June 2008 Vehicle Sales
07-01-08, 12:18 PM
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Chrysler LLC
Chrysler LLC Reports June 2008 Sales;
Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash Extended Through July 31
- Let's Refuel America extended through July 31; continues to help drive
showroom traffic, sales of most fuel-efficient vehicles
- New Dodge Journey becoming a hit in the crossover market
- Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales increase in
June
- New fuel-efficient vehicles see increased year-to-date sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported
total June 2008 U.S. sales of 117,457 units, which is 36 percent below the
same period last year. Total June sales reflect a continued contraction of
the market, especially of pickup trucks and SUVs, continued reductions in
fleet sales, and increases in Chrysler's newest highly fuel-efficient
vehicles. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.
"The June results reflect the industry-wide impact of U.S. consumer
confidence being at its lowest point since 1992," Jim Press, President and
Vice-Chairman of Chrysler LLC said. "But Chrysler is fighting back and
making progress by continuing to invest in our products and aligning our
volume with the market.
"During difficult periods like this, it is critical that we continue to
evolve our products to meet our customers' needs and as a result, be a
stronger company when the economy recovers. Examples of this evolution are
our six vehicles that get 28 miles per gallon, and the 2009 Dodge Ram and
2009 Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango Hybrids with improved fuel economy,
innovative storage, and industry-leading Internet connectivity options."
Chrysler's Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash program
has been extended through July 31. The program continues to help improve
showroom traffic and drive sales of the company's most fuel-efficient
vehicles. For July, the program will offer the unique opportunity for
customers to lock in their gas prices at $2.99 for three years and get cash
back (on the majority of vehicles). The other two incentive choices offered
are cash back alone or 0 percent APR financing. Since the program began in
May, the vehicles in Chrysler's lineup with the highest gas program take
rate were the Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber and
Dodge Avenger.
The Dodge Journey is making its mark in the crossover segment with
best-in-class fuel economy (19 city/25 mpg highway) and award-winning
seven-passenger interior utility. The Dodge Journey reached 5,162 units in
its fifth month of sales to become one of the most popular mid-size
crossovers in the market.
Compact Vehicles Growth
The all-new Jeep(R) Patriot posted sales for June with 4,889 units, up
6 percent compared with June 2007 sales of 4,633 units. Combined
year-to-date (YTD) total sales of the fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber, Jeep
Compass and Jeep Patriot compact vehicles which each achieve 28 miles per
gallon or better in highway driving, reached 114,188 units, up 18 percent
from YTD 2007 combined sales of 96,553 units.
Minivan Highlights
The Dodge Grand Caravan posted total June sales of 14,214 units, an
increase of 52 percent versus June 2007 sales of 9,342 units. While the
Chrysler Town & Country also saw strong sales in June with 9,833 units, up
21 percent compared with June 2007 sales of 8,151 units. Through June YTD,
new customer sales increased (retail only) 27 percent for Chrysler's two,
new long-wheelbase minivans, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand
Caravan, compared with the same two long-wheelbase models last year.
Minivans remain a fuel-efficient option over large SUVs for transporting
seven passengers and cargo, getting up to 24 miles per gallon on the
highway (3.3L engine).
Despite slow industry sales, the Company finished the month with
440,075 units of inventory, or a 90-day supply. As part of a planned
reduction, inventory is down 9 percent compared with June 2007 when it
totaled 485,429 units.
Cars and Compact Vehicles
Sales of these cars and car-based compact vehicles represent 40 percent
of Chrysler's lineup through June, an increase from 35 percent of the
lineup a year ago. Chrysler's lineup of cars and compact vehicles continue
to connect well with consumers, led by six vehicles which achieve 28 miles
per gallon or better in highway driving.
Chrysler's lineup of cars and compact vehicles include:
Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Dodge
Challenger, Dodge Viper, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler PT
Cruiser, Chrysler Crossfire, Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass.
Minivans and Crossovers:
Sales of these car-like vehicles represent 20 percent of Chrysler's
sales through June, an increase from 19 percent of the lineup a year ago.
Chrysler's all-new long-wheelbase minivans continue to build on its segment
dominance by offering exclusive features like Swivel 'n Go(TM) seating
system and Sirius Backseat TV along with excellent fuel efficiency.
Chrysler's crossover vehicles combine the versatility of a large
sport-utility vehicle with the efficiency of a passenger car. The Dodge
Journey gets best-in-class fuel economy (19 city/25 mpg highway).
Chrysler's line up of minivans and crossovers include:
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey and the
Chrysler Pacifica.
Pickup Trucks and mid and Large SUVs:
Sales of these vehicles represent 40 percent of Chrysler's sales
through June, a decrease from 46 percent of the lineup a year ago. This
fall, Chrysler will launch a more fuel-efficient 2009 Dodge Ram and hybrid
versions of the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. The new 2009 Chrysler
Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid will deliver fuel economy up to 20
miles per gallon -- a 40 percent improvement in the city and 25 percent
overall. Hybrid and light-duty diesel versions of the new Dodge Ram will be
available in the future.
