SEPTEMBER 2008 Vehicles Sales
10-01-08 | 08:03 AM
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SEPTEMBER 2008 Vehicles Sales
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2008 SALES
HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced September 2008 sales of 17,109 units, a 9.4 percent decrease over the September 2007 sales of 18,891 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.2 percent ahead of 2007 sales through September.
“This is the toughest economy we’ve seen in a long time” said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We’re extremely pleased that we are still ahead of last years sales. With the arrival of our all-new luxurious CC and our seven passenger minivan, Routan, which are arriving in dealerships now, combined with our other new products launched earlier this year, such as our 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI, we see opportunity to continue to grow our business.”
Demonstrating that customers are looking for better fuel economy choices, the all-new Jetta TDI and Jetta SportWagen TDI continue to sell as fast as dealers get them in. 2008 has been a big year for Volkswagen new product launches, with five new vehicles launched, including the Jetta SportWagen, Jetta TDI, Tiguan, Routan and CC.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2008 SALES
HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced September 2008 sales of 17,109 units, a 9.4 percent decrease over the September 2007 sales of 18,891 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.2 percent ahead of 2007 sales through September.
“This is the toughest economy we’ve seen in a long time” said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We’re extremely pleased that we are still ahead of last years sales. With the arrival of our all-new luxurious CC and our seven passenger minivan, Routan, which are arriving in dealerships now, combined with our other new products launched earlier this year, such as our 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI, we see opportunity to continue to grow our business.”
Demonstrating that customers are looking for better fuel economy choices, the all-new Jetta TDI and Jetta SportWagen TDI continue to sell as fast as dealers get them in. 2008 has been a big year for Volkswagen new product launches, with five new vehicles launched, including the Jetta SportWagen, Jetta TDI, Tiguan, Routan and CC.
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10-01-08 | 09:50 AM
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Hyundai Motor America Reports September Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent
decrease from September 2007 levels.
"As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic
times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure
every other manufacturer is," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's
vice president of national sales. "While we are disappointed in September
sales results, we believe it is consistent with that happened in the
overall industry. But we feel Hyundai is well positioned to weather these
difficult economic times with a full lineup of vehicles that offer some of
the best value, fuel economy, safety and quality in the industry."
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.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through 800 dealerships nationwide.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent
decrease from September 2007 levels.
"As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic
times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure
every other manufacturer is," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's
vice president of national sales. "While we are disappointed in September
sales results, we believe it is consistent with that happened in the
overall industry. But we feel Hyundai is well positioned to weather these
difficult economic times with a full lineup of vehicles that offer some of
the best value, fuel economy, safety and quality in the industry."
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.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through 800 dealerships nationwide.
Code:
CARLINE SEPT/2008 SEPT/2007 CY2008 CY2007
------- --------- --------- ------ ------
ACCENT 3,014 3,120 44,393 29,212
SONATA 8,629 6,550 97,442 99,358
ELANTRA 3,681 7,164 86,144 73,890
TIBURON 677 1,236 7,730 11,850
SANTA FE 4,676 7,496 56,629 70,005
AZERA 483 1,423 13,437 17,361
TUCSON 1,294 3,693 16,247 32,449
ENTOURAGE 455 879 4,360 15,664
VERACRUZ 827 1,653 8,427 8,618
GENESIS 1,029 N/A 2,855 N/A
TOTAL 24,765 33,214 337,664 358,407
10-01-08 | 09:51 AM
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Ford Reports September Sales
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 116,734, down 34 percent versus
year ago.
- Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and
industry sales in September to lowest level this year.
- Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in
September.
- Ford readies for launch of all-new F-150.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34
percent versus a year ago.
September was the lowest sales month for Ford and the industry this
year.
"Consumers and businesses are in a very fragile place," said Jim
Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "An
already weak economy compounded by very tight credit conditions has created
an atmosphere of caution."
The national marketing launch for the Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln
MKS sedan began in September. Both new products have steadily increased
their share of segment. The Ford Flex has the highest conquest rate of any
Ford product (except for Escape Hybrid), and also is attracting the highest
rate of premium and import buyers. The Lincoln MKS ranks third in the
mid-size luxury car segment behind only the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes
Benz E-Class.
The 2009 model Ford F-150 has class leading capability (11,300 pounds
towing and 3,030 pounds payload) and unsurpassed fuel economy of 21 mpg
highway with the SFE package.
"The sell down of the current model F-150 is ahead of schedule, and the
first shipments of the new F-150 will arrive soon at Ford dealers," said
Farley.
Ford's F-Series is America's No. 1 selling truck for 31 years in a row
and the new F-150 is designed and engineered to raise the bar in the
light-duty pickup market.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
year ago.
- Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and
industry sales in September to lowest level this year.
- Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in
September.
- Ford readies for launch of all-new F-150.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34
percent versus a year ago.
September was the lowest sales month for Ford and the industry this
year.
"Consumers and businesses are in a very fragile place," said Jim
Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "An
already weak economy compounded by very tight credit conditions has created
an atmosphere of caution."
The national marketing launch for the Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln
MKS sedan began in September. Both new products have steadily increased
their share of segment. The Ford Flex has the highest conquest rate of any
Ford product (except for Escape Hybrid), and also is attracting the highest
rate of premium and import buyers. The Lincoln MKS ranks third in the
mid-size luxury car segment behind only the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes
Benz E-Class.
