April 2008 Vehicles Sales
05-01-08, 07:56 AM
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April 2008 Vehicles Sales
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS APRIL 2008 SALES UP OVER LAST YEAR
Best Eos sales month ever
HERNDON, VA.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April.
A sign that spring is definitely in the air is Volkswagen’s innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,663 units, representing a 45.6 percent increase over April 2007.
The Passat also recorded a strong sales month with sales of 3,045 units, representing an increase of 10.2 percent over April 2007.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Best Eos sales month ever
HERNDON, VA.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April.
A sign that spring is definitely in the air is Volkswagen’s innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,663 units, representing a 45.6 percent increase over April 2007.
The Passat also recorded a strong sales month with sales of 3,045 units, representing an increase of 10.2 percent over April 2007.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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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VW-US Snapshot -------- YEAR-TO-DATE --------
April- April- April-08 April-07
08 07 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
New Beetle - Coupe 1,585 1,478 7.2% 4,700 4,739 -0.8%
- Convertible 1,218 1,225 -0.6% 3,503 4,140 -15.4%
Total New
Beetle 2,803 2,703 3.7% 8,203 8,879 -7.6%
Jetta Sdn 7,171 8,234 -12.9% 29,112 29,798 -2.3%
SportWagen - - 0.0% - -
Total Jetta 7,171 8,234 -12.9% 29,112 29,798 -2.3%
Eos 1,663 1,142 45.6% 4,827 3,703 30.4%
Golf - - N/A - 19 -100.0%
Rabbit 1,809 1,932 -6.4% 6,860 6,524 5.2%
GTI 1,173 1,165 0.7% 3,943 4,853 -18.8%
R32 399 - N/A 1,603 - N/A
Total Golf/
Rabbit/GTI/
R32 3,381 3,097 12,406 11,396 8.9%
Passat Sdn 3,045 2,762 10.2% 10,342 9,758 6.0%
Wgn 628 677 -7.2% 2,245 2,671 -15.9%
Total Passat 3,673 3,439 6.8% 12,587 12,429 1.3%
Phaeton - 3 -100.0% - 12 -100.0%
Touareg 724 468 54.7% 2,835 3,201 -11.4%
Tiguan - - N/A - - N/A
TOTAL 19,415 19,086 1.7% 69,970 69,418 0.8%
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05-01-08, 09:45 AM
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Hyundai Motor America Reports April Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent
increase over the same period last year.
"In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up
over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "Car buyers showed strong interest in our more
fuel-efficient vehicles. The Accent, Elantra and Sonata sold well
reflecting concerns with the overall economy and rising fuel prices."
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent
increase over the same period last year.
"In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up
over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "Car buyers showed strong interest in our more
fuel-efficient vehicles. The Accent, Elantra and Sonata sold well
reflecting concerns with the overall economy and rising fuel prices."
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CARLINE APR/2008 APR/2007 CY2008 CY2007
ACCENT 4,115 2,918 14,329 11,190
SONATA 11,001 10,434 35,432 40,431
ELANTRA 9,981 8,166 33,851 30,998
TIBURON 894 1,154 2,965 4,057
SANTA FE 7,252 6,743 24,943 27,982
AZERA 2,771 2,812 8,477 8,676
TUCSON 1,721 3,563 7,734 13,257
ENTOURAGE 500 2,697 2,042 5,923
VERACRUZ 1,045 650 4,845 828
TOTAL 39,280 39,137 134,618 143,342
05-01-08, 09:47 AM
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Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April Sales of 20,271
Year-To-Date Sales Up 1.4 Percent
MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While experiencing a marginal
three percent decrease in its April sales (20,271 vs. 20,895),
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent increase for the first
four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880), bringing year-to-date sales to
the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include growth in the sales volume-leading
C-Class model line which posted a significant 33.5 percent gain (6,850 vs.
5,131 units) for the month and a 37.8 percent jump (23,991 vs. 17,413
units) for the year-to-date. Increases were also achieved in two of the
Mercedes-Benz SUV model lines. Sales of the popular M-Class rose 38.4
percent (2,582 vs. 1,866 units) for the month and 54.2 percent (12,089 vs.
7,838 units) for the year-to-date. The seven-passenger full-sized GL-Class
gained 59.8 percent for the month with 1,938 units sold, and 83.5 percent
for the year-to-date with 7,619 units sold.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz achieved an impressive 78.3 percent (7,261
vs. 4,073 units) jump in sales of its certified pre-owned vehicles through
the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program for April, boosting its
year-to-date certified pre-owned sales to 20,512 units, a 22.3 percent
increase over the 16,773 units sold in the same period last year.
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 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
Year-To-Date Sales Up 1.4 Percent
MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While experiencing a marginal
three percent decrease in its April sales (20,271 vs. 20,895),
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent increase for the first
four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880), bringing year-to-date sales to
the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include growth in the sales volume-leading
C-Class model line which posted a significant 33.5 percent gain (6,850 vs.
5,131 units) for the month and a 37.8 percent jump (23,991 vs. 17,413
units) for the year-to-date. Increases were also achieved in two of the
Mercedes-Benz SUV model lines. Sales of the popular M-Class rose 38.4
percent (2,582 vs. 1,866 units) for the month and 54.2 percent (12,089 vs.
7,838 units) for the year-to-date. The seven-passenger full-sized GL-Class
gained 59.8 percent for the month with 1,938 units sold, and 83.5 percent
for the year-to-date with 7,619 units sold.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz achieved an impressive 78.3 percent (7,261
vs. 4,073 units) jump in sales of its certified pre-owned vehicles through
the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program for April, boosting its
year-to-date certified pre-owned sales to 20,512 units, a 22.3 percent
increase over the 16,773 units sold in the same period last year.
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 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth.
