August 2008 Auto Sales
09-03-08, 10:55 AM
#16
Super Moderator
BMW Group Reports August Sales
BMW Group Reports August Sales
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) up 1.0 percent in August
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 30,931 vehicles, an
increase of 1.0 percent over the 30,639 vehicles sold in August 2007. The
BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 217,821 vehicles,
down 2.5 percent, compared to 223,341 vehicles in the same period of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.1 percent in August for a total
of 25,462 compared to 26,562 reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 7.4 percent, to 180,889 vehicles
compared to 195,436 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.
"In the last six months in a tough economy we have seen premium brand
sales largely supported by the Northeast region," said Jim O'Donnell,
President of BMW of North America, LLC. "In August however the Southeast
and West came back as a strong contributor to our BMW sales. A trend? Don't
know, but a good sign."
Contributing to BMW sales in August was a good balance between retail
financing and leasing.
"We are strong believers that the premium market deserves a choice of
both retail financing and leasing," said Jim O'Donnell. "We knew working
our APR programs to add a bit more value to the ownership equation would
get us a better balance with leasing. This month it's been exactly like
this."
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are down 5.6 percent in August to 19,653 versus
20,825 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also decreased 7.1
percent, to 142,436 automobiles compared to 153,303 in the same period of
2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased by 1.3 percent in
August to 5,809 vehicles over the 5,737 sold last August. Year-to-date,
sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.7 percent, to 38,453
vehicles compared to the 42,133 sold in the first eight months of 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported August sales of 5,469 automobiles, up 34.1 percent
from the 4,077 cars sold in August 2007. Year-to-date, the division
reported sales of 36,932 automobiles, an increase of 32.3 percent, compared
to the 27,905 cars reported in the first eight months of 2007.
"MINI continued to see strong demand in August and one that again
lowered our inventory even more," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President MINI
USA. "But good news is on the way as we have increased our allocation for
the remainder of the year starting in September."
McDowell noted that 75 percent of all MINI customers will likely build
their vehicles to order. "This trend shows that MINI costumers continue to
be those choosing more for lifestyle and individualization rather than just
downsizing for fuel economy."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are up 26.7 percent, to
9,453 CPO vehicles versus 7,462 vehicles reported last August.
Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 21.8 percent, to 69,437 over the 57,024
reported in the same period in 2007.
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) up 1.0 percent in August
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 30,931 vehicles, an
increase of 1.0 percent over the 30,639 vehicles sold in August 2007. The
BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 217,821 vehicles,
down 2.5 percent, compared to 223,341 vehicles in the same period of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.1 percent in August for a total
of 25,462 compared to 26,562 reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 7.4 percent, to 180,889 vehicles
compared to 195,436 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.
"In the last six months in a tough economy we have seen premium brand
sales largely supported by the Northeast region," said Jim O'Donnell,
President of BMW of North America, LLC. "In August however the Southeast
and West came back as a strong contributor to our BMW sales. A trend? Don't
know, but a good sign."
Contributing to BMW sales in August was a good balance between retail
financing and leasing.
"We are strong believers that the premium market deserves a choice of
both retail financing and leasing," said Jim O'Donnell. "We knew working
our APR programs to add a bit more value to the ownership equation would
get us a better balance with leasing. This month it's been exactly like
this."
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are down 5.6 percent in August to 19,653 versus
20,825 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also decreased 7.1
percent, to 142,436 automobiles compared to 153,303 in the same period of
2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased by 1.3 percent in
August to 5,809 vehicles over the 5,737 sold last August. Year-to-date,
sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.7 percent, to 38,453
vehicles compared to the 42,133 sold in the first eight months of 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported August sales of 5,469 automobiles, up 34.1 percent
from the 4,077 cars sold in August 2007. Year-to-date, the division
reported sales of 36,932 automobiles, an increase of 32.3 percent, compared
to the 27,905 cars reported in the first eight months of 2007.
"MINI continued to see strong demand in August and one that again
lowered our inventory even more," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President MINI
USA. "But good news is on the way as we have increased our allocation for
the remainder of the year starting in September."
McDowell noted that 75 percent of all MINI customers will likely build
their vehicles to order. "This trend shows that MINI costumers continue to
be those choosing more for lifestyle and individualization rather than just
downsizing for fuel economy."
