July 2008 Vehicle Sales
08-01-08, 04:39 PM
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So Honda sales were down this month too, as were Hyundai sales. All the major automakers were DOWN. It's quite likely Honda was supply-constrained on some of their models, but Toyota is in the same situation. The Prius is extremely supply-constrained, and the Corolla and Yaris are also tight in supply. Honda and Toyota had similar supply issues for the month, but the Corolla still outsold the Civic by quite a margin. Where are all of those that were saying the Civic would overtake the Corolla or become best-selling vehicle in the U.S? Never underestimate the selling point of the Corolla's best-in-class fuel economy, especially under current market conditions (high fuel prices).
As for the LS ... disappointing I must say. I am also going to say it's unacceptable that LS sales have dropped so much. I think Lexus, at least on the LS, needs to offer better lease deals. The lease deals available on the S-Class and 7 absolutely blow away the lease deals offered on the LS. Under current market conditions, premium luxury large sedans are being hit hard. S-Class and 7 sales are not dropping as much as the LS thanks to incredible lease deals. On top of lease deals, Lexus REALLY needs to offer AWD on the LS460 and 460L. People for years have been asking for AWD on the LS, as well as some other Lexus models. Hopefully Toyota is listening, and the rumours of AWD being added to the 2009 LS460 and 460L are true. Finally, with the LS being the Lexus flagship, more options, accessories, and customization must be offered.
Toyota is not Honda or any other automaker. They are not going to forget about the LS or let it wither on a vine and die. Hopefully Toyota addresses the LS situation soon.
On a side-note, C-Class sales continue to be incredible. Also impressive is how solid IS sales continue to be.
As for the LS ... disappointing I must say. I am also going to say it's unacceptable that LS sales have dropped so much. I think Lexus, at least on the LS, needs to offer better lease deals. The lease deals available on the S-Class and 7 absolutely blow away the lease deals offered on the LS. Under current market conditions, premium luxury large sedans are being hit hard. S-Class and 7 sales are not dropping as much as the LS thanks to incredible lease deals. On top of lease deals, Lexus REALLY needs to offer AWD on the LS460 and 460L. People for years have been asking for AWD on the LS, as well as some other Lexus models. Hopefully Toyota is listening, and the rumours of AWD being added to the 2009 LS460 and 460L are true. Finally, with the LS being the Lexus flagship, more options, accessories, and customization must be offered.
Toyota is not Honda or any other automaker. They are not going to forget about the LS or let it wither on a vine and die. Hopefully Toyota addresses the LS situation soon.
On a side-note, C-Class sales continue to be incredible. Also impressive is how solid IS sales continue to be.
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08-01-08, 05:22 PM
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i have been looking for an Ls
the local dealers still are not very willing to deal.
One dealer after about 10 emails back and forth graciously offered me The Costco $2500 discount. The other dealer wanted to sell me an ES when i asked them for an Ls. No wonder sales are dropping.
I may end up buying a Jag xf. They are very willing to deal on a brand new model.
the local dealers still are not very willing to deal.
One dealer after about 10 emails back and forth graciously offered me The Costco $2500 discount. The other dealer wanted to sell me an ES when i asked them for an Ls. No wonder sales are dropping.
I may end up buying a Jag xf. They are very willing to deal on a brand new model.
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08-01-08, 05:46 PM
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i have been looking for an Ls
the local dealers still are not very willing to deal.
One dealer after about 10 emails back and forth graciously offered me The Costco $2500 discount. The other dealer wanted to sell me an ES when i asked the for an Ls. No wonder sales are dropping.
the local dealers still are not very willing to deal.
One dealer after about 10 emails back and forth graciously offered me The Costco $2500 discount. The other dealer wanted to sell me an ES when i asked the for an Ls. No wonder sales are dropping.
Man you need to come out to Cali. Carsdirect, which can be beaten by quite a bit, will get you at least $6K off an LS out here. Even with the deals I can get on an A8, 7, and S, I can get an LS for a lot less. I just don't want an LS.
08-01-08, 08:17 PM
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08-01-08, 08:39 PM
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It's very true, BOTH Toyota and Honda are supply constrained particularly the Prius (down from last year but in higher demand 
), Yaris, Corolla, xD, Fit, & Civic Hybrid.
I visit numerous Toyota and Honda dealers regularly and the above mentioned models have not been available for the last 2-3 months. They are all pre-sold before they arrive at the dealer.
), Yaris, Corolla, xD, Fit, & Civic Hybrid.I visit numerous Toyota and Honda dealers regularly and the above mentioned models have not been available for the last 2-3 months. They are all pre-sold before they arrive at the dealer.