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April April Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
Model '08 '07 % 2008 2007 %
C-CLASS 6,850 5,131 33.5% 23,991 17,413 37.8%
E-CLASS 3,208 4,011 -20.0% 11,774 14,458 -18.6%
S-CLASS 1,775 2,067 -14.1% 6,571 8,713 -24.6%
CL-CLASS 275 330 -16.7% 1,073 1,114 -3.7%
SL-CLASS 518 703 -26.3% 1,651 2,098 -21.3%
CLK-CLASS 1,110 1,456 -23.8% 4,534 5,490 -17.4%
SLK-CLASS 504 856 -41.1% 2,049 2,546 -19.5%
CLS-CLASS 706 779 -9.4% 2,678 2,822 -5.1%
GL-CLASS 1,938 1,213 59.8% 7,619 4,151 83.5%
R-CLASS 735 2,382 -69.1% 3,542 9,783 -63.8%
M-CLASS 2,582 1,866 38.4% 12,089 7,838 54.2%
G-CLASS 70 101 -30.7% 347 454 -23.6%
GRAND TOTAL 20,271 20,895 -3.0% 77,918 76,880 1.4%
05-01-08, 09:51 AM
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Daimler AG U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records April Sales of 20,271
- smart USA Records 2,683 Sales in April
NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange
abbreviation DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart
combined) of 22,954 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for April 2008. All
sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise
noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA
While experiencing a marginal three percent decrease in its April sales
(20,271 vs. 20,895), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent
increase for the first four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880),
bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include significant increases in the Mercedes-Benz
C-Class model line (up 33.5 percent) and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class model
line (up 38.4 percent).
smart USA
smart USA continues to deliver vehicles to excited reservation holders
across the United States. Currently 68 smart centers are operational and
representing smart in the U.S. American consumer response remains strong as
the company still has well over 30,000 net reservations and dealership
traffic remains strong.
- smart USA Records 2,683 Sales in April
NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange
abbreviation DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart
combined) of 22,954 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for April 2008. All
sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise
noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA
While experiencing a marginal three percent decrease in its April sales
(20,271 vs. 20,895), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent
increase for the first four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880),
bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include significant increases in the Mercedes-Benz
C-Class model line (up 33.5 percent) and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class model
line (up 38.4 percent).
smart USA
smart USA continues to deliver vehicles to excited reservation holders
across the United States. Currently 68 smart centers are operational and
representing smart in the U.S. American consumer response remains strong as
the company still has well over 30,000 net reservations and dealership
traffic remains strong.
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Daimler AG U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales Summary Through April 2008
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Mercedes-Benz USA 20,271 20,895 -3.0 77,918 76,880 1.4
smart USA 2,683 n/a* n/a* 6,159 n/a* n/a*
Mercedes-Benz USA /
smart USA combined 22,954 n/a* n/a* 84,077 n/a* n/a*
* smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
05-01-08, 10:09 AM
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Ford
Retail Sales for Ford's New Focus Up 88 Percent, Pacing Strong Car and Crossover Results
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared
with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000.
- Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31
percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion
and Milan set April sales records.
- Total car retail sales up 21 percent.
- Crossover retail sales up 11 percent led by Ford Edge (up 24 percent) and
Ford Escape (up 13 percent).
- Rising gas prices accelerate the industry-wide shift from trucks and SUVs
to cars and crossovers.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 189,247, down 12 percent; retail
sales were down 7 percent and daily rental sales were down 32 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 200,727, down 12 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new Focus
continues to defy gravity -- and the U.S. economy -- with a 88 percent jump
in retail sales versus last April and the highest total Focus April sales
since 2000.
"Focus is the right car at the right time," said Jim Farley, Ford group
vice president, Marketing and Communications. "This is the little car that
delivers in a big way for customers, with outstanding fuel economy, cool
features including SYNC, a fun drive and the right price, right along with
the rest of our newest cars and crossovers."
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars achieved a 21 percent increase in retail
sales. While Focus was the standout, the company's mid-size cars also
posted higher retail sales. Ford Fusion retail sales were up 31 percent,
Mercury Milan retail sales were up 19 percent and Lincoln MKZ retail sales
were up 20 percent. The Fusion and Milan set April sales records with total
sales of 15,059 for the Fusion and 3,809 for the Milan.
Retail sales for the company's crossovers were 11 percent higher than a
year ago, paced by the Ford Edge (up 24 percent) and Ford Escape (up 13
percent). Retail sales for the Mercury Mariner were up 6 percent and
Lincoln MKX retail sales were up 4 percent.
Higher gas prices are accelerating the industry-wide shift from trucks
and traditional sport utility vehicles to cars and crossovers. At Ford,
April sales for sport utility vehicles were 36 percent lower than a year
ago and trucks were 19 percent lower.
Lower sales to daily rental companies (down 32 percent) also
contributed to the company's sales decline. Overall, Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury sales totaled 189,247, down 12 percent compared with a year ago.
Retail sales to individual customers were down 7 percent.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 200,727, down 12 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.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based
in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets
across six continents. With about 244,000 employees and about 90 plants
worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda, and until completion of their
sale, Jaguar Land Rover.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared
with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000.
- Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31
percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion
and Milan set April sales records.
- Total car retail sales up 21 percent.
- Crossover retail sales up 11 percent led by Ford Edge (up 24 percent) and
Ford Escape (up 13 percent).
- Rising gas prices accelerate the industry-wide shift from trucks and SUVs
to cars and crossovers.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 189,247, down 12 percent; retail
sales were down 7 percent and daily rental sales were down 32 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 200,727, down 12 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's new Focus
continues to defy gravity -- and the U.S. economy -- with a 88 percent jump
in retail sales versus last April and the highest total Focus April sales
since 2000.