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Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, August 2008
August August % YTD YTD %
2008 2007 2008 2007
BMW brand 25,462 26,562 -4.1 180,889 195,436 -7.4
BMW passenger cars 19,6536 20,8256 -5.6 142,433 153,303 -7.1
BMW light trucks
(SAVs) 5,809 5,737 1.3 38,453 42,133 -8.7
MINI brand 5,469 4,077 34.1 36,932 27,905 32.3
TOTAL Group 30,931 30,639 1.0 217,821 223,341 -2.5
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are up 26.7 percent, to
9,453 CPO vehicles versus 7,462 vehicles reported last August.
Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 21.8 percent, to 69,437 over the 57,024
reported in the same period in 2007.
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Sales BMW of North America, LLC, August 2008
August August YTD YTD
08 07 % August 08 August 07 %
1 Series 1,190 0 8,617 0
3 Series 10,756 12,470 -13.7% 81,967 97,041 -15.5%
Z4 Roadster and Coupe 556 1,127 -50.7% 4,672 6,547 -28.6%
5 Series 5,287 5,173 2.2% 32,908 33,840 -2.8%
6 Series 663 761 -12.9% 4,881 5,951 -18.0%
7 Series 1,201 1,294 -7.2% 9,391 9,924 -5.4%
BMW passenger cars 19,653 20,825 -5.6% 142,436 153,303 -7.1%
X3 1,963 3,181 -38.3% 13,220 20,107 -34.3%
X5 3,380 2,556 32.2% 22,347 22,026 1.5%
X6 466 0 2,886 0
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 5,809 5,737 1.3% 38,453 42,133 -8.7%
BMW brand 25,462 26,562 -4.1% 180,889 195,436 -7.4%
Cooper /S Hardtop 3,631 3,233 12.3% 24,966 22,249 12.2%
Cooper /S Convertible 505 844 -40.2% 4,545 5,656 -19.6%
Cooper /S Clubman 1,333 0 7,421 0
MINI brand 5,469 4,077 34.1% 36,932 27,905 32.3%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 30,931 30,639 1.0% 217,821 223,341 -2.5%
09-03-08, 10:59 AM
#17
Super Moderator
Acura Announces August Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The MDX luxury SUV was
Acura's top-selling model with August sales of 5,180 units. Acura sales for
August tallied 15,089 units, down 8.2 percent compared to August 2007*.
Acura's year-to-date** vehicle sales totaled 105,831 units, down 13.9
percent compared to 2007.
"As we prepare for the arrival of the all-new 2009 TL later this month,
we anticipate strong Acura car sales throughout the remainder of 2008,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The all-new TL
embodies dramatic styling, driving excitement, refinement and connectivity,
raising the bar in the highly competitive luxury market."
August 2008 sales for Acura sedans were led by the TL performance
luxury sedan with 5,000 units, up 0.2 percent from August 2007, followed by
the TSX sports sedan which posted sales of 2,837 units, and the RL luxury
performance sedan, with 316 units sold. In addition, the RDX turbocharged
crossover SUV sold 1,756 units.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for August
2008 and 27 selling days for August 2007.
** Year-to-date sales based on 206 days for 2008 versus 205 days for 2007.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura's top-selling model with August sales of 5,180 units. Acura sales for
August tallied 15,089 units, down 8.2 percent compared to August 2007*.
Acura's year-to-date** vehicle sales totaled 105,831 units, down 13.9
percent compared to 2007.
"As we prepare for the arrival of the all-new 2009 TL later this month,
we anticipate strong Acura car sales throughout the remainder of 2008,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The all-new TL
embodies dramatic styling, driving excitement, refinement and connectivity,
raising the bar in the highly competitive luxury market."
August 2008 sales for Acura sedans were led by the TL performance
luxury sedan with 5,000 units, up 0.2 percent from August 2007, followed by
the TSX sports sedan which posted sales of 2,837 units, and the RL luxury
performance sedan, with 316 units sold. In addition, the RDX turbocharged
crossover SUV sold 1,756 units.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for August
2008 and 27 selling days for August 2007.
