M-CLASS 3,237 2,351 37.7% 3,237 2,351 37.7%
GL-CLASS 1,815 1,815 0.0% 1,815 1,815 0.0%
G-CLASS 110 7 1471.4% 110 7 1471.4%
GRAND TOTAL 18,275 17,069 7.1% 18,275 17,069 7.1%
02-01-08, 09:53 AM
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Audi Of America Reports Record January Sales
01 February 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Audi of America, Inc. announced today that its record-setting sales pace continues. Sales for the month of January totaled 6,418 vehicles, an increase of 0.3% from last year’s figures.
“We look forward to the continued momentum with the Audi brand in the United States in 2008,” said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President, Audi of America.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are also continuing their record-setting trend. Compared with last year’s January figures, CPO sales came to 2,592 units, an increase of 39.4%.
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Audi of America, Inc. announced today that its record-setting sales pace continues. Sales for the month of January totaled 6,418 vehicles, an increase of 0.3% from last year’s figures.
“We look forward to the continued momentum with the Audi brand in the United States in 2008,” said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President, Audi of America.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales are also continuing their record-setting trend. Compared with last year’s January figures, CPO sales came to 2,592 units, an increase of 39.4%.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Yr/Yr Jan-08 Jan-07 Yr/Yr
Jan-08 Jan-07 % YTD YTD %
Actual Actual change actual actual change
A3 311 309 0.6% 311 309 0.6%
A4/S4/RS 4 2,618 2,865 -8.6% 2,618 2,865 -8.6%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 296 370 -20.0% 296 370 -20.0%
A5/S5 342 n/a n/a 342 n/a n/a
A6/S6 983 901 9.1% 983 901 9.1%
A8/S8 272 308 -11.7% 272 308 -11.7%
TT 326 10 3160.0% 326 10 3160.0%
R8 61 n/a n/a 61 n/a n/a
Audi Q7 1,209 1,636 -26.1% 1,209 1,636 -26.1%
Total 6,418 6,399 0.3% 6,418 6,399 0.3%
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02-01-08, 10:01 AM
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Acura/Honda
American Honda Reports January Sales
CR-V and Fit set monthly records, Civic up 14.2 percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted January total vehicle sales of 98,511, a decline of 2.3
percent compared to January 2007 results.
Honda Division posted January sales of 87,343, a decline of 0.5 percent
compared to January 2007. Models that broke monthly records include the
CR-V, up 11.3 percent to 16,016; and the Fit, up 120.0 percent to 4,480.
Civic sales increased 14.2 percent for the month to 20,993.
"We're seeing real strength in our compact and subcompact vehicles,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"Honda products like the Civic, CR-V and Fit are proving to be solid
performers in these turbulent economic times."
Honda total car sales of 49,642 increased by 7.1 percent for the month.
Overall, the Honda Division's top five-selling vehicles include the Accord,
23,957; Civic, 20,993; CR-V, 16,016; Odyssey, 8,746; and Pilot, 8,375.
The Acura Division posted a sales volume of 11,168, a decrease of 14.2
percent compared to January 2007. The division's top-selling vehicles
include the MDX, 3,982; TL, 3,246; TSX, 2,073; and RDX, 1,483.
Note: The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 days for January
2008
and 25 days for 2007.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
CR-V and Fit set monthly records, Civic up 14.2 percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted January total vehicle sales of 98,511, a decline of 2.3
percent compared to January 2007 results.
Honda Division posted January sales of 87,343, a decline of 0.5 percent
compared to January 2007. Models that broke monthly records include the
CR-V, up 11.3 percent to 16,016; and the Fit, up 120.0 percent to 4,480.
Civic sales increased 14.2 percent for the month to 20,993.
"We're seeing real strength in our compact and subcompact vehicles,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"Honda products like the Civic, CR-V and Fit are proving to be solid
performers in these turbulent economic times."