Chrysler's lineup of pickup trucks and mid and large SUVs include:
Dodge Ram; Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Sprinter,
Chrysler Aspen, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the
Jeep Commander.
SOURCE Chrysler LLC
Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash Extended Through July 31
- Let's Refuel America extended through July 31; continues to help drive
showroom traffic, sales of most fuel-efficient vehicles
- New Dodge Journey becoming a hit in the crossover market
- Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales increase in
June
- New fuel-efficient vehicles see increased year-to-date sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported
total June 2008 U.S. sales of 117,457 units, which is 36 percent below the
same period last year. Total June sales reflect a continued contraction of
the market, especially of pickup trucks and SUVs, continued reductions in
fleet sales, and increases in Chrysler's newest highly fuel-efficient
vehicles. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.
"The June results reflect the industry-wide impact of U.S. consumer
confidence being at its lowest point since 1992," Jim Press, President and
Vice-Chairman of Chrysler LLC said. "But Chrysler is fighting back and
making progress by continuing to invest in our products and aligning our
volume with the market.
"During difficult periods like this, it is critical that we continue to
evolve our products to meet our customers' needs and as a result, be a
stronger company when the economy recovers. Examples of this evolution are
our six vehicles that get 28 miles per gallon, and the 2009 Dodge Ram and
2009 Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango Hybrids with improved fuel economy,
innovative storage, and industry-leading Internet connectivity options."
Chrysler's Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash program
has been extended through July 31. The program continues to help improve
showroom traffic and drive sales of the company's most fuel-efficient
vehicles. For July, the program will offer the unique opportunity for
customers to lock in their gas prices at $2.99 for three years and get cash
back (on the majority of vehicles). The other two incentive choices offered
are cash back alone or 0 percent APR financing. Since the program began in
May, the vehicles in Chrysler's lineup with the highest gas program take
rate were the Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber and
Dodge Avenger.
The Dodge Journey is making its mark in the crossover segment with
best-in-class fuel economy (19 city/25 mpg highway) and award-winning
seven-passenger interior utility. The Dodge Journey reached 5,162 units in
its fifth month of sales to become one of the most popular mid-size
crossovers in the market.
Compact Vehicles Growth
The all-new Jeep(R) Patriot posted sales for June with 4,889 units, up
6 percent compared with June 2007 sales of 4,633 units. Combined
year-to-date (YTD) total sales of the fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber, Jeep
Compass and Jeep Patriot compact vehicles which each achieve 28 miles per
gallon or better in highway driving, reached 114,188 units, up 18 percent
from YTD 2007 combined sales of 96,553 units.
Minivan Highlights
The Dodge Grand Caravan posted total June sales of 14,214 units, an
increase of 52 percent versus June 2007 sales of 9,342 units. While the
Chrysler Town & Country also saw strong sales in June with 9,833 units, up
21 percent compared with June 2007 sales of 8,151 units. Through June YTD,
new customer sales increased (retail only) 27 percent for Chrysler's two,
new long-wheelbase minivans, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand
Caravan, compared with the same two long-wheelbase models last year.
Minivans remain a fuel-efficient option over large SUVs for transporting
seven passengers and cargo, getting up to 24 miles per gallon on the
highway (3.3L engine).
Despite slow industry sales, the Company finished the month with
440,075 units of inventory, or a 90-day supply. As part of a planned
reduction, inventory is down 9 percent compared with June 2007 when it
totaled 485,429 units.
Cars and Compact Vehicles
Sales of these cars and car-based compact vehicles represent 40 percent
of Chrysler's lineup through June, an increase from 35 percent of the
lineup a year ago. Chrysler's lineup of cars and compact vehicles continue
to connect well with consumers, led by six vehicles which achieve 28 miles
per gallon or better in highway driving.
Chrysler's lineup of cars and compact vehicles include:
Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Dodge
Challenger, Dodge Viper, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler PT
Cruiser, Chrysler Crossfire, Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass.
Minivans and Crossovers:
Sales of these car-like vehicles represent 20 percent of Chrysler's
sales through June, an increase from 19 percent of the lineup a year ago.
Chrysler's all-new long-wheelbase minivans continue to build on its segment
dominance by offering exclusive features like Swivel 'n Go(TM) seating
system and Sirius Backseat TV along with excellent fuel efficiency.
Chrysler's crossover vehicles combine the versatility of a large
sport-utility vehicle with the efficiency of a passenger car. The Dodge
Journey gets best-in-class fuel economy (19 city/25 mpg highway).
Chrysler's line up of minivans and crossovers include:
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey and the
Chrysler Pacifica.
Pickup Trucks and mid and Large SUVs:
Sales of these vehicles represent 40 percent of Chrysler's sales
through June, a decrease from 46 percent of the lineup a year ago. This
fall, Chrysler will launch a more fuel-efficient 2009 Dodge Ram and hybrid
versions of the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. The new 2009 Chrysler
Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid will deliver fuel economy up to 20
miles per gallon -- a 40 percent improvement in the city and 25 percent
overall. Hybrid and light-duty diesel versions of the new Dodge Ram will be
available in the future.