** Year-to-date sales based on 206 days for 2008 versus 205 days for 2007.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2008
Month-to-Date
August August DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 15,089 16,436 -8.2%
RSX 0 1
TL * 5,000 4,992 0.2%
TSX 2,837 3,245 -12.6%
RL 316 522 -39.5%
MDX * 5,180 5,816 -10.9%
RDX * 1,756 1,860 -5.6%
Selling Days 27 27
Year-to-Date
August August DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 105,831 122,357 -13.9%
RSX 1 294 -99.7%
TL * 32,642 40,748 -20.3%
TSX 23,994 23,433 1.9%
RL 3,507 4,562 -23.5%
MDX * 33,219 37,792 -12.5%
RDX * 12,468 15,526 -20.1%
Selling Days 206 205
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
09-03-08, 11:00 AM
#19
Super Moderator
American Honda Reports August Sales
American Honda Reports August Sales
All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3
percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales
of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on a daily-selling-rate
basis* compared to last year.
Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent
versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the
all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052;
the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105.
"Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"In addition to the Civic and Civic Hybrid, the sales increase of the
all-new Pilot shows that fuel-efficient technologies such as our variable
cylinder management system are being well-received in Honda's light truck
segment."
Honda total car sales decreased by 4.9 percent to 78,674. Honda light
truck sales saw a decrease of 10.3 percent to 53,092.
The Acura Division posted sales of 15,089, a decrease of 8.2 percent
compared to August 2007. The MDX was Acura's top-selling model, posting
5,180 units while sales of the TL sedan increased 0.2 percent to 5,000.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 days for August 2008 and
27 days for August 2007. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated
with 206 days for 2008 and 205 days for 2007. All percentages reflect the
daily selling rate.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3
percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales
of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on a daily-selling-rate
basis* compared to last year.
Honda Division posted August sales of 131,766, a decline of 7.1 percent
versus August 2007. Honda models showing increased sales included the
all-new Pilot, up 18.6 percent to 11,276; Civic, up 5.3 percent to 30,052;
the Civic Hybrid, up 47.7 percent to 3,105.
"Meeting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles remains a priority,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"In addition to the Civic and Civic Hybrid, the sales increase of the
all-new Pilot shows that fuel-efficient technologies such as our variable
cylinder management system are being well-received in Honda's light truck
segment."
Honda total car sales decreased by 4.9 percent to 78,674. Honda light
truck sales saw a decrease of 10.3 percent to 53,092.
The Acura Division posted sales of 15,089, a decrease of 8.2 percent
compared to August 2007. The MDX was Acura's top-selling model, posting
5,180 units while sales of the TL sedan increased 0.2 percent to 5,000.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 days for August 2008 and
27 days for August 2007. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated
with 206 days for 2008 and 205 days for 2007. All percentages reflect the
daily selling rate.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2008
Month-to-Date
August August DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
American Honda Total 146,855 158,342 -7.3%
Total Car Sales 86,827 91,448 -5.1%
Total Truck Sales 60,028 66,894 -10.3%
Honda Total Car Sales 78,674 82,688 -4.9%
Honda Total Truck Sales 53,092 59,218 -10.3%
Acura Total Car Sales 8,153 8,760 -6.9%
Acura Total Truck Sales 6,936 7,676 -9.6%
Domestic Car Sales * 70,081 78,135 -10.3%
Honda Division 65,081 73,143 -11.0%
Acura Division 5,000 4,992 0.2%
Domestic Truck Sales * 50,234 48,001 4.7%