08-01-08, 08:48 PM
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They were supply constrained.
Oh wait, that was TRD's response to Toyota's sales being down...
J/K
edit: on a serious note, some dealers (not just Toyota/Honda/etc.) are in fact out of cars - a friend of mine is looking to pick up an 08 TL and there is only one left at the dealer with no new ones on the way till the new 09s show up.
Oh wait, that was TRD's response to Toyota's sales being down...
J/K
edit: on a serious note, some dealers (not just Toyota/Honda/etc.) are in fact out of cars - a friend of mine is looking to pick up an 08 TL and there is only one left at the dealer with no new ones on the way till the new 09s show up.
- 45 TL's ('08)
- 55 MDX's ('08)
- 35 RDX's ('09)
- 15 TSX's ('09)
- no RL's though
MDX sales haulted as soon as gas prices shot through the roof.
08-01-08, 09:50 PM
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For Release: August 1, 2008
GM Reports 235,184 Deliveries in July
Chevrolet Malibu total sales up 79 Percent, Aveo up 17 percent and Cobalt up 4 percent compared with last July
Cadillac CTS sales increased 38 percent
Pontiac G5 sales up 17 percent, Vibe up 7 percent and G6 up 6 percent
Saturn Aura sales increased 24 percent with Sky up 14 percent, Astra has best month
Buick Enclave mid-utility crossover sales increase 28 percent
DETROIT – GM today announced July sales results, highlighted by continued strong performance in small and midsize cars and crossovers. GM dealers in the United States delivered 235,184 vehicles in July, down 26.7 percent. Weak industry conditions caused by a challenging U.S. economic environment, higher fuel prices and inventory shortages in critical segments such as compact cars contributed to the overall sales decline for the month.
“In July, we saw strong performance once again in our launch products, including the Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Astra, and Pontiac Vibe and G8. In addition, we continued to see strong retail demand for our fuel efficient Chevrolet Aveo and HHR, Saturn Vue and Buick Enclave. So, despite an overall weak market, there are pockets of strength,” said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Obviously, the weakness in the truck market persisted in July, yet we continue to hold share due to our fuel economy leadership in many truck segments despite dramatic competitive incentive spending increases.” Overall, GM truck sales in July declined 41.5 percent.
Chevrolet cars continued to show strength in the marketplace with Malibu total sales up 79 Percent, Aveo up 17 percent and Cobalt up 4 percent compared with last July.
Cadillac CTS dominated the mid-car luxury category with sales increasing 38 percent compared with the same month a year ago.
Pontiac met consumers’ needs for fuel efficient vehicles with a performance edge with G5 sales up 17 percent, Vibe up 7 percent and G6 up 6 percent compared with July 2007.
Saturn’s award-winning Aura midsize car saw a sales increase of 24 percent with the two-seat Sky selling 14 percent more vehicles than July last year. Astra monthly sales of more than 1,500 vehicles were the best to date, and show a 75 percent increase compared with June 2008 (Astra was not available last July).
GM’s popular midsized crossovers -- Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- together accounted for more than 11,600 vehicle sales in the month.
GM hybrid vehicles continue to gain in popularity in the marketplace with 228 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe and 123 GMC Yukon 2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 349 Chevrolet Malibu, 29 Saturn Aura and 362 Vue hybrids sold in July. For the month, a total of 1,091 hybrid vehicles were delivered, with 5,467 hybrids sold so far this year.
“We’re working hard to change perceptions and gain awareness of GM as the leader in advanced propulsion technology and fuel efficiency,” LaNeve added. “Customers can experience that each time they visit a dealer’s showroom to see the full lineup – including five hybrid models -- that provide industry-leading value, great fuel economy and the best warranty coverage of any full-line automaker. We don’t just talk about technology, fuel efficiency and value – we have the cars and trucks available today to back it up.”
GM has aggressively managed inventories to low levels. In July, only about 747,000 vehicles were in stock – a three-year low – down about 201,000 vehicles (21 percent) compared with last July. There were about 236,000 cars and 511,000 trucks in inventory at the end of July.
Certified Used Vehicles
July 2008 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 41,594 vehicles, down 2 percent from July 2007. Year-to-date sales are 298,137 vehicles, down nearly 6 percent from the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling certified brand, posted July sales of 35,799 vehicles, down 4 percent from a strong July 2007 sales performance. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 3,700 vehicles, up 22 percent. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,164 vehicles, down 24 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 770 vehicles, up 21 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 161 vehicles, up 89 percent.