"Focus is the right car at the right time," said Jim Farley, Ford group
vice president, Marketing and Communications. "This is the little car that
delivers in a big way for customers, with outstanding fuel economy, cool
features including SYNC, a fun drive and the right price, right along with
the rest of our newest cars and crossovers."
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars achieved a 21 percent increase in retail
sales. While Focus was the standout, the company's mid-size cars also
posted higher retail sales. Ford Fusion retail sales were up 31 percent,
Mercury Milan retail sales were up 19 percent and Lincoln MKZ retail sales
were up 20 percent. The Fusion and Milan set April sales records with total
sales of 15,059 for the Fusion and 3,809 for the Milan.
Retail sales for the company's crossovers were 11 percent higher than a
year ago, paced by the Ford Edge (up 24 percent) and Ford Escape (up 13
percent). Retail sales for the Mercury Mariner were up 6 percent and
Lincoln MKX retail sales were up 4 percent.
Higher gas prices are accelerating the industry-wide shift from trucks
and traditional sport utility vehicles to cars and crossovers. At Ford,
April sales for sport utility vehicles were 36 percent lower than a year
ago and trucks were 19 percent lower.
Lower sales to daily rental companies (down 32 percent) also
contributed to the company's sales decline. Overall, Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury sales totaled 189,247, down 12 percent compared with a year ago.
Retail sales to individual customers were down 7 percent.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 200,727, down 12 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.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based
in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets
across six continents. With about 244,000 employees and about 90 plants
worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda, and until completion of their
sale, Jaguar Land Rover.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 165,997 185,553 -10.5 649,814 708,141 -8.2
Mercury 12,910 17,481 -26.1 47,345 61,354 -22.8
Lincoln 10,340 11,832 -12.6 38,811 46,959 -17.4
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Ford, Lincoln
and Mercury 189,247 214,866 -11.9 735,970 816,454 -9.9
Jaguar 1,785 1,424 25.4 5,264 5,672 -7.2
Land Rover 2,557 4,211 -39.3 11,289 14,413 -21.7
Volvo 7,138 8,122 -12.1 31,942 35,044 -8.9
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Ford Motor
Company 200,727 228,623 -12.2 784,465 871,583 -10.0
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 79,913 80,732 -1.0 275,237 297,009 -7.3
Trucks 120,814 147,891 -18.3 509,228 574,574 -11.4
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 200,727 228,623 -12.2 784,465 871,583 -10.0
FORD BRAND APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 5,339 7,389 -27.7 18,286 23,922 -23.6
Taurus 5,240 6,657 -21.3 21,117 23,391 -9.7
Fusion 15,059 12,303 22.4 55,109 51,981 6.0
Focus 23,850 16,626 43.5 72,920 56,463 29.1
Mustang 10,050 12,509 -19.7 34,527 47,082 -26.7
GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0
- - - ---
Total Ford Cars 59,538 55,484 7.3 201,959 203,070 -0.5
Escape 15,399 14,788 4.1 59,299 54,105 9.6
Edge 10,333 9,134 13.1 46,367 33,612 37.9
Taurus X 2,261 4,893 -53.8 9,758 14,686 -33.6
Explorer 7,356 11,956 -38.5 34,994 46,679 -25.0
Expedition 5,208 8,008 -35.0 23,434 32,157 -27.1
Freestar 0 150 -100.0 0 2,176 -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 12,784 15,740 -18.8 49,196 62,246 -21.0
Ranger 7,585 7,499 1.1 29,182 25,990 12.3
F-Series 44,813 56,692 -21.0 192,951 228,343 -15.5
Low Cab Forward 102 205 -50.2 325 868 -62.6
Heavy Trucks 618 1,004 -38.4 2,349 4,209 -44.2
--- ----- ----- -----
Total Ford Trucks 106,459 130,069 -18.2 447,855 505,071 -11.3
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Brand 165,997 185,553 -10.5 649,814 708,141 -8.2
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 3,201 6,514 -50.9 11,106 20,956 -47.0
Sable 1,862 2,295 -18.9 5,619 6,585 -14.7
Milan 3,809 3,365 13.2 12,686 13,601 -6.7
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury Cars 8,872 12,174 -27.1 29,411 41,142 -28.5
MKZ 3,268 2,740 19.3 13,012 10,838 20.1
Town Car 1,976 3,712 -46.8 5,412 15,357 -64.8
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Lincoln Cars 5,244 6,452 -18.7 18,424 26,195 -29.7
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 14,116 18,626 -24.2 47,835 67,337 -29.0
Mariner 3,092 3,065 0.9 12,260 11,495 6.7
Mountaineer 946 2,135 -55.7 5,674 8,133 -30.2
Monterey 0 107 -100.0 0 584 -100.0
- --- - ---
Total Mercury Trucks 4,038 5,307 -23.9 17,934 20,212 -11.3
MKX 3,038 2,901 4.7 12,370 9,964 24.1
Navigator 1,673 1,801 -7.1 6,505 7,894 -17.6
Mark LT 385 678 -43.2 1,512 2,906 -48.0
--- --- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 5,096 5,380 -5.3 20,387 20,764 -1.8
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 9,134 10,687 -14.5 38,321 40,976 -6.5
----- ------ ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 23,250 29,313 -20.7 86,156 108,313 -20.5
Total Lincoln Brand 10,340 11,832 -12.6 38,811 46,959 -17.4
Total Mercury Brand 12,910 17,481 -26.1 47,345 61,354 -22.8
JAGUAR BRAND APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 259 452 -42.7 904 1,584 -42.9
XF 1,126 0 NA 2,287 0 NA
S-TYPE 94 283 -66.8 689 1,348 -48.9
X-TYPE 31 252 -87.7 356 1,052 -66.2
XK 275 437 -37.1 1,028 1,688 -39.1
--- --- ----- -----
Total Jaguar 1,785 1,424 25.4 5,264 5,672 -7.2
VOLVO BRAND APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
C30 337 0 NA 1,399 0 NA
S40 1,317 1,725 -23.7 5,294 7,398 -28.4
V50 129 255 -49.4 621 977 -36.4
S60 771 1,502 -48.7 5,037 5,879 -14.3
V70 229 250 -8.4 873 1,099 -20.6
XC70 773 756 2.2 3,685 3,833 -3.9
C70 703 476 47.7 2,203 1,484 48.5
S80 988 990 -0.2 4,752 4,093 16.1
XC90 1,891 2,168 -12.8 8,078 10,281 -21.4
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Volvo 7,138 8,122 -12.1 31,942 35,044 -8.9
LAND ROVER BRAND APRIL 2008 U.S. SALES
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April % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Range Rover 654 854 -23.4 2,949 3,763 -21.6
Range Rover Sport 945 1,247 -24.2 4,118 5,048 -18.4
LR3 501 808 -38.0 1,803 4,299 -58.1
LR2 457 1,302 -64.9 2,419 1,302 85.8
Freelander 0 0 NA 0 1 -100.0
- - - -
Total Land Rover 2,557 4,211 -39.3 11,289 14,413 -21.7
05-01-08, 11:21 AM
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Sales Drop 4.5% In April, Lexus Sales Plummet 17.1%
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of
4.5 percent from last April.