Honda Division 43,298 40,325 7.4%
Acura Division 6,936 7,676 -9.6%
Import Car Sales 16,746 13,313 25.8%
Honda Division 13,593 9,545 42.4%
Acura Division 3,153 3,768 -16.3%
Import Truck Sales 9,794 18,893 -48.2%
Honda Division 9,794 18,893 -48.2%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total 131,766 141,906 -7.1%
Fit 4,800 6,408 -25.1%
Accord * 43,613 47,360 -7.9%
Memo: Accord Hybrid 2 275 -99.3%
Civic * 30,052 28,551 5.3%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 3,105 2,102 47.7%
S2000 208 369 -43.6%
Insight 0 0
FCX 0 0
FCX Clarity 1
Odyssey * 15,546 19,324 -19.6%
Pilot * 11,276 9,504 18.6%
CR-V * 19,866 23,192 -14.3%
Element * 2,606 2,759 -5.5%
Ridgeline 3,798 4,439 -14.4%
Acura Division Total 15,089 16,436 -8.2%
RSX 0 1
TL * 5,000 4,992 0.2%
TSX 2,837 3,245 -12.6%
RL 316 522 -39.5%
MDX * 5,180 5,816 -10.9%
RDX * 1,756 1,860 -5.6%
Selling Days 27 27
Year-to-Date
August August DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
American Honda Total 1,083,957 1,066,320 1.2%
Total Car Sales 674,129 605,812 10.7%
Total Truck Sales 409,828 460,508 -11.4%
Honda Total Car Sales 613,985 536,773 13.8%
Honda Total Truck Sales 364,141 407,190 -11.0%
Acura Total Car Sales 60,144 69,039 -13.3%
Acura Total Truck Sales 45,687 53,318 -14.7%
Domestic Car Sales * 502,452 494,795 1.1%
Honda Division 469,810 454,047 3.0%
Acura Division 32,642 40,748 -20.3%
Domestic Truck Sales * 323,140 326,526 -1.5%
Honda Division 277,453 273,208 1.1%
Acura Division 45,687 53,318 -14.7%
Import Car Sales 171,677 111,017 53.9%
Honda Division 144,175 82,726 73.4%
Acura Division 27,502 28,291 -3.3%
Import Truck Sales 86,688 133,982 -35.6%
Honda Division 86,688 133,982 -35.6%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total 978,126 943,963 3.1%
Fit 56,853 36,520 54.9%
Accord * 290,857 266,848 8.5%
Memo: Accord Hybrid 196 2,579 -92.4%
Civic * 264,138 230,203 14.2%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 25,577 21,736 17.1%
S2000 2,128 3,189 -33.6%
Insight 0 3
FCX 6 10 -40.3%
FCX Clarity 3
Odyssey * 101,258 113,803 -11.5%
Pilot * 74,238 89,272 -17.2%
CR-V * 142,096 147,454 -4.1%
Element * 20,690 25,562 -19.5%
Ridgeline 25,859 31,099 -17.3%
Acura Division Total 105,831 122,357 -13.9%
RSX 1 294 -99.7%
TL * 32,642 40,748 -20.3%
TSX 23,994 23,433 1.9%
RL 3,507 4,562 -23.5%
MDX * 33,219 37,792 -12.5%
RDX * 12,468 15,526 -20.1%
Selling Days 206 205
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
Hybrid 3,107 2,377 30.7% 25,773 24,318 5.5%
09-03-08, 11:02 AM
#20
Super Moderator
Hyundai Motor America Reports August Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 41,130 for the month of August, an 8.8 percent
decrease from the all-time August sales record set in 2007.
"Once again the fuel-efficient Accent, Sonata and Elantra, despite
restricted availability, continued their upward sales trend with increases
of 73 percent, 17 percent and 13 percent, respectively, over the same month
last year," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of
national sales. "As illustrated by our August sales, the small to midsize
segments continue to be where the market is and we believe Hyundai is
extremely well positioned to capitalize on this."
"Additionally, we just finished our first full month of sales of our
new rear-wheel drive Genesis and we are thrilled with the results of 1,177
units. Genesis is changing the way American buyers think about the Hyundai
brand and is attracting an entirely new type of prospect to our showrooms."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 41,130 for the month of August, an 8.8 percent
decrease from the all-time August sales record set in 2007.
"Once again the fuel-efficient Accent, Sonata and Elantra, despite
restricted availability, continued their upward sales trend with increases
of 73 percent, 17 percent and 13 percent, respectively, over the same month
last year," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of
national sales. "As illustrated by our August sales, the small to midsize
segments continue to be where the market is and we believe Hyundai is
extremely well positioned to capitalize on this."