The 2009 model Ford F-150 has class leading capability (11,300 pounds
towing and 3,030 pounds payload) and unsurpassed fuel economy of 21 mpg
highway with the SFE package.
"The sell down of the current model F-150 is ahead of schedule, and the
first shipments of the new F-150 will arrive soon at Ford dealers," said
Farley.
Ford's F-Series is America's No. 1 selling truck for 31 years in a row
and the new F-150 is designed and engineered to raise the bar in the
light-duty pickup market.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES
--------------------------------------------
September % Year-To-Date %
--------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5
Lincoln 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2
Mercury 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3
----- ------ ------ -------
Total Ford,
Lincoln and
Mercury 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3
Volvo 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Ford
Motor Company 120,788 184,612 -34.6 1,593,249 1,934,001 -17.6
Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury Sales By
Type
Cars 40,453 50,212 -19.4 550,752 588,001 -6.3
Crossover Utility
Vehicles 22,583 32,333 -30.2 295,903 302,624 -2.2
Sport Utility
Vehicles 8,623 20,040 -57.0 128,396 216,084 -40.6
Trucks and Vans 45,075 73,619 -38.8 558,170 746,408 -25.2
------ ------ ------- -------
Total Trucks 76,281 125,992 -39.5 982,469 1,265,116 -22.3
------ ------- ------- ---------
Total Vehicles 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3
FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES
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September % Year-To-Date %
--------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 3,622 3,520 2.9 39,317 46,188 -14.9
Taurus 3,172 4,230 -25.0 43,650 52,514 -16.9
Fusion 9,942 11,966 -16.9 117,545 112,519 4.5
Focus 10,346 9,885 4.7 165,382 133,043 24.3
Mustang 4,910 10,266 -52.2 78,871 109,803 -28.2
GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0
- - - ---
Ford Cars 31,992 39,867 -19.8 444,765 454,298 -2.1
Flex 1,959 0 NA 7,552 0 NA
Edge 6,633 11,632 -43.0 93,830 89,676 4.6
Escape 9,161 11,132 -17.7 125,672 127,737 -1.6
Taurus X 1,105 3,065 -63.9 19,578 30,411 -35.6
----- ----- ------ ------
Ford Crossover
Utility Vehicles 18,858 25,829 -27.0 246,632 247,824 -0.5
Expedition 3,645 5,827 -37.4 43,272 71,213 -39.2
Explorer 3,498 10,690 -67.3 64,339 108,535 -40.7
----- ------ ------ -------
Ford Sport
Utility Vehicles 7,143 16,517 -56.8 107,611 179,748 -40.1
F-Series 32,727 56,065 -41.6 392,698 537,211 -26.9
Ranger 3,915 4,019 -2.6 54,815 57,434 -4.6
Econoline/Club Wagon 7,617 11,897 -36.0 101,419 130,763 -22.4
Freestar 0 0 NA 0 2,390 -100.0
Low Cab Forward 55 143 -61.5 745 2,257 -67.0
Heavy Trucks 378 700 -46.0 4,834 9,000 -46.3
--- --- ----- -----
Ford Trucks and Vans 44,692 72,824 -38.6 554,511 739,055 -25.0
------ ------ ------- -------
Ford Brand 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5
LINCOLN BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES
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September % Year-To-Date %
--------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
MKS 1,814 0 NA 6,852 0 NA
MKZ 1,578 2,589 -39.0 24,914 25,537 -2.4
Town Car 1,031 611 68.7 11,685 25,580 -54.3
MKX 1,753 3,805 -53.9 23,977 26,950 -11.0
Navigator 1,012 1,964 -48.5 11,737 17,729 -33.8
Mark LT 383 795 -51.8 3,659 6,653 -45.0
--- --- ----- -----
Lincoln Brand 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2
MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES
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September % Year-To-Date %
--------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 1,599 2,737 -41.6 23,091 38,280 -39.7
Sable 783 1,851 -57.7 13,711 16,665 -17.7
Milan 1,656 2,557 -35.2 25,734 27,641 -6.9
Mariner 1,972 2,699 -26.9 25,294 27,850 -9.2
Mountaineer 468 1,559 -70.0 9,048 18,607 -51.4
Monterey 0 0 NA 0 700 -100.0
- - - ---
Mercury Brand 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3
VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES
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September % Year-To-Date %
--------- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
S40 422 1,132 -62.7 8,137 14,645 -44.4
V50 119 224 -46.9 1,370 2,185 -37.3
S60 470 826 -43.1 7,657 14,355 -46.7
S80 578 1,308 -55.8 8,811 9,958 -11.5
V70 141 372 -62.1 2,672 2,884 -7.4
XC70 661 954 -30.7 7,735 8,990 -14.0
XC90 1,106 2,460 -55.0 15,292 23,471 -34.8
C70 292 321 -9.0 4,898 3,534 38.6
C30 265 811 -67.3 3,456 862 300.9
--- --- ----- ---
Volvo Brand 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8
10-01-08 | 09:59 AM
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25% decrease for Hyundai?
Azera and Veracruz numbers plummeted 70% and 50% respectively. And they're relatively new to the market.
Is this what will happen to the Genesis in a year or two?
Azera and Veracruz numbers plummeted 70% and 50% respectively. And they're relatively new to the market.