“Our luxury certified pre-owned programs – Cadillac, Saab and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles – each posted strong sales increases last month, and GM Certified Used Vehicles is again setting the pace to lead the segment in sales this year,” said LaNeve. “We’re confident more shoppers will seek the quality and value that manufacturer certification offers.”
GM North America Reports July, 2008 Production; Third-Quarter Production Forecast Remains at 900,000 Vehicles
In July, GM North America produced 238,000 vehicles (116,000 cars and 122,000 trucks). This is down 16,000 vehicles or 6 percent compared with July 2007 when the region produced 254,000 vehicles (91,000 cars and 163,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 14,200 vehicles in July 2008 and 13,000 vehicles in July 2007.)
The GM North America third-quarter production forecast is unchanged from last month at 900,000 vehicles (456,000 cars and 444,000 trucks) which is down about 12 percent compared with a year ago, due to production adjustments in response to market changes that will reduce the number of trucks produced by about 209,000 and increase the number of cars by about 89,000. GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007.
MORE : http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...Deliveries.pdf
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GM Reports 235,184 Deliveries in July
Chevrolet Malibu total sales up 79 Percent, Aveo up 17 percent and Cobalt up 4 percent compared with last July
Cadillac CTS sales increased 38 percent
Pontiac G5 sales up 17 percent, Vibe up 7 percent and G6 up 6 percent
Saturn Aura sales increased 24 percent with Sky up 14 percent, Astra has best month
Buick Enclave mid-utility crossover sales increase 28 percent
DETROIT – GM today announced July sales results, highlighted by continued strong performance in small and midsize cars and crossovers. GM dealers in the United States delivered 235,184 vehicles in July, down 26.7 percent. Weak industry conditions caused by a challenging U.S. economic environment, higher fuel prices and inventory shortages in critical segments such as compact cars contributed to the overall sales decline for the month.
“In July, we saw strong performance once again in our launch products, including the Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Astra, and Pontiac Vibe and G8. In addition, we continued to see strong retail demand for our fuel efficient Chevrolet Aveo and HHR, Saturn Vue and Buick Enclave. So, despite an overall weak market, there are pockets of strength,” said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Obviously, the weakness in the truck market persisted in July, yet we continue to hold share due to our fuel economy leadership in many truck segments despite dramatic competitive incentive spending increases.” Overall, GM truck sales in July declined 41.5 percent.
Chevrolet cars continued to show strength in the marketplace with Malibu total sales up 79 Percent, Aveo up 17 percent and Cobalt up 4 percent compared with last July.
Cadillac CTS dominated the mid-car luxury category with sales increasing 38 percent compared with the same month a year ago.
Pontiac met consumers’ needs for fuel efficient vehicles with a performance edge with G5 sales up 17 percent, Vibe up 7 percent and G6 up 6 percent compared with July 2007.
Saturn’s award-winning Aura midsize car saw a sales increase of 24 percent with the two-seat Sky selling 14 percent more vehicles than July last year. Astra monthly sales of more than 1,500 vehicles were the best to date, and show a 75 percent increase compared with June 2008 (Astra was not available last July).
GM’s popular midsized crossovers -- Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- together accounted for more than 11,600 vehicle sales in the month.
GM hybrid vehicles continue to gain in popularity in the marketplace with 228 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe and 123 GMC Yukon 2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 349 Chevrolet Malibu, 29 Saturn Aura and 362 Vue hybrids sold in July. For the month, a total of 1,091 hybrid vehicles were delivered, with 5,467 hybrids sold so far this year.
“We’re working hard to change perceptions and gain awareness of GM as the leader in advanced propulsion technology and fuel efficiency,” LaNeve added. “Customers can experience that each time they visit a dealer’s showroom to see the full lineup – including five hybrid models -- that provide industry-leading value, great fuel economy and the best warranty coverage of any full-line automaker. We don’t just talk about technology, fuel efficiency and value – we have the cars and trucks available today to back it up.”
GM has aggressively managed inventories to low levels. In July, only about 747,000 vehicles were in stock – a three-year low – down about 201,000 vehicles (21 percent) compared with last July. There were about 236,000 cars and 511,000 trucks in inventory at the end of July.
Certified Used Vehicles
July 2008 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 41,594 vehicles, down 2 percent from July 2007. Year-to-date sales are 298,137 vehicles, down nearly 6 percent from the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling certified brand, posted July sales of 35,799 vehicles, down 4 percent from a strong July 2007 sales performance. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 3,700 vehicles, up 22 percent. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,164 vehicles, down 24 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 770 vehicles, up 21 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 161 vehicles, up 89 percent.