Honda total car sales of 49,642 increased by 7.1 percent for the month.
Overall, the Honda Division's top five-selling vehicles include the Accord,
23,957; Civic, 20,993; CR-V, 16,016; Odyssey, 8,746; and Pilot, 8,375.
The Acura Division posted a sales volume of 11,168, a decrease of 14.2
percent compared to January 2007. The division's top-selling vehicles
include the MDX, 3,982; TL, 3,246; TSX, 2,073; and RDX, 1,483.
Note: The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 days for January
2008
and 25 days for 2007.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For January 2008
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
January January DSR** January January DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
American Honda Total 98,511 100,790 -2.3% 98,511 100,790 -2.3%
Total Car Sales 55,345 53,412 3.6% 55,345 53,412 3.6%
Total Truck Sales 43,166 47,378 -8.9% 43,166 47,378 -8.9%
Honda Total Car
Sales 49,642 46,346 7.1% 49,642 46,346 7.1%
Honda Total Truck
Sales 37,701 41,427 -9.0% 37,701 41,427 -9.0%
Acura Total Car
Sales 5,703 7,066 -19.3% 5,703 7,066 -19.3%
Acura Total Truck
Sales 5,465 5,951 -8.2% 5,465 5,951 -8.2%
Domestic Car Sales * 40,632 40,394 0.6% 40,632 40,394 0.6%
Honda Division 37,386 36,516 2.4% 37,386 36,516 2.4%
Acura Division 3,246 3,878 -16.3% 3,246 3,878 -16.3%
Domestic Truck Sales * 30,817 32,988 -6.6% 30,817 32,988 -6.6%
Honda Division 25,352 27,037 -6.2% 25,352 27,037 -6.2%
Acura Division 5,465 5,951 -8.2% 5,465 5,951 -8.2%
Import Car Sales 14,713 13,018 13.0% 14,713 13,018 13.0%
Honda Division 12,256 9,830 24.7% 12,256 9,830 24.7%
Acura Division 2,457 3,188 -22.9% 2,457 3,188 -22.9%
Import Truck Sales 12,349 14,390 -14.2% 12,349 14,390 -14.2%
Honda Division 12,349 14,390 -14.2% 12,349 14,390 -14.2%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 87,343 87,773 -0.5% 87,343 87,773 -0.5%
Fit 4,480 2,036 120.0% 4,480 2,036 120.0%
Accord * 23,957 25,714 -6.8% 23,957 25,714 -6.8%
Memo: Accord Hybrid 48 248 -80.6% 48 248 -80.6%
Civic * 20,993 18,378 14.2% 20,993 18,378 14.2%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 1,745 1,783 -2.1% 1,745 1,783 -2.1%
S2000 212 218 -2.8% 212 218 -2.8%
Odyssey * 8,746 11,165 -21.7% 8,746 11,165 -21.7%
Pilot * 8,375 9,375 -10.7% 8,375 9,375 -10.7%
CR-V * 16,016 14,390 11.3% 16,016 14,390 11.3%
Element * 2,317 3,065 -24.4% 2,317 3,065 -24.4%
Ridgeline 2,247 3,432 -34.5% 2,247 3,432 -34.5%
Acura Division Total 11,168 13,017 -14.2% 11,168 13,017 -14.2%
RSX 1 127 -99.2% 1 127 -99.2%
TL * 3,246 3,878 -16.3% 3,246 3,878 -16.3%
TSX 2,073 2,628 -21.1% 2,073 2,628 -21.1%
RL 383 433 -11.5% 383 433 -11.5%
MDX * 3,982 4,153 -4.1% 3,982 4,153 -4.1%
RDX * 1,483 1,798 -17.5% 1,483 1,798 -17.5%
Selling Days 25 25 25 25
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
January January DSR** January January DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
Hybrid 1,793 2,031 -11.7% 1,793 2,031 -11.7%
02-01-08, 10:07 AM
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports January Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease
of 2.3 percent from last January.