Is this what will happen to the Genesis in a year or two?
10-01-08 | 10:41 AM
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Daimler AG
Daimler AG Reports a 9 Percent Decrease for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for September 2008
- Total 20,557 of Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records September Sales of 18,779
- smart USA Records 1,778 Sales in September
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) today
reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart
combined) of 20,557 units in the U.S. for September 2008. All sales figures
in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles,
bringing the company's year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent
decrease over its year-to-date record set last year. For the month, the
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and M-Class model lines recorded gains of 11.9
percent and 1.1 percent respectively.
Sales for the smart fortwo remain strong with deliveries totaling 1,778
for the month of September. This brings the year-to-date total to an
incredible 18,156 units in just over eight months of being offered in the
U.S. market. smart USA expects to deliver its 20,000th smart fortwo in the
month of October. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of
buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, a reduced environmental
footprint and increased urban mobility on congested city streets -- all in
a package that's fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of
outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness
and low cost of ownership. There are currently 73 smart centers open in 35
states.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later
today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through September 2008
SOURCE Daimler AG
- Total 20,557 of Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records September Sales of 18,779
- smart USA Records 1,778 Sales in September
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) today
reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart
combined) of 20,557 units in the U.S. for September 2008. All sales figures
in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles,
bringing the company's year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent
decrease over its year-to-date record set last year. For the month, the
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and M-Class model lines recorded gains of 11.9
percent and 1.1 percent respectively.
Sales for the smart fortwo remain strong with deliveries totaling 1,778
for the month of September. This brings the year-to-date total to an
incredible 18,156 units in just over eight months of being offered in the
U.S. market. smart USA expects to deliver its 20,000th smart fortwo in the
month of October. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of
buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, a reduced environmental
footprint and increased urban mobility on congested city streets -- all in
a package that's fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of
outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness
and low cost of ownership. There are currently 73 smart centers open in 35
states.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later
today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through September 2008
Code:
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
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Mercedes-Benz USA 18,779 22,459 -16.4 177,298 180,265 -1.6
smart USA 1,778 n/a* n/a* 18,156 n/a* n/a*
Mercedes-Benz USA /
smart USA combined 20,557 22,459* -8.5* 195,454 180,265* 8.4*
* smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
10-01-08 | 10:42 AM
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Mercedes Benz
MBUSA Reports September New Car Sales of 18,779
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)
reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles, bringing the company's
year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent decrease over its
year-to-date record set last year.
After its first full year on the market, the new generation C-Class
model line set a record for September sales with 6,772 units, an 11.9
percent jump over the 6,052 C-Class units sold last September. C-Class
sport and luxury models also set a record year-to-date with a sales
increase of 35.8 percent (57,365 vs. 42,236 units). True to form, the
C-Class continued to be the sales volume leader for the diverse
Mercedes-Benz product portfolio.
On the SUV side, the volume leader was the M-Class which continued to
demonstrate gains with a sales increase of 1.1 percent for September sales
(2,981 vs. 2,948 units). This brings M-Class sales for the year-to-date to
25,498 units, a 6.4 percent increase over the first three quarters of last
year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,973 vehicles in September, an increase of 13.3 percent over
September 2007, bringing the program's year-to-date total to 47,946 units,
a 22.1 percent increase over the same period last year.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)
reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles, bringing the company's
year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent decrease over its
year-to-date record set last year.
After its first full year on the market, the new generation C-Class
model line set a record for September sales with 6,772 units, an 11.9
percent jump over the 6,052 C-Class units sold last September. C-Class
sport and luxury models also set a record year-to-date with a sales
increase of 35.8 percent (57,365 vs. 42,236 units). True to form, the
C-Class continued to be the sales volume leader for the diverse
Mercedes-Benz product portfolio.
On the SUV side, the volume leader was the M-Class which continued to
demonstrate gains with a sales increase of 1.1 percent for September sales
(2,981 vs. 2,948 units). This brings M-Class sales for the year-to-date to
25,498 units, a 6.4 percent increase over the first three quarters of last
year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,973 vehicles in September, an increase of 13.3 percent over
September 2007, bringing the program's year-to-date total to 47,946 units,
a 22.1 percent increase over the same period last year.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- September 2008
Model Sept. '08 Sept. '07 Monthly % YTD 2008 YTD 2007 Yearly %
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C-CLASS 6,772 6,052 11.9% 57,365 42,236 35.8%
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E-CLASS 2,968 4,993 -40.6% 30,750 34,184 -10.0%
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S-CLASS 1,591 1,964 -19.0% 14,507 19,501 -25.6%
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CL-CLASS 221 277 -20.2% 2,176 2,672 -18.6%
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SL-CLASS 357 384 -7.0% 4,736 4,787 -1.1%
-------- --- --- ---- ----- ----- ----
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CLK-CLASS 614 1,247 -50.8% 8,392 11,628 -27.8%
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SLK-CLASS 302 396 -23.7% 4,166 6,067 -31.3%
--------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- -----
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CLS-CLASS 300 554 -45.8% 4,793 6,012 -20.3%
--------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- -----
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R-CLASS 500 1,018 -50.9% 6,503 9,917 -34.4%
------- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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M-CLASS 2,981 2,948 1.1% 25,498 23,960 6.4%
------- ----- ----- --- ------ ------ ---
-------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----
GL-CLASS 2,137 2,541 -15.9% 17,760 18,498 -4.0%
-------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----
------- -- -- ----- --- --- -----
G-CLASS 36 85 -57.6% 652 803 -18.8%
------- -- -- ----- --- --- -----
----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----
GRAND TOTAL 18,779 22,459 -16.4% 177,298 180,265 -1.6%
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Poor Acura
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For September 2008
Month-to-Date
September September DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 9,997 14,369 -27.5%
RSX 0 1
TL * 3,017 4,324 -27.3%
TSX 2,144 2,574 -13.2%
RL 259 357 -24.4%
MDX * 3,669 5,162 -26.0%
RDX * 908 1,951 -51.5%
Selling Days 24 25
Year-to-Date
September September DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 115,828 136,726 -15.3%
RSX 1 295 -99.7%
TL * 35,659 45,072 -20.9%
TSX 26,138 26,007 0.5%
RL 3,766 4,919 -23.4%
MDX * 36,888 42,954 -14.1%
RDX * 13,376 17,477 -23.5%
Selling Days 230 230
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
The MDX luxury SUV is again Acura's best-selling vehicle, with September sales of 3,669 units, while the TL was Acura's top selling luxury performance sedan with sales of 3,017.