"Additionally, we just finished our first full month of sales of our
new rear-wheel drive Genesis and we are thrilled with the results of 1,177
units. Genesis is changing the way American buyers think about the Hyundai
brand and is attracting an entirely new type of prospect to our showrooms."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
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CARLINE AUG/2008 AUG/2007 CY2008 CY2007
ACCENT 6,455 3,731 41,379 26,092
SONATA 11,477 10,348 88,813 92,808
ELANTRA 10,031 8,812 82,463 66,726
TIBURON 984 1,646 7,053 10,614
SANTA FE 7,675 10,570 51,953 62,509
AZERA 703 1,992 12,954 15,938
TUCSON 1,685 4,954 14,953 28,756
ENTOURAGE 391 1,295 3,905 14,785
VERACRUZ 552 1,739 7,600 6,965
GENESIS 1,177 0 1,826 0
TOTAL 41,130 45,087 312,899 325,193
09-03-08, 11:12 AM
#23
Super Moderator
Kia Motors America Announces August Sales
Passenger Cars Up 22.2 Percent Year-To-Date
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced August sales of 25,065 units. Year-to-date sales are up 1.3
percent with 210,705 units sold. Passenger cars are up 4.9 percent for
August and 22.2 percent year-to-date.
Leading August passenger car sales is Optima with 3,807 units, up 25.2
percent over the same period last year. Rio and Rondo also both had
increases of 19 percent and 15.2 percent respectively over the same period
last year with 3,590 and 3,508 units sold.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
SOURCE Kia Motors America
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced August sales of 25,065 units. Year-to-date sales are up 1.3
percent with 210,705 units sold. Passenger cars are up 4.9 percent for
August and 22.2 percent year-to-date.
Leading August passenger car sales is Optima with 3,807 units, up 25.2
percent over the same period last year. Rio and Rondo also both had
increases of 19 percent and 15.2 percent respectively over the same period
last year with 3,590 and 3,508 units sold.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
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MONTH OF AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2008 2007 2008 2007
Rio 3,590 3,017 28,258 22,292
Spectra 6,170 6,834 55,037 49,761
Optima 3,807 3,040 38,873 28,017
Amanti 214 249 2,643 4,837
Sportage 2,845 4,109 26,132 32,067
Sorento 3,041 3,557 17,473 26,438
Sedona 886 3,023 19,210 29,281
Rondo 3,508 3,045 22,038 15,263
Borrego 1,004 n/a 1,041 n/a
Total 25,065 26,874 210,705 207,956
09-03-08, 12:14 PM
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Flagship luxury
LS-1772
S class- 1700
7 series-1201
A/S8- 274
Premium luxury
5 series- 5287
DTS- 4022
E class- 2681
MKS- 2374
GS- 1686
A6/S6- 1520
M35/45- 1221
STS- 975
S80- 576
RL- 316
9-5- 198
Entry Level Luxury
IS+ES- 14,199
3 series- 10,756
ES- 7881
C class- 6990
IS- 6318
Lacerne- 5920
CTS- 5867
G35+G37c- 5867
LaCrosse 5814
TL- 5000
G35 sedan- 4014
A4 sedan+A5 coupe- 2854
MKZ- 2358
A4/S4/RS 4- 2136
Genesis- 1,177
9-3- 1,100
S60- 467
Sub entry level
Charger- 8102
300- 3688
TSX- 2837
G8- 1915
1 series- 1190
S40- 512
A3- 432
Cute-Utes
X3- 1963
RDX- 1756
EX- 1645
XC70- 772
Premium SUVs
RX- 8969
Enclave- 6078
MDX- 5180
Grand Cherokee- 4654
X5- 3380
CX-9- 3173
MKX- 2651
M class- 2430
GL class- 2184
Commander- 1996
GX- 1720
FX- 1581
XC90- 1175
Q7- 902
Vans (thats right, Vans, people still buy those)
Odyssey- 15,546
Sienna- 10, 244
Town and Country- 10,182
Caravan- 9,422
Journey- 4,587
Quest- 4,124
Flex- 2,010
Uplander- 1,573
Sedona- 886
R-class- 469
Entourage- 391
LS-1772
S class- 1700
7 series-1201
A/S8- 274
Premium luxury
5 series- 5287
DTS- 4022
E class- 2681
MKS- 2374
GS- 1686
A6/S6- 1520
M35/45- 1221
STS- 975
S80- 576
RL- 316
9-5- 198
Entry Level Luxury
IS+ES- 14,199
3 series- 10,756
ES- 7881
C class- 6990
IS- 6318
Lacerne- 5920
CTS- 5867
G35+G37c- 5867
LaCrosse 5814
TL- 5000
G35 sedan- 4014
A4 sedan+A5 coupe- 2854
MKZ- 2358
A4/S4/RS 4- 2136
Genesis- 1,177
9-3- 1,100
S60- 467
Sub entry level
Charger- 8102
300- 3688
TSX- 2837
G8- 1915
1 series- 1190
S40- 512
A3- 432
Cute-Utes
X3- 1963
RDX- 1756
EX- 1645
XC70- 772
Premium SUVs
RX- 8969
Enclave- 6078
MDX- 5180
Grand Cherokee- 4654
X5- 3380
CX-9- 3173
MKX- 2651
M class- 2430
GL class- 2184
Commander- 1996
GX- 1720
FX- 1581
XC90- 1175
Q7- 902
Vans (thats right, Vans, people still buy those)
Odyssey- 15,546
Sienna- 10, 244
Town and Country- 10,182
Caravan- 9,422
Journey- 4,587
Quest- 4,124
Flex- 2,010
Uplander- 1,573
Sedona- 886
R-class- 469
Entourage- 391
Last edited by LexFather; 09-03-08 at 04:27 PM.