"On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with
falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom
values," said Jim Lentz, TMS president. "On the product front, the
migration toward passenger cars dovetails nicely with February's launch of
the all-new Corolla and Matrix."
The Toyota Division posted January sales of 151,550, a decrease of 1.4
percent from last January. The Lexus Division reported January sales of
20,299 units, a decrease of 8.2 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded January sales of 83,409 units,
down 3.8 percent from last January. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever January sales of 31,601, an increase of 0.4 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 3,750 units
in January, up 34 percent over January 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric
mid-size sedan posted best-ever January sales of 11,379, an increase of
37.1 percent over last January. Yaris reported best-ever January sales of
7,666 units, up 30.6 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 1.6 percent, with best-ever
January sales of 68,141 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tundra
full-size pickup with best-ever January sales of 12,073, an increase of 91
percent over last January. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
best-ever sales of 12,323 in January, up 19.4 percent over the year-ago
month. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
2,143 units for the month, an increase of 18 percent over the year-ago
month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,377 units for the month, up 15.5 percent
over the same period last year.
Scion posted January sales of 7,872 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with January sales of 2,947 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted
January sales of 3,319 units, an increase of 17.2 percent over last
January.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported January sales of 11,177 units, a decrease
of 17.7 percent from January 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES
350 luxury sedan with January sales of 4,346 units. The IS 250/350 luxury
sport sedan reported sales of 3,262 units. The LS 460/460 L and new LS 600h
L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 1,906 units. The LS 600h L
hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 105 units for the month. The GS 350
luxury sport sedan had sales of 1,270 units, while the GS 460/450h posted
combined sales of 210 units, an increase of 14.8 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported January sales totaling 9,122
units, an increase of 6.8 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX
570 enjoyed sales of 710 units, an increase of 147.4 percent. The RX 350
and RX 400h posted combined January sales of 6,755 units, an increase of
3.2 percent. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of
1,211 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted January sales of 18,652 hybrid vehicles, up 30 percent over
last January. Toyota Division posted sales of 17,272 hybrids, up 34 percent
over January 2007. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,380 hybrids.
There were 25 selling days this month and last January.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease
of 2.3 percent from last January.
"On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with
falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom
values," said Jim Lentz, TMS president. "On the product front, the
migration toward passenger cars dovetails nicely with February's launch of
the all-new Corolla and Matrix."
The Toyota Division posted January sales of 151,550, a decrease of 1.4
percent from last January. The Lexus Division reported January sales of
20,299 units, a decrease of 8.2 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded January sales of 83,409 units,
down 3.8 percent from last January. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever January sales of 31,601, an increase of 0.4 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 3,750 units
in January, up 34 percent over January 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric
mid-size sedan posted best-ever January sales of 11,379, an increase of
37.1 percent over last January. Yaris reported best-ever January sales of
7,666 units, up 30.6 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 1.6 percent, with best-ever
January sales of 68,141 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tundra
full-size pickup with best-ever January sales of 12,073, an increase of 91
percent over last January. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
best-ever sales of 12,323 in January, up 19.4 percent over the year-ago
month. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
2,143 units for the month, an increase of 18 percent over the year-ago
month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,377 units for the month, up 15.5 percent
over the same period last year.
Scion posted January sales of 7,872 units. The tC sports coupe led the
way with January sales of 2,947 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted
January sales of 3,319 units, an increase of 17.2 percent over last
January.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported January sales of 11,177 units, a decrease
of 17.7 percent from January 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES
350 luxury sedan with January sales of 4,346 units. The IS 250/350 luxury
sport sedan reported sales of 3,262 units. The LS 460/460 L and new LS 600h
L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 1,906 units. The LS 600h L
hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 105 units for the month. The GS 350
luxury sport sedan had sales of 1,270 units, while the GS 460/450h posted
combined sales of 210 units, an increase of 14.8 percent.