TSX recorded sales of 2,144 units and the RL totaled 259. September sales of the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV were 908.
For media information and high-resolution photos of Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 24 selling days for September 2008 and 25 selling days for September 2007.
**Year-to-date sales based on 230 days for both 2008 and 2007.
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10-01-08 | 10:53 AM
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General Motors
FOR RELEASE: 2008-10-01
GM Reports 284,300 Deliveries in September; Highest Monthly Market Share of 2008
Chevrolet Malibu retail sales up 192 percent; Pontiac Vibe up 61 percent compared with last September
Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook crossover total sales up 10 percent; first 226 Chevrolet Traverse sales recorded
72,500 Chevrolet Silverado, Avalanche and GMC Sierra pickups sold; beats industry trend as segment-leading vehicles grab market share
GM's market share estimated at 27 percent, marks second consecutive month of market share gains
Total Q3 sales up 4 percent compared with Q2, with market share improving by more than 3 percentage points
DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 284,300 vehicles in September, giving GM its best monthly share so far in 2008. GM's share improvement was led by continued strong performances in the mid-car, crossover and full size truck segments. The GM Employee Discount for Everyone sale built awareness for the company's outstanding lineup and offered compelling values to customers. GM's brands are having divisional sales events this month to keep the marketplace momentum building.
A strong lineup of new products, combined with sales and marketing programs geared toward a particularly challenging market, helped GM outpace major competitors this month. GM total September sales were down 16 percent compared to an industry decline anticipated to exceed 20 percent. Of note, GM total third quarter 2008 sales of 828,000 vehicles were 4 percent higher than second quarter sales of 799,000 vehicles and 3 percent higher than first quarter sales of 806,000.
"September marked the second consecutive month where GM performed extremely well in tough market conditions," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "We again gained retail share and our total market share looks to be above 27 percent for the month without an increase in incentives.
"In a market where customers are cautious and seeking value, more and more are choosing a fuel efficient, award-winning GM product," LaNeve added. "Comparing Q3 to Q2, we also saw a lot of positives. Volume was up 4 percent with retail trucks improving 23 percent. Of note were our full-size pickups that jumped 30 percent compared with Q2. Importantly, market share improved more than 3 percentage points quarter-to-quarter."
GM launch products continued to build momentum in September and throughout the quarter.
"We saw great performance in our launch products - Malibu was up nearly 200 percent - and we're very excited to have the first deliveries of the Chevrolet Traverse mid-utility crossover," LaNeve said. "We're also seeing some renewed demand for pickups and anticipate that our divisional sales programs this month will help fuel the market. Sales of the GMC Sierra were up last month. Our mid-car segment vehicle sales were up 23 percent in September. We saw the Chevrolet HHR gain 14 percent. Pontiac saw gains with the Vibe and G5 while Saturn saw increased sales for the Vue and Outlook. "
The success of GM's product lineup, combined with a compelling value offer, helped the company mitigate the industry challenges as total GM car sales declined just 9.8 percent, while trucks (excluding crossovers) declined 22 percent when compared with a year ago.
GM's popular mid-utility crossovers - Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- together accounted for more than 14,000 vehicle sales in the month. The first new Chevrolet Traverse crossovers were sold in September, marking the start of deliveries for the fourth vehicle in GM's industry-leading mid-utility crossover lineup.
For the month, a total of 1,957 hybrid vehicles were delivered as GM hybrids continue to gain in popularity in the marketplace. GM's hybrid sales for September included: 636 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe, 374 GMC Yukon and 91 Cadillac Escalade
2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 382 Chevrolet Malibu, 31 Saturn Aura and 443 Vue hybrids sold in September. GM has sold 9,053 hybrids so far in 2008.
"Customers are responding to our hybrid vehicles - cutting-edge cars and trucks that provide industry-leading value, great fuel economy and the best warranty coverage of any full-line automaker," LaNeve noted. "The public reveal of the production version of the Chevrolet Volt E-REV as the highlight of our GMnext celebration last month showcases GM's leadership in advanced propulsion technology and fuel efficiency."