"Smaller vehicles are going over big," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way."
The Toyota Division posted April sales of 194,350, a decrease of 2.7 percent from last April. The Lexus Division reported April sales of 23,350 units, a decrease of 17.1 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded April sales of 121,097 units, up 7.2 percent over the same period last year. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted April sales of 40,016 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,678 units in April, up 40 percent over April 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever April sales of 21,757
units, an increase of 53.8 percent over last April. Yaris reported best-ever April sales of 11,434 units, up 45.9 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 15.7 percent, with April sales of 73,253 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size pickup, reporting April sales of 15,587 units. The Tundra full-size pickup posted April sales of 13,350 units. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,008 units in April. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric
mid-size SUV reported April sales of 2,578 units. Sequoia posted sales of 2,675 units for the month, up 24 percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted April sales of 11,260 units, up 41.5 percent versus the year ago month. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with April sales of 4,220 units, an increase of 232.1 percent over last April. The tC sports coupe, in its fourth model year, posted April sales of 4,119 units. The xD reported all-time best-ever sales of 2,913.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported April sales of 13,766 units, a decrease of 22.1 percent from April 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with April sales of 5,439 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 4,550 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,992 units. Sales of the GS luxury sport sedan reported combined April sales of 1,568 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported April sales totaling 9,584 units, down 8.6 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 799 units, an increase of 207.3 percent. The RX luxury utility vehicle posted combined April sales of 7,160 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,624 units for the month, up eight percent over the year ago month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 101,334 units. TMS posted April sales of 32,841 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 42 percent from last April. Toyota Division posted sales of 31,013 hybrids while Lexus Division posted sales of 1,828 hybrids.
There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 24 selling days last April.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of
4.5 percent from last April.
"Smaller vehicles are going over big," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way."
The Toyota Division posted April sales of 194,350, a decrease of 2.7 percent from last April. The Lexus Division reported April sales of 23,350 units, a decrease of 17.1 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded April sales of 121,097 units, up 7.2 percent over the same period last year. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted April sales of 40,016 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,678 units in April, up 40 percent over April 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever April sales of 21,757
units, an increase of 53.8 percent over last April. Yaris reported best-ever April sales of 11,434 units, up 45.9 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 15.7 percent, with April sales of 73,253 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size pickup, reporting April sales of 15,587 units. The Tundra full-size pickup posted April sales of 13,350 units. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,008 units in April. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric
mid-size SUV reported April sales of 2,578 units. Sequoia posted sales of 2,675 units for the month, up 24 percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted April sales of 11,260 units, up 41.5 percent versus the year ago month. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with April sales of 4,220 units, an increase of 232.1 percent over last April. The tC sports coupe, in its fourth model year, posted April sales of 4,119 units. The xD reported all-time best-ever sales of 2,913.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported April sales of 13,766 units, a decrease of 22.1 percent from April 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with April sales of 5,439 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 4,550 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,992 units. Sales of the GS luxury sport sedan reported combined April sales of 1,568 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported April sales totaling 9,584 units, down 8.6 percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 799 units, an increase of 207.3 percent. The RX luxury utility vehicle posted combined April sales of 7,160 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,624 units for the month, up eight percent over the year ago month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 101,334 units. TMS posted April sales of 32,841 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 42 percent from last April. Toyota Division posted sales of 31,013 hybrids while Lexus Division posted sales of 1,828 hybrids.