Chrysler's lineup of pickup trucks and mid and large SUVs include:
Dodge Ram; Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Sprinter,
Chrysler Aspen, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the
Jeep Commander.
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Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2008
Month Sales Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Sebring 5,111 10,249 -50%
300 4,528 11,796 -62%
Crossfire 189 1,708 -89%
PT Cruiser 6,216 10,047 -38%
Aspen 944 1,846 -49%
Pacifica 307 3,861 -92%
Town & Country 9,833 8,151 21%
CHRYSLER BRAND 27,128 47,658 -43%
Compass 2,075 3,393 -39%
Patriot 4,889 4,633 6%
Wrangler 6,670 10,952 -39%
Liberty 4,993 8,554 -42%
Grand Cherokee 6,054 10,968 -45%
Commander 1,961 6,100 -68%
JEEP BRAND 26,642 44,600 -40%
Caliber 6,099 10,815 -44%
Avenger 4,187 8,261 -49%
Charger 8,352 11,529 -28%
Challenger 1,024 0 0%
Viper 79 22 259%
Magnum 188 2,523 -93%
Dakota 2,443 4,812 -49%
Ram P/U 16,149 31,114 -48%
Journey 5,162 0 0%
Caravan 14,214 9,342 52%
Durango 1,723 5,277 -67%
Nitro 2,577 5,768 -55%
Sprinter 1,490 1,626 -8%
DODGE BRAND 63,687 91,089 -30%
TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC 117,457 183,347 -36%
TOTAL CAR 29,858 58,021 -49%
TOTAL TRUCK 87,599 125,326 -30%
Selling Days 24 27
Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Sebring 48,022 49,046 -2%
300 40,014 62,995 -36%
Crossfire 1,094 6,252 -83%
PT Cruiser 32,830 53,192 -38%
Aspen 13,233 12,778 4%
Pacifica 4,195 32,363 -87%
Town & Country 67,806 75,102 -10%
CHRYSLER BRAND 207,194 291,728 -29%
Compass 18,393 22,205 -17%
Patriot 36,684 14,969 145%
Wrangler 46,443 65,651 -29%
Liberty 40,910 50,114 -18%
Grand Cherokee 42,793 60,461 -29%
Commander 16,313 33,742 -52%
JEEP BRAND 201,536 247,142 -18%
Caliber 59,111 59,379 0%
Avenger 41,453 40,628 2%
Charger 58,525 65,972 -11%
Challenger 1,095 0 0%
Viper 594 249 139%
Magnum 6,249 15,988 -61%
Dakota 17,379 29,155 -40%
Ram P/U 128,944 185,257 -30%
Journey 22,731 0 0%
Caravan 75,805 103,562 -27%
Durango 14,909 28,905 -48%
Nitro 23,898 37,212 -36%
Sprinter 8,403 6,438 31%
DODGE BRAND 459,096 574,223 -20%
TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC 867,826 1,113,093 -22%
TOTAL CAR 257,147 309,207 -17%
TOTAL TRUCK 610,679 803,886 -24%
Selling Days 153 154
07-01-08, 01:23 PM
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Mazda
Mazda Reports June 2008 Sales
MAZDA5 Sales up 29 Percent, MAZDA3 Reports Best June Ever
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent
decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling
Rate (DSR) basis. There were 24 selling days in June 2008, 27 in June 2007.
Despite a tough economic state in the automotive industry, Mazda's
year-to-date sales are up 0.3 percent with 153,141 vehicles sold (up 0.9
percent on a DSR basis).
"Small, stylish, fuel-efficient -- those are the buzz words of the car
business these days," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO. "As
always, customers want the right vehicle at the right price, and never has
this been so true as today, as MAZDA5 and MAZDA3 sales are proving."
Leading the way yet again, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle posted a
29.2 percent increase versus last June, with 1,416 units sold. Redesigned
for 2008, the MAZDA5 is a spirited vehicle that targets a very specific
driver, with three rows, room for six passengers and up to 28 mpg
(highway). Year-to-date, MAZDA5 sales are up 44.1 percent.
MAZDA3 also had a great month, recording its best June sales ever, up
8.9 percent with sales of 12,346.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
MAZDA5 Sales up 29 Percent, MAZDA3 Reports Best June Ever
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent
decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling
Rate (DSR) basis. There were 24 selling days in June 2008, 27 in June 2007.
Despite a tough economic state in the automotive industry, Mazda's
year-to-date sales are up 0.3 percent with 153,141 vehicles sold (up 0.9
percent on a DSR basis).
"Small, stylish, fuel-efficient -- those are the buzz words of the car
business these days," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO. "As
always, customers want the right vehicle at the right price, and never has
this been so true as today, as MAZDA5 and MAZDA3 sales are proving."
Leading the way yet again, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle posted a
29.2 percent increase versus last June, with 1,416 units sold. Redesigned
for 2008, the MAZDA5 is a spirited vehicle that targets a very specific
driver, with three rows, room for six passengers and up to 28 mpg
(highway). Year-to-date, MAZDA5 sales are up 44.1 percent.