09-03-08, 12:47 PM
#27
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Audi Reports August Sales
- Audi reports tough month-over-month comparison; A4 selldown depletes inventory - Audi A6 sales up year over year, record A5 sales - Year to date, Audi sales outpace industry trends - CPO sales up again
Last update: 3:06 p.m. EDT Sept. 3, 2008
HERNDON, Va., Sept 03, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of August totaling 6,406, a decrease of 16% from last year's figures. Despite strong economic headwinds, Audi new vehicle sales in the U.S. are down just 3.7% year-to-date. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued to grow with another record-setting month; compared with last year's August figures, CPO sales rose to 2,841 units, up 20.8%.
"We have a strong portfolio of all-new models which has helped sustain interest in Audi and drive showroom traffic through this otherwise tough period," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "Our Audi dealers were so successful in selling down our 2008 model year A4s that our inventory came up a bit short to satisfy consumer demand. The all-new 2009 model year A4 vehicles are arriving now. Based on sold orders and consumer interest through our website and at local dealer launch events, we expect strong demand for this segment-leading sedan, and excellent sales for September."
The Audi 2009 A4 models are arriving in dealer showrooms now and are all-new. Based on government data and independent test results, the 2009 A4 2.0T leads its key competitors in fuel economy and 0-to-60 miles per hour acceleration.
Nationwide, several Audi models sold well. The Audi A6 model line sales increased significantly, up 88.4% over last August. Dealers recorded a record sales month for the all-new A5 due to improved availability, with 718 units sold. In addition, dealers in key markets noted strong sales, including the greater Atlanta and Los Angeles metropolitan areas and the Pacific Southwest region.
Audi continues to impress industry analysts and other third-party industry watchers. J.D. Power and Associates, the respected industry organization that measures, among other things, quality within the auto industry, recently noted that Audi posted the greatest ranking improvement in initial quality during the 2008 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey. The Audi Q7, A3, A4 and A6 have also been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as Top Safety Picks in 2008, earning Audi the most Top Safety Pick designations for 2008 models of any luxury automaker this year.
ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America and its 272 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered
luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with
23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009.
Audi is among the most successful brands globally. Last year AUDI AG recorded
its 12th consecutive record year for sales and profit growth. Visit
www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi
vehicles and business issues.
- Audi reports tough month-over-month comparison; A4 selldown depletes inventory - Audi A6 sales up year over year, record A5 sales - Year to date, Audi sales outpace industry trends - CPO sales up again
Last update: 3:06 p.m. EDT Sept. 3, 2008
HERNDON, Va., Sept 03, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of August totaling 6,406, a decrease of 16% from last year's figures. Despite strong economic headwinds, Audi new vehicle sales in the U.S. are down just 3.7% year-to-date. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued to grow with another record-setting month; compared with last year's August figures, CPO sales rose to 2,841 units, up 20.8%.
"We have a strong portfolio of all-new models which has helped sustain interest in Audi and drive showroom traffic through this otherwise tough period," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "Our Audi dealers were so successful in selling down our 2008 model year A4s that our inventory came up a bit short to satisfy consumer demand. The all-new 2009 model year A4 vehicles are arriving now. Based on sold orders and consumer interest through our website and at local dealer launch events, we expect strong demand for this segment-leading sedan, and excellent sales for September."