There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 24 selling days last April.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
April, 2008
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
YARIS 11,434 7,232 45.9 41,811 26,418 56.7
COROLLA 32,435 32,289 -7.3 99,482 120,484 -18.2
CAMRY 40,016 37,911 -2.6 147,018 143,774 1.3
AVALON 4,195 5,791 -33.1 17,004 25,426 -33.8
PRIUS 21,757 13,056 53.8 64,664 52,738 21.4
SCION xA 8 1,454 -99.5 31 6,799 -99.5
SCION xB 4,220 1,173 232.1 15,890 9,673 62.7
SCION tC 4,119 5,333 -28.7 14,409 20,426 -30.1
SCION xD 2,913 0 - 8,816 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 121,097 104,239 7.2 409,126 405,740 -0.2
ES 5,439 6,544 -23.3 20,599 24,594 -17.1
LS 1,992 3,182 -42.2 7,914 11,745 -33.3
SC 217 341 -41.3 860 1,295 -34.2
GS 1,568 1,887 -23.3 6,138 7,104 -14.4
IS 4,550 4,363 -3.7 16,516 16,772 -2.5
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 13,766 16,317 -22.1 52,027 61,510 -16.2
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 134,863 120,556 3.3 461,153 467,250 -2.3
SIENNA 11,215 12,773 -19.0 45,514 47,732 -5.6
RAV4 12,773 14,495 -18.7 47,002 55,900 -16.7
FJ CRUISER 2,682 4,587 -46.0 12,557 20,632 -39.7
4RUNNER 4,490 7,093 -41.6 19,996 31,030 -36.2
HIGHLANDER 10,008 10,122 -8.7 43,676 41,505 4.2
LAND CRUISER 473 191 128.6 1,690 873 91.7
SEQUOIA 2,675 1,991 24.0 10,525 8,929 16.7
TOTAL SUV 33,101 38,479 -20.6 135,446 158,869 -15.6
4X2 TACOMA 8,648 8,813 -9.4 31,751 35,840 -12.3
4X4 TACOMA 6,939 5,958 7.5 23,612 25,259 -7.4
TOTAL TACOMA 15,587 14,771 -2.6 55,363 61,099 -10.3
TUNDRA 13,350 14,200 -13.2 54,134 43,386 23.5
TOTAL PICKUP 28,937 28,971 -7.8 109,497 104,485 3.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 73,253 80,223 -15.7 290,457 311,086 -7.5
LX 799 240 207.3 2,720 1,066 152.7
GX 1,625 1,577 -4.9 6,510 6,816 -5.4
RX 7,160 7,861 -15.9 28,608 30,094 -5.9
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 9,584 9,678 -8.6 37,838 37,976 -1.3
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 82,837 89,901 -14.9 328,295 349,062 -6.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 194,350 184,462 -2.7 699,583 716,826 -3.4
TOTAL LEXUS 23,350 25,995 -17.1 89,865 99,486 -10.6
TOTAL TOYOTA 217,700 210,457 -4.5 789,448 816,312 -4.2
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 26,749 28,352 -12.9 89,507 106,896 -17.1
DOM. CAMRY 39,224 33,538 8.0 143,198 115,792 22.5
DOM. PICKUP 28,937 28,971 -7.8 109,497 104,485 3.8
DOM. RX 5,145 6,044 -21.4 20,012 21,273 -6.8
SELLING DAYS 26 24 102 101
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 50,929 36,558 28.6 159,417 157,626 0.1
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 13,766 16,317 -22.1 52,027 61,510 -16.2
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 70,168 67,681 -4.3 249,709 248,114 -0.3
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 134,863 120,556 3.3 461,153 467,250 -2.3
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 30,426 36,488 -23.0 124,921 149,940 -17.5
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,439 3,634 12.8 17,826 16,703 5.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 42,827 43,735 -9.6 165,536 161,146 1.7
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 5,145 6,044 -21.4 20,012 21,273 -6.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 82,837 89,901 -14.9 328,295 349,062 -6.9
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 40,003 43,570 -15.2 160,727 176,213 -9.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 9,584 9,678 -8.6 37,838 37,976 -1.3
SMALL VANS 11,215 12,773 -19.0 45,514 47,732 -5.6
PICKUPS 28,937 28,971 -7.8 109,497 104,485 3.8
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 26,749 28,352 -12.9 89,507 106,896 -17.1
CAMRY 39,224 33,538 8.0 143,198 115,792 22.5
AVALON 4,195 5,791 -33.1 17,004 25,426 -33.8
SIENNA 11,215 12,773 -19.0 45,514 47,732 -5.6
PICKUP 28,937 28,971 -7.8 109,497 104,485 3.8
SEQUOIA 2,675 1,991 24.0 10,525 8,929 16.7
RX 5,145 6,044 -21.4 20,012 21,273 -6.8
TOTAL 118,140 117,460 -7.2 435,257 430,533 0.1
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 54.3% 55.8% 55.1% 52.7%
SELLING DAYS 26 24 102 101
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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05-01-08, 11:26 AM
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BMW Group Reports April Sales
BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) US sales up 9.6 percent in April.
Year-to-date sales are down 4 percent.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported April vehicle sales of 31,448, an
increase of 9.6 percent from the 28,692 vehicles sold in the same month of
2007. For the first four months of 2008, BMW Group sales are still down 4.0
percent, to 99,977 vehicles versus the 104,125 sold January through April
of 2007.
Among other factors, April sales results were positively affected by
new products all launched this spring (BMW M3, BMW X6, BMW 1 Series, MINI
Clubman).
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 5.6 percent, to 26,735 vehicles compared to
25,310 vehicles sold in April 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of
85,100 vehicles compared to the 92,670 reported in the same period a year
ago, a decline of 8.2 percent.
BMW Automobile Sales
Monthly sales of BMW brand automobiles increased 3.2 percent in April,
to 20,930 versus 20,290 in 2007. Year-to-date, BMW automobile sales are
down 6.7 percent to 67,083 versus 71,906 reported in the same period last
year.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicles
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were up 15.6 percent for the
month, to 5,805 vehicles compared to the 5,020 reported in April 2007.
Year-to-date, BMW SAV sales are down 13.2 percent to 18,017 vehicles from
20,764 in 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 39.4 percent increase in April sales, to 4,713 cars
compared to 3,382 cars sold in the same period a year ago. MINI USA also
reported sales of 14,877 for the first four months of 2008, an increase of
29.9 percent over the 11,455 sold in the same period a year ago.
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
CPO sales were up 25.4 percent in April, to 9,237 over the 7,368
reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the division reported
sales of 34,461 automobiles, an increase of 30.7 percent, compared to the
26,376 vehicles reported in the first four months of 2007.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles,
including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor
Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology
office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW
Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing
plant for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and
30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's
sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
Year-to-date sales are down 4 percent.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported April vehicle sales of 31,448, an
increase of 9.6 percent from the 28,692 vehicles sold in the same month of
2007. For the first four months of 2008, BMW Group sales are still down 4.0
percent, to 99,977 vehicles versus the 104,125 sold January through April
of 2007.