MAZDA3 also had a great month, recording its best June sales ever, up
8.9 percent with sales of 12,346.
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Mazda North American Operations - June
2008
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
June June % June June %
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
Mazda3 12,346 11,341 8.9% 61,475 62,629 (1.8)%
Mazda5 1,416 1,096 29.2% 11,977 8,309 44.1%
Mazda6 3,685 3,814 (3.4)% 33,063 32,684 1.2%
MX-5 Miata 1,064 1,608 (33.8)% 7,149 9,603 (25.6)%
RX-8 333 509 (34.6)% 1,881 3,300 (43.0)%
CX-7 1,975 4,103 (51.9)% 15,974 20,455 (21.9)%
CX-9 1,830 1,955 (6.4)% 13,223 9,318 41.9%
Tribute 1,008 1,071 (5.9)% 7,576 4,646 63.1%
B-Series Truck 114 263 (56.7)% 823 1,618 (49.1)%
MPV - 1 (100.0)% - 122 (100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 18,844 18,368 2.6% 115,545 116,525 (0.8)%
TRUCKS 4,927 7,393 (33.4)% 37,596 36,159 4.0%
TOTAL 23,771 25,761 (7.7)% 153,141 152,684 0.3%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 15,159 14,554 4.2% 82,482 83,841 (1.6)%
IMPORT TRUCK 3,805 6,059 (37.2)% 29,197 29,895 (2.3)%
IMPORT TOTAL 18,964 20,613 (8.0)% 111,679 113,736 (1.8)%
DOMESTIC CAR 3,685 3,814 (3.4)% 33,063 32,684 1.2%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,122 1,334 (15.9)% 8,399 6,264 34.1%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 4,807 5,148 (6.6)% 41,462 38,948 6.5%
Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
07-01-08, 01:23 PM
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Everyone's worried about the imports. I fear for the domestic auto manufacturers going the way of the dodo. We've had so many companies wrap up already. With America's manufacturing segment crumbling down to nothing, cars and planes are about all we had left. Scary thought.
You know what they say.......where GM goes, there goes the US economy. Oh well, this is Modern day America......no one really cares about anything.
You know what they say.......where GM goes, there goes the US economy. Oh well, this is Modern day America......no one really cares about anything.
07-01-08, 01:24 PM
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports June Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today
announced total June 2008 sales of 7,494.
-- The fuel-efficient Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi
in the U.S. with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year
for Lancer. May 2008 was Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales.
-- Lancer Evolution sales were 315, up 52.2% for the month compared to
June 2007.
-- Galant sales through the first six months of the year remain ahead
of 2007, with 13,058 sales in 2008, compared to 13,008 last year.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
announced total June 2008 sales of 7,494.
-- The fuel-efficient Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi
in the U.S. with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year
for Lancer. May 2008 was Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales.
-- Lancer Evolution sales were 315, up 52.2% for the month compared to
June 2007.
-- Galant sales through the first six months of the year remain ahead
of 2007, with 13,058 sales in 2008, compared to 13,008 last year.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
07-01-08, 02:02 PM
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It's still perplexing to me that some auto manufacturers reports % change by total volume, while others go with the % change by DSR. A quick glance at the numbers doesn't give you a good comparison.
For example:
Ford had a change in volume of -28.1%, but based off of DSR, that would be listed at -15.8%.
Toyota reports DSR of -11.5%, but that would be a -21.3% in change of volume.
Basically, Ford's -28.1% volume change looks horrific while Toyota's -11.5% DSR looks bad, but not that bad.
Also looks like from those reported sales, BMW is #1 for the month (20,944), Lexus #2 (20,253), with Mercedes just a step behind at #3 (19,576).
For example:
Ford had a change in volume of -28.1%, but based off of DSR, that would be listed at -15.8%.
Toyota reports DSR of -11.5%, but that would be a -21.3% in change of volume.
Basically, Ford's -28.1% volume change looks horrific while Toyota's -11.5% DSR looks bad, but not that bad.
Also looks like from those reported sales, BMW is #1 for the month (20,944), Lexus #2 (20,253), with Mercedes just a step behind at #3 (19,576).
07-01-08, 02:33 PM
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces June Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North
America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus
92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan
Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles
decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fiscal year sold
252,477 units, versus 256,399 for the April-June 2007 period, a decrease of
1.5 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 66,543 units in June compared with June
2007's 81,655 units sold, an 18.5 percent decrease.
-- Nissan's Versa subcompact posted strong sales of 8,873 units, up
17.4 percent.
-- Sales of Nissan cars combined for 47,818 units, a decrease of 7.2
percent from the prior year, while truck sales declined 37.9 percent to
18,725 units.
-- The all-new flagship 2009 Maxima debuted to the U.S. market on June
24.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales for June declined to 9,304 units from 10,558, a
decrease of 11.9 percent.
-- Sales of the G37 Coupe totaled 1,781 units, an increase of 42.6
percent over June 2007.