The Audi 2009 A4 models are arriving in dealer showrooms now and are all-new. Based on government data and independent test results, the 2009 A4 2.0T leads its key competitors in fuel economy and 0-to-60 miles per hour acceleration.
Nationwide, several Audi models sold well. The Audi A6 model line sales increased significantly, up 88.4% over last August. Dealers recorded a record sales month for the all-new A5 due to improved availability, with 718 units sold. In addition, dealers in key markets noted strong sales, including the greater Atlanta and Los Angeles metropolitan areas and the Pacific Southwest region.
Audi continues to impress industry analysts and other third-party industry watchers. J.D. Power and Associates, the respected industry organization that measures, among other things, quality within the auto industry, recently noted that Audi posted the greatest ranking improvement in initial quality during the 2008 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey. The Audi Q7, A3, A4 and A6 have also been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as Top Safety Picks in 2008, earning Audi the most Top Safety Pick designations for 2008 models of any luxury automaker this year.
ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America and its 272 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered
luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with
23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009.
Audi is among the most successful brands globally. Last year AUDI AG recorded
its 12th consecutive record year for sales and profit growth. Visit
www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi
vehicles and business issues.
Code:
AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Aug-08 Aug-07 Yr/Yr % Aug-08 Aug-07 Yr/Yr %
actual actual change YTD YTD change
actual actual
A3 432 428 0.9% 3,447 4,369 -21.1%
A4/S4/RS 4 2,136 3,675 -41.9% 28,906 28,880 0.1%
A5/S5 718 n/a n/a 3,472 n/a n/a
A6/S6 1,520 807 88.4% 8,173 7,636 7.0%
A8/S8 274 324 -15.4% 1,907 2,443 -21.9%
TT 341 562 -39.3% 3,166 2,672 18.5%
R8 83 n/a n/a 448 n/a n/a
Audi Q7 902 1,824 -50.5% 8,714 14,458 -39.7%
Total Audi Sales 6,406 7,620 -15.9% 58,233 60,458 -3.7%
09-03-08, 01:28 PM
#28
Flagship luxury
LS-1772
S class- 1700
7 series-1201
A/S8- 274
Premium luxury
5 series- 5287
E class- 2681
MKS- 2374
GS- 1686
A6/S6- 1520
M35/45- 1221
S80- 576
RL- 316
Entry Level Luxury
IS+ES- 14,199
3 series- 10,756
ES- 7881
C class- 6990
IS- 6318
G35+G37c- 5867
TL- 5000
G35 sedan- 4014
A4 sedan+A5 coupe- 2854
MKZ- 2358
A4/S4/RS 4- 2136
Genesis- 1,177
S60- 467
Sub entry level
TSX- 2837
1 series- 1190
S40- 512
A3- 432
Cute-Utes
X3- 1963
RDX- 1756
EX- 1645
XC70- 772
Premium SUVs
RX- 8969
MDX- 5180
X5- 3380
MKX- 2651
M class- 2430
GL class- 2184
GX- 1720
FX- 1581
XC90- 1175
Q7- 902
LS-1772
S class- 1700
7 series-1201
A/S8- 274
Premium luxury
5 series- 5287
E class- 2681
MKS- 2374
GS- 1686
A6/S6- 1520
M35/45- 1221
S80- 576
RL- 316
Entry Level Luxury
IS+ES- 14,199
3 series- 10,756
ES- 7881
C class- 6990
IS- 6318
G35+G37c- 5867
TL- 5000
G35 sedan- 4014
A4 sedan+A5 coupe- 2854
MKZ- 2358
A4/S4/RS 4- 2136
Genesis- 1,177
S60- 467
Sub entry level
TSX- 2837
1 series- 1190
S40- 512
A3- 432
Cute-Utes
X3- 1963
RDX- 1756
EX- 1645
XC70- 772
Premium SUVs
RX- 8969
MDX- 5180
X5- 3380
MKX- 2651
M class- 2430
GL class- 2184
GX- 1720
FX- 1581
XC90- 1175
Q7- 902
09-03-08, 02:49 PM
#30
Lexus Champion