Among other factors, April sales results were positively affected by
new products all launched this spring (BMW M3, BMW X6, BMW 1 Series, MINI
Clubman).
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 5.6 percent, to 26,735 vehicles compared to
25,310 vehicles sold in April 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of
85,100 vehicles compared to the 92,670 reported in the same period a year
ago, a decline of 8.2 percent.
BMW Automobile Sales
Monthly sales of BMW brand automobiles increased 3.2 percent in April,
to 20,930 versus 20,290 in 2007. Year-to-date, BMW automobile sales are
down 6.7 percent to 67,083 versus 71,906 reported in the same period last
year.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicles
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were up 15.6 percent for the
month, to 5,805 vehicles compared to the 5,020 reported in April 2007.
Year-to-date, BMW SAV sales are down 13.2 percent to 18,017 vehicles from
20,764 in 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 39.4 percent increase in April sales, to 4,713 cars
compared to 3,382 cars sold in the same period a year ago. MINI USA also
reported sales of 14,877 for the first four months of 2008, an increase of
29.9 percent over the 11,455 sold in the same period a year ago.
Code:
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, April 2008
April April % YTD YTD %
2008 2007 2008 2007
BMW brand 26,735 25,310 5.6 85,100 92,670 -8.2
BMW passenger cars 20,930 20,290 3.2 67,083 71,906 -6.7
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 5,805 5,020 15.6 18,017 20,764 -13.2
MINI brand 4,713 3,382 39.4 14,877 11,455 29.9
TOTAL Group 31,448 28,692 9.6 99,977 104,125 -4.0
CPO sales were up 25.4 percent in April, to 9,237 over the 7,368
reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the division reported
sales of 34,461 automobiles, an increase of 30.7 percent, compared to the
26,376 vehicles reported in the first four months of 2007.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles,
including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor
Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology
office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW
Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing
plant for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and
30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's
sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Code:
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, April 2008
YTD YTD
April 08 April 07 % April 08 April 07 %
1 Series 1125 0 2621 0
3 Series 11,401 13,142 -13.2% 38,414 46,335 -17.1%
Z4 Roadster and Coupe 1,021 911 12.1% 2,680 2,817 -4.9%
5 Series 4,783 3,592 33.2% 15,673 14,720 6.5%
6 Series 1,006 802 25.4% 2,422 2,723 -11.1%
7 Series 1,594 1,843 -13.5% 5,273 5,311 -0.7%
BMW passenger cars 20,930 20,290 3.2% 67,083 71,906 -6.7%
X3 1,777 2,307 -23.0% 5,967 8,981 -33.6%
X5 3,373 2,713 24.3% 11,395 11,783 -3.3%
X6 655 0 655 0
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 5,805 5,020 15.6% 18,017 20,764 -13.2%
BMW brand 26,735 25,310 5.6% 85,100 92,670 -8.2%
Cooper Hardtop 3,083 2,716 13.5% 10,250 9,282 10.4%
Cooper Convertible 651 666 -2.3% 1,880 2,173 -13.5%
Cooper Clubman 979 0 2,747 0
MINI brand 4,713 3,382 39.4% 14,877 11,455 29.9%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 31,448 28,692 9.6% 99,977 104,125 -4.0%
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
05-01-08, 11:28 AM
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Thread Starter
Mazda Reports Best April Since 1995 With 12.8 Percent Sales Increase
IRVINE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported a double-digit increase in sales for April with
23,760 units sold in the U.S., a 12.8 percent increase over last year.
Year-to-date sales are up 1.3 percent with 101,391 vehicles sold.
MAZDA3, fresh off being named one of the "2008 Coolest New Cars Under
$18,000" by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, reported sales of 9,234 units, up
14.8 percent.
Redesigned for 2008, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported its
best-ever April with 2,011 units sold, accounting for a 65.7 percent
increase, while MAZDA6 reported a 15.9 percent increase with sales of 4,856
units.
Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. The
winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend
Sport/Utility of the Year, CX-9, reported sales of 2,216 units, up 24.8
percent versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,334 units sold while Tribute sold
1,192 units in April, up 58.1 percent. Combined, the Mazda crossover SUV
lineup reported year-to-dates sales of 25,703 units, up nearly 25 percent
versus last year.
"Having the right vehicles at the right price, at the right time, is
driving our sales success this month and this year," said Jim O'Sullivan,
President and CEO, MNAO. "We anticipated the possibility of rising gas
prices with a very strong lineup of fuel efficient vehicles which appeal to
consumers' dramatically changing lifestyles."
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever April with sales
of 1,627 vehicles, up 41 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis,
MMdM reported 6,656 total sales, accounting for a 40 percent increase.
Mazda Canada, Inc. reported sales of 9,115 units, down 11.9 percent,
while its year-to-date sales are up 2.2 percent with 28,712 vehicles sold.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through
nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc.,
located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and
in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported a double-digit increase in sales for April with
23,760 units sold in the U.S., a 12.8 percent increase over last year.
Year-to-date sales are up 1.3 percent with 101,391 vehicles sold.
MAZDA3, fresh off being named one of the "2008 Coolest New Cars Under
$18,000" by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, reported sales of 9,234 units, up
14.8 percent.
Redesigned for 2008, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported its
best-ever April with 2,011 units sold, accounting for a 65.7 percent
increase, while MAZDA6 reported a 15.9 percent increase with sales of 4,856
units.
Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. The
winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend
Sport/Utility of the Year, CX-9, reported sales of 2,216 units, up 24.8
percent versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,334 units sold while Tribute sold
1,192 units in April, up 58.1 percent. Combined, the Mazda crossover SUV
lineup reported year-to-dates sales of 25,703 units, up nearly 25 percent
versus last year.
"Having the right vehicles at the right price, at the right time, is
driving our sales success this month and this year," said Jim O'Sullivan,
President and CEO, MNAO. "We anticipated the possibility of rising gas
prices with a very strong lineup of fuel efficient vehicles which appeal to
consumers' dramatically changing lifestyles."
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever April with sales
of 1,627 vehicles, up 41 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis,
MMdM reported 6,656 total sales, accounting for a 40 percent increase.
Mazda Canada, Inc. reported sales of 9,115 units, down 11.9 percent,
while its year-to-date sales are up 2.2 percent with 28,712 vehicles sold.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through
nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc.,
located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and
in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
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Mazda North American Operations - April
2008
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
April April % April April %
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
Mazda3 9,234 8,046 14.8% 36,310 39,973 (9.2)%
Mazda5 2,011 1,214 65.7% 8,490 5,762 47.3%
Mazda6 4,856 4,189 15.9% 24,450 24,362 0.4%
MX-5 Miata 1,441 1,663 (13.3)% 4,685 6,036 (22.4)%
RX-8 327 474 (31.0)% 1,238 2,205 (43.9)%
Protege - - N/A - - N/A
CX-7 2,334 2,740 (14.8)% 11,461 12,680 (9.6)%
CX-9 2,216 1,776 24.8% 8,939 5,470 63.4%
Tribute 1,192 754 58.1% 5,303 2,457 115.8%
B-Series Truck 149 203 (26.6)% 515 1,070 (51.9)%
MPV - 1 (100.0)% - 121 (100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 17,869 15,586 14.6% 75,173 78,338 (4.0)%
TRUCKS 5,891 5,474 7.6% 26,218 21,798 20.3%
TOTAL 23,760 21,060 12.8% 101,391 100,136 1.3%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 13,013 11,397 14.2% 50,723 53,976 (6.0)%
IMPORT TRUCK 4,550 4,517 0.7% 20,400 18,271 11.7%
IMPORT TOTAL 17,563 15,914 10.4% 71,123 72,247 (1.6)%
DOMESTIC CAR 4,856 4,189 15.9% 24,450 24,362 0.4%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,341 957 40.1% 5,818 3,527 65.0%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 6,197 5,146 20.4% 30,268 27,889 8.5%
Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
05-01-08, 11:31 AM
#10
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Lexus needs to push out the new RX faster. They're getting a bit too slow with the new model releases recently.
Also, BMW's 26,735 vs. Lexus's 23,350 marks the first month in many years that Lexus loses the sales crown. The margin the 5-series is leading is quite astounding.
Also, BMW's 26,735 vs. Lexus's 23,350 marks the first month in many years that Lexus loses the sales crown. The margin the 5-series is leading is quite astounding.
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05-01-08, 11:35 AM
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces April Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America,
Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,855 units in April, an increase of
4,731 vehicle sales compared with April 2007.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 66,318 units in April, compared with
61,179 during April 2007. Adjusted for a difference in the number of
in selling days, this represents a 0.1 percent increase.
- Versa posted its best April with sales of 6,865, up 26.4 percent on a
daily sales rate basis from April 2007.
- Nissan passenger car sales showed a 16.7 percent sales increase in
April to 41,943 units sold versus 33,166 units sold in April 2007. On
a daily sales rate basis, Altima sales were up 28.1 percent and Sentra
sales increased 25.5 percent in April 2008 compared with last year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
- Infiniti sales reached 9,537 units in April, 408 units less than in
April 2007. Adjusted for the number of selling days, this represented
an 11.5 percent decline.
- The G37 Coupe posted a 50.4 percent gain in April over a year ago with
sales of 1,928 units in 2008 compared with 1,183 sales in April 2007.
- The Infiniti EX, the brand's newest entry in the luxury crossover
segment, was the Division's best-selling truck in April with 949 units
sold.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America,
Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,855 units in April, an increase of
4,731 vehicle sales compared with April 2007.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 66,318 units in April, compared with
61,179 during April 2007. Adjusted for a difference in the number of
in selling days, this represents a 0.1 percent increase.
- Versa posted its best April with sales of 6,865, up 26.4 percent on a
daily sales rate basis from April 2007.
- Nissan passenger car sales showed a 16.7 percent sales increase in
April to 41,943 units sold versus 33,166 units sold in April 2007. On
a daily sales rate basis, Altima sales were up 28.1 percent and Sentra
sales increased 25.5 percent in April 2008 compared with last year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
- Infiniti sales reached 9,537 units in April, 408 units less than in
April 2007. Adjusted for the number of selling days, this represented
an 11.5 percent decline.
- The G37 Coupe posted a 50.4 percent gain in April over a year ago with
sales of 1,928 units in 2008 compared with 1,183 sales in April 2007.
- The Infiniti EX, the brand's newest entry in the luxury crossover
segment, was the Division's best-selling truck in April with 949 units
sold.