Lexus Division light trucks reported January sales totaling 9,122
units, an increase of 6.8 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX
570 enjoyed sales of 710 units, an increase of 147.4 percent. The RX 350
and RX 400h posted combined January sales of 6,755 units, an increase of
3.2 percent. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of
1,211 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted January sales of 18,652 hybrid vehicles, up 30 percent over
last January. Toyota Division posted sales of 17,272 hybrids, up 34 percent
over January 2007. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,380 hybrids.
There were 25 selling days this month and last January.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
January, 2008
---- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR
TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
YARIS 7,666 5,870 30.6 7,666 5,870 30.6
COROLLA 20,736 25,519 -18.7 20,736 25,519 -18.7
CAMRY 31,601 31,461 0.4 31,601 31,461 0.4
AVALON 4,155 6,529 -36.4 4,155 6,529 -36.4
PRIUS 11,379 8,299 37.1 11,379 8,299 37.1
SCION xA 9 1,758 -99.5 9 1,758 -99.5
SCION xB 3,319 2,833 17.2 3,319 2,833 17.2
SCION tC 2,947 4,413 -33.2 2,947 4,413 -33.2
SCION xD 1,597 0 - 1,597 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 83,409 86,682 -3.8 83,409 86,682 -3.8
ES 350 4,346 5,320 -18.3 4,346 5,320 -18.3
LS 460/600h L 1,906 3,006 -36.6 1,906 3,006 -36.6
SC 430 183 302 -39.4 183 302 -39.4
GS 350 1,270 1,368 -7.2 1,270 1,368 -7.2
GS 460/450h 210 183 14.8 210 183 14.8
IS 250/350 3,262 3,395 -3.9 3,262 3,395 -3.9
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 11,177 13,574 -17.7 11,177 13,574 -17.7
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 94,586 100,256 -5.7 94,586 100,256 -5.7
SIENNA 10,406 10,849 -4.1 10,406 10,849 -4.1
RAV4 10,897 11,925 -8.6 10,897 11,925 -8.6
FJ CRUISER 3,071 4,948 -37.9 3,071 4,948 -37.9
4RUNNER 5,470 7,330 -25.4 5,470 7,330 -25.4
HIGHLANDER 12,323 10,322 19.4 12,323 10,322 19.4
LAND CRUISER 460 234 96.6 460 234 96.6
SEQUOIA 2,377 2,058 15.5 2,377 2,058 15.5
TOTAL SUV 34,598 36,817 -6.0 34,598 36,817 -6.0
4X2 TACOMA 6,359 7,478 -15.0 6,359 7,478 -15.0
4X4 TACOMA 4,705 5,585 -15.8 4,705 5,585 -15.8
TOTAL TACOMA 11,064 13,063 -15.3 11,064 13,063 -15.3
TUNDRA 12,073 6,321 91.0 12,073 6,321 91.0
TOTAL PICKUP 23,137 19,384 19.4 23,137 19,384 19.4
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 68,141 67,050 1.6 68,141 67,050 1.6
LX 570 710 287 147.4 710 287 147.4
GX 470 1,657 1,713 -3.3 1,657 1,713 -3.3
RX 350/400h 6,755 6,544 3.2 6,755 6,544 3.2
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 9,122 8,544 6.8 9,122 8,544 6.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 77,263 75,594 2.2 77,263 75,594 2.2
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 151,550 153,732 -1.4 151,550 153,732 -1.4
TOTAL LEXUS 20,299 22,118 -8.2 20,299 22,118 -8.2
TOTAL TOYOTA 171,849 175,850 -2.3 171,849 175,850 -2.3
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 20,722 22,762 -9.0 20,722 22,762 -9.0
DOM. CAMRY 30,561 22,844 33.8 30,561 22,844 33.8
DOM. PICKUP 23,137 19,384 19.4 23,137 19,384 19.4
DOM. RX 350 4,687 3,789 23.7 4,687 3,789 23.7
SELLING DAYS 25 25 25 25
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 27,971 34,547 -19.0 27,971 34,547 -19.0
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 11,177 13,574 -17.7 11,177 13,574 -17.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 55,438 52,135 6.3 55,438 52,135 6.3
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 94,586 100,256 -5.7 94,586 100,256 -5.7
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 32,221 34,759 -7.3 32,221 34,759 -7.3
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,435 4,755 -6.7 4,435 4,755 -6.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 35,920 32,291 11.2 35,920 32,291 11.2
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 4,687 3,789 23.7 4,687 3,789 23.7