-- The all-new FX - the luxury crossover with the heart of a sports car
- went on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide on June 24.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 75,847 units, compared
with last June's sales of 92,213 units, marking a decrease of 17.7 percent.
-- To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North
America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis,
unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This June had 24
selling days in the month, while June 2007 had 27 selling days.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North
America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus
92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan
Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles
decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fiscal year sold
252,477 units, versus 256,399 for the April-June 2007 period, a decrease of
1.5 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 66,543 units in June compared with June
2007's 81,655 units sold, an 18.5 percent decrease.
-- Nissan's Versa subcompact posted strong sales of 8,873 units, up
17.4 percent.
-- Sales of Nissan cars combined for 47,818 units, a decrease of 7.2
percent from the prior year, while truck sales declined 37.9 percent to
18,725 units.
-- The all-new flagship 2009 Maxima debuted to the U.S. market on June
24.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales for June declined to 9,304 units from 10,558, a
decrease of 11.9 percent.
-- Sales of the G37 Coupe totaled 1,781 units, an increase of 42.6
percent over June 2007.
-- The all-new FX - the luxury crossover with the heart of a sports car
- went on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide on June 24.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 75,847 units, compared
with last June's sales of 92,213 units, marking a decrease of 17.7 percent.
-- To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North
America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis,
unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This June had 24
selling days in the month, while June 2007 had 27 selling days.
Code:
NISSAN DIVISION SALES
June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Nissan Division
Total 66,543 81,655 -18.5 460,452 471,584 -2.4
Versa 8,873 7,555 17.4 45,625 37,802 20.7
Sentra 10,918 11,996 -9.0 59,104 57,079 3.5
Altima 24,541 25,935 -5.4 158,006 140,253 12.7
Maxima 2,656 4,280 -37.9 21,320 25,507 -16.4
350Z 830 1,757 -52.8 6,577 10,980 -40.1
Total Car 47,818 51,523 -7.2 290,632 271,621 7.0
Frontier 2,399 5,722 -58.1 23,572 34,048 -30.8
Titan 1,260 4,405 -71.4 17,185 33,073 -48.0
Xterra 1,206 3,799 -68.3 15,239 25,787 -40.9
Pathfinder 1,436 5,073 -71.7 17,066 30,240 -43.6
Armada 866 2,364 -63.4 8,629 16,080 -46.3
Rogue 6,022 NA NA 36,834 NA NA
Murano 4,443 5,869 -24.3 41,774 45,075 -7.3
Quest 1,093 2,900 -62.3 9,521 15,653 -39.2
Total Truck 18,725 30,132 -37.9 169,820 199,963 -15.1
North American
Produced 55,248 74,029 -25.4 375,267 415,529 -9.7
Car 46,988 49,766 -5.6 284,055 260,641 9.0
Truck 8,260 24,263 -66.0 91,212 154,888 -41.1
Import 11,295 7,626 48.1 85,185 56,055 52.0
Car 830 1,757 -52.8 6,577 10,980 -40.1
Truck 10,465 5,869 78.3 78,608 45,075 74.4
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 9,304 10,558 -11.9 61,869 63,796 -3.0
G Sedan 3,825 4,425 -13.6 24,904 29,245 -14.8
G Coupe 1,781 1,249 42.6 11,656 6,574 77.3
M 1,222 1,845 -33.8 8,777 11,701 -25.0
Q45 0 0 -100.0 0 20 -100.0
QX56 429 1,111 -61.4 4,595 5,194 -11.5
EX 1,042 NA NA 6,253 NA NA
FX 1,006 1,927 -47.8 5,685 11,060 -48.6
Total Car 6,827 7,519 -9.2 45,336 47,541 -4.6
Total Truck 2,477 3,039 -18.5 16,533 16,255 1.7
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 75,847 92,213 -17.7 522,321 535,380 -2.4
Total Car 54,645 59,042 -7.4 335,968 319,162 5.3
Total Truck 21,202 33,171 -36.1 186,353 216,218 -13.8
Selling Days 24 27 153 154
* All numbers include Hawaii.
07-01-08, 02:35 PM
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Audi
Audi of America Reports June Sales, Expects Market Share Increase
- Audi posts sales increase in June
- de Nysschen expects market share increase
- Audi A4 sales up
HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced
today auto sales for the month of June totaling 8,203, an increase of 5.3%
from last year's figures; the brand also expects to record an increase in
market share for the month. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued
their record- setting trend; compared with last year's June figures, CPO
sales rose to 2,787 units, an increase of 23.6%.
"Audi of America's strong June sales demonstrate our quality and strong
fuel economy offerings," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president,
Audi of America. "Consumers looking for style, power and efficiency are
continuing to respond positively to Audi's progressive brand of luxury."
Nationwide, Audi sales of the A4 jumped 34.3%, demonstrating excitement
around the brand, which has seen consistent movement throughout 2008: Audi
has reported strong car (sedan and sports car) sales throughout the year,
citing high dealer traffic amid rising levels of brand awareness and
consideration. In June, Audi posted the greatest ranking improvement in
initial quality in the results from J.D. Power and Associates' 2008
industry-wide study.