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
April April Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Nissan Division
Total 66,318 61,179 0.1 303,530 307,615 -2.3
Versa 6,865 5,013 26.4 26,374 21,208 23.1
Sentra 8,842 6,502 25.5 34,206 32,325 4.8
Altima 22,630 16,309 28.1 99,037 90,338 8.6
Maxima 2,398 3,504 -36.8 15,394 17,101 -10.9
350Z 1,208 1,838 -39.3 4,479 7,096 -37.5
Total Car 41,943 33,166 16.7 179,490 168,068 5.7
Frontier 3,527 5,230 -37.7 17,054 22,440 -24.7
Titan 2,407 4,922 -54.9 13,762 23,769 -42.7
Xterra 1,916 3,045 -41.9 12,119 18,653 -35.7
Pathfinder 2,418 4,089 -45.4 13,248 20,240 -35.2
Armada 1,082 2,344 -57.4 6,551 11,186 -42.0
Rogue 5,814 NA NA 23,345 NA NA
Murano 5,737 6,316 -16.2 31,210 32,733 -5.6
Quest 1,474 2,067 -34.2 6,751 10,525 -36.5
Total Truck 24,375 28,013 -19.7 124,040 139,547 -12.0
North American
Produced 53,559 53,025 -6.8 244,496 267,786 -9.6
Car 40,735 31,328 20.0 175,011 160,972 7.7
Truck 12,824 21,697 -45.4 69,485 106,814 -35.6
Import 12,759 8,154 44.4 59,034 39,829 46.8
Car 1,208 1,838 -39.3 4,479 7,096 -37.5
Truck 11,551 6,316 68.8 54,555 32,733 65.0
INFINITI DIVISION
SALES
April April Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 9,537 9,945 -11.5 42,070 42,490 -2.0
G Sedan 3,692 4,491 -24.1 16,952 19,813 -15.3
G Coupe 1,928 1,183 50.4 7,600 4,174 80.3
M 1,427 1,872 -29.6 6,184 8,136 -24.7
Q45 0 2 NA 0 17 NA
QX56 741 823 -16.9 3,506 3,322 4.5
EX 949 NA NA 4,010 NA NA
FX 800 1,574 -53.1 3,818 7,027 -46.2
Total Car 7,047 7,548 -13.8 30,736 32,141 -5.3
Total Truck 2,490 2,397 -4.1 11,334 10,349 8.4
COMBINED NISSAN AND
INFINITI SALES
April April Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 75,855 71,124 -1.6 345,600 350,105 -2.3
Total Car 48,990 40,714 11.1 210,226 200,209 -3.1
Total Truck 26,865 30,410 -18.5 135,374 149,896 -16.6
Selling Days 26 24 102 101
*All numbers include Hawaii.
05-01-08, 11:42 AM
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BTW, for comparison purposes, Toyota is up 3.4% while Lexus is down 10.2% if the calculation were based on monthly sales and not on daily selling rate.
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05-01-08, 11:55 AM
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Lexus, Well clearly, that is the worst month Lexus has posted in maybe 10 years? Wow, down 17%.
I expected a drop, not that big though. Lexus has no new high volume product, the IS-F and LX are low volume cars.
The newness of the LS has clearly worn off. They only sold 200 more units than the S class and only 400 more than the old 7 series.
The IS continues to sell around the same pace every month. With gas prices rising, I see the IS 250 becoming more attractive to buyers.
Infiniti also down big, 11%, even with the new EX. The EX as I stated, will struggle,they didn't even sell 1,000 units. The G37 had a good month.
BMW has new product, the 1 and X6, combined for about 1700 new units. The X6 sold 655 units, the EX 949. So the much more expensive X6 only sold 300 less units. Wow.
5 and 6 series are up. The 5 series, you just have to bow down to it, it sells no matter the market, no matter what competition is out.
The sales crown this year looks to be in BMWs favor.
Jaguar, sold 1100 XFs! Not bad at all! Sadly the entire brand sold 1785 total. Total. TOTAL. Not sure why Tata would buy it unless they make it a niche only brand.
Benz, the C, GL and ML posted gains. Amazing how the 2 SUVs did, people still want their luxury SUVs. Seems the refreshes haven't helped sales much otherwise.
I expected a drop, not that big though. Lexus has no new high volume product, the IS-F and LX are low volume cars.
The newness of the LS has clearly worn off. They only sold 200 more units than the S class and only 400 more than the old 7 series.
The IS continues to sell around the same pace every month. With gas prices rising, I see the IS 250 becoming more attractive to buyers.
Infiniti also down big, 11%, even with the new EX. The EX as I stated, will struggle,they didn't even sell 1,000 units. The G37 had a good month.
BMW has new product, the 1 and X6, combined for about 1700 new units. The X6 sold 655 units, the EX 949. So the much more expensive X6 only sold 300 less units. Wow.
5 and 6 series are up. The 5 series, you just have to bow down to it, it sells no matter the market, no matter what competition is out.
The sales crown this year looks to be in BMWs favor.
Jaguar, sold 1100 XFs! Not bad at all! Sadly the entire brand sold 1785 total. Total. TOTAL. Not sure why Tata would buy it unless they make it a niche only brand.
Benz, the C, GL and ML posted gains. Amazing how the 2 SUVs did, people still want their luxury SUVs. Seems the refreshes haven't helped sales much otherwise.
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Lexus down 11% for the year so far. More than I thought.
Is the RX the only model that is getting a redesign in calendar year 2009? If so, even though the RX is a volume product, I don't see Lexus sales improving much in 2009 either.
Also, I read somewhere that they are killing off the GX. Is this true?
Is the RX the only model that is getting a redesign in calendar year 2009? If so, even though the RX is a volume product, I don't see Lexus sales improving much in 2009 either.
Also, I read somewhere that they are killing off the GX. Is this true?
05-01-08, 12:19 PM
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AFAIK, there are precious little rumors on the GX, and we still have conflicting info on whether the new RX is coming out this year or next. IMO, a new RX--as Lexus' best-selling model--could help things significantly. That said, this is a downturn market, and perhaps the suggestion that the 'practical money' or 'smart money' folks who buy Lexus are holding back, is holding true. Several years ago, BMW passed Lexus in YTD sales, but Lexus came back the next year(s). But with more product they have an advantage, and this year's Lexus drops are significant. Right now, one more month of BMW gains at the same pace and they are about even, or ahead. Looks like Lexus VP Mark Templin's realistic yet optimistic hope of "if we sell the same number as last year, I will be overjoyed" may not get reached.