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 77,263 75,594 2.2 77,263 75,594 2.2
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 40,649 40,413 0.6 40,649 40,413 0.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 9,122 8,544 6.8 9,122 8,544 6.8
SMALL VANS 10,406 10,849 -4.1 10,406 10,849 -4.1
PICKUPS 23,137 19,384 19.4 23,137 19,384 19.4
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 20,722 22,762 -9.0 20,722 22,762 -9.0
CAMRY 30,561 22,844 33.8 30,561 22,844 33.8
AVALON 4,155 6,529 -36.4 4,155 6,529 -36.4
SIENNA 10,406 10,849 -4.1 10,406 10,849 -4.1
PICKUP 23,137 19,384 19.4 23,137 19,384 19.4
SEQUOIA 2,377 2,058 15.5 2,377 2,058 15.5
RX 350 4,687 3,789 23.7 4,687 3,789 23.7
TOTAL 96,045 88,215 8.9 96,045 88,215 8.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 55.9% 50.2% 55.9% 50.2%
SELLING DAYS 25 25 25 25
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
02-01-08, 10:25 AM
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Kia
Kia Motors America Announces January Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were
Rio, Optima, Spectra and Rondo, which all saw increases over the same
period last year.
"It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio
and Spectra continue to sell well even as gas prices remain high," said Len
Hunt, president and CEO of KMA. "We saw a good start in what is typically a
slow month and in what is predicted to be a tough year in the auto
industry."
Rio and Optima sold 2,709 units and 3,986 units respectively, both
increase over the same period last year. Spectra sold 4,858 units while
Rondo, beginning its second full year on the market, sold 3,226 units, both
increases over the same period last year.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were
Rio, Optima, Spectra and Rondo, which all saw increases over the same
period last year.
"It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio
and Spectra continue to sell well even as gas prices remain high," said Len
Hunt, president and CEO of KMA. "We saw a good start in what is typically a
slow month and in what is predicted to be a tough year in the auto
industry."
Rio and Optima sold 2,709 units and 3,986 units respectively, both
increase over the same period last year. Spectra sold 4,858 units while
Rondo, beginning its second full year on the market, sold 3,226 units, both
increases over the same period last year.
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MONTH OF JANUARY YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2008 2007 2008 2007
Rio 2,709 1,624 2,709 1,624
Spectra 4,858 4,273 4,858 4,273
Optima 3,986 2,201 3,986 2,201
Amanti 199 567 199 567
Sportage 3,064 3,474 3,064 3,474
Sorento 1,213 2,960 1,213 2,960
Sedona 2,100 6,947 2,100 6,947
Rondo 3,226 478 3,226 478
Total 21,355 22,524 21,355 22,524
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02-01-08, 10:43 AM
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces January Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North
America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,605 units in January, down
7.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased 7.8
percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales declined 3.6 percent versus
the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 67,961 units, a 7.8 percent decrease
on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 73,680 units
sold.
-- The Rogue crossover saw sales of 5,435 units in its fourth month
available in the market.
-- The Versa subcompact experienced a record January with sales of 5,609
units.
-- The all-new 2009 Murano went on sale this month, priced $1,500 lower on
all models vs. its prior generation.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales declined by 3.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis,
with 8,644 units sold, as compared with last January's 8,964 units.