To date, Audi has sold 45,023 vehicles in 2008, a 1.5% decrease over
the previous year; CPO sales for 2008 total 18,241, an increase of 41.7%
over 2007.
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. offers a line of luxury vehicles that include the
Audi A3 sport compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the
high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models, the high-revving RS
4 sport sedan and Cabriolet; the all new A5 Coupe with FSI direct injection
technology; the S5 Coupe with 354 hp; the design-leading A6 sedan and
Avant; the V-10 powered high performance S6 sedan; the Audi Q7 performance
SUV; the new all-aluminum Audi A8 and A8L; the new S8 with V10 power; the
all-new 2008 TT Coupe and Roadster models; and the all-new, all-aluminum
R8, one of the most exclusive mid-engine sports cars in the world. Upcoming
Audi vehicle launches in the USA include the updated A3 with quattro
all-wheel drive (Sept. 2008), all-new A4 sedan/Avant (Sept. 2008), TTS
coupe and Roadster (end 2008), Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Q1/2009), and Audi Q5 (Q1
2009).
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.
- Audi posts sales increase in June
- de Nysschen expects market share increase
- Audi A4 sales up
HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced
today auto sales for the month of June totaling 8,203, an increase of 5.3%
from last year's figures; the brand also expects to record an increase in
market share for the month. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued
their record- setting trend; compared with last year's June figures, CPO
sales rose to 2,787 units, an increase of 23.6%.
"Audi of America's strong June sales demonstrate our quality and strong
fuel economy offerings," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president,
Audi of America. "Consumers looking for style, power and efficiency are
continuing to respond positively to Audi's progressive brand of luxury."
Nationwide, Audi sales of the A4 jumped 34.3%, demonstrating excitement
around the brand, which has seen consistent movement throughout 2008: Audi
has reported strong car (sedan and sports car) sales throughout the year,
citing high dealer traffic amid rising levels of brand awareness and
consideration. In June, Audi posted the greatest ranking improvement in
initial quality in the results from J.D. Power and Associates' 2008
industry-wide study.
To date, Audi has sold 45,023 vehicles in 2008, a 1.5% decrease over
the previous year; CPO sales for 2008 total 18,241, an increase of 41.7%
over 2007.
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. offers a line of luxury vehicles that include the
Audi A3 sport compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the
high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models, the high-revving RS
4 sport sedan and Cabriolet; the all new A5 Coupe with FSI direct injection
technology; the S5 Coupe with 354 hp; the design-leading A6 sedan and
Avant; the V-10 powered high performance S6 sedan; the Audi Q7 performance
SUV; the new all-aluminum Audi A8 and A8L; the new S8 with V10 power; the
all-new 2008 TT Coupe and Roadster models; and the all-new, all-aluminum
R8, one of the most exclusive mid-engine sports cars in the world. Upcoming
Audi vehicle launches in the USA include the updated A3 with quattro
all-wheel drive (Sept. 2008), all-new A4 sedan/Avant (Sept. 2008), TTS
coupe and Roadster (end 2008), Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (Q1/2009), and Audi Q5 (Q1
2009).
Code:
AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Jun-08 Jun-07
Jun-08 Jun-07 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
actual actual change actual actual change
A3 419 526 -20.3% 2,369 3,446 -31.3%
A4/S4/RS 4 4,999 3,721 34.3% 23,291 21,708 7.3%
A5/S5 237 n/a n/a 2,360 n/a n/a
A6/S6 891 1,095 -18.6% 5,724 6,014 -4.8%
A8/S8 187 292 -36.0% 1,428 1,918 -25.5%
TT 468 495 -5.5% 2,525 1652 52.8%
R8 44 n/a n/a 315 n/a n/a
Audi Q7 958 1,660 -42.3% 7,011 10,973 -36.1%
Total 8,203 7,789 5.3% 45,023 45,711 -1.5%
07-01-08, 03:55 PM
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Big drop for Lexus, everything down but the limited production LX.
TOTAL LEXUS 20,253 28,869 -21.1 136,711 160,202 -14.1
Down 14% for the year. They are on track to break 300k units again but BMW has a very very good chance of taking the crown.
GS sales down to 1200 units last month, wow. RX had HUGE dip!
I expect Lexus will respond with some new lease deals.
TOTAL LEXUS 20,253 28,869 -21.1 136,711 160,202 -14.1
Down 14% for the year. They are on track to break 300k units again but BMW has a very very good chance of taking the crown.
GS sales down to 1200 units last month, wow. RX had HUGE dip!
I expect Lexus will respond with some new lease deals.
Now with Lexus, unfortunatly, Toyota will have to go down with offering smaller engines in all of their Lexus's, to get better mpg accross the lineup. I say unfortunatly, because before, Lexus could be above others by only offering true luxury rides with larger engines, but that doesnt seem to be market reality anymore... GS250 and LS350 here we come (eventually).