“Our luxury certified pre-owned programs – Cadillac, Saab and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles – each posted strong sales increases last month, and GM Certified Used Vehicles is again setting the pace to lead the segment in sales this year,” said LaNeve. “We’re confident more shoppers will seek the quality and value that manufacturer certification offers.”
GM North America Reports July, 2008 Production; Third-Quarter Production Forecast Remains at 900,000 Vehicles
In July, GM North America produced 238,000 vehicles (116,000 cars and 122,000 trucks). This is down 16,000 vehicles or 6 percent compared with July 2007 when the region produced 254,000 vehicles (91,000 cars and 163,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 14,200 vehicles in July 2008 and 13,000 vehicles in July 2007.)
The GM North America third-quarter production forecast is unchanged from last month at 900,000 vehicles (456,000 cars and 444,000 trucks) which is down about 12 percent compared with a year ago, due to production adjustments in response to market changes that will reduce the number of trucks produced by about 209,000 and increase the number of cars by about 89,000. GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007.
MORE : http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...Deliveries.pdf
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08-01-08, 09:58 PM
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Porsche July U.S. vehicle sales off adj. 10.6 pct
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Following are Porsche AG U.S.
sales of cars and light trucks in July 2008 versus the same
year-earlier month and for the year to date.
sales of cars and light trucks in July 2008 versus the same
year-earlier month and for the year to date.
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July 2008 July 2007 % Change
All Vehicles 3,128 3,230 -10.6%
Domestic Car 0 0 N.A.
Domestic Truck 0 0 N.A.
Import Car 2,170 2,081 -3.7%
Import Truck 958 1,149 -23.0%
Dom+Imp Cars 2,170 2,081 -3.7%
Dom+Imp Trucks 958 1,149 -23.0%
Domestic Vehicles 0 0 N.A.
Imported Vehicles 3,128 3,230 -10.6%
Yr-to-Date Prev Year % Change
All Vehicles 18,214 21,089 -14.1%
Domestic Car 0 0 N.A.
Domestic Truck 0 0 N.A.
Import Car 10,768 14,000 -23.5%
Import Truck 7,446 7,089 4.4%
Dom+Imp Cars 10,768 14,000 -23.5%
Dom+Imp Trucks 7,446 7,089 4.4%
Domestic Vehicles 0 0 N.A.
Imported Vehicles 18,214 21,089 -14.1%
08-02-08, 07:44 AM
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S class ads are way better...
08-02-08, 07:49 AM
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On top of lease deals, Lexus REALLY needs to offer AWD on the LS460 and 460L. People for years have been asking for AWD on the LS, as well as some other Lexus models. Hopefully Toyota is listening, and the rumours of AWD being added to the 2009 LS460 and 460L are true. Finally, with the LS being the Lexus flagship, more options, accessories, and customization must be offered.
I don't think AWD is that critical on a huge flagship sedan - I don't think it adds much (except weight
). If weather's foul out, the grey poupon crowd can use the SUV instead.
Toyota is not Honda or any other automaker. They are not going to forget about the LS or let it wither on a vine and die.
There's now 4 GS models vs. 2 in the past, and sales are lower. ES, IS, RX are the Lexus mainstays (and all great vehicles).
On a side-note, C-Class sales continue to be incredible. Also impressive is how solid IS sales continue to be.
08-02-08, 08:01 AM
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But I think Lexus dealers are much more concentrated in the west in the U.S. anyway, their presence is not as big in the midwest & the east. So maybe that's one of the reason why they still haven't introduce AWD for the 460 yet?
Note there are only about 230 Lexus dealers in the U.S. compared to around 350 dealers each for both Mercedes and BMW.
08-02-08, 08:04 AM
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But MB and BMW don't offer AWD on their flagships?
I don't think AWD is that critical on a huge flagship sedan - I don't think it adds much (except weight). If weather's foul out, the grey poupon crowd can use the SUV instead.
Like they've done with the SC you mean? What, 400 sales this month? There's now 4 GS models vs. 2 in the past, and sales are lower. ES, IS, RX are the Lexus mainstays (and all great vehicles).
Agreed. And E class sales are incredible given how old the model is!
I don't think AWD is that critical on a huge flagship sedan - I don't think it adds much (except weight
). If weather's foul out, the grey poupon crowd can use the SUV instead. Like they've done with the SC you mean? What, 400 sales this month?
There's now 4 GS models vs. 2 in the past, and sales are lower. ES, IS, RX are the Lexus mainstays (and all great vehicles).Agreed. And E class sales are incredible given how old the model is!
but the S550 is available in 4matic.