-- January was the first full month of sales for the all-new EX crossover,
of which 690 units were sold.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North
America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,605 units in January, down
7.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased 7.8
percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales declined 3.6 percent versus
the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 67,961 units, a 7.8 percent decrease
on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 73,680 units
sold.
-- The Rogue crossover saw sales of 5,435 units in its fourth month
available in the market.
-- The Versa subcompact experienced a record January with sales of 5,609
units.
-- The all-new 2009 Murano went on sale this month, priced $1,500 lower on
all models vs. its prior generation.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales declined by 3.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis,
with 8,644 units sold, as compared with last January's 8,964 units.
-- January was the first full month of sales for the all-new EX crossover,
of which 690 units were sold.
Code:
NISSAN DIVISION SALES
January January Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Nissan Division
Total 67,961 73,680 -7.8 67,961 73,680 -7.8
Versa 5,609 4,497 24.7 5,609 4,497 24.7
Sentra 7,170 7,878 -9.0 7,170 7,878 -9.0
Altima 21,635 24,394 -11.3 21,635 24,394 -11.3
Maxima 3,797 4,193 -9.4 3,797 4,193 -9.4
350Z 871 1,202 -27.5 871 1,202 -27.5
Total Car 39,082 42,164 -7.3 39,082 42,164 -7.3
Frontier 4,064 4,820 -15.7 4,064 4,820 -15.7
Titan 3,692 5,226 -29.4 3,692 5,226 -29.4
Xterra 3,514 5,054 -30.5 3,514 5,054 -30.5
Pathfinder 2,933 4,829 -39.3 2,933 4,829 -39.3
Armada 1,677 2,589 -35.2 1,677 2,589 -35.2
Rogue 5,435 NA NA 5,435 NA NA
Murano 5,689 6,495 -12.4 5,689 6,495 -12.4
Quest 1,875 2,503 -25.1 1,875 2,503 -25.1
Total Truck 28,879 31,516 -8.4 28,879 31,516 -8.4
North American
Produced 55,966 65,983 -15.2 55,966 65,983 -15.2
Car 38,211 40,962 -6.7 38,211 40,962 -6.7
Truck 17,755 25,021 -29.0 17,755 25,021 -29.0
Import 11,995 7,697 55.8 11,995 7,697 55.8
Car 871 1,202 -27.5 871 1,202 -27.5
Truck 11,124 6,495 71.3 11,124 6,495 71.3
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
January January Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 8,644 8,964 -3.6 8,644 8,964 -3.6
G Sedan 3,370 4,321 -22.0 3,370 4,321 -22.0
G Coupe 1,551 770 101.4 1,551 770 101.4
M 1,423 1,536 -7.4 1,423 1,536 -7.4
Q45 0 8 -100 0 8 -100
QX56 800 791 1.1 800 791 1.1
EX 690 NA NA 690 NA NA
FX 810 1,538 -43.7 810 1,538 -43.7
Total Car 6,344 6,635 -4.4 6,344 6,635 -4.4
Total Truck 2,300 2,329 -1.2 2,300 2,329 -1.2
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
January January Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 76,605 82,644 -7.3 76,605 82,644 -7.3
Total Car 45,426 48,799 -6.9 45,426 48,799 -6.9
Total Truck 31,179 33,845 -7.9 31,179 33,845 -7.9
Selling Days 25 25 25 25
02-01-08, 10:57 AM
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Wow, HUGE drop for Lexus on the passenger car side! I don't think I've seen a drop like that in YEARS. Everything down but the GS 450/460.
Amazingly, the Lexus SUVs are still doing well. The GX is only down 3%, that is pretty amazing for an older SUV. The RX is old too, and sales are up 3%. The LX has a big first month.
Overall, a little over 20,000 vehicles sold. Benz is right behind with over 18k vehicles sold and they went up in January, Kudos to them.
Audi is flat, which is good for them, when the new A4 rolls out, it should help sales.