With its solid sales performances the past two months, GM has aggressively managed inventories to historically low levels. In September, only about 717,000 vehicles were in stock - the lowest September in a decade - down about 179,000 vehicles (or about 20 percent) compared with last September. There were about 275,000 cars and 442,000 trucks (including crossovers) in inventory at the end of September.
DETAILS : http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...74&docid=49175
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GM Reports 284,300 Deliveries in September; Highest Monthly Market Share of 2008
Chevrolet Malibu retail sales up 192 percent; Pontiac Vibe up 61 percent compared with last September
Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook crossover total sales up 10 percent; first 226 Chevrolet Traverse sales recorded
72,500 Chevrolet Silverado, Avalanche and GMC Sierra pickups sold; beats industry trend as segment-leading vehicles grab market share
GM's market share estimated at 27 percent, marks second consecutive month of market share gains
Total Q3 sales up 4 percent compared with Q2, with market share improving by more than 3 percentage points
DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 284,300 vehicles in September, giving GM its best monthly share so far in 2008. GM's share improvement was led by continued strong performances in the mid-car, crossover and full size truck segments. The GM Employee Discount for Everyone sale built awareness for the company's outstanding lineup and offered compelling values to customers. GM's brands are having divisional sales events this month to keep the marketplace momentum building.
A strong lineup of new products, combined with sales and marketing programs geared toward a particularly challenging market, helped GM outpace major competitors this month. GM total September sales were down 16 percent compared to an industry decline anticipated to exceed 20 percent. Of note, GM total third quarter 2008 sales of 828,000 vehicles were 4 percent higher than second quarter sales of 799,000 vehicles and 3 percent higher than first quarter sales of 806,000.
"September marked the second consecutive month where GM performed extremely well in tough market conditions," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "We again gained retail share and our total market share looks to be above 27 percent for the month without an increase in incentives.
"In a market where customers are cautious and seeking value, more and more are choosing a fuel efficient, award-winning GM product," LaNeve added. "Comparing Q3 to Q2, we also saw a lot of positives. Volume was up 4 percent with retail trucks improving 23 percent. Of note were our full-size pickups that jumped 30 percent compared with Q2. Importantly, market share improved more than 3 percentage points quarter-to-quarter."
GM launch products continued to build momentum in September and throughout the quarter.
"We saw great performance in our launch products - Malibu was up nearly 200 percent - and we're very excited to have the first deliveries of the Chevrolet Traverse mid-utility crossover," LaNeve said. "We're also seeing some renewed demand for pickups and anticipate that our divisional sales programs this month will help fuel the market. Sales of the GMC Sierra were up last month. Our mid-car segment vehicle sales were up 23 percent in September. We saw the Chevrolet HHR gain 14 percent. Pontiac saw gains with the Vibe and G5 while Saturn saw increased sales for the Vue and Outlook. "
The success of GM's product lineup, combined with a compelling value offer, helped the company mitigate the industry challenges as total GM car sales declined just 9.8 percent, while trucks (excluding crossovers) declined 22 percent when compared with a year ago.
GM's popular mid-utility crossovers - Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- together accounted for more than 14,000 vehicle sales in the month. The first new Chevrolet Traverse crossovers were sold in September, marking the start of deliveries for the fourth vehicle in GM's industry-leading mid-utility crossover lineup.
For the month, a total of 1,957 hybrid vehicles were delivered as GM hybrids continue to gain in popularity in the marketplace. GM's hybrid sales for September included: 636 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe, 374 GMC Yukon and 91 Cadillac Escalade
2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 382 Chevrolet Malibu, 31 Saturn Aura and 443 Vue hybrids sold in September. GM has sold 9,053 hybrids so far in 2008.
"Customers are responding to our hybrid vehicles - cutting-edge cars and trucks that provide industry-leading value, great fuel economy and the best warranty coverage of any full-line automaker," LaNeve noted. "The public reveal of the production version of the Chevrolet Volt E-REV as the highlight of our GMnext celebration last month showcases GM's leadership in advanced propulsion technology and fuel efficiency."
With its solid sales performances the past two months, GM has aggressively managed inventories to historically low levels. In September, only about 717,000 vehicles were in stock - the lowest September in a decade - down about 179,000 vehicles (or about 20 percent) compared with last September. There were about 275,000 cars and 442,000 trucks (including crossovers) in inventory at the end of September.
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10-01-08 | 10:55 AM
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports September Sales
October 1, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4 percent from the same period last year.
The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128,215 units, down 28.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 16,045 units, a decrease of 33.4 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 78,912 units, a decrease of 23.7 percent from last September. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined September sales of 29,486 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,785 units for the month. Corolla recorded sales of 21,316 units for the month. With limited availability, the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid reported September sales of 10,873 units. Yaris posted September sales of 5,721 units, up 0.1 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 49,303 units, down 36 percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with September sales of 10,305 units. The Tundra full-size pickup reported September sales of 7,696 units. Tacoma recorded sales of 9,176 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined September sales of 5,729 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas electric mid-size SUV recorded sales of 921 units for the month. Sequoia posted September sales of 2,030 units, up 27.4 percent over the same period last year. Sienna recorded sales of 9,647 units for the month, up 1.9 percent over the year-ago month.