07-01-08, 03:57 PM
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As I've predicted, Audi will catch and pass Infiniti in the next 5 years with sales. They were very close last month. They cannot be happy with only 1000 sales of the brand new EX as that will only DROP in the next 5 years to insignificant levels. The new FX is not going to be a sales hit without their usual aggresive lease rates, useless SUVs is not where its at right now, people will make more logical choices and not emotional ones. The refreshned G37 won't help either as people begin really looking for economy, a G25 is needed but the car is so big for its class a 4 cylinder won't make it move out its own way. Their product planners basically continue to be average for the most part. Their launch in Europe will be hampered by the lack of diesels initially, YOU WOULD THINK, they would have saw how Lexus stunk in sales until the IS 220d and hybrids came along.
Onto Acura, more bad news, RL sales are insignficant and the refresh won't help. I believe its the first time the TSX outsold everything else (but 08s are still on lots), not a concern for the TL as that is on its way out but the MDX is only 2 yeras old and selling worse than the last one. The RDX is a huge miss for this brand and its small with not good fuel economy so its not going to get better. I suggest they sell a I-4 WITHOUT the turbos. So basically they have the new TL coming but it won't offer more economy (1MPG is not more) just more power and heavy AWD.
Lexus is also in trouble as the GS is floundering as the LS is, people are not buying and Lexus lease rates stink here. The IS/ES will do fine b/c the ES has decent economy and always has its target market and the IS has the 250 which will help tons. Imagine Lexus only sold the 350!!??!
Lexus trucks hurting, the LX is limited production and the new RX needs to come as the current one is getting late in its cycle. Lexus does have new lease deals for the RX (and IS/ES fyi). The next GX simply must offer a hybrid out the gate, I just don't see that SUV selling much next go round without something to make it stand out.
The Lexus hybrid won't be sold until 2010 or so, Lexus might not sell 300,000 cars in 2009 as they are on pace this year.
However, I firmly believe and we have heard Lexus has hybrids and other fuel efficient cars in the works as their product team/forecasters saw oil prices rising, thus Lexus will again have one up on its Japanese brothers in this market.
I bet they are glad they skipped the cute-ute market.
Onto Acura, more bad news, RL sales are insignficant and the refresh won't help. I believe its the first time the TSX outsold everything else (but 08s are still on lots), not a concern for the TL as that is on its way out but the MDX is only 2 yeras old and selling worse than the last one. The RDX is a huge miss for this brand and its small with not good fuel economy so its not going to get better. I suggest they sell a I-4 WITHOUT the turbos. So basically they have the new TL coming but it won't offer more economy (1MPG is not more) just more power and heavy AWD.
Lexus is also in trouble as the GS is floundering as the LS is, people are not buying and Lexus lease rates stink here. The IS/ES will do fine b/c the ES has decent economy and always has its target market and the IS has the 250 which will help tons. Imagine Lexus only sold the 350!!??!
Lexus trucks hurting, the LX is limited production and the new RX needs to come as the current one is getting late in its cycle. Lexus does have new lease deals for the RX (and IS/ES fyi). The next GX simply must offer a hybrid out the gate, I just don't see that SUV selling much next go round without something to make it stand out.
The Lexus hybrid won't be sold until 2010 or so, Lexus might not sell 300,000 cars in 2009 as they are on pace this year.
However, I firmly believe and we have heard Lexus has hybrids and other fuel efficient cars in the works as their product team/forecasters saw oil prices rising, thus Lexus will again have one up on its Japanese brothers in this market.
I bet they are glad they skipped the cute-ute market.
07-01-08, 06:36 PM
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As I've predicted, Audi will catch and pass Infiniti in the next 5 years with sales. They were very close last month. They cannot be happy with only 1000 sales of the brand new EX as that will only DROP in the next 5 years to insignificant levels. The new FX is not going to be a sales hit without their usual aggresive lease rates, useless SUVs is not where its at right now, people will make more logical choices and not emotional ones. The refreshned G37 won't help either as people begin really looking for economy, a G25 is needed but the car is so big for its class a 4 cylinder won't make it move out its own way. Their product planners basically continue to be average for the most part. Their launch in Europe will be hampered by the lack of diesels initially, YOU WOULD THINK, they would have saw how Lexus stunk in sales until the IS 220d and hybrids came along.
Onto Acura, more bad news, RL sales are insignficant and the refresh won't help. I believe its the first time the TSX outsold everything else (but 08s are still on lots), not a concern for the TL as that is on its way out but the MDX is only 2 yeras old and selling worse than the last one. The RDX is a huge miss for this brand and its small with not good fuel economy so its not going to get better. I suggest they sell a I-4 WITHOUT the turbos. So basically they have the new TL coming but it won't offer more economy (1MPG is not more) just more power and heavy AWD.
Lexus is also in trouble as the GS is floundering as the LS is, people are not buying and Lexus lease rates stink here. The IS/ES will do fine b/c the ES has decent economy and always has its target market and the IS has the 250 which will help tons. Imagine Lexus only sold the 350!!??!