Acura is down big as well, the entire lineup down in sales. The new MDX is already down and as I've stated, hasn't been the homerun the last model was. Acura has the most affordable lineup but sales are down in this shaky economy.
Infiniti down as well but not as bad. Did they say the EX had a full month of sales and only 690 units were sold? That surely will go up in coming months. M35/45 sales right behind the GS. G37 sales up big, that with the EX might give them a flat year.
Amazingly, the Lexus SUVs are still doing well. The GX is only down 3%, that is pretty amazing for an older SUV. The RX is old too, and sales are up 3%. The LX has a big first month.
Overall, a little over 20,000 vehicles sold. Benz is right behind with over 18k vehicles sold and they went up in January, Kudos to them.
Audi is flat, which is good for them, when the new A4 rolls out, it should help sales.
Acura is down big as well, the entire lineup down in sales. The new MDX is already down and as I've stated, hasn't been the homerun the last model was. Acura has the most affordable lineup but sales are down in this shaky economy.
Infiniti down as well but not as bad. Did they say the EX had a full month of sales and only 690 units were sold? That surely will go up in coming months. M35/45 sales right behind the GS. G37 sales up big, that with the EX might give them a flat year.
02-01-08, 11:11 AM
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Volvo Cars of North America
Volvo Cars Reports January Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC. (VCNA) reports U. S. sales increased 2.8 percent* compared to January
of last year. For the period, 8,036 units were sold.
The Volvo XC70 has resonated well with the media as well as consumers.
The sales for Volvo's crossover continue to be strong.
Overall in North America, Volvo sales were down in Canada (-12.1
percent) and Mexico (-23.9 percent), with 501 and 181 units sold,
respectively.
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC. (VCNA) reports U. S. sales increased 2.8 percent* compared to January
of last year. For the period, 8,036 units were sold.
The Volvo XC70 has resonated well with the media as well as consumers.
The sales for Volvo's crossover continue to be strong.
Overall in North America, Volvo sales were down in Canada (-12.1
percent) and Mexico (-23.9 percent), with 501 and 181 units sold,
respectively.
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 1-Feb-08
UNITED STATES
Year-to-
January Date
Volvo Model 2008 2007* % 2008 2007* %
S40 1,519 1,377 10.3% 1,519 1,377 10.3%
V50 163 195 -16.4% 163 195 -16.4%
S60 1,713 1,235 38.7% 1,713 1,235 38.7%
S80 865 1,131 -23.5% 865 1,131 -23.5%
V70 167 257 -35.0% 167 257 -35.0%
XC70 965 855 12.9% 965 855 12.9%
XC90 1,918 2,382 -19.5% 1,918 2,382 -19.5%
C70 375 387 -3.1% 375 387 -3.1%
C30 351 n/a n/a 351 n/a n/a
USA TOTAL 8,036 7,819 2.8% 8,036 7,819 2.8%
CANADA
Year-to-
January Date
Volvo Model 2008 2007 % 2008 2007 %
S40 51 55 -7.3% 51 55 -7.3%
V50 22 42 -47.6% 22 42 -47.6%
S60 25 118 -78.8% 25 118 -78.8%
S80 21 38 -44.7% 21 38 -44.7%
V70 19 42 -54.8% 19 42 -54.8%
XC70 147 104 41.3% 147 104 41.3%
XC90 101 165 -38.8% 101 165 -38.8%
C70 7 6 16.7% 7 6 16.7%
C30 108 n/a n/a 108 n/a n/a
CANADA TOTAL 501 570 -12.1% 501 570 -12.1%
MEXICO
Year-to-
January Date
Volvo Model 2008 2007 % 2008 2007 %
S40 92 116 -20.7% 92 116 -20.7%
V50 0 3 -100.0% 0 3 -100.0%
S60 4 33 -87.9% 4 33 -87.9%
S80 14 9 55.6% 14 9 55.6%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 1 -100.0% 0 1 -100.0%
XC90 37 74 -50.0% 37 74 -50.0%
C70 4 2 100.0% 4 2 100.0%
C30 30 n/a n/a 30 n/a n/a
MEXICO TOTAL 181 238 -23.9% 181 238 -23.9%
NAFTA TOTAL 8,718 8,627 1.1% 8,718 8,627 1.1%
* 2007 U.S. totals include Puerto Rico (2008 does not)
02-01-08, 11:24 AM
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Wow, HUGE drop for Lexus on the passenger car side! I don't think I've seen a drop like that in YEARS. Everything down but the GS 450/460.