Scion posted September sales of 8,112 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with September sales of 3,038 units. The tC sports coupe posted September sales of 2,679 units. The xD reported sales of 2,395 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported September sales of 9,430 units, down 35.1 percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with September sales of 4,042 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 3,044 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,238 units. The GS luxury sport sedan posted combined September sales of 977 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales of 6,615 units, down 31 percent from the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined September sales of 4,639 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 744 units for the month. The LX 570 recorded sales of 647 units, up 280.8 percent over September 2007.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 200,450 units. TMS posted September sales of 15,399 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 14,579 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted September sales of 820 hybrids.
There were 24 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days last September.
October 1, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4 percent from the same period last year.
The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128,215 units, down 28.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 16,045 units, a decrease of 33.4 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 78,912 units, a decrease of 23.7 percent from last September. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined September sales of 29,486 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,785 units for the month. Corolla recorded sales of 21,316 units for the month. With limited availability, the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid reported September sales of 10,873 units. Yaris posted September sales of 5,721 units, up 0.1 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 49,303 units, down 36 percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with September sales of 10,305 units. The Tundra full-size pickup reported September sales of 7,696 units. Tacoma recorded sales of 9,176 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined September sales of 5,729 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas electric mid-size SUV recorded sales of 921 units for the month. Sequoia posted September sales of 2,030 units, up 27.4 percent over the same period last year. Sienna recorded sales of 9,647 units for the month, up 1.9 percent over the year-ago month.
Scion posted September sales of 8,112 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with September sales of 3,038 units. The tC sports coupe posted September sales of 2,679 units. The xD reported sales of 2,395 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported September sales of 9,430 units, down 35.1 percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with September sales of 4,042 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 3,044 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,238 units. The GS luxury sport sedan posted combined September sales of 977 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales of 6,615 units, down 31 percent from the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined September sales of 4,639 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 744 units for the month. The LX 570 recorded sales of 647 units, up 280.8 percent over September 2007.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 200,450 units. TMS posted September sales of 15,399 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 14,579 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted September sales of 820 hybrids.
There were 24 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days last September.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
September, 2008
--- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
---- ---- --- ---- ---- ---
YARIS 5,721 5,956 0.1 88,495 68,465 29.3
COROLLA 21,316 29,550 -24.9 279,685 291,981 -4.2
CAMRY 29,486 40,438 -24.0 355,562 365,140 -2.6
AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1
PRIUS 10,873 12,494 -9.3 130,561 137,114 -4.8
SCION xA 0 80 -100.0 39 9,474 -99.6
SCION xB 3,038 4,842 -34.6 38,671 33,832 14.3
SCION tC 2,679 5,694 -51.0 35,680 52,063 -31.5
SCION xD 2,395 2,623 -4.9 23,369 5,287 342.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 78,912 107,743 -23.7 986,372 1,017,920 -3.1
----------------- ------ ------- ----- ------- --------- ----
ES 4,042 6,491 -35.1 50,642 62,444 -18.9
LS 1,238 2,918 -55.8 16,030 26,350 -39.2
SC 129 297 -54.8 1,689 2,995 -43.6
GS 977 1,668 -39.0 13,019 17,090 -23.8
IS 3,044 3,757 -15.6 40,372 41,706 -3.2
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1
----------------- ----- ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2
------------ ------ ------- ----- --------- --------- ----
SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4
RAV4 10,305 14,412 -25.5 106,738 131,946 -19.1
FJ CRUISER 1,571 4,544 -64.0 21,696 43,228 -49.8
4RUNNER 2,963 7,802 -60.4 37,306 66,984 -44.3
HIGHLANDER 5,729 8,173 -27.0 81,951 91,294 -10.2
LAND CRUISER 186 163 18.9 3,203 1,752 82.8
SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9
TOTAL SUV 22,784 36,754 -35.4 275,486 353,163 -22.0
--------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
4X2 TACOMA 4,904 8,380 -39.0 65,771 80,499 -18.3
4X4 TACOMA 4,272 5,616 -20.8 51,542 55,016 -6.3
TOTAL TACOMA 9,176 13,996 -31.7 117,313 135,515 -13.4
TUNDRA 7,696 19,571 -59.0 115,026 144,480 -20.4
TOTAL PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 49,303 80,186 -36.0 602,712 739,070 -18.4
LX 647 177 280.8 6,416 2,149 198.6
GX 1,329 1,964 -29.5 12,832 16,394 -21.7
RX 4,639 7,841 -38.4 63,219 75,527 -16.3
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3
----------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8
------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 128,215 187,929 -28.9 1,589,084 1,756,990 -9.6
TOTAL LEXUS 16,045 25,113 -33.4 204,219 244,655 -16.5
----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
TOTAL TOYOTA 144,260 213,042 -29.5 1,793,303 2,001,645 -10.4
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9
DOM. CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2
DOM. PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0
DOM. RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8
SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230
------------ -- -- --- ---
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 29,897 33,602 -7.3 377,028 380,852 -1.0
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 49,015 74,141 -31.1 609,344 637,068 -4.4
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT LT TRUCK 20,754 35,094 -38.4 250,894 335,204 -25.2
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 2,897 4,208 -28.3 36,259 39,191 -7.5
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT LT TRUCK 28,549 45,092 -34.0 351,818 403,866 -12.9
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8
--------------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 27,828 42,192 -31.3 336,257 404,005 -16.8
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3
SMALL VANS 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4
PICKUPS 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0
------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9
CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2
AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1
SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4
PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0
SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9
RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8
TOTAL 81,282 125,007 -32.3 1,007,370 1,095,813 -8.1
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 56.3% 58.7% 56.2% 54.7%
SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230
DSR = DAILY
SELLING RATE
------------- -- -- --- ---
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10-01-08 | 10:58 AM
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Kia Motors America Announces September Sales
Passenger Cars Up 17.2 Percent Year to Date
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of
228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo,
Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month
last year and a 38.4-percent increase year to date.