Lexus trucks hurting, the LX is limited production and the new RX needs to come as the current one is getting late in its cycle. Lexus does have new lease deals for the RX (and IS/ES fyi). The next GX simply must offer a hybrid out the gate, I just don't see that SUV selling much next go round without something to make it stand out.
The Lexus hybrid won't be sold until 2010 or so, Lexus might not sell 300,000 cars in 2009 as they are on pace this year.
However, I firmly believe and we have heard Lexus has hybrids and other fuel efficient cars in the works as their product team/forecasters saw oil prices rising, thus Lexus will again have one up on its Japanese brothers in this market.
I bet they are glad they skipped the cute-ute market.
Onto Acura, more bad news, RL sales are insignficant and the refresh won't help. I believe its the first time the TSX outsold everything else (but 08s are still on lots), not a concern for the TL as that is on its way out but the MDX is only 2 yeras old and selling worse than the last one. The RDX is a huge miss for this brand and its small with not good fuel economy so its not going to get better. I suggest they sell a I-4 WITHOUT the turbos. So basically they have the new TL coming but it won't offer more economy (1MPG is not more) just more power and heavy AWD.
Lexus is also in trouble as the GS is floundering as the LS is, people are not buying and Lexus lease rates stink here. The IS/ES will do fine b/c the ES has decent economy and always has its target market and the IS has the 250 which will help tons. Imagine Lexus only sold the 350!!??!
Lexus trucks hurting, the LX is limited production and the new RX needs to come as the current one is getting late in its cycle. Lexus does have new lease deals for the RX (and IS/ES fyi). The next GX simply must offer a hybrid out the gate, I just don't see that SUV selling much next go round without something to make it stand out.
The Lexus hybrid won't be sold until 2010 or so, Lexus might not sell 300,000 cars in 2009 as they are on pace this year.
However, I firmly believe and we have heard Lexus has hybrids and other fuel efficient cars in the works as their product team/forecasters saw oil prices rising, thus Lexus will again have one up on its Japanese brothers in this market.
I bet they are glad they skipped the cute-ute market.
07-01-08, 07:07 PM
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Strange about the RX/Highlander/Pilot/MDX - sales of those vehicles are way down. I expected people to stop buying Expeditions/Explorers - but not the smaller vehicles (of note the Pilot and MDX do not get any mileage awards and this may have something to do with it - however that total did include the NEW Pilot and the MDX was at .9% financing out here). I think people really are moving back towards cars - smaller ones at that.
Oh and the Lexus lease deals (at least out here) on the IS/ES/RX were screaming - so please none of this "Lexus does not offer lease deals" crap.
and TRD....remember Corolla has 10%+ in fleet sales
Oh and the Lexus lease deals (at least out here) on the IS/ES/RX were screaming - so please none of this "Lexus does not offer lease deals" crap.
and TRD....remember Corolla has 10%+ in fleet sales
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Tough month for everybody.
Just as I predicted, Civic loses it's #1 sales crown from last month. This month, the clear winner of the sales crown is the Corolla. Also, for the second month in a row, Ford's entire F-Series of vehicles was outsold by the Civic, Corolla, Camry, and Accord. Ford's Employee pricing for June did not help. Also shocking, but not surprising is that Focus sales are actually DOWN. Once you get past the gimmicks, the Focus is not that great of a car. Prius sales still look to be supply-limited, but I wonder what's going on with Yaris sales. Down this month, possible supply issue, or something else?
Toyota may be forced to ramp up incentives a bit closer to what the other major automakers are offering. Toyota's incentives are still very low considering the market conditions.
EDIT: looks like the Yaris drop *may* be due to the 08/09 model switchover, or possibly the previously mentioned supply issue. I do know Yaris sales in many international markets were very strong in May.
Just as I predicted, Civic loses it's #1 sales crown from last month. This month, the clear winner of the sales crown is the Corolla. Also, for the second month in a row, Ford's entire F-Series of vehicles was outsold by the Civic, Corolla, Camry, and Accord. Ford's Employee pricing for June did not help. Also shocking, but not surprising is that Focus sales are actually DOWN. Once you get past the gimmicks, the Focus is not that great of a car. Prius sales still look to be supply-limited, but I wonder what's going on with Yaris sales. Down this month, possible supply issue, or something else?
Toyota may be forced to ramp up incentives a bit closer to what the other major automakers are offering. Toyota's incentives are still very low considering the market conditions.
EDIT: looks like the Yaris drop *may* be due to the 08/09 model switchover, or possibly the previously mentioned supply issue. I do know Yaris sales in many international markets were very strong in May.
So last month the Civic which was the best selling vehicle in the US after many people complained about it when it was introduced in '06 and thought it would fail. Two months ago, people said the same about the new Corolla.
Now after only two or three months out, the Corolla becomes the best selling vehicle in the US.
Crazy.The Yaris is definately supply limited. I went to my local Toyota dealer (large high volume dealer) and there wasn't even ONE Yaris! In past months, they would have 15 in stock. It has to be the '09 transition.