Amazingly, the Lexus SUVs are still doing well. The GX is only down 3%, that is pretty amazing for an older SUV. The RX is old too, and sales are up 3%. The LX has a big first month.
Overall, a little over 20,000 vehicles sold. Benz is right behind with over 18k vehicles sold and they went up in January, Kudos to them.
Audi is flat, which is good for them, when the new A4 rolls out, it should help sales.
Acura is down big as well, the entire lineup down in sales. The new MDX is already down and as I've stated, hasn't been the homerun the last model was. Acura has the most affordable lineup but sales are down in this shaky economy.
Infiniti down as well but not as bad. Did they say the EX had a full month of sales and only 690 units were sold? That surely will go up in coming months. M35/45 sales right behind the GS. G37 sales up big, that with the EX might give them a flat year.
Amazingly, the Lexus SUVs are still doing well. The GX is only down 3%, that is pretty amazing for an older SUV. The RX is old too, and sales are up 3%. The LX has a big first month.
Overall, a little over 20,000 vehicles sold. Benz is right behind with over 18k vehicles sold and they went up in January, Kudos to them.
Audi is flat, which is good for them, when the new A4 rolls out, it should help sales.
Acura is down big as well, the entire lineup down in sales. The new MDX is already down and as I've stated, hasn't been the homerun the last model was. Acura has the most affordable lineup but sales are down in this shaky economy.
Infiniti down as well but not as bad. Did they say the EX had a full month of sales and only 690 units were sold? That surely will go up in coming months. M35/45 sales right behind the GS. G37 sales up big, that with the EX might give them a flat year.
I don't think the EX will sell well. It's a nice SUV with a great interior, performance and looks, but it's WAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY too small.
02-01-08, 12:31 PM
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Yes, there's a lot of uncertainty right now. Plus a new presidential election around the corner too with people holding their breath about which way the leadership will take things. It's not just cars either. Almost every sector of the economy is weak at the moment.
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Kind of interesting how this happened so quickly. If it keeps up at all, this won't just be a good time to buy a house, it will be a good time to pickup a car. Especially those that don't get great mileage. The Prius is doing well but that will be interesting to watch. We have a local Toyota deader advertising Prius for 26K and Camry hybrid for 24K. The ad says they have 42 Prius at that price and 74 Camry hybrid at that price. Can't remember that in an ad in eco friendly, high gas price NoCali.
Sleepy thread this month. I guess there's not much fun in saying the LS still sold 1900 while it experienced a 36.6% drop compared to the S class 1600/21% drop and the A8 270/11.7% drop. I guess we can expect those "We still love you" emailers, phone messages, flyers, etc. from our friendly local luxury car dealer.
Sleepy thread this month. I guess there's not much fun in saying the LS still sold 1900 while it experienced a 36.6% drop compared to the S class 1600/21% drop and the A8 270/11.7% drop. I guess we can expect those "We still love you" emailers, phone messages, flyers, etc. from our friendly local luxury car dealer.
Last edited by RON430; 02-01-08 at 05:12 PM.
02-01-08, 05:20 PM
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I work for an auto finance company. Many lenders are tightening up in sub prime buckets, just like the mortgage business. 2008 is going to be a tough year for car sales. Some customers will not be approved for a loan and cannot purchase.