Optima and Rio also posted year-to-date increases of 31.5 and 21.7
percent respectively with 40,778 and 30,329 units sold.
"Considering the current economic climate we are pleased to see
consumers recognizing and appreciating our passenger cars for the value,
safety and fuel efficiency they bring to the market," said Tom Loveless,
vice president of sales, KMA.
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 (KMA)
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of
228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo,
Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month
last year and a 38.4-percent increase year to date.
Optima and Rio also posted year-to-date increases of 31.5 and 21.7
percent respectively with 40,778 and 30,329 units sold.
"Considering the current economic climate we are pleased to see
consumers recognizing and appreciating our passenger cars for the value,
safety and fuel efficiency they bring to the market," said Tom Loveless,
vice president of sales, KMA.
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."
Code:
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2008 2007 2008 2007
Rio 2,071 2,638 30,329 24,930
Spectra 3,878 5,785 58,915 55,546
Optima 1,905 3,004 40,778 31,021
Amanti 163 220 2,806 5,057
Sportage 1,721 4,083 27,853 36,150
Sorento 3,163 3,249 20,636 29,687
Sedona 1,648 2,544 20,858 31,825
Rondo 2,642 2,564 24,680 17,827
Borrego 192 n/a 1,233 n/a
Total 17,383 24,087 228,088 232,043
10-01-08 | 11:01 AM
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Honda
10/01/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted September vehicle sales of 96,626, a decline of 20.9 percent compared to September 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,180,583 represent a 1.1 percent decrease.
"This September was an incredibly volatile month for Wall Street," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Obviously, no one is immune to market shifts as dramatic as we have been seeing."
Honda Division posted September sales of 86,629, a decline of 20.0 percent versus September 2007. Honda total car sales decreased by 18.5 percent to 50,611. Honda light truck sales decreased 22.0 percent to 36,018. The Fit achieved a September record of 6,515, up 48.7 percent in its first full month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model.
The Acura Division posted sales of 9,997, a decrease of 27.5 percent compared to September 2007.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 24 days for September 2008 and 25 days for September 2007. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated with 230 days for 2008 and 230 days for 2007. All percentages represent the daily selling rate.
For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of Honda and Acura vehicles, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.
10-01-08 | 11:07 AM
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Mazda Reports September 2008 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6
percent over last September. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles,
down 5.7 percent.
The all-new 2009 MAZDA6, which arrived at dealerships across the
country in September, is off to a great start and exceeded sales objectives
for the month. The new MAZDA6 features a larger body than the outgoing car,
as well as more powerful -- and more fuel efficient -- engine choices.
The right-for-the-market MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle posted a 26.8
percent increase versus last September, with 1,080 sales. Year-to-date the
MAZDA5 is up a remarkable 42.0 percent.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever September with
sales of 1,780 vehicles, up 29 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date
basis, MMdM reported 13,305 total sales, accounting for a 33 percent
increase versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported September sales
of 6,762 units, down a slight 4.2 percent.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6
percent over last September. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles,
down 5.7 percent.
The all-new 2009 MAZDA6, which arrived at dealerships across the
country in September, is off to a great start and exceeded sales objectives
for the month. The new MAZDA6 features a larger body than the outgoing car,
as well as more powerful -- and more fuel efficient -- engine choices.
The right-for-the-market MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle posted a 26.8
percent increase versus last September, with 1,080 sales. Year-to-date the
MAZDA5 is up a remarkable 42.0 percent.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever September with
sales of 1,780 vehicles, up 29 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date
basis, MMdM reported 13,305 total sales, accounting for a 33 percent
increase versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported September sales
of 6,762 units, down a slight 4.2 percent.
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - September 2008
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
September September % % MTD September September % % YTD
2008 2007 Change DSR 2008 2007 Change DSR
Mazda3 6,029 10,629 (43.3)% (62.7)% 90,256 95,336 (5.3)% (5.6)%
Mazda5 1,080 852 26.8% 27.2% 15,717 11,065 42.0% 29.6%
Mazda6 3,694 3,842 (3.9)% 4.0% 42,237 44,028 (4.1)% (4.2)%
MX-5
Miata 608 1,000 (39.2)% (51.8)% 9,991 2,716 (21.4)% (27.3)%
RX-8 274 403 (32.0)% (35.8)% 2,865 4,820 (40.6)% (68.2)%
CX-7 1,811 3,610 (49.8)% (84.0)% 23,058 32,005 (28.0)% (38.8)%
CX-9 2,108 2,766 (23.8)% (21.1)% 20,469 16,486 24.2% 19.5%
Tribute 477 1,821 (73.8)% (252.4)% 9,727 9,584 1.5% 1.5%
B-Series
Truck 88 172 (48.8)% (80.4)% 1,088 2,235 (51.3)% (105.4)%
MPV - 3 (100.0)% N/A - 125 (100.0)% N/A
Total Vehicles
CARS 11,685 16,726 (30.1)% (32.1)% 161,066 167,965 (4.1)% (4.3)%
TRUCKS 4,484 8,372 (46.4)% (72.3)% 54,342 60,435 (10.1)% (11.2)%
TOTAL 16,169 25,098 (35.6)% (43.3)% 215,408 228,400 (5.7)% (6.0)%
MEMO:
IMPORT
CAR 7,991 12,884 (38.0)% 118,829 123,937 (4.1)%
IMPORT
TRUCK 3,919 6,379 (38.6)% 43,527 48,616 (10.5)%
IMPORT
TOTAL 11,910 19,263 (38.2)% 162,356 172,553 (5.9)%
DOMESTIC
CAR 3,694 3,842 (3.9)% 42,237 44,028 (4.1)%
DOMESTIC
TRUCK 565 1,993 (71.7)% 10,815 11,819 (8.5)%
DOMESTIC
TOTALS 4,259 5,835 (27.0)% 53,052 55,847 (5.0)%
Selling
Days 24 26 233 233
Note: MPV is a discontinued vehicle.
10-01-08 | 11:19 AM
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Wow this month has been one of the most horrible month ever. Practically the market is on a decline. Acura is tanking like no other. It's going to take a lot more than a new TL to bring up the sales. We're seeing double digit decrease from most brands. 
10-01-08 | 11:25 AM
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Audi Reports September Sales
• Audi year-over-year sales decline in challenging market
• Launch of all-new A4 drives additional interest, sales
• R8 sales up; A5 posts second consecutive record month
• de Nysschen expects Audi to maintain strong market share
HERNDON, Va., Oct 1, 2008 - Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of September totaling 7,584, a decrease of 5.4% from last year’s figures. Audi new vehicle sales fell 3.9% year-to-date as the company faces stronger economic headwinds. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales decreased by 10.6% compared to last year’s September figures, although sales continued to grow year-over-year at 31.0%.
“The all-new Audi 2009 A4 arrived this month to critical praise and high consumer interest in its segment-leading fuel economy, design and performance. Demand for the new A4 boosted our overall sales by more than one thousand units over August’s figures. In addition, increased sales of our A5 and R8 models point to the continued strength of Audi’s portfolio of all-new, progressive luxury autos,” said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. “We believe that Audi will maintain its strong luxury market share despite consumer concerns about the economy, and we expect to see momentum around the new A4 continue to build well into the fall season.”
The arrival of the all-new Audi 2009 A4 models in dealer showrooms boosted consumer interest in the brand throughout the month in spite of the model’s late-September release. 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.
Audi posted increased nationwide sales of its A5 model; dealers recorded a second month of record sales for the all-new A5 due to improved availability, with 719 units sold. Sales of the R8, Audi’s premier example of its progressive German engineering, rose by 9% compared to September of last year.
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
• Launch of all-new A4 drives additional interest, sales
• R8 sales up; A5 posts second consecutive record month
• de Nysschen expects Audi to maintain strong market share
HERNDON, Va., Oct 1, 2008 - Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of September totaling 7,584, a decrease of 5.4% from last year’s figures. Audi new vehicle sales fell 3.9% year-to-date as the company faces stronger economic headwinds. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales decreased by 10.6% compared to last year’s September figures, although sales continued to grow year-over-year at 31.0%.
“The all-new Audi 2009 A4 arrived this month to critical praise and high consumer interest in its segment-leading fuel economy, design and performance. Demand for the new A4 boosted our overall sales by more than one thousand units over August’s figures. In addition, increased sales of our A5 and R8 models point to the continued strength of Audi’s portfolio of all-new, progressive luxury autos,” said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. “We believe that Audi will maintain its strong luxury market share despite consumer concerns about the economy, and we expect to see momentum around the new A4 continue to build well into the fall season.”
The arrival of the all-new Audi 2009 A4 models in dealer showrooms boosted consumer interest in the brand throughout the month in spite of the model’s late-September release. 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.
Audi posted increased nationwide sales of its A5 model; dealers recorded a second month of record sales for the all-new A5 due to improved availability, with 719 units sold. Sales of the R8, Audi’s premier example of its progressive German engineering, rose by 9% compared to September of last year.
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
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Sep-08 Sep-07 Yr/Yr % Sep-08 Sep-07 Yr/Yr %
actual actual change YTD YTD change
actual actual
A3 287 462 -37.9 % 3,734 4,831 -22.7 %
A4/S4/RS 4 3,495 3,936 -11.2 % 32,401 32,816 -1.3 %
A5/S5 719 115 525.2 % 4,191 115 3544.3 %
A6/S6 1,090 1,126 -3.2 % 9,263 8,762 5.7 %
A8/S8 261 311 -16.1 % 2,168 2,754 -21.3 %
TT 266 412 -35.4 % 3,432 3,084 11.3 %
R8 73 67 9.0 % 521 67 677.6 %
Audi Q7 1,393 1,591 -12.4 % 10,107 16,049 -37.0 %
Total Audi
Sales 7,584 8,020 -5.4 % 65,817 68,478 -3.9 %
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